A partnership of WSU, WWU, UW and you!
**If this training is full, please add your name to the waitlist here.
The Kitsap Beach Naturalist training is for people who want to discover and explore our shorelines and the sea life that call them home. Nearly surrounded by water, the Kitsap Peninsula is the ideal place to learn about marine life like sea stars, clams, and crabs, as well as the birds, seaweeds, and plants that live on our beaches. This 3-week class is open to the public, and is taught by local and regional experts. Some of the topics covered in the training include:
- Marine animals
- Salish Sea oceanography
- Seaweeds and eelgrasses
- Community science opportunities
- Interpretation skills
Upon completion, training alumni are required to commit to 20 hours of volunteer service within one year and report these hours to WSU Extension. Volunteer hours can be applied to a wide range of opportunities that work toward the larger goal of improving Kitsap’s marine ecosystems. There are many ways for volunteers to get involved, and this training will provide details about specific opportunities in the region.
Early Bird Registration (before March 15th): $70
General Registration (after March 15th): $75
*Scholarships are available for qualifying participants. Please reach out to Amy Linhart for more information.
Dates of training:
Mondays (9am-3pm): April 27th, May 4th & 11th
Thursdays (9am-3pm): April 30th, May 7th & 14th
Classroom locations: (2 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS)
Mondays: SEA Discovery Center, Poulsbo
Thursdays: Kitsap Mall Community Room, Silverdale
What to expect:
Each training day involves a classroom session and field excursion. Additional details including timing and locations will vary based on tides and will be provided to course registrants.
SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER TODAY!
WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the WSU Kitsap Extension office at 345 6th Street, Suite 550, Bremerton, WA 98337 360-228-7300 at least two weeks prior to the event