Past Events

Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Bellingham are cosponsoring a Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) course for commercial Fishermen. This Coast Guard-approved workshop meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lectures and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment that is now 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: Monday nights…

Heaven on the Half Shell Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5:30 – 8:00 PM FREE with registration. Dates: Apr 17, 5:30pm - 8:00pm Where: Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 Accessibility: Mobility-accessible. Exterior ramps provide building access, elevators access all floors in the building, and wheelchairs are available at admissions. Explore the significant historical and cultural role that oysters have played in the Pacific Northwest. Join authors David George Gordon, Samantha Larson, and Mary Ann Barron Wagner as…

Planners’ Briefing for Puget Sound Parcel-Scale Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Friday, April 18, 2025, 10-11 am  This webinar will be held on Zoom REGISTER HERE Attendees of this webinar will: Learn about the Puget Sound Parcel-Scale Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment project. Provide feedback on how this information could inform your work. Learn how you can get involved in the project through future workshop and feedback opportunities. Assessing the vulnerability of coastal jurisdictions and Tribes to impacts exacerbated by…

Fisherman First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) The Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) course is a two-day intensive first aid course. It was built to help commercial fishermen prevent and treat injuries they are likely to encounter at sea. The FFAST course provides essential first aid training and meets the stringent requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard for onboard first aid training. It is a valuable complement to the U.S. Coast Guard-required “Drill Conductor Course,” where fishermen learn…

Sea to Soil: Building Resilience for a Healthy Island. COHORT Workshop Join WSU Extension, VashonBePrepared, and Vashon Nature Center for an event sponsored by the Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team (COHORT). This series of workshops designed to help Island residents build climate resilience at home and contribute to a more self-sufficient, sustainable Island community. Workshops are held on the following topics: May 2, 2025 - Stewarding Your Land for Salmon and Climate Resilience, presented by Vashon Nature Center Open House May 9,…

Heaven on the Half Shell: Washington State’s Oyster Odyssey Get to know the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved bivalve: the oyster. In this talk, author David George Gordon discusses three species— the Olympia, Eastern, and Pacific oysters— along with the people who have cultivated these delicacies for many generations.  This event is hosted by the North Olympic Library System. When: May 7, 2025 6:00 pm Where: Virtual Register here: https://events.nols.org/event/13183127 Read more about David and view additional talks here: https://www.humanities.org/speaker/david-george-gordon-3/