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April 2022 |
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A lone northern pintail (Anas acuta) rides the surf. Photo by PTMSC volunteer Wendy Feltham. |
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BENEFIT AUCTION
TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE! |
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Event A party and auction celebrating the Port Townsend Marine Science Center's 40th Anniversary  Meet Bee Redfield,
our new Executive Director! Saturday,
April 16
3 - 5:30 p.m.
Fort Worden Commons COVID protocols for the live event include masks required inside and food service outside. |
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Silent
(Online)
Auction This year’s lineup of auction items is spectacular! Offerings include a private tour of Protection Island, a trip to Iceland, a premium wine tasting, and more!
CHECK OUT
THE CATALOG!
Online bidding begins
April 8
9 a.m.
and ends
April 17
9 p.m. |
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| | TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET TICKETS FOR THE SATURDAY APRIL 16 LIVE IN-PERSON EVENT! |
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| all proceeds benefit PTMSC programs |
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AQUARIUM OPENS
SATURDAY, APRIL 9! |
| The aquarium at
Fort Worden
will be
OPEN
Saturdays & Sundays
Noon - 5 p.m. |
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EARTH DAY
BEACH CLEANUP
4 different locations! |
| Saturday, April 23 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. 4 locations: - Fort Worden
- Downtown Port Townsend
- Indian Island County Park
- Shine Tidelands State Park
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| In partnership with WA CoastSavers, the PTMSC annual Earth Day beach cleanup brings volunteers together from far and wide to clean the beaches in our area. Volunteers collect and sort debris as well as contribute data on their findings to the Ocean Conservancy's international database. Find more details for each location on the Washington CoastSavers registration page. |
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SEA BED MINING LECTURE
The Battle for the Abyss: Mining, conservation, and bioprospecting interests square off in the deep sea |
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4 p.m. Zoom presentation
by Dr. Kim Juniper (Victoria, BC) |
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Sea Bed Mining is gaining steam internationally, as much needed natural resources become limited by geopolitical and pandemic events. This special event is hosted by the Quimper Geological Society and is co-sponsored by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. To sign on to this free public presentation, go to QuimperGeology.org. |
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2022 WILDLIFE CRUISES
in partnership with Puget Sound Express and Sound Experience |
| | | Seats book fast, so don't miss out! |
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SUMMER CAMPS 2022
ARE ALMOST FULL!
Check out this year's camp offerings and get that kid signed up! |
| | Port Townsend Marine Science Center Summer Camps return this year with week-long adventures right at the beach in Fort Worden State Park. We’ll be taking all the precautions needed to ensure a safe and healthy experience for everyone. Click the link below to learn more and find out which camps still have space. |
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| In 2021 when the Port Townsend Marine Science Center purchased the Flagship Landing Building downtown, not only did we acquire the perfect location for a Visitor Center and store, but we also got to form a working relationship with Flagship Landing’s many wonderful tenants. To introduce you to this diverse group of businesses, we’re adding a new feature to the Octopress called Flagship Corner. In each issue, we'll showcase one of our fellow Flagship occupants. We think of these establishments as our community partners, a wonderful addition to our growing PTMSC family. And when you support them, you are in turn supporting the PTMSC and its mission. |
| Peninsula Homecare Cooperative
OPEN HOUSE |
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Noon – 5 p.m.
Flagship Landing Building |
| Peninsula Homecare Cooperative is Jefferson County’s only caregiver-owned home care agency. Cooperative home care means they collectively decide on the best care practices for their clients, as well as fair and sustainable employee policies. All profits stay here, in the county we all call "home". Seniors looking for professional help at home, and job seekers looking for empowering careers are encouraged to find out more at this open house. Peninsula Homecare Cooperative is looking forward to meeting you! More information at
www.phc.coop
or 360-385-9664 |
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Flagship Market
10% OFF*
for PTMSC members and volunteers |
| |  | |  | | Redeem this 10% discount in person at their Flagship Landing location or at Flagship Market's website using discount code "PTMSC": www.flagshipmarketpt.com Flagship Market is generously offering this discount to the PTMSC community that has been so supportive of them. Check out their delicious offerings online or drop by their storefront at 1003 Water Street in downtown Port Townsend. |
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EXHIBIT HOURS
Check out our two locations! |
| We hope you will visit us at both of our locations (Fort Worden and 1001 Water Street).
As always, it’s a good idea to check the website for current hours, unanticipated closures or schedule changes due to the weather or Covid restrictions.
Here’s a quick look at what to expect: |
| AT FORT WORDEN STATE PARK The Aquarium is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Saturday April 9 The Aquarium, Museum & Gift Shop are open
Saturday & Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m. |
| | AT FLAGSHIP LANDING BUILDING
1001 Water St., downtown Port Townsend The Visitor Center & Store are open
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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DONATE
YOUR VEHICLE
through C.A.R.S. and help out PTMSC! |
| Ready to get rid of an old car while supporting a cleaner planet? We here at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center make charitable car donation so easy! It also feels better when you support the cause you love.
Donate today at our C.A.R.S. page or call (855) 500-RIDE or (855) 500-7433. |
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PTMSC ONLINE
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS |
|  | Discover PTMSC's original activities that will keep you and your child inspired to learn more about Salish Sea science! We also provide links to other K-12 online learning resources to keep you and your children engaged between your visits to our exhibits! Check out our continuously updated offerings! |
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Find us on
FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM! |
| | You can always find us 24/7/365 on Facebook and Instagram. Get behind-the-scenes access to our exhibits, and share with your friends the great work we do here at PTMSC! Follow us online -- together we will continue to inspire conservation of the Salish Sea! |
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Contact Us:
532 Battery Way | Port Townsend, Washington 98368
(360) 385-5582 | info@ptmsc.org |
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