January 28, 2025 – News,

Help us grow the
AL-G project

In a place like Sitka, we are all keen observers of the world around us. People living on these lands and waters have relied on their understanding of this unique ecosystem to support…

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January 17, 2025 – News, Events,

News of the Sitka Sound Science Center,
2024 edition!

We have sifted through our adventures from the past year and collected the best of the best to share with you. If you didn’t already receive your copy in the mail stop by the Science Center and pick a copy…

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January 17, 2025 – Science After Hours, News, Events, Education,

Writing Our Worlds

Thursdays starting January 23rd through February 13th, 5:30 to 7:00pm Adults of all experience levels are invited to join us for a free writing workshop series. We will explore our relationships to the natural world by drawing, improvising, storytelling, and,…

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January 7, 2025 – News, Events, Education,

After School Programs Are Here

New after school programs are open and ready for your students to sign up. Our first starts this Friday! Our after school programs are available free of charge thanks to support from the Busch STEAM Education Fund, but space is…

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January 3, 2025 – Education,

Snorkel into Spring at SSSC!

Hone your cold-water snorkeling skills while exploring different underwater zones around Sitka Sound with a small group and trained Science Center staff. Plunge into 2025! January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th 8:00-9:30 am on Thursdays in January. Series participants will…

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December 16, 2024 – News, Events,

Grow AL-G with SSSC

Help us open the doors to updated research laboratories, an inspiring new aquarium, and fully accessible grounds.  Since its construction in 1929, the Sage building has served our community as a hub of learning and connection. The Aquarium, Laboratories,…

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November 26, 2024 –

Reflections of Gratitude

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday officially starting the giving season. As we reflect  on our busy year we are filled with gratitude to everyone who has supported Sitka Sound Science Center. Whether you’ve visited us, volunteered, donated, or simply shared…

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November 8, 2024 – News, Events, Education,

Introducing
Tutu’s Tide Pool

Yesterday we had the honor of unveiling Tutu’s Tide Pool to all the students at Xóots Elementary.  Tutu’s Tide Pool is a fully mobile touch tank that will allow our education staff the ability to show the intertidal world…

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November 5, 2024 – Landslide Research, News, Research,

Kutí Expands Across Southeast Alaska

Over the past ice age, glaciers sculpted Southeast Alaska into the dynamic and awe-inspiring landscape we see today. Dramatic fjords and steep forested hillsides jut up from the ocean. The forests that have taken root here only have a…

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October 28, 2024 – News, Events,

Sitka WhaleFest
Nov 1-3

Join us for the 28th Annual Sitka WhaleFest Sitka WhaleFest celebrates marine life through science, art, culture, and adventure. Attendees of all ages and backgrounds leave WhaleFest with a deeper connection to the ocean.  Our Science Symposium theme this…

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