BIO BLITZ 2020

Social Distancing Friendly!

Saturday, May 9th, 10 am 
to Sunday, May 10, 10 am
Fort Worden State Park*

We will be conducting our third annual iNaturalist BioBlitz! The goal for this project is to document as many living species as possible within a 24-hour period in Fort Worden State Park. For this year's event, we are making the entire experience available while still following all the guidelines for social distancing. If you aren't going to be outside of your home, you can still follow along throughout the day by watching the results roll in.

*PLEASE NOTE: Currently Fort Worden State Park is closed in accordance with the Governor's Stay Home, Stay Safe Policy. The Bio Blitz Program is contingent on Fort Worden reopening by May 9th.  

For more information, check out the full event description and visit our page on iNaturalist

CARE OF OUR CREATURES

PTMSC Working From Home

GiveBIG 2020 is just around the corner!

Celebrate local philanthropy as we kick off another annual event of giving. Watch your email for details!

VOLUNTEER UPDATE

Keeping Us Connected!

As we settle into working from home, a big part of the work is planning for a strong start once we reopen.

Staying connected with volunteers is an important part of that, and we have a great tool already in place for keeping volunteers informed and involved.

The Volunteer Update goes out every Saturday, and as the coronavirus situation has evolved, so has the update.

We are sharing online volunteer and citizen science opportunities, as well as great resources for staying engaged. Take a look at the update here!

To get involved in future volunteer opportunities, check out our Volunteer page to learn about our Volunteer Information Sessions, and fill out a Volunteer Application form. 

ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT

As featured in our Aquarium Update:

Pile Worm
Nereis vexillosa

In our aquarium: Sometimes hidden under rocks,  in sediment, or in clumps of mussels and barnacles. 

• Also called sea nymphs or clam worms. 
• Lifespan is about 2 years
• Watch out! It bites. 
• It lives in the intertidal, usually in sediment or clumps of mussels and barnacles. 
• In the spring, vast swarms gather at night to spawn.  The fertilized eggs form the clumps pictured above and can sometimes wash up on shore. 
• This is CO Sole's favorite food. 
• Find out more

Sign up for our Aquarium Update!