Longtime environmental educator and community leader honored for decades of work inspiring people across Jefferson County to care for and protect the environment. The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will honor Laura Tucker with its Eleanor Stopps Environmental Stewardship Award, recognizing decades of work helping people understand environmental challenges and empowering them to take action. …
The Port Townsend Marine Science Center has just wrapped up another season of camps! Over the past ten weeks, just over 150 campers have come from near and far to learn about the wonders of the Salish Sea and and find their passion for conservation. It takes a lot to pull off a season of …
Seeking Environmental Educators for 2026-2027 AmeriCorps Term! Inspire students, visitors, and the whole community to explore, experience, connect with, and take action to protect and steward the unique ecosystems of the Salish Sea. We are seeking a Marine Stewardship Educator AmeriCorps Member to join our team dedicated to conserving the Salish Sea.This is a full-time 10 ½ …
The Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) is now accepting nominations for the Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental stewardship on the North Olympic Peninsula. The annual award recognizes a resident of Jefferson or Clallam County whose leadership has advanced the protection, restoration, or understanding of the …
Ken came to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center a few years ago because, he said, “PTMSC feels like home”. When Ken was a kid growing up in San Pedro, California, he would ride his bike to the beach to tidepool or hang out at the Cabrillo Maritime Museum (now the Cabrillo Maritime Aquarium). These …
Join us for a guided walk on the beach at low tide with PTMSC naturalists, and witness the unique adaptations for life to survive and thrive in the intertidal zone. Check out any of the upcoming dates below to sign up! We look forward to you joining us for this unique opportunity!
Donate now! Early giving has already started! Your donation will support PTMSC programs and scholarships for schools and families. Learn more and donate at PTMSC’s GiveBIG 2026 page. Thank you for empowering conservation for a thriving Salish Sea! GiveBIG 2026 is May 5, and early giving has officially begun! This year’s message is simple: It’s …
Port Townsend Marine Science Center honors a vital leader in conservation from the Jefferson Land Trust PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – A selection committee convened by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) has chosen Erik Kingfisher as the recipient of the 2025 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award. The award was announced at the annual PTMSC Stewardship …