"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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Puffin Discovery & Research Ecotour 7/5
Designed for all experience levels! Join us for some fun on the water while supporting a great cause
Service Description
Tufted Puffin Discovery & Research Fundraiser Ecotour Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that blends scenic cruising, exciting birdwatching, and meaningful conservation—all while supporting local youth and marine education. 🛥️ Trip Highlights: Cruise beneath the iconic Deception Pass Bridge before heading to Smith and Minor Islands, prime viewing areas for Tufted Puffins in their vibrant breeding plumage. We’ll also be on the lookout for Horned Puffins, a rare but thrilling sighting! 🔬 Contribute to Conservation: This isn’t just a tour—it’s a citizen science experience. Optional onboard bird surveys help contribute to important puffin research. Some participants may assist with counts, and later-season tours may catch puffins carrying fish—valuable data for forage fish research. 💻 Optional Pre-Trip Zoom Session: Learn about Washington’s endangered Tufted Puffins and how your trip supports vital research and education efforts. 📩 After the Tour: Receive a full eBird species list and trip report, helping you grow as a birder and citizen scientist. 🎟 Ticket Options: Adult Ticket: $119 Child (16 & Under): $79 Platinum Puffin Patron: $199 (Includes a plush puffin as a heartfelt thank-you for your added support) Each ticket includes a boat trip aboard the spacious 40-foot Koinonia, with indoor seating and open-air decks—ideal for wildlife viewing and photography. 💙 $60 of your ticket is tax-deductible and helps fund The Salish Sea School’s mission to connect students and the community with our local beaches and waters.
Cancellation Policy
In the event of any cancellation, regardless of when the cancellation is initiated, the credit card processing fee will not be refunded (3%). Cancellation Refunds vary by course: Spring, Fall, and Winter Programs: if cancelled 5 days prior to the course, the class fee will be refunded to you, less the credit card processing fee (3%). If cancelled any time after that, there will not be a refund for this course. Non-refundable deposits are not refundable. Summer Programs: Cancellations 91+ days prior to session start date = Refundable less CC processing fees & $250 deposit Cancellations between 61 and 90 days prior to session start date = Refundable less CC processing fees & 50% fee of full tuition Cancellations between 0 and 60 days prior to session start date = non-refundable Exceptions to this policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather or personal emergencies. All cancellations must be submitted in writing and must be received in the above time frames. ____ The Pulse: There are no refunds available for our virtual continuing education program. ____ Fundraiser Ecotours: There are no refunds for this trip.
Contact Details
2201 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA, USA
(360)-230-8018
info@thesalishseaschool.org