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May 2018
UW Aquatic Science Open House
Are you inspired by watery worlds? Do you like discovery and exploration? Have you ever wondered what an aquatic scientist does all day? Come join us for a family-friendly afternoon of hands-on learning at our UW Aquatic Science Open House, a celebration of work and research that relates to water. We will have tours of real working science labs at the UW, and tours of the UW Fish Collection. We will also have booths led by current UW students, staff,…
Find out more »Low Tide Beach Exploration
Calling all aspiring and trained Beach Naturalists! The Kitsap Watershed Stewardship Program, of WSU Kitsap County Extension, is hosting a series of beach naturalist classes that are open to the public. Come learn and share your knowledge of Salish Sea critters! Field training sessions will take place: Saturday, May 5, 2018, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Manchester State Park Thursday, May 17, 2018, 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Kitsap Memorial State Park If you are interested in leading a training session or would like…
Find out more »Marine Hydraulics Workshop – Fishermen’s Terminal
Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are co-sponsoring a Marine Hydraulics Workshop for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters in Seattle. Topics covered include: The pros and cons of hydraulic systems Hydraulic fluids, maintenance, and filtration Pipes, hoses, and fittings Machinery-cylinders, pumps, and motors Types of valves: relief, directional, flow control, proportional, and pilot-operated Making a system When: Monday, May 7, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where: Nordby Conference Room, Nordby Bldg. Fishermen’s Terminal 3919 18th Ave. West…
Find out more »Spring Sailing & Robotics Camp at CWB
Girls, ages 9-14, learn to sail, navigate, and how the physics of sailing apply to robotic design. They will explore the Viriginia V, the last of the steam engine ferries from the mosquito fleet, and design & build underwater robots to explore Lake Union.
Find out more »Family Fun Day at the Harley Marine Seattle Maritime Festival
Don’t miss the boat at Seattle’s largest maritime industry celebration! Want to pilot a tugboat or a ferry boat? Try your hand at welding? Fire an emergency flare? Or be in a Survival Suit Race? It’s the Harley Marine Seattle Maritime Festival Family Fun Day, sponsored by the Seattle Propeller Club and Port of Seattle at The Seattle Maritime Academy.
Find out more »National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium
The National Working Waterfronts & Waterways Symposium is the crown jewel of the National Working Waterfront Network. People from across the United States attend the symposium to connect with one another and showcase (and initiate) innovative solutions to their waterfront issues. The ultimate goal of the symposium, and the Network, is to increase the capacity of saltwater- and freshwater-based coastal communities and for stakeholders to make informed decisions, balance diverse uses, ensure access, and plan for the future of their working waterfronts. Working…
Find out more »C-CAN Webinar: ‘Kelping’ the sea – farming seaweeds for research and resources in the Pacific Northwest
Joth Davis with Hood Canal kelp crop (photo: Puget Sound Restoration Fund) Join us to hear Drs. Joth Davis (Baywater Shellfish), Elizabeth Wheat (UW Program on the Environment), and Fernando Resende (UW School of Environmental & Forest Sciences) discuss the opportunities and challenges of launching a commercial kelp kelp farm and developing new markets for Washington-grown sugar kelp. Click here to reserve your Webinar seat. More information about the farm and speakers here. This webinar is hosted by the California Current Acidification Network (C-CAN).
Find out more »Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show
Begin Your Adventure at the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show The first annual Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show is coming to Cap Sante Marina, and will feature the city’s largest collection of new and used boats. Come see the boats, yachts and gear; enjoy the food, entertainment and family fun; and begin your boating adventure at the 2018 Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show. Testing testing.
Find out more »Low Tide Beach Exploration
Calling all aspiring and trained Beach Naturalists! The Kitsap Watershed Stewardship Program, of WSU Kitsap County Extension, is hosting a series of beach naturalist classes that are open to the public. Come learn and share your knowledge of Salish Sea critters! If you are interested in leading this training session or would like to pair up with another volunteer to lead one, please contact Jeff Adams at jaws@uw.edu.
Find out more »National Safe Boating Week
National Safe Boating Week is coordinated each year by the National Safe Boating Council and its boating safety partners across the U.S. and Canada. During the campaign, May 19 through 25, public safety professionals from around the state are increasing the emphasis on boating safety, especially life jacket wear, prior to the peak boating season. The following safety tips are recommended for boaters so they can enjoy their adventures on the water. Get educated Many recreational boaters in Washington are…
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