We wish everyone a happy 4th of July weekend and hope you get to enjoy all the festivities. To celebrate we are giving our staff some well-deserved time off and will be closed from the 4th through the 7th. Normal…
Meet wild creatures on the beach and learn about their unique habitat! Join a knowledgeable guide for a tour along Sage Beach to explore the world between the tides. You must wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to walk, stand,…
Inquisitive by nature, Nancy Ricketts’s early life was filled with memories of exploring the intertidal world with her family from California to Washington. Her father, Ed Ricketts, had a specimen collecting business and would often make trips to the beach…
What mysteries lakes may hold Join University at Buffalo NY Geoscientists, Biologists, and Sitka Sound Science Center at Swan Lake, Saturday June 15th from 10am to 12pm. A soil core sample will be taken from the…
Our staff has grown along with our visitors and we are so excited to get to know everyone better while enjoying this busy summer season together. We’ve welcomed 7 new and returning Science Guides to help with tours of our…
Join a local group of underwater adventurers throughout the summer for hands on snorkeling experience. No snorkeling gear or experience is necessary. This adult group will meet throughout May and June per the below schedule to learn the ins and…
Greg Jensen, Ph.D. experienced Sitka Sound Science Center from our education staff perspective for the last week. Roaming the beaches at low tide with Kindergarteners and First Graders, he helped students identify creatures and practice both scientific surveys and beach…
