"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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Moments of Wonder Start with You
“I had never seen a whale before,” says Mia, age 11. “When it jumped out of the water, it felt like the whole ocean was cheering! Now I want to study them and help keep them safe.” For students like Mia, one day on the Salish Sea can change everything. She steps aboard – and feels a spark of wonder that grows into a lifelong desire to protect what she’s discovered.
Your gift makes moments like this possible.
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​​The Salish Sea School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN 83-3277816. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Why Give?
Too many kids grow up without ever touching the tide, hearing seabirds cry, or seeing a whale surface beside their boat. Yet to protect the Salish Sea, they first have to know it.​ Your gift makes that possible.
It puts paddles in students’ hands, life vests on their backs, and wonder in their eyes as they explore the marine world for the very first time. Every dollar fuels real experiences—boat trips, gear, and lessons that turn curiosity into lifelong conservation.
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When you give, you make stories like these possible — for more students still waiting for their turn to experience the sea.​ Give today to get more students outside—hands dirty, feet wet, and hearts connected to the Salish Sea.​
A Heartwarming 2-minute Video
A Peek Into a Field Trip With Us!
How Your Donations Help
Too many kids grow up without ever touching the tide or seeing a whale rise beside their boat. But to protect the Salish Sea, they first have to know it—and your gift makes that possible.
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You put paddles in students’ hands, life vests on their backs, and wonder in their eyes as they explore the marine world for the first time. Every dollar fuels real experiences that turn curiosity into lifelong conservation.​
$50
Helps provide essential field gear like life jackets, boots, or binoculars so students can safely explore.
$100
Helps bring one student to the Salish Sea for a full day of hands-on marine science and exploration.
$200
Helps supply the science equipment needed for water testing, plankton tows, shoreline surveys, and field research.
$600
Helps fuel a boat-based program day that gives students wildlife and field science experiences.
$1000
Helps support scholarships so underserved students can participate at no cost.
$3000
Helps get an entire class out to the beach or on the water for a full day of discovery, stewardship, and marine science learning.
Other Ways to Give
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My daughter received a scholarship and now feels even more inspired to care for the environment.
She is still talking about puffins to anyone who will listen. She’s proud to be a PuffinProtector!
​Exploring new islands filled her with confidence, stewardship, and excitement.
The Student Leadership Team helped me learn how to make a difference. It has beenan amazing experience.