Puget Sound Estuarium
Pier Peer at Boston Harbor Marina
Boston Harbor Marina 312 73rd Ave NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesCome discover the mysterious creatures that live below the pier at Boston Harbor Marina! Our trained biologists provide underwater lights that attract spectacular estuary creatures for you to safely scoop up and observe, while our volunteers help you discover, identify and learn more about what you’ve found. From octopus to anemones, from sea stars to… Continue Reading Pier Peer at Boston Harbor Marina
Bird Walk
Puget Sound Estuarium 309 State Ave. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin the Estuarium for a walk around downtown as we eye the sky for the various birds that call South Sound home! During winter, late summer, and early fall, we will walk to Heritage Park and the 5th Avenue Dam, stopping along the way to observe how birds have adapted to live in urban areas.… Continue Reading Bird Walk
Swim, Sip, Survive: A Salmon Themed Bar Crawl!
Puget Sound Estuarium 309 State Ave. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesIn the spirit of the salmon season, the Puget Sound Estuarium invites you to Swim, Sip, Survive: A Salmon Themed Bar Crawl! The price of your ticket and a portion of drink sales will support the Estuarium mission. Start at the Estuarium as a salmon egg, and journey to nearby Olympia bars and restaurants to… Continue Reading Swim, Sip, Survive: A Salmon Themed Bar Crawl!
Pier Peer at Zittel’s Marina
Zittel's Marina 9104 Gallea St NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesReserve your spot at: https://zittelspierpeer.eventbrite.com Come discover the mysterious creatures that live below the pier at Boston Harbor Marina! Our trained biologists provide underwater lights that attract spectacular estuary creatures for you to safely scoop up and observe, while our volunteers help you discover, identify and learn more about what you’ve found. From octopus to… Continue Reading Pier Peer at Zittel’s Marina
Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve
Join Capitol Land Trust (CLT) and Puget Sound Estuarium to witness one of nature’s most extraordinary displays of migration and resilience. Every fall thousands of chum salmon return from the ocean to Johns Creek at our Bayshore Preserve where their lives began. Here they spawn, marking the transition of one generation of salmon to the… Continue Reading Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve
Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve
Join Capitol Land Trust (CLT) and Puget Sound Estuarium to witness one of nature’s most extraordinary displays of migration and resilience. Every fall thousands of chum salmon return from the ocean to Johns Creek at our Bayshore Preserve where their lives began. Here they spawn, marking the transition of one generation of salmon to the… Continue Reading Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve
Tiny Tides Storytime
Puget Sound Estuarium 309 State Ave. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesReserve your spot at: https://tinytidesstorytime.eventbrite.com Join us every first Saturday of the month for Tiny Tides Storytime. Our Estuarium team members will read an estuary themed picture book from our Children’s Library. In addition to the book reading, participants will be able to explore our exhibits and meet our estuary animals! Program cost: Adult Admission… Continue Reading Tiny Tides Storytime
Discover Speaker Series: Restoring Kelp Forests
Online via ZoomTune in through Zoom on December 7th at 6:30 PM to learn about the restoration of our kelp forests with the Puget Sound Restoration Fund (PSRF). We will be joined by representatives from both the Puget Sound Restoration Fund (PSRF), to share solutions they are developing to rebuild essential kelp habitats, as well as the… Continue Reading Discover Speaker Series: Restoring Kelp Forests
Turn of the Tides
Olympia Center 222 Columbia St NW,, Olympia, WA - WashingtonThe Estuarium is hosting our seasonal Turn of the Tides winter festival, this year at the Olympia Center! Join us December 9th, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a day of Puget Sound inspired winter solstice celebration. This free event will be complete with arts & crafts activities, warm drinks, local artist vendors, and… Continue Reading Turn of the Tides
Sensory Hour at the Puget Sound Estuarium
Puget Sound Estuarium 309 State Ave. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin us for a Sensory Hour! A limited number of pre-registered visitors will get exclusive access to this event from 10:00 – 11:00 AM the 2nd Saturday of every month. Hands-on exploration, limited attendance, and resources for diverse sensory needs. During Sensory Hour, we strive to provide a variety of sensory accommodations to meet our… Continue Reading Sensory Hour at the Puget Sound Estuarium
