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February 2020
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Bird Walk
Join Seattle Audubon for a leisurely walk about the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. We will first walk the main paths and steps in this very scenic park. Then, we’ll return to our cars, grab our spotting scopes, and walk the short distance to the beach for some seabird watching overlooking the Puget Sound. The weather is usually cooler on the beach, so wear layers and rain gear, if necessary. Bring binoculars, of course, and a scope, if you have one.…
Find out more »CANCELLED: Super Saturday
SEA Discover Center hosts story time, engaging hands-on activities, a craft and view of the aquarium for families interested in marine life! Check out some of the upcoming session themes: Saturday, February 8, 2020- The Wonder of Whales Saturday, March 14, 2020- Echinoderms Saturday, April 11, 2020- Magnificent Mollusks! Saturday, May 9, 2020- Curious about Crustaceans and Crabs Saturday, June 13, 2020- Terrific tools! Cost is $10 per family. Learn more and register here. Where: SEA Discovery…
Find out more »Toxic Phytoplankton of the PNW
In the fifth installment of Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s lecture series, The Future of Oceans, Neil Harrington will share his knowledge from 17 years of experience working on natural resources on the North Olympic Peninsula. Harrington has worked for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe since 2012 and has focused on harmful algal blooms, shellfish safety, invasive European green crab monitoring and outreach to school children. Sunday, February 9, 3:00pm $5; Free admission for students, teachers, and Octopus & Orca…
Find out more »Whidbey Island Birding Field Trip
Join Seattle Audubon for a birding excursion on Whidbey Island! Whidbey Island is an excellent birding spot any time of the year. We will work our way up island looking for waterbirds (ducks, grebes, loons, alcids), raptors, and passerines. Come prepared for almost any weather, waterproof footwear, a scope will be helpful. Bring lunch and fluids. Drivers need a Discover Pass. Carpool cost: $50.00 per vehicle shared equally by passengers, plus the cost of the ferry shared by driver and…
Find out more »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:…
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