April 2020
Nature & Health Talks (Zoom)
Join Nature & Health for exciting discussions of current research focused on the benefits of the connections between nature and health, brought to you by EarthLab. Title: Nature Interaction and Human Well-being: A Hypothesized Model of Feeling a Sense of Presence in Nature, Presented by Carly Gray, PhD Student. Please register here for a ZOOM link.
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, Mike Phelps will present Establishing Genotype to Phenotype Linkages in Pacific Salmonids. See Zoom details at the event webpage.
Find out more »Virtual Wetland Tour
Celebrate Earth Day with a virtual tour of UW Bothell's wetlands! They'll describe the history and ecology of their campus wetlands during the tour. This tour is a part of UW’s Earth Day events. More events and the Zoom details can be found on the UW Earth Day 2020 webpage.
Find out more »UW Sustainability Open House (Zoom)
Join UW Sustainability staff members for a drop-in virtual open house Q&A session. They'll be available to answer your questions about sustainability efforts across the University of Washington and resources available to students, faculty and staff. The UW Sustainability Open House is a part of UW's featured Earth Day events. More events and the Zoom details for the open house can be found on the UW Earth Day 2020 webpage.
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 Ivan Arismendi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University. See event details at the event webpage.
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. See event details at the event webpage.
Find out more »May 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. 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 »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 Rebecca Buchanan, Research Scientist with Columbia Basin Research, an interdisciplinary research center through the School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences. See event details at the event webpage.
Find out more »Virtual Seminar in Atmospheric and Climate Dynamics
Join the Department of Atmospheric Sciences for their virtual Seminar in Atmospheric and Climate Dynamics. This week, Professor Ed Blanchard Wrigglesworth presents: Can winds explain sea ice variability and trends? See the Zoom details on the event webpage.
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 Sylvia Yang, Research Assistant Professor at the Shannon Point Marine Center. See event details at the event webpage.
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: Ray Hilborn, Professor at the School of Aquatic and Fisheries Science; Libby Logerwell, Supervisory Research Fishery Biologist at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center; and Kirstin Holsman of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center. See event details at the event webpage.
Find out more »June 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 »Rules of Road & Aids to Navigation – Virtual Class
Lights, sounds, right of way: know the rules! Who has right of way? Where’s the channel? By the end of this class, you’ll understand the maneuvering rules, lights, sound signals, and buoys that allow us to navigate safely around hazards and other vessels. This class is offered via Zoom by the Northwest Maritime Center. Click the event website link below to register and learn more!
Find out more »Tides & Currents – Virtual Class
Tides and currents are a huge part of boating in the Salish Sea. Knowing the forces at work, the resources available and the boat skills needed to safely operate is paramount to a successful on-the-water adventure. Kayak, inflatable, sailboat, or powerboat—all are affected by the rise and fall of the tide. Whether a day trip on Port Townsend Bay or a trip up the Inside Passage, this class will help you with safe boat-trip planning. This class is offered via…
Find out more »July 2020
Electronic Navigation & VHF – Virtual Class
This is an introduction to the many electronic tools and instruments that can help us navigate safely: Depth Sounders, GPS, Chart Plotters, AIS, Radar and VHF radios. The class features a discussion of the common errors associated with each system and what they can and can not tell you. Includes video from our Simulator, and a chance to practice mayday calls. This class is offered via Zoom by the Northwest Maritime Center. Click the event website link below to register…
Find out more »No Impact Docking – Virtual Class
How to dock without fear (or damages)! No yelling! No leaping! We’ll see slides, handouts, and tips for successful docking strategies for keelboats and trawlers, and how to practice them. We’ll learn how to use prop walk, winds, and spring lines to your advantage…the finer points of docking without bow thrusters or twin screws. This class is offered via Zoom by the Northwest Maritime Center. Click the event website link below to register and learn more!
Find out more »The River That Made Seattle
Join author BJ Cummings as she launches her new book The River That Made Seattle: A Human and Natural History. Following her reading, BJ will be joined by Ken Workman, the Great-Great-Great Grandson of Chief Seattle and Louise Jones-Brown, a 6th generation descendant of pioneer settler Jacob Maple, for a conversation moderated by historian and author Jennifer Ott. This event is a collaboration between the University of Washington Press and University Book Store. Free registration via the "Register" button is required…
Find out more »Virtual Field Trip – Eastern Bays and Shores
From the comfort of your home, take a trip to Sequim’s Eastern Bays with Judi White of the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society. Find out why The Great Washington State Birding Trail recognition was given, with almost 200 bird species recorded for these eBird Hotspots. Features maps, directions, and photos of birds regularly seen across the seasons. A great planning tool for future birding, or just sit back and enjoy John Wayne Marina, Pitship Pocket Estuary, Washington Harbor, Schmuck Rd. and…
Find out more »Charts & Dead Reckoning – Virtual Class
Navigation without a GPS! You’ll learn to use latitude, longitude, compass bearings, transits, and your paper charts to know where you are. This is an introduction to the traditional art of dead reckoning. This class is offered via Zoom by the Northwest Maritime Center. Click the event website link below to register and learn more!
