November 2026
Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve
Every fall, thousands of chum salmon return from the Pacific Ocean to Johns Creek, completing one of nature’s most extraordinary journeys. This November, Puget Sound Estuarium and Capitol Land Trust…
Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve
Every fall, thousands of chum salmon return from the Pacific Ocean to Johns Creek, completing one of nature’s most extraordinary journeys. This November, Puget Sound Estuarium and Capitol Land Trust…
Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve
Sunday, November 15, 2026 Join Capitol Land Trust (CLT) and Puget Sound Estuarium to witness one of nature’s most extraordinary migrations. Every fall, thousands of chum salmon return from the…
Pier Peer at Zittel’s Marina
Come discover the mysterious creatures that stir below the pier! Our trained biologists provide underwater lights that attract spectacular estuary creatures for you to safely observe, while our volunteer Beach…
SoundCore Exchange: Poetry Workshops
Express your unique estuary experiences through poems and creative literature under the guidance of professional poets! Oyster, Osprey, and Orca: with Kathleen Byrd Join us from 4:30-6:00pm on November 21st…
Urban Birding: Downtown Tour
Join the Estuarium for a walk around downtown as we eye the sky for the various birds that call South Sound home! During spring we will walk the Olympia Port Peninsula,…
December 2026
Discovery Speaker Series: Birdie Davenport and Friends of the Salish Sea
Join Puget Sound Estuarium at the Olympia Timberland Library for our Discovery Speaker Series. Every 1st Thursday of the month we invite you to learn and stay informed about current environmental research…
Pier Peer at Zittel’s Marina
Come discover the mysterious creatures that stir below the pier! Our trained biologists provide underwater lights that attract spectacular estuary creatures for you to safely observe, while our volunteer Beach…
Turn of the Tides 2026
Join the Estuarium for our annual Turn of the Tides winter festival at the Olympia Center! This festival takes place on December 12th, from 12:00 – 4:00 PM This free, family-friendly…
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