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

July 2025

August
13 Jul
Sunday
1:00 PM
Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve

Low Tide Tour

13 Jul
Sunday
2:00 PM
Jerisich Dock

Dock Walk

17 Jul
Thursday
2:00 PM
Jerisich Dock

Dock Walk

20 Jul
Sunday
2:00 PM
Jerisich Dock

Dock Walk

24 Jul
Thursday
2:00 PM
Jerisich Dock

Dock Walk

27 Jul
Sunday
2:00 PM
Jerisich Dock

Dock Walk

31 Jul
Thursday
2:00 PM
Jerisich Dock

Dock Walk