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A horned grebe. Photo by PTMSC volunteer Wendy Feltham. |
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WE DID IT!
Giving Tuesday 2021 was a success! |
| |  | | We passed the goal with a total of $17,405 raised! |
| |  | | We received so many messages of gratitude from you, our PTMSC family, during this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign. Messages like these remind us of all that we love about the Salish Sea. I am grateful for the Fort Worden beaches!
- Linda Rhines I am grateful for being a member of the PT Marine Science Center family!
- Tom Cawrse
I am grateful for the continuing presence of the PTMSC in our community.
- Noreen Parks
We are so grateful to all of you for your dedication and support of the valuable programs that sustain our mission to inspire conservation of the Salish Sea! |
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NEW YEAR'S EVE
WILDLIFE CRUISE
in partnership with Puget Sound Express |
| LAST WILDLIFE CRUISE OF THE YEAR! Friday, December 31 1 - 4 p.m. |
| Close the year out with a trip you'll remember for years to come.
Seats book fast, so don't miss out! |
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| JeffCo Repair Goes REMOTE!
Register in advance to have your cherished item repaired! |
| Saturday, December 11, 2021 1-3 p.m. PTMSC Museum portico
(building next to Canteen at Fort Worden) |
| What do you do with... - Your favorite sweater with a tear in the elbow?
- A toaster that no longer works?
- A vacuum that stopped working and has you stumped?
- Your computer that is running oh so slowly?
You bring it to a Repair Event!! Jefferson County's first Repair Cafe was in February, 2020 and we are planning another in-person event for March, 2022!
But until then, our Repair events are going remote! Our first Drop-off event will be December 11th, 2021 from 1-3pm at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center Museum portico (the building next to the canteen). Register your broken belonging in advance for our the December 11 Drop-off event! |
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ORCA LECTURE
RECORDING ON YOUTUBE |
|  |  | A screenshot from the Lynda Mapes lecture, the photo is by Steve Ringman, The Seattle Times, taken under NOAA permit 21348. |
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If you missed the October 17 live presentation, check out the YouTube recording of "Southern Resident Killer Whales: Status, Trends, Solutions”  presented by
Lynda Mapes, journalist at the Seattle Times
Part of the 2021-2022 Future of Oceans lecture series |
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| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OPENING |
| |  | Ellen Hargis,
Search Committee Chair |
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The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial leader who will guide the organization as it transitions into a new facility, ensuring PTMSC’s ability to meet its mission to inspire conservation of the Salish Sea. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director implements the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s strategic plan by leading people, leading change, exercising business acumen, and building coalitions. The detailed job description and application process can be found online at https://ptmsc.org/exec_director_2021 Please share this notice broadly within your professional network. Thank you! |
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AUCTION - SEEKING DONATIONS |
| Our 16th annual auction, on April 16, will celebrate the Port Townsend Marine Science Center's 40th anniversary! We invite you to donate a good or service. Our most popular items each year are getaways and experiences. Perhaps you have a timeshare or vacation home? Also popular are dinners or wine tastings. Feel free to team up with a friend! To donate, just click here and fill out the form. Thank you! |
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| The Aquarium, Museum,
and gift shop are
OPEN
Saturday and Sunday
from 12 - 5 p.m. Through our info-packed exhibits, learn about what lives on our local shores and beneath the waters of the Salish Sea. For the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and patrons, we require all visitors wear face masks while visiting the Aquarium, Museum, and gift shop. We are currently limiting capacity to 50% to allow more physical distancing. Click the button below to plan your visit! |
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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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We Bought the Flagship Landing Building! |
| | We are pleased to announce that PTMSC has recently purchased the Flagship Landing building at 1001 Water Street in the heart of downtown Port Townsend. We are thrilled that our new home will be adapted to provide a platform for our vision to foster the growth of generations of environmental stewards living in balance with marine ecosystems. The move to the new space will be a carefully planned transition over the next few years. Read more details here. |
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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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