{"id":53650,"date":"2024-07-10T14:27:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T21:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=53650"},"modified":"2024-07-10T14:27:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T21:27:34","slug":"event-meet-the-beach-with-puget-sound-estuarium-reoccurring-friday-and-saturdays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/event-meet-the-beach-with-puget-sound-estuarium-reoccurring-friday-and-saturdays\/","title":{"rendered":"Event: Meet the Beach with Puget Sound Estuarium (Reoccurring Friday and Saturdays)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Meet the Beach<\/h1>\n

So many amazing creatures live in South Sound and can be found on our local beaches…<\/h2>\n

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The Estuarium\u2019s Meet the Beach program sends our trained Beach Naturalist volunteers out during summer low-tides to help our community discover intertidal life! Find our dedicated team of Beach Naturalists sporting green vests and hats as they wade through the low-tide to explore estuary plants and animals. Our Beach Naturalists will help you dig in the mud and turn over rocks to find estuary creatures and answer all of your questions about Puget Sound\u2019s intertidal marine life.<\/p>\n

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Meet the Beach is a free public event!\u00a0<\/h2>\n

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2024 Meet the Beach Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
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JULY<\/strong>
Fri 7\/19 \u2013 Squaxin Park, 10am \u2013 1pm
Sat 7\/20 \u2013 Burfoot Park, 10am \u2013 1pm
Sat 7\/20 \u2013 Luhr Beach*, 10am \u2013 1pm
Sun 7\/21 \u2013 Tolmie State Park*, 10am \u2013 1pm<\/p>\n

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AUGUST<\/strong>
Fri 8\/2 \u2013 Burfoot Park, 10am \u2013 1pm
Sat 8\/3 \u2013 Tolmie State Park,* 10am \u2013 1pm
Sat 8\/3 \u2013 Squaxin Park, 10am \u2013 1pm
Sun 8\/4 \u2013 Woodard Bay*, 11am \u2013 2pm
Sat 8\/17 \u2013 Burfoot Park, 10am \u2013 1pm
Sat 8\/17 \u2013 Luhr Beach,* 10am \u2013 1pm
Sun 8\/18 \u2013 Tolmie State Park,* 10am \u2013 1pm<\/p>\n

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*Requires a Discover Pass<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are now offering a free Vanpool to some of our Meet the Beach Programs!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please\u00a0<\/b>register<\/u><\/b><\/a>\u00a0for a spot in our vans this summer in advance.<\/b><\/p>\n

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What to Expect<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve ever explored the beach and found something weird and squishy, only to search for it online and find no answers, then join us at Meet the Beach! You\u2019ll have the opportunity to explore the beach during the lowest daily tide and engage with our trained Beach Naturalists. Ask them questions or learn about the remarkable animals and algae they have discovered. This is your chance to delve into our local estuary environment at low tide, with the guidance of passionate individuals dedicated to its well-being.<\/p>\n

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Where to Meet<\/h2>\n

Our Beach Naturalists will be stationed on the beach, and you are welcome to visit at any time during the scheduled hours. Just head to the designated beach for that day, and you\u2019ll easily spot our Beach Naturalists in bright green vests. Near the top of the beach, you\u2019ll find a station with a blue tarp and white buckets. Here, you can begin your exploration, browse through ID guides, observe collected items, and receive tips and tricks. Afterwards, feel free to continue along the beach to discover more Beach Naturalists, ask them questions, observe their findings, or join them to explore something new.\u00a0Once you\u2019re finished exploring for the day, please return to the station at the top of the beach to receive your Meet the Beach bookmark, access links to a short survey, and sign up for our monthly newsletter featuring upcoming events.<\/p>\n

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What to Bring<\/h2>\n

Many of our local beaches can become muddy during low tide, so it is advisable to bring boots or waterproof shoes. Carrying a spare pair of socks and shoes in your car, along with towels, will make your trip back home more comfortable. Additionally, remember to bring sun protection and stay well-hydrated. Please note that while some beaches are free for the public to access, others may require a Discovery Pass for parking.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10410,"featured_media":34103,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[11],"tags":[1183,127],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53650"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53650"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53650\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53651,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53650\/revisions\/53651"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34103"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}