During summer, you can visit Puget Sound beaches during low tide and learn about the marine plants and animals. The volunteer Beach Naturalist program runs on low-tide days throughout the summer and on select winter evenings. Local residents who want to help protect our waterways train as Beach Naturalists to help you explore gently to keep animals and their homes safe. Free, no reservation required. Just check the lists below and show up during low tide at the beaches, dates, and times.
2023 Puget Sound beach walks
On the dates and times listed below, beach naturalists will present if conditions allow: CARKEEK BEACH, CONSTELLATION/RICHEY VIEWPOINT (SOUTH ALKI), GOLDEN GARDENS, LINCOLN BEACH, RICHMOND BEACH, SALTWATER STATE PARK, SEAHURST BEACH.
- Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 9:30am-12:30pm
- Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 9:30am-1:30pm
- Monday, June 5, 2023 from 10:30am-2:30pm
- Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 11am-3pm
- Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 12pm-3:30pm
- Friday, June 16, 2023 from 9:30am-12pm
- Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10am-12:30pm
- Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 10:30am-1pm
- Monday, June 19, 2023 from 11am-1:30pm
- Sunday, July 2, 2023 from 9:30am-12:30pm
- Monday, July 3, 2023 from 9:30am-1:30pm
- Tuesday, July 4, 2023 from 10am-2pm
- Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 11am-3pm
- Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 11:45am-3:15pm
- Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 9:30am-12pm
- Monday, July 17, 2023 from 10am-12:30pm
- Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 11am-1pm
- Monday, July 31, 2023 from 9:30am-12pm
- Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from 9:30am-1pm
- Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 10am-1:30pm
- Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 11am-2pm
On the dates and times listed below, beach naturalists will present if conditions allow: DASH POINT STATE PARK, DES MOINES BEACH, OLYMPIC SCULPTURE PARK BEACH, REDONDO BEACH. More info: Beach Naturalist program | Seattle Aquarium
- Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 9:30am-12pm
- Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 9:30am-1pm
- Monday, June 5, 2023 from 10:30am-2pm
- Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 11am-2:30pm
- Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 12pm-3pm
- Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10am-12:30pm
- Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 10:30am-1pm
- Sunday, July 2, 2023 from 9:30am-12pm
- Monday, July 3, 2023 from 9:30am-1pm
- Tuesday, July 4, 2023 from 10am-1:30pm
- Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 11am-2:30pm
- Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 11:45am-2:45pm
- Monday, July 31, 2023 from 9:30am-12pm
- Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from 9:30am-12:30pm
- Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 10am-1pm
- Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 11am-2pm
More info: Beach Naturalist program | Seattle Aquarium
More maritime and waterfront events on our calendar
Listed below are waterfront events of all kinds, such as festivals, boat shows, tours, talks, and more.
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