Are your lazy summer days starting to feel, well . . . "porpoiseless"?
 
Join Pacific Biodiversity Institute naturalists for a “Bluff Day.”
Watch and learn about the elusive harbor porpoise! Drop in on the second and third Saturdays of the month at a porpoise observation lookout (link to map, here), pick up tips from our expert porpoise-spotters, and discover why these petite marine mammals are important indicators of the health of local waters. If you have a pair of favorite binoculars, bring them along, or use ours. The porpoises are invited, too!

Bluff Days:
Sat., Aug. 8, 1 –3 pm , Rosario Head, Deception Pass State Park*
Sat., Aug. 15, 12–3 pm, Washington Park
Sat., Sept. 12, 9am–3 pm, Rosario Head, Deception Pass State Park*
Sat., Sept. 19, 12–3 pm, Washington Park
BONUS!: September 26, 12–3 pm, Rosario Head, Deception Pass State Park—State Parks FREE admission day

Are your lazy summer days starting to feel, well . . . "porpoiseless"?

Join Pacific Biodiversity Institute naturalists for a “Bluff Day.”
Watch and learn about the elusive harbor porpoise! Drop in on the second and third Saturdays of the month at a porpoise observation lookout (link to map, here), pick up tips from our expert porpoise-spotters, and discover why these petite marine mammals are important indicators of the health of local waters. If you have a pair of favorite binoculars, bring them along, or use ours. The porpoises are invited, too!

Bluff Days:
Sat., Aug. 15, 12–3 pm, Washington Park
Sat., Sept. 12, 9am–3 pm, Rosario Head, Deception Pass State Park*
Sat., Sept. 19, 12–3 pm, Washington Park
BONUS!: September 26, 12–3 pm, Rosario Head, Deception Pass State Park—State Parks FREE admission day

This meeting at Padilla Bay has two goals. The first part of the meeting, from 10-noon, will be an introduction to the plants of Padilla Bay's Upland Trail led by plant experts Mary Rose from our Trail Tales program and Sharon Riggs of Padilla Bay. They will show us the opportunites for future interpretive programs on the Upland Trail and share resource materials.

Then from noon-1:00, over lunch (bring your own please!,) we will finalize plans for the National Estuaries Day Passport Stations planned for Fidalgo Bay Day.

Hope to see you all there.

Trail Tales interpretive walks, led by trained volunteers, are free and open to the public with no registration required. These leisurely and informative walks on flat, paved surfaces are handicap accessible and last ~ 1.5 hours.

All are invited to join in!

Trail Tales again joins Fidalgo Bay Day partners to expand the day of fun-filled activities and learning for all ages! Fidalgo Bay Day invites you to taste complimentary samples of local shellfish and chowder, touch living sea creatures, try beach seining, make kid-friendly crafts and view new educational displays. Trail Tales celebrates our back yard estuary - Fidalgo Bay at discovery points along the Tommy Thompson Trail. Pick up your "Discovery Passport" and map at our information table then visit the stations from 11a.m -2 p.m for hands-on discoveries, fun facts, and trivia about natural and cultural connections to Fidalgo Bay. Fill your passport with stamps and win a PRIZE! 

See the poster by clicking here.