Free guided low tide beach walks in summer

POSTED BY
Carole Cancler

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.

Flowing Stream At Saltewater State Park

A wide freshwater stream flows into the Puget Sound at low tide at Saltwater State Park. Image via Depositphotos_99219658.

2024 Puget Sound beach walks

Links to beach locations:

Beach Naturalist schedule:

Beach naturalists will be stationed at the above beaches on the dates and times listed below:

Friday, May 24: 10:30am–1:30pm
Saturday, May 25: 11am–2pm
Sunday, May 26: 11:30am–2:30pm
Monday, May 27: 12:15pm–3:15pm
Wednesday, June 5: 9:30am–12:30pm
Thursday, June 6: 9:30am–1:30pm
Friday, June 7: 9:30am–1:30pm
Saturday, June 8: 10:45am–2:15pm
Sunday, June 9: 11:30am–2:30pm
Friday, June 21: 9:30am–12:30pm
Saturday, June 22: 9:45am–1:45pm
Sunday, June 23: 10:30am–2:30pm
Monday, June 24: 11:30am–3:30pm
Tuesday, June 25: 12pm–3:30pm
Thursday, July 4: 9:30am–12pm
Friday, July 5: 9:30am–12:30pm
Saturday, July 6: 10am–1:30pm
Sunday, July 7: 10:30am–1:30pm
Saturday, July 20: 9:30am–12:30pm
Sunday, July 21: 9:30am–1:30pm
Monday, July 22: 10:30am–2pm
Tuesday, July 23: 11am–2:30pm

More info: Beach Naturalist program | Seattle Aquarium

Purple and orange starfish

Purple and orange starfish – image via DepositPhotos.com_17632351

More maritime and waterfront events on our calendar

Listed below are upcoming waterfront events of all kinds, such as festivals, boat shows, tours, talks, and more.

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