The Beach Naturalists training provides Jefferson and Clallam County residents with the opportunity to turn environmental knowledge into action! Through this multi-day training, participants will learn about Salish Sea habitats and species, conservation efforts, and ways to get involved in local marine stewardship. This training is taught by regional experts and includes Zoom classroom sessions and in-person guided beach explorations. Topics include: Salish Sea coastal processes, zonations and tides, seaweeds and seagrasses, intertidal species (anemones, sea stars, clams, crabs, etc.), restoration efforts, Tribal Treaty Rights and natural resource management, and community science opportunities.

This year's training includes 6 live Zoom classes and 5 optional field trip days, held Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 15 through May 15, 2025.

For more information and registration, please see the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-wsu-jefferson-beach-naturalists-training-registration-1274113179819?aff=oddtdtcreator. Contact Katie by email with any questions.