{"id":24174,"date":"2025-04-25T08:42:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T15:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/?p=24174"},"modified":"2025-06-10T13:00:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T20:00:04","slug":"2025-kitsap-beach-explorations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/2025\/04\/25\/2025-kitsap-beach-explorations\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Kitsap Beach Explorations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Join local naturalists to observe the unique creatures that call the fragile intertidal zone home. These events are FREE and suitable for all ages. Boots or closed-toe shoes recommended. No registration required unless specified.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/04\/UTF-82025-BN-Exp-ONLINE-792x612.png\" alt=\"2025 Beach Explorations schedule graphic\" class=\"wp-image-24175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/04\/UTF-82025-BN-Exp-ONLINE-792x612.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/04\/UTF-82025-BN-Exp-ONLINE-396x306.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/04\/UTF-82025-BN-Exp-ONLINE-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/04\/UTF-82025-BN-Exp-ONLINE-1536x1187.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2025\/04\/UTF-82025-BN-Exp-ONLINE-2048x1583.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Shine Tidelands State Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Northwest side of Hood Canal Bridge<\/em>. <strong>Discovery Pass Required<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>May 1 &#8211; 1:30pm &#8211; 3:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 12 &#8211; 11:30am &#8211; 1:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 12 &#8211; 11:30am &#8211; 1:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 9 &#8211; 11:00am &#8211; 12:30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Kitsap Memorial State Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>202 NE Park St., Poulsbo<\/em>. <strong>Discovery Pass Required<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>May 31 &#8211; 1:30pm &#8211; 3:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 27 &#8211; 11:30am &#8211; 1:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Silverdale Waterfront Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>3337 NW Byron St, Silverdale &#8211; Meet at the tables near the restrooms or find us on the beach. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>June 26 &#8211; 12:00pm &#8211; 1:30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 23 &#8211; 10:00am &#8211; 12:00pm *(Intertidal Investigations, suitable for ages 4-10). <strong><em>Hosted by Kitsap Regional Library. Check<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krl.org\/\"> KRL website<\/a> for specifics<\/em>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Lion&#8217;s Park &#8211; Bremerton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>251 Lebo Boulevard, Bremerton &#8211; Meet at northwest end of Lion\u2019s Park, near boat launch. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>June 12 &#8211; 11:30am &#8211; 1:00pm (<strong><em>Hosted by Kitsap Regional Library. Check<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krl.org\/\"> KRL website<\/a> for specifics<\/em>).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 10 &#8211; 10:30am &#8211; 12:00pm (<strong><em>Hosted by Kitsap Regional Library. Check<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krl.org\/\"> KRL website<\/a> for specifics<\/em>).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Kingston Saltair Beach Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>25055 Washington Blvd. NE Kingston &#8211; North of ferry dock \u2014 Some 2-hr free parking available in lower lot next to marina and in public park landward of ferry loading lot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>May 27 &#8211; 11:00am &#8211; 12:30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 25 &#8211; 10:30am &#8211; 12:00pm (<strong><em>Hosted by Kitsap Regional Library. Check<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krl.org\/\"> KRL website<\/a> for specifics<\/em>).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 24 &#8211; 10:30am &#8211; 12:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Bainbridge Ferry Terminal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Access the beach by parking in downtown Winslow, walking through Waterfront Park to Waterfront Trail, which passes a condo complex.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>June 28 &#8211; 12:30pm &#8211; 2:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 24 &#8211; 11:00am &#8211; 12:00pm (<strong><em>Hosted by Kitsap Regional Library. Check<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krl.org\/\"> KRL website<\/a> for specifics<\/em>).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Rockaway Beach &#8211; Bainbridge Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>4002 Rockaway Dr. NE &#8211; This small conservancy park is easy to miss with a limited parking area. Carpooling encouraged. There is a short flight of stairs to beach. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>July 23 &#8211; 9:30am &#8211; 11:00am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Point White Pier &#8211; Bainbridge Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>3939 Crystal Springs Dr NE, B.I. &#8211; Meet at Point White Pier or find us on the beach.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>May 29 &#8211; 12:00pm &#8211; 1:30pm <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shine Tidelands State Park Northwest side of Hood Canal Bridge. Discovery Pass Required Kitsap Memorial State Park 202 NE Park St., Poulsbo. 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