"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.
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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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Discovery Center
Come visit our Discovery Center at 2201 Skyline Way, Unit 101—a cozy hub of ocean inspiration!
Explore fascinating marine specimens, check out our monthly events, and join community favorites like the Salish Sea Coffee Club, Dock Walks, and Sea and Me Story Hour for little explorers.
Don’t forget to browse our shelves for Salish Sea-inspired merchandise—perfect for ocean lovers of all ages!
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Check out our open hours below!
Call for Art: Discover the Salish Sea Exhibit
The Salish Sea School invites artists to submit up to 2 original, hang-ready pieces for our upcoming exhibit,
Discover the Salish Sea, running September 17 – December 17 at our Discovery Center in Anacortes, WA.
We’re looking for works that celebrate the wildlife, landscapes, and communities of the Salish Sea—pieces that spark curiosity and connection. A 40% commission supports local environmental education. Submit by emailing community@thesalishseaschool.org with photos, sizes, description and artist bio (bio should include snippet about artist's own connection to the Salish Sea).
