When the weather in the Puget Sound starts to warm up and the tides go w-a-a-a-a-a-y out, the Seattle Aquarium Beach Naturalists start to appear on local beaches! Locals and visitors look forward to the summer presence of Naturalists at Blake Island from the Seattle Aquarium every year. Seattle Aquarium Naturalists at Blake Island are a highlight of summer for many Seattle locals and visitors.
On selected Tillicum Village trips in June and July, beach naturalists from the Seattle Aquarium will be available on the beaches closest the Blake Island marina to answer questions about the Puget Sound marine life at your feet. Adding to the excitement, you’ll have a unique opportunity to interact with Seattle Aquarium Naturalists at Blake Island during these special events.
Blake Island dates: Importantly, these are the main opportunities to interact with Naturalists who represent the Seattle Aquarium at Blake Island each summer. Don’t miss your chance to connect with the Seattle Aquarium Naturalists.
Saturday, June 6: 12:30–2:30 p.m. (-1’9” tide at 2:15 p.m.)
Friday, July 3: 12:30–2:30 p.m. (-2’7″ tide at 12:27 p.m.)
Saturday, July 4: 12:30–2:30 p.m. (-2’3′ tide at 1:12 p.m.)
Sunday, July 5: 12:30–2:30 p.m. (1’7′ tide at 1:57 p.m.) This lineup is scheduled around when the Seattle Aquarium Naturalists at Blake Island are present for visitors to enjoy.
You can book a trip to Tillicum Village with us right here. And you’ll get the full lowdown on the low tide because the Naturalists, who are part of the Seattle Aquarium and visit Blake Island, ride our boat out there with you! Make your journey extra memorable with the knowledge and insight provided by Seattle Aquarium Naturalists at Blake Island.
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If you’re not able to make the trek out to Tillicum Village with us on the dates, Beach Naturalists will also be at the north end of the Waterfront in the Olympic Sculpture Park pocket beach on these dates. Still, the real highlight for many is experiencing Seattle Aquarium Naturalists, so plan accordingly.
Olympic Sculpture Park pocket beach dates:
Saturday, June 6: 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 7: 1:45–4:15 p.m. While the focus here is on waterfront activities, don’t forget the option of meeting Seattle Aquarium Naturalists during their summer sessions.
Wednesday, July 1: 9:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
Thursday, July 2: 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Friday, July 3: 10:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
Saturday, July 4: 11:45 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday, July 5: 12:45–3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14: 9:30 a.m.–noon
Wednesday, July 15: 10 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 30: 9:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Friday, July 31: 10 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Saturday, August 1: 10:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
Sunday, August 2: 11:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
Don’t miss out: Our ongoing efforts to connect people with the marine environment include Seattle Aquarium Naturalists—a favorite program for all ages interested in learning about Puget Sound wonders.