Find out more »August 2020
Kitsap Beach Naturalist Training 2020
Join Kitsap and Jefferson WSU as we embark on a joint Virtual Beach Naturalist Training via Zoom! You will learn about seaweeds, invertebrates, nearshore habitats and much more from experts in their field, and will have opportunities to ask them questions directly. Dates and times Mondays (9:30am-1pm): August 3rd, 10th, 17th Thursdays (9:30am-1pm): August 6th, 13th, 20th Training topics Seaweeds, intertidal invertebrates and other marine species, nearshore habitats and restoration, water quality issues, climate change and community science. To Register…
Find out more »Rules of Road & Aids to Navigation – Virtual Class
Lights, sounds, right of way: know the rules! Who has right of way? Where’s the channel? By the end of this class, you’ll understand the maneuvering rules, lights, sound signals, and buoys that allow us to navigate safely around hazards and other vessels. This class is offered via Zoom by the Northwest Maritime Center. Click the event website link below to register and learn more!
Find out more »Electronic Navigation & VHF – Virtual Class
This is an introduction to the many electronic tools and instruments that can help us navigate safely: Depth Sounders, GPS, Chart Plotters, AIS, Radar and VHF radios. The class features a discussion of the common errors associated with each system and what they can and can not tell you. Includes video from our Simulator, and a chance to practice mayday calls. This class is offered via Zoom by the Northwest Maritime Center. Click the event website link below to register and…
Find out more »Virtual Field Trip – Dungeness Land & 3 Crabs
From the comfort of your home, take a trip to Dungeness Landing and Three Crabs with Judi White of the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society. Find out why this Audubon Washington Important Bird Area received recognition, with almost 250 bird species recorded for these eBird Hotspots. Features maps, directions and photos of birds regularly seen across the seasons. A great planning tool for future birding, or just sit back and enjoy Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge waters, Dungeness Landing County Park and…
Find out more »September 2020
Literature of the Sea Seminar
Mystic Seaport Museum is proud to present a new program, the “Literature of the Sea Seminar,” designed for readers, writers, and thinkers of any age, from late high school to seniors. Over Zoom, a small group will meet for one hour per week for three weeks to discuss the book Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera. This classic, best-selling novel set in Aotearoa New Zealand was later made into a major international film. Whale Rider is a quick read, but richly compelling as it examines…
Find out more »October 2020
Plenty of Plankton: Junior Ecologists
Join Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the monthly online class for kids, Junior Ecologists. This month is focused on plankton. They're tiny but powerful! Peer through our microscope and learn about the plankton of Padilla Bay in this online class. Register here for the link to participate.
Find out more »Online Training: Oil Spill Awareness and Response Support
Join Seattle Audubon for an online training: Oil Spill Awareness and Response Support. Each year, over 20 billion gallons of oil and other hazardous chemicals are transported in Puget sound. Trained volunteers can support spill response and assessment. Volunteers from diverse organizations will help build a network to respond to an oil spill emergency. For more information contact Patricia Townsend, patricia.townsend@wsu.edu. Learn more and register here.
Find out more »Ocean Life Symposium
Join KGUA public radio for their 4-day long 2nd Annual Ocean Life Symposium. This free event will be held online via Zoom and simulcast on KGUA's other streaming platforms everyday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Topics relating to the status of our oceans and the life forms that inhabit it will be presented by a variety of ocean experts from various universities and marine conservation networks. Register for this Zoom event at the following link. After registering, you will…
Find out more »Virtual Field Trip: Ediz Hook
From the comfort of your home, take a trip to Ediz Hook with the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society. Find out why The Great Washington State Birding Trail and Important Bird Area recognitions were given, with 210 bird species recorded for this eBird Hotspot. Features maps, directions, and photos of birds regularly seen across the seasons. A great planning tool for future birding, or just sit back and enjoy Ediz Hook. Learn more and find event registration information here!
