"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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Sea School Field Trip Adventures
Connecting students to the incredible marine life that depends on a healthy Salish Sea.
Sea School Field Trip Adventures are outdoor marine biology and conservation themed day trip programs that can be adapted for students in K-12th grade.
They are perfect for school, family, homeschool, or summer school groups.
There are four different field trips to choose from with experiential science learning, social and emotional learning, hikes, adventures games, team building activities, and/or art projects.
The date and time of each field trip may vary based on water taxi, tides, or participant needs and desires.
Please take a look at the options and then 1. Fill out the field trip form below
2. Email admin@thesalishseaschool.org to let us know you have filled out the form.
Watershed Superheroes
Description: Students learn about their local watershed through an interactive stormwater game, forging a personal connection to the Salish Sea. They then explore the beach, engage in community-building activities, and contribute to a beach clean-up.
Location: Washington Park, Anacortes
Maximum class size: 40
Pre- and Post- Trip class time: 30-45 minutes
Field trip: 3-4 hours
Cost: inquire
Plankton Protectors
Description: Students discover the vital
role of plankton in the food chain, building their own plankton models and examining samples from the Salish Sea under microscopes. They also enjoy intertidal exploration and create unique plankton stamps.
Location: Washington Park, Anacortes
Maximum class size: 40
Pre- and Post- Trip class time: 30-45 minutes
Field trip: 3-4 hours
Cost estimate: inquire
Island Pathfinders
Description: Students hop on a water taxi to a local island, where they explore the intertidal zone, learn about native flora and fauna, and embark on an exciting island hike.
Location: James, Cypress, Matia, or Sucia Island
Maximum class size: Inquire
Pre- and Post- Trip class time: 30-45 minutes
Field trip: 4-6 hours
Cost estimate: inquire
Salish Sea Explorers
Description: Students delve into the world of marine science and field research from a
boat, observing seals, bull kelp, rhinoceros auklets, and more!
Location: Salish Sea, departing from Skyline Marina or Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes
Maximum class size: Inquire
Pre- and Post- Trip class time: 30-45 minutes
Field trip: 4-6 hours
Cost estimate: inquire
Looking for a specialized trip?
Interested in a specialized session for your class?
We offer year-long Research opportunities for the class, Kayaking, Community service projects, Team Building and Leadership Activities, and more.
Reach out with ideas or questions!
Questions?
Contact admin@thesalishseaschool.org with questions or if you have a different field trip topic/student program in mind.
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