Join IslandWood educators and certified Bainbridge Beach Naturalists for a beach exploration as we hunt for sea stars, sea cucumbers, urchins, marine worms and other unique creatures of the intertidal zone.
At this great low -3.8 tide, we’ll get a close-up look at critters and hidey-holes rarely visible on this stretch of shoreline. Beach naturalists will be on hand to guide participants in identification and model respectful techniques for interacting with beach wildlife as we practice being responsible beach stewards while having fun in the sun!
Thank you for pre-registering so we can ensure we have enough volunteer beach naturalists out there with you. There is no charge for this off-site event, however donations are appreciated, which you can make online.
THINGS TO KNOW
- This event is rain or shine!
- Families are welcome!
- Please note the location of this event is Fort Ward Park (the boat ramp/launch area).
- Participants at this event will be engaging in field-study, which will include walking on uneven terrain, slippery rocks, getting hands wet, and body motions such as bending, kneeling and squatting on the ground to see the creatures along the shoreline.
- Thanks to our friends at BI Parks and Rec, there are all-terrain, specialized wheelchairs available for rent through https://biparks.org/gearbank/ If this is useful to you based on your accessibility needs, please contact them to learn more about this gear bank rental.
- While this is a public park, we recommend not bringing your dog, even leashed, due to the fragility of the creatures exposed at this extreme low tide. Dogs are naturally curious about wildlife, so it is important we are good stewards of our shoreline environments.
- Service animals are welcome.
- Please wear rubber boots, and if you must wear sandals, please make sure they are close-toed, versus the thong kind. This beach is NOT thong-sandal friendly because of the slippery rocks.
- Don’t forget your sunscreen, bring a reusable water bottle, and even a picnic lunch if you like after. It’s a beautiful place!
This event is made possible with our friends at the Bainbridge Beach Naturalists, a program of Sustainable Bainbridge!
