Beach Exploration for Family and Friends
January 1, 2026 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Join local naturalists out on the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal beach to observe the unique creatures that call the intertidal zone home. You’ll learn about invertebrates, tides, shoreline geology, birds, and how to identify these things on the beach.
Park in downtown Winslow. Access the beach by taking the Waterfront Park trail, crossing the ravine bridge, continuing on the Waterfront trail across Harborview Drive and behind the condominiums to the beach access.
- Fall and winter night explorations require a strong flashlight.
- Look for the naturalists wearing neon green vests.
- Wear shoes or boots that can get wet. You will be walking in the shallow water along the shore for much of the time. Tall rubber boots are the footwear of choice.
- The beach can be much colder than the rest of the island, so wear layers that you can add as necessary.
- Bring your kids — they’re great explorers! Dogs should be left at home.
- You might want the added stability of a hiking stick as the rocks can be very slippery when wet and covered with seaweed.