Find out more »November 2020
Peering into Padilla Bay Science: Monitoring European Green Crab
Green crab captured in Padilla Bay in September 2016 as part of first rapid response assessment. Photo Allen Pleus/WDFW Join Padilla Bay's research and stewardship staff for an hour of virtual investigation. In this first episode of a series, Madi McKay will take you inside the world of European Green Crab research and monitoring at PBNERR with videos, interviews, and current data. The Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a key partner in the regional efforts to manage European…
Find out more »Octopus Adventures: Junior Ecologists
Join Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve's monthly online class for kids, Junior Ecologists. This month's session is focused on octopi. Who doesn't love an octopus? Meet Padilla Bay's own Pacific Red octopus, and learn how clever this 8-armed wonder can be. Register here!
Find out more »June 2021
Estuary Ecological Monitoring Presentation
Join Dr. Jenise Bauman of Western Washington University and Jeff Adams of Washington Sea Grant as they present their research findings of Harper Estuary. This important research has been conducted over the last two years and will help us understand what it means for future restoration opportunities and the health of Harper Estuary & Park. Register for the online webinar here! Dr. Bauman's presentation will focus on her work investigating both native and invasive plant species in the estuary and…
Find out more »Free Online Crabbing Workshop
Want to learn more about crabbing in the Puget Sound? Need advice on how to set up your gear so you can catch more crab? Join the Northwest Straits Foundation and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for a live virtual workshop! The program is free, but registration is required. The workshop is June 30th at 6pm. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions during the workshop. Learn more here! And register for the workshop today! The workshop…
Find out more »July 2021
NOAA Science Camp – Oceans of Change
July 6-9: Oceans of Change: Register here! Calling all Middle Schoolers! Join NOAA Science Camp in July for virtual fun and marine science exploration! Register for a week (or two!) of daily opportunities to learn more about NOAA science and the important work we do to understand our ocean environment. Each week, students will have access to a mix of free do-it yourself activities, ‘live’ remote events and virtual tours. Although we don’t get to see you at camp this summer, we are putting…
Find out more »NOAA Science Camp – Whale of a Time
July 12-16: Whale of a Time: Register Here! Calling all Middle Schoolers! Join NOAA Science Camp in July for virtual fun and marine science exploration! Register for a week (or two!) of daily opportunities to learn more about NOAA science and the important work we do to understand our ocean environment. Each week, students will have access to a mix of free do-it yourself activities, ‘live’ remote events and virtual tours. Although we don’t get to see you at camp this summer, we are…
Find out more »Septic Care Workshop for Homeowners
Snohomish County is offering a FREE Septic Care Workshop for homeowners in July of 2021. This workshop will help you: • Understand and protect your system • Avoid expensive repairs • Learn about septic care rebates, grants and affordable loans • Learn when to hire and work with septic professionals The same workshop takes place on each of the two evenings. You may register for one date or both dates if you are not certain which night you will be…
Find out more »March 2022
Webinar: Green Crab Management in Pacific Shorelines
WSG Crab Team Program Lead, Emily Grason, will be participating in a panel presentation on management of invasive European green crabs in the eastern Pacific as part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Other presenters will include: Bobbie Buzzell (Lummi Natural Resources) Allen Pleus (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife) Danielle Verna (Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council) The event is co-hosted by the Washington Invasive Species Council and the North American Invasive Species Management Association. Learn more about…
Find out more »March 2023
Crab Team New Monitor Training Series: Virtual (Zoom) Protocols I
Crab Team New Monitors Training: Protocols I for all new monitors (live, on Zoom)
Find out more »Crab Team New (Inland) Monitor Training Series: Virtual (Zoom) Protocols II
Crab Team New Monitors Training, Virtual Session. Interested in joining supporting green crab efforts by becoming a monitor? Fill out our New Monitor Interest form linked in the event description.
Find out more »August 2023
Molt Search Volunteer Training (Zoom)
Past Molt Search training in action (credit: Jess Newley) Get involved in inland Washington's invasive European green crab detection and juvenile Dungeness crab data gathering with "Molt Search", a new community science project by Washington Sea Grant's Crab Team and Washington State University Extension. You'll leave this 2-hour virtual training, offered via Zoom, knowledgable on the status of European green crab in Washington and what you can do about it. We'll cover specifics on how to identify crab molts, how…
Find out more »March 2024
Crab Team New Monitor Training: Virtual (Zoom) Orientation
Crab Team New Monitors Training: Part 1 of 3. Held live, on Zoom for RSVP'ed attendees.
Find out more »Crab Team New Monitor Training: Virtual (Zoom) Species ID
Crab Team New Monitor Training: Virtual (Zoom) Species ID
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