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February 2020
Bevan Series on Sustainable Fisheries
The Bevan Series on Sustainable Fisheries is a free and public symposium featuring internationally recognized experts and sponsored by Tanya Bevan, friends of Don Bevan, UW SAFS, Washington Sea Grant, and NOAA’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center and Northwest Fisheries Science Center. This week, Michael Jones, Peter A Larkin Professor Emeritus and Co-Director the the Quantitative Fisheries Center at Michigan State University's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, presents: Management of fisheries in large freshwater ecosystems: Lessons for multi-jurisdictional coastal marine fisheries…
Find out more »Boat Patrol
Volunteer patrols form a central part of Puget Soundkeeper’s effort to monitor pollution and prevent debris from reaching our waterways. While on patrol, we keep an eye out for abnormal discharges, oil slicks, and other emergent pollution. We also check for the application of best management practices by shoreline businesses. Along the way, volunteers will learn about the history of Seattle’s development and have the opportunity to view our waterways from a unique perspective. Volunteers will ride as passengers in the Soundkeeper…
Find out more »Prickly-skinned Echinoderms: Junior Ecologists
Sea stars and their lumpy, bumpy relatives love life in the estuary. Come meet the echinoderms in Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve's aquariums, and learn about their amazing talents. Junior Ecologists are 6-9 year olds who have fun exploring the estuary. Excursions to the beach, science experiments, games, art projects, and studying life in the bay–this free program is guaranteed fun! Friday, February 14, 2020, 10:30am – 12:00pm; and Saturday, February 15, 2020, 10:30am – 12:00pm Padilla…
Find out more »CANCELLED: Kids Night Out @ Western
Kids Night Out @ Western (KNOW) provides students in grades K-5 an opportunity to explore hands-on, inquiry-based science and view the SEA Discovery Center aquarium. Check out some of the upcoming course themes: Friday, February 14, 2020- Science Mash-Up Saturday, March 28, 2020- Water Wonders Friday, May 8, 2020- Orcas Friday, June 12, 2020- CSI: Police Report Each course costs $20 and runs 6:00--9:00pm. Learn more and register here. Where: SEA Discovery Center 18743 Front St NE…
Find out more »Port Washington Narrows Birding Trip
Co-led by John and Karla Bouck (contact john@creeksideplc.com; 870-404-8481), and Joe Jack Davis of Kitsap Audubon. The park offers front-lighted views of the great variety of waterfowl and marine birds that winter in the Narrows. Afterward, we’ll stop at Larry & Kristi’s Bakery for coffee and donuts (above the Boatshed Restaurant at the eastern end of the Manette Bridge. Later, we’ll visit Evergreen Park, as well as the Peregrine Falcon/Pelagic Cormorant viewing area in Rota Vista Park. When: Saturday,…
Find out more »Pier Peer
Come discover the mysterious creatures that live below the Boston Harbor Marina pier with Puget Sound Estuarium! Trained biologists provide underwater lights that attract spectacular estuary creatures for you to safely scoop up and observe, while volunteer Beach Naturalists help you identify and learn more about what you’ve found. From octopus to anemones, from sea stars to sea slugs, you never know what you’ll encounter! Adults (13+): $10 Children (12 and younger): Free Learn more and register here. When:…
Find out more »West Seattle Birding Field Trip
Join Seattle Audubon for an exploration of the "wilds" of West Seattle. We will explore forests, Seattle's only river, saltwater shorelines and Puget Sound. Expect mixed species flocks, shorebirds such as surfbirds, raptors, and seabirds such as Scoters and Loons. Bring binoculars and scopes. Carpool cost: $3 per car, shared equally by riders. Learn more here. Sunday, February 16th, 7:30am -- 2:00pm Meet at Camp Long 5200 35th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126
Find out more »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. Visit our Volunteering at PTMSC web page to learn more. Tuesday, February 18 at 4:00-5:30pm Port Townsend Marine Science Center…
Find out more »Science in the City: Octopus Intelligence
The Pacific Science Center presents Science in the City, where you can learn about the latest in scientific research and technological innovation. This week, learn about octopus and how scientists study these intriguing creatures. New technologies are enabling researchers to rapidly expand our knowledge by investigating octopus behavior in greater detail than ever before. To discuss, Dr. David Gire highlights how labs around the world are putting these new approaches to work, current findings on how octopuses think, and how…
Find out more »Low Tide Walk at Night
Join the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for a guided walk led by staff and volunteers. Find out what marine critters are up to after dark! Bring weather-appropriate clothing and a flashlight/headlamp. Parking is limited; please carpool. This event is FREE (donations appreciated). Please RSVP to Marley Loomis at mloomis@ptmsc.org or call (360) 385-5582 x 115. When: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 6:30--8:00pm Where: North Beach County Park 5787 Kuhn St Port Townsend, WA 98368
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