August 6, 2018 – News

SSSC Staff Beach Clean-Up

The SSSC staff spent a day cleaning up marine debris off the shores of Kruzoff Island.  After 3 hours of clean-up, we collected hundreds of pounds of trash, made up of entanglements hazards, styrofoam, and even the hatch from a…

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August 6, 2018 – News

Win 2 Round-trip Tickets on AK Airlines

For Sitka WhaleFest, we are raffling off two roundtrip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies.  Tickets are $10, and can be purchased at the Science Center or the Pioneer Bar.  Drawing will be November 4, and while you don’t need to…

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June 11, 2018 – News

Library Dedication

We dedicated the Steward Library in honor of Dr. Margaret and David Steward, who have been wonderful supporters of the Science Center since its inception. The Stewards both had fathers who worked in and around field stations and they believe…

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June 7, 2018 – News

Become a Jr. Naturalist

Are you looking for something fun to do this summer?  Do you love science and want to learn more?  Our Jr. Naturalist program may be just the thing for you!  Participants will complete 5 quests, each comprised of 2 activities,…

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May 2, 2018 – News, Events

Welcome Allison Nelson May-June Scientist in Residency!

Join the Sitka Sound Science Center staff and Board in welcoming Allison Nelson as our next Scientist in Residency Fellow, here from May 13th to June 17th, 2018. Allison is the founder and director of Gold Country Avian Studies,…

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March 2, 2018 – News

The Mill Project

The Sitka Sound Science Center is dedicated to increasing understanding and awareness of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of Alaska through education and research. We could not accomplish this without the facility support of the Sitka Sawmill Building. The Mill Building is fundamental…

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