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Friday, May 11, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Public Feeds
ALL SPRING, EVERY SATURDAY @2 PM
Join the marine exhibit crew to help feed some of our
hungry animals!
Learn what our urchins eat, what it means to
"target feed," and discover just how fast a sea star can move when
motivated!
Public feeds happen every Saturday this spring at 2 p.m., and are included with your admission fee ($5/adults, $3/youth, kids under 6 free)
Public feeds happen every Saturday this spring at 2 p.m., and are included with your admission fee ($5/adults, $3/youth, kids under 6 free)
Monday, April 16, 2012
2012 Summer Nature Walks
All walks start at noon (except July 20th, which starts at 11 a.m.)
Where: meet at NHE portico
Fee: Free with cost of admission
June 22nd — Low tide walk, noon (Low tide -1.5ft 12:00pm)
July 6th — Low tide walk, noon , (low tide -1.4ft, 12:30pm)
July 20th — Low tide walk, 11:00 a.m., (Low tide -1.4ft 11:30am)
August 3rd —Bug Hunt, noon
August 17th — Beach Secrets walk, noon
Where: meet at NHE portico
Fee: Free with cost of admission
June 22nd — Low tide walk, noon (Low tide -1.5ft 12:00pm)
July 6th — Low tide walk, noon , (low tide -1.4ft, 12:30pm)
July 20th — Low tide walk, 11:00 a.m., (Low tide -1.4ft 11:30am)
August 3rd —Bug Hunt, noon
August 17th — Beach Secrets walk, noon
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
D² - Daily Discoveries in May
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| Sea Turtle Skull |
This May at our Natural History Exhibit, join us each day
for our latest Daily Discoveries:
Plastics
May 4, 5 & 6
Where is plastic hiding?? Did you check your
toothpaste?? Plastics are in nearly everything we use and are making their way
to the marine environment. You'll learn about topics such as nurdles,
microplastics, and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Sand
May 11, 12 & 13
Take a closer look and see how every beach of sand is
surprisingly different. With samples from around the world to compare,
you’ll get a hands-on experience with microscopes and learn how to describe
rocks and sand as scientists do.
Fossils
Fossils
May 18, 19 & 20
Can you Dig It?? From molluscs to minerals, discover
how fossils are formed and even craft your own (No, it won't take you a million
years...)
Skulls
May 25, 26 & 27
This is your chance to take a closer look at PTMSC's
eclectic collection of skulls. Use your knowledge of animal behavior and logic
skills to discover what makes marine and terrestrial animals highly specialized
to survive in their habitats.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Distinguished Lecturer visits the Pacific Northwest
"Life in the Subseafloor Ocean"
Presented by Dr. Steve D'Hondt
April 16
7 p.m.
Natural History Exhibit
Admission by donation
Earth's
subseafloor ocean contains a vast ecosystem. Exploration of that
ecosystem by scientific ocean drilling directly addresses several
fundamental topics. In this manner, we quantify Earth's total biomass.
We map the distribution of life and the factors that control it. We
determine the impact of subsurface life on Earth's surface, ocean and
atmosphere. We discover new organisms. We measure the rates at which
they live and die. We chart the border of the organic-fueled world. We
examine the possibility of life on other worlds.
D² - Daily Discoveries in April
This April at our Natural History Exhibit, join us each day for our latest Daily Discoveries:
The (Carbon) Dating Game
April 6, 7 & 8
If it weren't for Carbon-14, we wouldn't date at all!
We've all heard about scientists using carbon dating to
help solve mysteries such as the age of fossils, geologic history, and the dinosaurs - but what exactly does it mean
to
"carbon date" something? With a game that's appro-priate for all ages,
come learn how to date! (And sorry, but we're not actually giving out
relationship advice...)
Skulls
April 13, 14 & 15
This
is your chance to take a closer look at PTMSC's eclectic collection of
skulls. Use your knowledge of animal behavior and logic skills to
discover what makes marine and terrestrial animals highly specialized to
survive in their habitats.
Taxono-what?
April 20, 21, and 22
King Phillip Came Over For Good Soup. Wait--- what?!?! Use this mnemonic and our fun games to learn how scientists compare and understand the spectacular species of planet Earth.
Insects
April 27, 28 & 29
Buggin' out can be a good thing! Come on over and find out why- our newly identified and organized insect collection will surely keep adults and children fascinated with an up-close view.
Monday, March 26, 2012
PTMSC launches volunteer enrichment series
The staff at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) is shaking things up a bit in 2012 with a new, innovative and inspiring program series for volunteers. This will be offered for both new and returning volunteers on Wednesday afternoons through June. Volunteers are not required to attend all sessions. It’s free to participate, but reservations are requested.
May 2: ME Exhibit Tour of Associated Exhibits
May 4: Volunteer Gathering Chili cook off
5:30 p.m. at PT Yacht Club
May 9: Knowing your Resource:
A Hands-On Session in Both Exhibits
May 16: Film Viewing: Life At The Edge Of The Sea
May 23: Getting To Know Your Audience
May 30: I Don't Know, But I'll Find Out!
June 6: Annual Low tide Walk
by Art Price and Anita Thielmann
June 13: Telling Your Story with Strategies
June 20: Volunteer Series Wrap-Up Session
June 20: Volunteer Series Wrap-Up Session
For more information or to reserve a place at the first session, contact Jean Walat at jwalat@ptmsc.org or 385.5582 ext. 112.
“We think many of our region’s ocean lovers will agree with a quote from
Baba Biolum: ‘For in the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love
only what we understand, and we will understand only what we’re taught’,” said
Jean Walat, Citizen Science/Volunteer Coordinator for the PTMSC. “Keeping this
in mind, the series will be a provocative and enriching opportunity that will
include a variety of workshops, tours, films and interactive events.”
Volunteer docents who complete the series will be
recognized as “Star Docents,” but there will be sessions of interest to all
volunteers, not only docents. Themes for each installment will span topics such
as getting to know local marine species, challenging yourself to become the
best docent and interpreter possible, and learning more about how volunteers
can help PTMSC fulfill its mission to inspire conservation of the Salish Sea.
Marine Exhibit opening April 6
On Friday, April 6, the Marine Exhibit will open for the season. Come meet
the new marine animals! The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is inspiring conservation of the Salish Sea. Located on the beach at Fort Worden State Park, the PTMSC offers two public exhibits: the Marine Exhibit features large touch pools and aquaria and the Natural History Exhibit highlights the rich zone where land meets sea.
Spring Hours:
Both exhibits are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for youth and free to PTMSC members. The PTMSC also offers a wide variety of educational programs and special events.
For more information, call 360.385.5582, e-mail info@ptmsc.org or visit www.ptmsc.org.
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