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June 11, 2024 – News, Education,

Summer camps are in full swing, and there’s still room to register!

Our very first camp, Space Travelers, drew to a close last week. Every camper had a blast throughout a busy schedule that incorporated different areas of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics). Activities included designing and testing spacesuits with materials…

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June 10, 2024 – News,

Nancy Ricketts a True Marine Enthusiast 

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…

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June 10, 2024 – News, Events,

Portal to the Past

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…

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June 4, 2024 – News,

The Secret Life of Berries

Spring in Southeast Alaska: Snow melting from mountain slopes, herring in Sitka Sound, sprouting yellow skunk cabbage in forest pools, and plants beginning to bud… Along with bright berry blossoms across Sitka’s road system,…

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May 30, 2024 – News,

Prepped and Staffed for Summer 2024

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…

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May 17, 2024 – Education,

Join us for Adult Snorkel Club

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…

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May 14, 2024 – News, Education,

Scientist & Author Shares Expertise with Sitka’s Youth

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…

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May 5, 2024 – News, Events,

Salmon Release Party
May 10th

All are invited to our annual Salmon Release Party Friday May 10th from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Guests will have the chance to set one of our little coho salmon free on the beach while learning about some of the perks…

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May 3, 2024 – News, Education,

Listening to Xáay
Community-Driven Research by Students

For the past two years, our staff has been honored to assist Sitka High School science teacher Caitlin Woolsey with the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) science class. During class students learn about the scientific knowledge held and developed by Indigenous…

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April 26, 2024 – News,

Lisa Busch
Science Communicator & Advocate

Science in Sitka grows exponentially through one women’s vision Lisa Busch’s tenure as the Executive Director of the Sitka Sound Science Center (SSSC) has been marked by dedication, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to scientific inquiry, community engagement and science…

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