Plan your visit

Traveling through, or lifelong resident, we’re excited to introduce you to more of this place we call home.

Outdoor

EVENTS WE DO

Our Education Director, Rachel, holding up two very crabby Kelp Crabs.

Guided Tours (Spring–Fall)
Visit a beach, wetland, forest, or dock, and let us introduce you to its many inhabitants.

Field Work (see below)
Even more hands-on, community science events. Help us gather data on our ecosystem.

Pier into the Night (Winter)
Get a live, underwater journey of Gig Harbor Bay—without getting wet!

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Indoor

EVENTS WE DO

Marine Life Center (every Wed–Sun)
Explore us year-round, and attend our in-house events for adults and young families alike!

Cocktails & Fishtales (Quarterly)
Grab a refreshment, and dive deep into learning about the fascinating world of marine life.

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Field Work

EVENTS YOU DO WITH US

Volunteers examining a square on a transect line at beach monitoring.

Monitoring (Winter & Summer)
It's low-tide science—no experience required! Help collect essential data from our many beaches.

Surveys
Help track the vital signs of key populations. Some training required.

Cleanups (Summer)
Let's clean up our (human) trash. In cooperation with South Sound Surfrider.

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All Events

Monthly Weekly List Tile

August 2025

September
3 Aug
Sunday
2:00 PM
Jerisich Dock

Dock Walk

7 Aug
Thursday
2:00 PM
Jerisich Dock

Dock Walk

10 Aug
Sunday
11:30 AM
Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve

Low Tide Tour

10 Aug
Sunday
2:00 PM
Jerisich Dock

Dock Walk

14 Aug
Thursday
2:00 PM
Jerisich Dock

Dock Walk

21 Aug
Thursday
10:00 AM
Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve

Low Tide Tour

21 Aug
Thursday
2:00 PM
Jerisich Dock

Dock Walk

28 Aug
Thursday
2:00 PM
Jerisich Dock

Dock Walk