Beach Naturalist Training

Kitsap Beach Naturalist Training

The Kitsap Peninsula is an incredible place to learn about the waters and marine life that surround us. The Kitsap Beach Naturalist program is for people who want to discover and explore our shorelines and the sea life that call them home. Through partnership with UW’s Washington Sea Grant and WWU’s SEA Discovery Center, the Kitsap Beach Naturalist program offers an annual spring Beach Naturalist training and many free beach explorations for curious minds.

Registration is now open for the 2025 Kitsap Beach Naturalist Training
April 15 – May 15, 2025

Go to this page for more information and to sign up. Registration fills up quickly. This course is taught by local and regional experts that will bring you hands on classroom and field trip learning opportunities.

Sample topics for the 2025 training include:

  • Salish Sea101: inland sea geology, processes and unique marine biodiversity
  • Intertidal zone ecology and habitat, plant and animal species identification
  • Conservation & restoration of coastal areas by local, tribal and environmental agencies
  • Opportunities to volunteer with local organizations

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