Puget Sound Estuarium
Virtual Orca Talk with Dr. Holly Fearnbach
Puget Sound Estuarium 309 State Ave. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin us on January 21st at 2pm for an exciting and timely virtual talk on the health of local Orcas. Dr. Holly Fearnbach is a leading researcher in the field of marine mammal health. For more than two decades she has worked with government (NOAA), NGO, and academic research groups on studies to support the… Continue Reading Virtual Orca Talk with Dr. Holly Fearnbach
Free Admission Day: Orca Odyssey Exhibit
Puget Sound Estuarium 309 State Ave. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesAdmission to the Estuarium will be free all day! Come to the Estuarium to learn all about the orcas that share the waters of the Puget Sound. The exhibit will consist of photos and information about the southern resident orcas. You will learn their history in this area and the survival challenges they face. We… Continue Reading Free Admission Day: Orca Odyssey Exhibit
Sea Stroll with Puget Sound Estuarium
To register, please visit: https://seastroll.eventbrite.com/ Learn how the cultural and ecological history of Olympia’s historic shoreline intertwine during our Sea Stroll walking tours! Participants will walk the path our Education Team uses during our Estuary Life & Landforms field trips. Starting from the Estuarium, we will loop around the downtown core to track the historic… Continue Reading Sea Stroll with 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! Puget Sound Estuarium's trained biologists will provide underwater lights that attract spectacular estuary creatures for you to safely scoop up and observe, while volunteer will help you identify and learn more about what you’ve found. From octopus to anemones, from sea stars to sea slugs,… Continue Reading Pier Peer at Boston Harbor Marina
Estuarium Benefit Auction – Open Houses
Puget Sound Estuarium 309 State Ave. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin us at the Estuarium on Friday March 17th from 9:00am - 11:00am for coffee and auction item bidding! We have 80+ donations this year include a sailing trip, tutoring sessions, fine art, handmade quilts, gift baskets and more! You can also bid online from the comfort of your own home via the 32 Auctions… Continue Reading Estuarium Benefit Auction – Open Houses
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
Sea Stroll with Puget Sound Estuarium
Puget Sound Estuarium 309 State Ave. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesLearn how the cultural and ecological history of Olympia’s historic shoreline intertwine during our Sea Stroll walking tours! Participants will walk the path our Education Team uses during our Estuary Life & Landforms field trips. Starting from the Estuarium we will loop around the downtown core to track the historic changes to Olympia’s shoreline. Sea… Continue Reading Sea Stroll with Puget Sound Estuarium
Shark Spree: Sharks 101 and Live Dissection w/ Sandy Zeiner!
Puget Sound Estuarium 309 State Ave. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin us at the Estuarium on Saturday, July 15th from 2-3:30pm to learn all about sharks and watch a live shark dissection! Sandy Zeiner is a Shellfish and Enforcement Policy Analyst at Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. She will share fascinating info from ancient sharks to the present day sharks that roam Puget Sound. Learn about… Continue Reading Shark Spree: Sharks 101 and Live Dissection w/ Sandy Zeiner!