
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

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

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.
Wednesday | Apr 23
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Salish Sea StorytimeWeekly
For the young famHarbor Wildwatch
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Field Work
EVENTS YOU DO WITH US

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.
Sunday | May 18
Bluetits, Green Crabs: A Pierce County Green Crab Molt Search Training & Pierce County Molt Search Practice Event with Harbor WildWatch and Takhoma Bluetits
AdventurousJack Hyde Park
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April 2025
23 Apr
Wednesday
Wednesday
11:30 AM
Harbor Wildwatch
Salish Sea Storytime
23 Apr
Wednesday
Wednesday
2:00 PM
Harbor Wildwatch
Orca Deep Dive
23 Apr
Wednesday
Wednesday
4:00 PM
Harbor Wildwatch
Feeding Frenzy!
24 Apr
Thursday
Thursday
4:00 PM
Harbor Wildwatch
Feeding Frenzy!
25 Apr
Friday
Friday
4:00 PM
Harbor Wildwatch
Feeding Frenzy!
26 Apr
Saturday
Saturday
4:00 PM
Harbor Wildwatch
Feeding Frenzy!
27 Apr
Sunday
Sunday
10:30 AM
Dash Point: State Park
Low Tide Tour
27 Apr
Sunday
Sunday
11:00 AM
Purdy Sand Spit
Low Tide Tour
27 Apr
Sunday
Sunday
4:00 PM
Harbor Wildwatch
Feeding Frenzy!
28 Apr
Monday
Monday
11:00 AM
Manchester State Park
Low Tide Tour
28 Apr
Monday
Monday
11:00 AM
Owen Beach
Low Tide Tour
29 Apr
Tuesday
Tuesday
11:30 AM
Dash Point: State Park
Low Tide Tour
29 Apr
Tuesday
Tuesday
12:30 PM
Penrose Point State Park
Low Tide Tour
30 Apr
Wednesday
Wednesday
11:30 AM
Harbor Wildwatch
Salish Sea Storytime
30 Apr
Wednesday
Wednesday
1:00 PM
Sunrise Beach Park
Low Tide Tour
30 Apr
Wednesday
Wednesday
2:00 PM
Harbor Wildwatch
Orca Deep Dive
30 Apr
Wednesday
Wednesday
4:00 PM
Harbor Wildwatch