IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENTS
Upcoming Event
Past Events
Shore Friendly Kitsap Beach Walk
Saturday, March 29, 2025 – Anderson Point Park Beach Walk
Shore Friendly Kitsap hosted a shoreline walk at Anderson Point Park with a small but enthusiastic group to explore the natural beach and learn about the vital connections between upland areas, erosion, sediment movement, and shoreline ecology. One of the top highlights was learning how bulkheads can interrupt natural sediment supply, leaving beaches starved of the materials they need to stay healthy. Participants also enjoyed discussions about native vegetation, invasive species management, and practical tips for making their shorelines more Shore Friendly—all while soaking in the beauty of Puget Sound!
Shoreline Living
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – Illahee State Park and The Eagles Nest Community Room
Shore Friendly Kitsap hosted its annual Shoreline Landowner Workshop and Beach Walk. Jessica Cote and Traci Sanderson from Blue Coast Engineering were our guest speakers, covering nearshore habitats, marine shore types, seasonal changes to shorelines, human modifications to shorelines, and best management practices. You can view the presentation slides here, and watch the recording here.
Planning for Change
Saturday, March 25th, 2023 – Seabeck Conference Center
Shore Friendly Kitsap hosted shoreline landowners at a FREE, FUN, INFORMATIVE workshop and beachwalk Saturday March 25th at the Seabeck Conference Center and Scenic Beach State Park! Herrera Environmental Consultants’ Jonathan Waggoner and Rachel Johnson presented on coastal processes, how sea level rise can intensify erosion and flooding, and strategies and adaptations shoreline landowners can take to prepare for future change on dynamic shorelines to make their properties more resilient. View the presentation slides here, and watch a recording of the workshop here.
Kitsap Salmon Tours
Saturday, November 5th, 2022 – Chico Salmon Viewing Park
We had an amazing time at Kitsap Salmon Tours! Thanks to everyone that came out to Chico Creek and stopped by to chat with us. Shore Friendly Kitsap is part of Kitsap County’s Department of Community Development in the Planning & Environmental Programs division, which means we were in great company. Visitors also learned about the County’s Start Here! program, the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, and maybe most importantly, ways we can all support salmon, along shorelines and everywhere else! Check it out: Habitat Spotlight: Riparian Buffers.
Orca Recovery Day
Saturday, October 16th, 2021 – Harper Park and Estuary
Thank you for joining us for a collaborative effort with Harper Stewardship Group, Kitsap County Parks, WSU Water Stewardship Program, Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group, and Washington Sea Grant! We teamed up for a great day of restoration at Harper Park and Estuary.
National Estuaries Week
September 19th, 2021 – Kingston Public Market
On September 19th, 2021 we joined forces with Stillwaters Environmental Center and Mid-Sound Fisheries in recognition of National Estuaries Week. Our organizations shared a booth at the market while raising awareness about the importance of our estuaries.
Stillwaters Environmental Center hosted a beach walk and Mid-Sound Fisheries focused on estuary importance to salmon. Shore Friendly Kitsap shared shoreline restoration information and had a sign-up for shoreline homeowners interested in site visits.
Want to learn more about National Estuaries Week? Check out how it all got started HERE.
Shoreline Webinar Series
February 3rd 2021 and February 10th 2021
Video Recordings:
February 3rd – Coastal Processes Webinar
February 10th – Shoreline Restoration and Projects Webinar
