Octopress Online
July 2022

A blue-line chiton (tonicella undocaerulea), a rare find photographed during the extreme minus tide intertidal survey at Cape George last month.

Photo by PTMSC volunteer Wendy Feltham.

Friday, JULY 15
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Sign-in starts at 6 p.m.

Meet at Fort Worden Parade Grounds next to Tennis Courts.

Calling all families to dive into the summer with an evening celebration of the Salish Sea! 

Join PTMSC for some ocean-themed field game fun. Get your feet wet and your energy out with activities like the Intertidal Obstacle Course, Wave in the Tidepool, and Fishery Frenzy- recommended for ages 7 and up! 

Younger siblings and spectators are welcome at the nearby non-game area where coloring, nature journaling, and puzzles will be available for more low-key entertainment.

Be sure to check out our summer activities calendar to see what other events we’ve got in store for this summer!

Join us for a free community gathering in which people with repair skills share their time and talents to fix their neighbors’ belongings. Bring your toaster that no longer toasts, sweater with a hole in the elbow, and excitement to get these belongings repaired while also learning how they did it and ways you could do it yourself next time!

Sunday, July 17
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Jefferson County Fairgrounds 
(Art Building - Port Townsend)

JeffCo Repair is a grant-funded project sponsored by PTMSC, with the support of Local 2020's Beyond Waste action group.
Grant funding is provided by Department of Ecology Public Participation Grants.

At Kinzie Beach - meet at Museum portico in Fort Worden State Park

Join us for a guided walk on the beach at low tide and learn how living things survive and thrive in the intertidal zone.

Saturday, July 16 (FULL!)
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(low -2.52 ft @ 12:34 p.m.)
Registration is closed for this walk.
Email Gabriele at gsanchez@ptmsc.org to be placed on the waiting list

Friday, July 29 (JUST ADDED!)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(-1.33 ft. @ 11:12 a.m.)
RSVP here!

Saturday, August 13
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(low -1.91 ft @ 11:30 a.m.)
RSVP here!

Meet at the Museum exhibit portico entrance in Fort Worden State Park for a guided Low Tide Walk on the beach with PTMSC naturalists. Explore tide pools and learn about how marine organisms are adapted for the challenges and daily extremes of living in the intertidal zone. We recommend weather-appropriate clothing and shoes with good traction for moving around on wet slippery rocks. Kinzie Beach is a .4 mile walk from the Museum; closer parking spots are available near the beach. 

Included with admission to PTMSC; $7 for adults and $5 for children over 5. Members are always free!

Check out our Low Tide Walks page to learn more about this hands-on program!

"On April 23, in honor of Earth Day, the Port Townsend Marine Science Center held our biggest beach cleanup ever, setting several records. Our sponsors included the Port Townsend Food Co-Op, Olympic Disposal, and the Washington State Department of Ecology, which provided funding... Then the first big load arrived, 125 pounds of debris from North Beach, brought to us in the back of an SUV because it didn’t fit into the cans provided there. Then a pickup truck arrived, and then another, both brimming over with several hundred pounds of debris." 

presented by
Cindy Hansen
Education & Advocacy Coordinator
 Orca Network

From Namu to Free Willy to Blackfish, orcas have fascinated us for generations. But sadly our Washington State marine mammal is in serious trouble. Learn about the fascinating biology, social structure and culture of our local orcas and the events that have led to their decline. Find out how you can become involved and help in the ongoing efforts to prevent the extinction of this beloved icon of the Salish Sea.

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is seeking a hard-working and passionate team member to join our Aquarium Services department on a full-time, hourly basis. Qualified applicants will excel in serving a diverse public in an educational setting, be proficient in animal care, be organized and efficient.

At PTMSC we value collaboration generated by a positive, friendly environment. A good sense of humor is a must! 

The cruises are BACK!

Seats book fast, so don't miss out!

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, 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.