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April 2020
Virtual Spring Seminar Series
Zoom into the School of Aquatic and Fisheries Science’s Virtual Spring Seminar series every Thursday at 4pm. Stick around after the presentation for a virtual TGIT with the SAFS community. See event details at the event webpage.
Find out more »May 2020
CANCELED: Iverson Spit Preserve Walk
Join the Friends of Camano Island Parks for a walk at Iverson Spit. Iverson Spit is accessed from East Camano Drive via Russell Road east to Sunrise road then south to Iverson Beach Road. Follow Iverson Beach Road east down to the beach area and drive north to the end. After a short level mile walk with views of Port Susan Bay, a beaver activity area, and the “Hobbit Trail”, drivers will caravan to Kristoferson Creek Habitat for a short…
Find out more »Virtual Spring Seminar Series
Zoom into the School of Aquatic and Fisheries Science’s Virtual Spring Seminar series every Thursday at 4pm. Stick around after the presentation for a virtual TGIT with the SAFS community. This week, hear from Maya Groner, Research Scientist at the Prince William Sound Science Center. See event details at the event webpage.
Find out more »Sea Star Recovery; COVID-19 Effects on Fishing Industry
Tune into this online public speaker series coordinated by Northwest Straits Initiative, Whatcom County MRC, and Whatcom Watersheds Information Network. Melissa Miner, Researcher at UC Santa Cruz will present Pattens in Sea Start Recovery; and Pete Granger of Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County will present on the COVID-19 Effects on the Local Fishing Industry. See Zoom details on the event flyer available here.
Find out more »UW Engage Science
Town Hall Seattle teams up with UW Engage Science to present local graduate students onstage discussing their cutting-edge research: Bark Beetles, Iron Bacteria, and DNA Thumb Drives. Take a look at the forefront of research in our region, and meet the students who are leading the latest wave of scientific discovery. *NOTE: Venue to be determined. Check the event website for more information.
Find out more »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: Marine Invertebrates of Padilla Bay
Dive into the wonderful world of spineless critters in the Padilla Bay estuary. From microscopic plankton to foot-long California cucumbers, invertebrates offer amazing diversity and curious life histories. Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve staff will lead this program, followed by an optional trek to mudflats. Bring a jacket and old shoes that tie or snug boots. Free. When: Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 1:00--3:30pm Where: Padilla Bay NERR 10441 Bayview-Edison Rd Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Find out more »CANCELLED: Mother’s Day at the Aquarium
Celebrate the joys of motherhood and discover some of the secrets of our marine animal mothers at the Seattle Aquarium. Join for special talks and demonstrations—all about the moms! Meet Granny, an almost-life-size, inflatable orca, and examine her family tree. Drop in at Toddler Time between 9:30am and 2pm to let your little ones splash at water tables, explore a felt fort and make a fish print to take home. Also enjoy free parking for up to four hours at…
Find out more »Webinar: EarthLab Lunch & Learn Series
(RSVP for this event to receive webinar access information.) From Knowledge to Understanding–Lessons Learned from Integrating Research and Stakeholder Engagement in a Water & Agriculture Project Join the University of Washington's EarthLab for an engaging and multidiscplinary virtual conversation! Co-sponsored by Washington Sea Grant, the EarthLab Lunch & Learn series provides a space to learn more about the skills needed to collaborate across diverse fields and communities. Panelists include: Kathryn Brasier, Penn State University Barbara Quimby, Arizona State University Mark…
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…
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