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June 2022
Explore Your Local Beach: Shine Tidelands State Park
Join local naturalists out on the beach to observe the unique creatures that call the intertidal zone home. You’ll learn about invertebrates, tides, shoreline geology, birds, and how to identify these things on the beach. These 60-90 minute low tide beach explorations are suitable for all ages. Boots or close-toed shoes are recommended. When June 15 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. July 16 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. August 11 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Where Shine…
Find out more »Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Training in Westport
Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring a one-day Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Course for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators. This Coast Guard-approved workshop meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lecture and hand-on experience with the safety and survival equipment currently required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and will be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their own vessels. When: Friday, June 17, 2022 8:00…
Find out more »Explore Your Local Beach: Point White Pier
Join local naturalists out on the beach to observe the unique creatures that call the intertidal zone home. You’ll learn about invertebrates, tides, shoreline geology, birds, and how to identify these things on the beach. These 60-90 minute low tide beach explorations are suitable for all ages. Boots or close-toed shoes are recommended. When June 17 - 12:45pm - 2:15 p.m. Where 3939 Crystal Springs Dr. NE, 8.1. Meet at Point White Pier or find us on the beach. Fee…
Find out more »July 2022
Adapting to Environmental Change: Strategies for West Coast Shellfish Aquaculture
Please join Drs. Melissa Ward, University of Oxford, and Kristin Green, Oregon State University, for this informative webinar regarding their research on shellfish aquaculture producers in California and Oregon. Teri King, Washington Sea Grant will be hosting the webinar. Register in advance for this meeting here. Coastal communities along the U.S. West Coast experience a myriad of environmental stressors, including exposure to low pH waters exacerbated by ocean acidification (OA). This can result in ecological and social consequences, making necessary…
Find out more »Marine Wiring Workshop in Port Hadlock
Washington Sea Grant, the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, and Washington State University Jefferson County Extension are sponsoring a Marine Wiring Workshop in Port Hadlock. This workshop is for boat owners who want to upgrade their vessels’ electrical systems. Topics include safe wiring practices, selecting wire sizes, circuit breaker and fuse ratings, cable routing and labeling, shore power circuits, corrosion protection, instrument systems and troubleshooting. Please bring a multimeter to the workshop. When: July 9, 2022 9 a.m. to 4…
Find out more »Explore Your Local Beach: Lions Park
Join local naturalists out on the beach to observe the unique creatures that call the intertidal zone home. You’ll learn about invertebrates, tides, shoreline geology, birds, and how to identify these things on the beach. These 60-90 minute low tide beach explorations are suitable for all ages. Boots or close-toed shoes are recommended. When July 13 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Where 251 Lebo Boulevard, Bremerton Meet at northwest end of Lion's Park, near boat launch. Fee Free The…
Find out more »Explore Your Local Beach: Kingston Ferry Terminal Beach
Join local naturalists out on the beach to observe the unique creatures that call the intertidal zone home. You’ll learn about invertebrates, tides, shoreline geology, birds, and how to identify these things on the beach. These 60-90 minute low tide beach explorations are suitable for all ages. Boots or close-toed shoes are recommended. When July 14 - 10:30am - 12:00pm Where Kingston Ferry Terminal Beach Also known as Saltair Beach Park North of ferry dock - Some 2-hr free parking…
Find out more »Location change! Experience low tide with NOAA Science Camp and the Seattle Aquarium
While we're not having camp this summer, we're having fun partnering with our regional friends like the Seattle Aquarium. Join us at the beach during a low tide event on July 15 from 10:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on the beach at Seahurst Park in Burien. Please note the new location! This event was previously held at Constellation Park; it will now take place at Seahurst Park, located at 1600 SW Seahurst Park Road. NOAA scientists and Seattle Aquarium Beach…
Find out more »Explore Your Local Beach: Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
Join local naturalists out on the beach to observe the unique creatures that call the intertidal zone home. You’ll learn about invertebrates, tides, shoreline geology, birds, and how to identify these things on the beach. These 60-90 minute low tide beach explorations are suitable for all ages. Boots or close-toed shoes are recommended. When July 16 - 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Where Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal Access the beach by parking in downtown Winslow, walking through Waterfront Park to…
Find out more »Septic System Care Workshop
Snohomish County is hosting a free, online septic care workshop to help you: Understand and protect your system Avoid expensive repairs Learn about septic care rebates, grants, and affordable loans Learn when to hire and work with septic professionals. Register for this free workshop here.
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