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February 2022

Volunteers participate in MLK Day of Service organized by PTMSC AmeriCorps.

Photo by PTMSC volunteer Wendy Feltham.

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 sign up your child now. But don't delay--our camps are limited in attendance and so are filling up fast!

Saturday, February 26
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Low tide: -1.23 @ 6:31 p.m.
North Beach County Park

Find out what marine critters get up to after dark! Join us for a guided low tide walk led by PTMSC staff and volunteers.

Parking is limited; please carpool if possible. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Bring a mask to wear, and a flashlight and/or headlamp.

FREE (donations appreciated).

RSVPs are encouraged.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Carolyn Woods at cwoods@ptmsc.org.

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is seeking exceptional candidates for the role of Volunteer Coordinator. This is a newly organized full-time position with benefits. Founded and operated as a volunteer organization 40 years ago, volunteerism is core to our culture and essential to our organization. We are looking for an organized, enthusiastic, individual with experience in managing volunteers and who is passionate about our mission to inspire conservation of the Salish Sea. 

Click the button for more information and how to apply.

Saturday, February 19

1 - 3 p.m.

PTMSC Museum portico
(building next to Canteen at Fort Worden)

Have a broken belonging that you are just not sure how to fix? Sweater that needs a patch? A computer that might just need an update but you are unsure? An appliance that turns on but doesn't do what it should?

Let's Repair, instead of tossing and replacing!
For more information and to register an item for repair, click here!

This year we have both online and in-person options:

The silent auction will be online and run April 9 - 17

And save the date for
You, Me & the Salish Sea!
An in-person party and live auction celebrating
the Port Townsend Marine Science Center's
40th Anniversary

Saturday, April 16
3-5 p.m.
Fort Worden Commons

Covid protocols will include vaccination requirement, masking, distancing, food outside only, and reduced room capacity.

Look for your invitation in March!

AUCTION - SEEKING DONATIONS

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! 

Donation forms are due
by Friday, March 18th.
No exceptions.

To donate, just click the button and fill out the form.
Thank you!

At Fort Worden State Park

The Aquarium is closed to the public until early April, 2022.
The Museum & Gift Shop are open 
Saturday & Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m.
Admission to the Museum is by donation.

At Flagship Landing Building 
1001 Water St., downtown Port Townsend

The Exhibit Gallery will be open 
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 12 - 3 p.m.
On Exhibit: We are Puget Sound: Discovering and Recovering the Salish Sea
Admission is Free.

Available for viewing through March 31, This exhibit was produced by the Washington Environmental Council and Braided River. We thank them for sharing it with our community.