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April 2020
CANCELLED: PTMSC New Volunteer Info Session
*CANCELED* Volunteering with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center is a great way to get involved in your community, meet new people, and take action to help the Salish Sea. Whether you’re a retired professor or a novice to marine biology, there’s room for everyone! You don’t need a science background, just enthusiasm, passion, and a willingness to try new things. To sign up or find out more, contact Gabriele at 360.385.5582 x120 or volunteer@ptmsc.org. When: Tuesday, April 21,…
Find out more »POSTPONED: 16th Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta
Join in the fun at The Center for Wooden Boats’ 16th Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. (Wooden Open & One Design) Regatta, honoring the best-known name in wooden boatbuilding and yachting in the Pacific Northwest. Norman C. Blanchard’s Blanchard Boat Company turned out more than 2,000 boats in 60+ years during the past century. Quality, performance and longevity are the hallmarks of Norm Blanchard. The Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta is open to ALL wooden boats - from El Toros to large racer…
Find out more »POSTPONED: Water World
*NOTICE: This workshop is postponed and being rescheduled for September 2020. Registered participants and faculty will be contacted by Centrum for final determinations, further information and refund options. Water World (Grades 5-6), a dynamic collaboration between Centrum and the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, is filled with activities and projects that expand and enhance elementary students’ experience of the marine world through the lenses of both science and art. In collaboration with artists, scientists, and peers from across the state,…
Find out more »May 2020
POSTPONED: Mother’s Day Saturday Sail
Come to The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach for their annual Mother’s Day Saturday Sail. Arrive early to sign up for free boat rides on a variety of boats (sailing, paddling, rowing, or motor), then participate in other fun activities while you wait for your ride (toy boat building, park activities, etc.). Ride sign-ups will fill up early; rides will happen throughout the day. A Discover Pass is needed for parking at Cama Beach State Park. When: Saturday,…
Find out more »CANCELLED: PTMSC New Volunteer Info Session
Volunteering with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center is a great way to get involved in your community, meet new people, and take action to help the Salish Sea. Whether you’re a retired professor or a novice to marine biology, there’s room for everyone! You don’t need a science background, just enthusiasm, passion, and a willingness to try new things. To sign up or find out more, contact Gabriele at 360.385.5582 x120 or volunteer@ptmsc.org. When: Tuesday, May 12, 2020…
Find out more »EarthLab Salon Series
The EarthLab Salon is a 3-part quarterly public lecture and workshop series designed to highlight expertise and leadership on environmental equity and justice in the UW-wide community, especially among students, and build a foundation of shared understanding, values and language among participants. In doing so, EarthLab hopes to foster opportunities for a new cross-cutting community to connect and collaborate on shared interests. Title: Diversifying Climate Science Education. Presented by: Deb Morrison, Learning Scientist for UW Institute of Science and Math…
Find out more »Coastal Cafe Podcast
Washington Sea Grant, in partnership with KPTZ 91.9 FM in Port Townsend, WA, produces Coastal Cafe, a science-based radio program focusing on regional marine science news. Coastal Cafe brings the latest in marine science information directly to coastal communities in Washington State. Hosts Aaron Barnett and MaryAnn Wagner explore science with researchers, policy experts and people who live and work on the coast about issues impacting Washington State coastal communities and the natural environment. Tune in at 91.9 FM on…
Find out more »Fish Talk: World Nutrition Day
Mark your calendar for an insightful Fish Talk on World Nutrition Day, brought to you by World Fish, an international, nonprofit research organization that harnesses the potential of fisheries and aquaculture to reduce hunger and poverty. WorldFish nutrition experts and partners will be discussing how COVID-19 has been affecting global nutrition, particularly food (fish) supply chains and production in developing countries tackling food security and malnutrition. Don't miss the chance to be part of the live discussion on MS Teams next week by…
Find out more »June 2020
PTMSC New Volunteer Info Session
Volunteering with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center is a great way to get involved in your community, meet new people, and take action to help the Salish Sea. Whether you’re a retired professor or a novice to marine biology, there’s room for everyone! You don’t need a science background, just enthusiasm, passion, and a willingness to try new things. To sign up or find out more, contact Gabriele at 360.385.5582 x120 or volunteer@ptmsc.org. When: Tuesday, June 9, 2020…
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