"the mountain and the sea are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books." -john lubbock
Meet Our Team
The Salish Sea School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team. We welcome the unique contributions that one can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
We are stronger together with the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent which ultimately brings about a healthier planet.
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Upcoming Community Event Calendar
Artist Open Call: Under the Waves Art Exhibition
Under the Waves invites artists to help reveal the life of the Salish Sea that exists just beyond our everyday view. This exhibition shines a light on the hidden marine world beneath the surface—connecting viewers to the vibrant ecosystems that are often unseen, yet deeply interconnected with our lives. Deadline January 23, 11:59PM PST.
Art pictured by Hill Ossip
Salmon Viewing
During open Discovery Center hours, drop by to learn about the amazing life cycle of salmon, their incredible role in our ecosystems, and why they are so important for Southern Resident Orcas. Additional activities will include Salmon and Orca coloring sheets, a Salmon Safe Ranger Activity, and fish feeding (when salmon are ready for feedings).
Time: During open Discovery Hours - click here
Location: The Salish Sea School Discovery Center
RSVPS not required - just show up!
Upcoming Events
Discovery Center OPEN!Fri, Jan 09Anacortes
Anacortes Farmer's MarketSat, Jan 10Anacortes- Discovery Center OPEN!Fri, Jan 16The Salish Sea School Discovery Center
Salish Sea Coffee - SalmonSat, Jan 17The Salish Sea School Discovery Center- Discovery Center OPEN!Sat, Jan 17The Salish Sea School Discovery Center
Friends of the ACFL + The Salish Sea School Hike!Sat, Jan 24Anacortes
Winter Birding by the Sea with Skagit AudubonSat, Jan 31Anacortes
Marbled Murrelet SurveySat, Feb 07Green Point, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
Puffin Trivia NightTue, Feb 10Bow
Orca Pod-ery Night - ClassFri, Feb 13Anacortes- Marbled Murrelet SurveySun, Feb 15Green Point, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
Dock WalkFri, Feb 20Skyline Marina
Salish Sea Coffee Club - Beach Crows!Sat, Feb 21The Salish Sea School Discovery Center- Marbled Murrelet SurveySat, Feb 21Green Point, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
"Under The Waves" Art Exhibition Open HouseSat, Feb 21Anacortes- Winter Birding by the Sea with Skagit AudubonSat, Feb 28Anacortes
- Marbled Murrelet SurveySat, Feb 28Anacortes
Family Barnacle BuddiesSat, Mar 07Anacortes