Puget Sound Estuarium

Puget Sound Estuarium An Environmental Education Organization Promoting Estuary Education & Protection of the Puget Sound

An Educational and Scientific Organization Promoting Estuary Education & Conservation

Have you thought about going back to school, but just want to do the fun field trip part? You can do just that by volunt...
09/04/2026

Have you thought about going back to school, but just want to do the fun field trip part? You can do just that by volunteering for the Puget Sound Estuarium, and helping with our K-12 field trips!

1) Fill out the online application
2) We'll send you a background check
3) Attend our new volunteer orientation, Friday September 11th 6-7:30pm

We'll get your trained up from there to make sure you are good and ready.

Learn more at: pugetsoundestuarium.org/volunteer

If you are within the age range of 15-24 and have a passion to create environmental change, we can sponsor you as part o...
09/03/2026

If you are within the age range of 15-24 and have a passion to create environmental change, we can sponsor you as part of the Youth Climate Action Fund! The City of Olympia is funding $5,000 grants for youth-led climate projects during the 2026-2027 school year.

Your project must achieve one of these goals :
- Protect the environment
- Improve local habitats
- Build community stewardship
- Raise climate awareness

If you are interested and have an idea related to marine science and estuary studies, please reach out and we could sponsor you!

Applications are open now and until September 15th.

Join us for our last Sea Stroll of the season! The Puget Sound Estuarium and Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team take a j...
09/03/2026

Join us for our last Sea Stroll of the season! The Puget Sound Estuarium and Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team take a journey through time and nature you won't want to miss! Estuaries play a vital role in our ecosystems health, and has been central in shaping Olympia today.

This is a 2-hour, approx. 1.5 mile walking tour, with some rest stops and bathrooms along the way. Learn about geologic events, Native peoples, Olympia oysters, industrialization of our estuary and future restoration!

Limited spots left so register soon!

Tickets at:
givebutter.com/SeaStrollSeptember2026

Take a break with us and see the amazing world beneath our local piers!Underwater lights attract spectacular estuary cre...
09/02/2026

Take a break with us and see the amazing world beneath our local piers!

Underwater lights attract spectacular estuary creatures for you to observe, while our volunteer naturalists help you identify and learn more about what you’ve found. Get a glimpse what's deep below with our underwater remotely operated vehicle.

Tickets at:
https://givebutter.com/zittelspierpeerSEPT2026

These cooler temps are getting us excited for fall migration! Join us for Urban Birding, this introduction to birding al...
09/01/2026

These cooler temps are getting us excited for fall migration! Join us for Urban Birding, this introduction to birding also shows you how to engage in local science.

Come test out some adaptable gear, thanks to generous funding from Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.
Leave with a coupon to Wild Birds Unlimited so your birding journey continues!
See what past attendees enjoyed most about the tours.

Tickets available:
givebutter.com/UrbanBirdingSEPT2026
givebutter.com/UrbanBirdingOCT2026
givebutter.com/UrbanBirdingNOV2026

If you are within the age range of 15-24 and have a passion to create environmental change, we can sponsor you as part o...
08/31/2026

If you are within the age range of 15-24 and have a passion to create environmental change, we can sponsor you as part of the Youth Climate Action Fund! The City of Olympia is funding $5,000 grants for youth-led climate projects during the 2026-2027 school year.

Your project must achieve one of these goals :
- Protect the environment
- Improve local habitats
- Build community stewardship
- Raise climate awareness

If you are interested and have an idea related to marine science and estuary studies, please reach out and we could sponsor you!

Applications are open now and until September 15th.

08/30/2026

With Fall field trips on the horizon we are looking for some compassionate people to help. Whether you're a retired teacher, recent graduate, or just have some energy to spare! Start by applying online at pugetsoundestuarium.org/volunteer/ and we'll get you set up with the rest.

The plankton exhibit is sticking around through September! There's so much more to learn about these tiny but vast creat...
08/28/2026

The plankton exhibit is sticking around through September! There's so much more to learn about these tiny but vast creatures! This free-flowing critters create the base of the food web, produce the oxygen we breath, and much more. Come take a look and learn more about the plankton in our local waters.

Visitor Hours:
Saturdays and Sundays 11am-4pm

Admission:
$5 - Adults, $3 - Youth, Free - Babies
Free - Community Access Tickets thanks to Inspire Olympia

Last Sea Stroll of the season! Join Puget Sound Estuarium and Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team on a journey through ti...
08/27/2026

Last Sea Stroll of the season! Join Puget Sound Estuarium and Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team on a journey through time and nature you won't want to miss! Estuaries play a vital role in our ecosystems health, and has been central in shaping Olympia today.

This is a 2-hour, approx. 1.5 mile walking tour, with some rest stops and bathrooms along the way. Learn about geologic events, Native peoples, Olympia oysters, industrialization of our estuary and future restoration!

Tickets at:
givebutter.com/SeaStrollSeptember2026

LAST TWO DAYS FOR THE YEAR to join us for Meet the Beach! Chat with our Beach Naturalists to learn about beach stewardsh...
08/26/2026

LAST TWO DAYS FOR THE YEAR to join us for Meet the Beach! Chat with our Beach Naturalists to learn about beach stewardship and our local animals. Fill out the survey afterwards to enter a raffle for a prize thanks to Browsers Bookshop, Sensory Tool House, LLC, and The Rolling Pin.

8/29, 12-3PM - Squaxin Park & Tolmie State Park
8/30, 12-3PM - Luhr Beach

Curious what to bring? Where to meet us? What to expect? Find that info and more on our website: pugetsoundestuarium.org/about-mtb

This program is free thanks to Olympia Yacht Club, Inspire Olympia , Port of Olympia, and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Address

309 State Avenue NE
Olympia, WA
98501

Opening Hours

Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+13609188412

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