Teaching & Inspiring Stewardship
Gig Harbor, WA
In a partnership with the City of Gig Harbor, Harbor WildWatch has opened the Visitor Information Center at Skansie House - a dynamic destination for residents, visitors, and boaters to learn about everything Gig Harbor has to offer.
Located in the heart of Downtown Gig Harbor, this interactive Visitor Center will inform visitors about the shops, dining, services, and lodging offered in Gig Harbor, as well as the marine life that makes living in this community so special. Visit Harbor WildWatch at the Historic Skansie House and explore our new exhibit: Skeletons: A Diversity of Structure Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 to 4:00 PM |
4 Learning Programs
~ Get your feet wet
Introduces you to life in the Sound from sea slugs to shore crabs and sea stars to sea weed on low tide beech walks - there is much to discover. Experienced naturalist volunteers take you on a beech walk on local beeches in state parks on the Key Peninsula. Link to website page Free ~ Pier Into the Night An evening program on the dock, submersible lights illuminate the and touch tanks. Discover the plankton that form the base of the food chain and with a naturalist moderating, discover the essence of marine life in the Sound. Link to website page Free ~ Classroom Workshops Their Harbor Outreach Program Link to website page Free ~ Junior Naturalist Program: seaStars & Beyond ages 8-12 A year-long experience with workshops, service projects and a Summertime beach exploration Link to Website Page Fee applies Advanced Levels:
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