September 11, 2025 – Sitka WhaleFest, News,

WhaleFest Event Tickets Available!

Our events for this year’s Sitka WhaleFest are lining up fast and full of excitement. Tickets are now available online, so you can start planning out your Sitka WhaleFest itinerary today. This year we are thrilled to be offering Kayaking…

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September 3, 2025 – News, Education,

Afterschool Programs are Here

From Symmetries in the aquarium to Storytelling, our after-school educator Maia Carter has created wonderfully interactive activities. All classes are offered free of charge, transportation from school to the Science Center, and snacks are included. There is still time to…

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August 28, 2025 – News, Events, Education,

Sprouts is back in session! Tuesday, Sep 2nd, 10:30 to 11:30am

Plant the Seeds of Science in the next generation! Sprouts is a free, weekly preschool program that takes place every Tuesday morning from 10:30 – 11:30am at the Sitka Sound Science Center during the fall, winter, and spring months. This…

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July 12, 2025 – Hatchery,

Hatchery Happenings

The month of June has been jam-packed with lots of projects in the hatchery. Now that the crew has released the pinks, chums, and 2023 coho, they are cleaning up equipment and prepping the hatchery for the upcoming return of…

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May 14, 2025 – News, Education,

Join us for Summer Snorkeling
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Adult Snorkel Series | Fridays 8:00am-9:30am starting May 30th Hone your cold-water snorkeling skills while exploring different underwater zones around Sitka Sound with a small group and trained Science Center staff. Snorkelers meet at…

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March 27, 2025 – Events,

Food Web Cruise

Join us on Saturday, March 29 for the annual Food Web Cruise! During this morning of learning and discovery, naturalists will share their knowledge of our rich and interconnected ecosystem while you enjoy a light breakfast. Proceeds from this event…

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