355 Harris Ave.
We all love walking along the saltwater shoreline, exploring the many unique life forms! If you would like to learn more about the invertebrates, vertebrates, algae and seaweeds of our Northwest marine backyard, please join us to study these life forms via color images combined with discussion of field identification, habitats and the ecology of these diverse species.
We focus on an overview of tides, inter-tidal zonation and the resident invertebrate animal life present in this habitat, from sponges to the octopus. This course provides insight into the amazing diversity of life just at and below the saltwater surface!
Field Trip: Thursday, April 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mud Bay and Larrabee State Park Wildcat Cove
We meet at Mud Bay to explore this shallow, sand/mud bottom inlet along its easy walking shoreline adjacent to a wetland. We then drive further south along Chuckanut Drive to Wildcat Cove, part of Larrabee State Park (state-issued “Discover Day Pass” required) to compare and contrast rocky shore and small bay inhabitants with those of the former sandy bay. Bring a hand lens, water boots, gloves, water—and a lunch, if you would like to relax and socialize by the marine waters.
Instructor: David Drummond
David Drummond, wildlife biologist and naturalist educator, has studied marine organisms from the Arctic to Antarctic and in between. He has also collaborated with world marine life experts onboard regional and international ships as he continues to learn about these fascinating organisms of the evolving oceans.
