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.

Learn more about our many science monitoring programs.

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Full Calendar

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Feeding Frenzy!
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join Harbor WildWatch for a feeding experience! Watch hermit crabs scramble and Surf Perch race for food during our daily feed! Chat with one of our aquarists or naturalists who care for our resident Salish Sea critters. You may even get the chance to see our octopus grab a snack from their den! Feeding Frenzy is FREE , ...
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Feeding Frenzy!
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join Harbor WildWatch for a feeding experience! Watch hermit crabs scramble and Surf Perch race for food during our daily feed! Chat with one of our aquarists or naturalists who care for our resident Salish Sea critters. You may even get the chance to see our octopus grab a snack from their den! Feeding Frenzy is FREE , ...
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Feeding Frenzy!
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join Harbor WildWatch for a feeding experience! Watch hermit crabs scramble and Surf Perch race for food during our daily feed! Chat with one of our aquarists or naturalists who care for our resident Salish Sea critters. You may even get the chance to see our octopus grab a snack from their den! Feeding Frenzy is FREE , ...
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Science Saturday- Estuary Mystery!
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Harbor WildWatch for a fun Science Saturday activity at the Marine Life Center! One Saturday every month, Harbor WildWatch will be hosting a different science based activity for kids to get the opportunity of hands on learning! Immerse all ages in awe-inspiring exploration with an activity led by one of our natura , ...
Feeding Frenzy!
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join Harbor WildWatch for a feeding experience! Watch hermit crabs scramble and Surf Perch race for food during our daily feed! Chat with one of our aquarists or naturalists who care for our resident Salish Sea critters. You may even get the chance to see our octopus grab a snack from their den! Feeding Frenzy is FREE , ...
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