Help with blackbird count this week
The rusty blackbird population is crashing, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This week, bird watchers around the country are asked to tally the number of rusty blackbirds seen in neighborhoods.
Enter results at www.ebird.com.
Rusty blackbirds are uncommon blackbirds typically found in wooded swamps and damp forests, primarily in Alaska and Canada. The lab is particularly interested in the migration habits of the bird, so note not only where you saw it, but what the bird was doing.
Debate over land to be discussed
Members of the Lake Stevens City Council plan to attend a city of Snohomish community meeting Wednesday regarding the unincorporated area between the two cities.
The meeting is 7 p.m. in the Harvey Auditorium, Fire District 4, 1525 Ave. D, Snohomish.
Lake Stevens and Snohomish have each applied to Snohomish County to include an area north of U.S. 2 and west of Highway 9 in their respective growth areas.
Mountlake Terrace earns award
Mountlake Terrace has been honored by the Association of Washington Cities for its efforts to provide a healthy workplace for employees.
The city was named a WellCity for implementing an employee wellness program in summer 2007.
Elements of the city’s wellness program include health care consumer education, diet and nutrition education, stress management, and information on injury prevention.
Volunteers needed for Tulalip MS walk
The National Multiple Sclerosis Washington Chapter is seeking volunteers for the Snohomish County Walk for MS on April 12 at the Tulalip Amphitheater.
The walk needs volunteers for rest-stop staff, greeters, parking attendants and registration helpers.
To volunteer or for more information, call 800-344-4867, ext. 236, or register as a volunteer at www.nationalmssociety. org/was.
Correction
Road project engineer John Chi and traffic engineer Mike Swires both work for the state Department of Transportation. Their employer was misidentified in Monday’s Street Smarts column on page B2.
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