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February 26, 2025 – Science After Hours, News, Events,

Basement Night at the Science Center

Join us Thursday February 27th from 5:30 to 7:00pm for a behind the scenes tour of our basement and learn about the experiments taking place. Visit the aquarium, meet active researchers, and participate in family friendly activities. Open to all,…

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February 20, 2025 – News, Research,

State of the Sound
Mon, Feb 24th, 1-5pm

Join us next Monday, February 24th, from 1–5 PM at the Harrigan Centennial Hall Raven Room for an interactive event hosted by researchers at Sitka Sound Science Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Southeast! This gathering will…

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February 19, 2025 – News, Events, Education,

Wild and Wavy
Spring Break Camp

Explore the land and sea through adventure, games, activities, food, and storytelling. Are you looking for adventure and fun throughout Sitka’s diverse landscape? Wild & Wavy Spring Break Camp offers exploration of the land and sea including games, activities, art,…

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February 13, 2025 – Landslide Research, News, Events, Research,

Landslide Preparedness for All

On January 30th, people from near and far joined an unusual Teams meeting. Isabella tuned in from Puerto Rico, Ann called in from Prince of Wales, and Ian attended from Hoonah. Representatives from the Alaska Beacon news organization, multiple universities,…

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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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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 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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