Take a guided urban nature walk

Hey, if you'd like to follow the trail of storm drain markers (see the last post) with a fun group of folks, join Homewaters Project for a free, public, urban nature walk along the North Fork of Thornton Creek in Shoreline Saturday, March 14, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. We'll learn about plans for Cromwell Park's wetlands, talk about peat mining and flooding, observe native plants and invasive species, and loop through two small arboretums. We'll cover about 3 miles on sidewalks and take a short bus ride (bring bus fare). Suitable for families! Sign up in advance. Click on the "Homewaters Project events" link in the righthand column, or email jyoungman@sccd.ctc.edu. 

Creek Peek for Kids

Do you know what an arboretum is? "Arbor" means "tree," and "etum" means. . . . Nope, it doesn't mean "eating!" An arboretum is a great place for birds and squirrels to eat in trees, though. "Etum" means "place," so an arboretum is a place of trees, usually planted for study or display purposes.