Harbor WildWatch

Harbor WildWatch Inspiring stewardship for Puget Sound and the greater Salish Sea through education. Visit our website www.harborwildwatch.org to learn more.

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/harborwildwatch Harbor WildWatch is dedicated to providing these opportunities for learning about local ecosystems in a fun and engaging way! Our main areas of activity are two-fold:
1. Hands on interpretive programs at local area beaches that introduce the public to the local marine life and encourage respect for the wildlife around us; public talks; school workshop

s; and a Junior Naturalist program.
2. Development of resource materials for the public such as “Puget Sound's Wildside: A Natural History of Puget Sound's Marine Environment” reference guide; permanent signage around the Harbor and neighborhood parks and state beaches; brochures about the local wildlife; and other projects that teach about the marine environment.

08/28/2026

New storm drain art🚨‼️

Have you seen our beautiful storm drain art pieces around downtown? We just added a new one! Behold, “Stars that Make the Sound Shine” by local artist Perry H.!⭐️

Check it out in front of Anthony’s in Gig Harbor. And check out the map on our website to see where our other art pieces are located!
https://harborwildwatch.org/projects/sidewalks/

More special programs coming your way! Join Harbor WildWatch for two more days of learning and having fun at the Tacoma ...
08/26/2026

More special programs coming your way! Join Harbor WildWatch for two more days of learning and having fun at the Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve. We will have a booth from 9-5pm and programs throughout the day. Look for the Harbor WildWatch tent or a biologist in blue on the beach!

Join us for the last Summer Sounds of the season!!🎶Since it’s a bit warmer, tonight we’ll have our Skull Sleuth activity...
08/25/2026

Join us for the last Summer Sounds of the season!!🎶

Since it’s a bit warmer, tonight we’ll have our Skull Sleuth activity tonight! Come put your investigative skills to the test as you try to determine what local species these skulls belong to. 🤔

Summer Sounds is TONIGHT 8/25 from 5-8pm in Skansie Brothers Park.

We hope to “sea” you there!

Harbor WildWatch is excited to inspire stewardship of the Salish Sea with some focused programming at the Fox Island San...
08/20/2026

Harbor WildWatch is excited to inspire stewardship of the Salish Sea with some focused programming at the Fox Island Sandspit, Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve! Come say hi at our “Ask a Biologist Booth” this weekend or join for a special program throughout the day. Look for the Harbor WildWatch tent or a biologist in blue on the beach! Learn. Have fun.

Harbor WildWatch Happenings: Sixgill Shark Feature, Swim for the Salish Sea Results, Water Quality Updates, Upcoming Eve...
08/14/2026

Harbor WildWatch Happenings: Sixgill Shark Feature, Swim for the Salish Sea Results, Water Quality Updates, Upcoming Events & More!

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Email from Harbor WildWatch Sixgill Shark Feature, Swim for the Salish Sea Results, Water Quality Updates, Upcoming Events & More!     Harbor WildWatch Happenings August 2026 Photo: Cheers to kickin'

JOIN OUR TEAM!🐟We are seeking a fall/winter intern to join our team! The applicant must have initiative, weekend availab...
08/12/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM!🐟

We are seeking a fall/winter intern to join our team! The applicant must have initiative, weekend availability, and be an independent worker. This is a PAID internship! Applications will close August 26th at 5pm!

Apply here: https://forms.gle/kQM7qxz8gh9c5PrC8

08/10/2026

Guests at our Titlow Low Tide tour yesterday had the absolute TREAT of seeing not one but two Pacific Red Octopus!

This is the smaller of two local species of octopus in the Pacific Northwest. Pacific Red Octopus often hunt in shallower water, which sometimes leaves them exposed when the tide goes out!

Join us for our LAST week of summer Low Tide Tours, through August 13th! Check out our Facebook Events or online calendar for dates/locations/times! We hope to “sea” you there!🐙

Join Harbor WildWatch for a DOCK WALK!This Sunday (and every Sunday in August) join a Harbor WildWatch naturalist at Jer...
08/08/2026

Join Harbor WildWatch for a DOCK WALK!

This Sunday (and every Sunday in August) join a Harbor WildWatch naturalist at Jerisich Dock at 1pm. Explore the abundance of life that lives on, under, and around the dock!

In the summertime, we can see a variety of Salish Sea residents, such as colorful sea slugs, schooling feeder fish, brightly colored kelp crabs, and charismatic seals!

This program is FREE and requires no RSVP. We hope to “sea” you there!!🌊

Check out these upcoming events for AUGUST☀️ at Harbor WildWatch!Head to our Facebook Events or website Calendar for mor...
08/07/2026

Check out these upcoming events for AUGUST☀️ at Harbor WildWatch!

Head to our Facebook Events or website Calendar for more details! We hope to “sea” you there!🌊

08/05/2026

Take a look at this GIANT Ochre Sea Star!!

Ochre Sea Stars can reach up to 14 in across. That’s one fat baby!⭐️

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3207 Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, WA
98335

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Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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