We have a great mix of event this month for learning and enjoyment!
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A painted anemone (Urticina grebelnyi) during a minus tide at Cape George.
Photo by PTMSC Volunteer Wendy Feltham
Octopress Online November 2024
LECTURE SERIES 2024-2025
Our lecture series, The Future of Oceans, draws on the commitment of professional researchers and educators across all academic spectrums to help define and inspire the health of our oceans.
"Did You Hear That? The Physics of Sound"
Presented by
Eric McRae
Principal Electrical Engineer, University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory
Sunday, November 17, 3 p.m.
Fort Worden Chapel
This talk will cover the basics of sound creation, propagation and perception, both in air and in water. You’ll learn how we hear, the role of sound in how bats and Orca locate their food, and some peculiar characteristics of sound that are often experienced but rarely understood. Finally, there will also be a discussion about those noisy ships and jets. You will gain understanding about sound that you can use in your daily life and a better appreciation for the acoustic environment in which we and our undersea neighbors live.
To keep this lecture series accessible to all, regardless of the ability to pay, there is no set charge for these lecture events; however, donations are always welcomed and appreciated.
Thanks to the Darrow Family for their ongoing support
In the Flagship Gallery downtown:
Inspired by Sea & Science:
The Fiber Art of Carla Stehr
November 1, 2024 - February 2, 2025
Flagship Landing Gallery, 1001 Water St in downtown Port Townsend
OPEN Friday – Sunday, 12 – 3 p.m.
Carla Stehr grew up in Olympia, exploring Puget Sound beaches and looking for ‘cool’ things like shells with delicate patterns. Her obsession with intertidal life motivated her to become a marine biologist, where her scientific work included studying fish and plankton with a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The remarkable microscopic patterns she saw inspired her to explore art. Meanwhile, making a traditional quilt led her to discover that fabric could be assembled in amazing ways and a sewing machine could be used to draw. Stitch, fabric, dye, and paint became her favorite art materials.
Carla’s SEM photographs have been published and exhibited in scientific and educational venues. Her fiber art has been juried into several national and international exhibits. Other works are similarly inspired by the colors and textures of marine life often not easily seen. Carla’s work reminds us to look for and savor Salish Sea details.
Nearly 70 percent of the nesting seabird population of Puget Sound and the Straits nest at these two islands, just outside of Port Townsend, including one of the largest nesting colonies of Rhinoceros Auklets in the world, as well as the largest nesting colony of Glaucous-winged Gulls in Washington. Protection Island contains one of the last two nesting colonies of Tufted Puffins in the Puget Sound area. About 1,000 harbor seals rely upon the island for a pupping and rest area.
These cruises are hosted by seasoned PTMSC naturalists and interpreters, who provide excellent commentary on the natural history of the island and the birds and wildlife sighted. Sign up for a cruise today!
Support PTMSC by joining in the radical generosity happening around the world! Together, we’re empowering people and conservation towards a thriving Salish Sea!
Watch for more information and the donation link, coming soon!
JeffCo REPAIR EVENTS
What are repair events?
Repair Events are free community gatherings where individuals can bring their broken belongings to be repaired by local volunteers with a variety of skills and knowledge. Our crew of volunteers can do repairs ranging from rewiring a floor lamp or figuring out why the suction on your vacuum has suddenly stopped to mending a torn fabric item.
These events spark connections within the community through the exchange of valuable mending and repair knowledge – all while diverting personal possessions from the landfill!
Support PTMSC and join us for Bar Stool BINGO at the Hilltop Tavern!
It's $1 per round or $10 to play all 10 rounds.
All proceeds go to PTMSC!
EXHIBIT HOURS
Fort Worden State Park
Museum & Aquarium
The last day open to the public for both exhibits is December 1. The Museum will be temporarily closed for remodeling, and reopen to the public in early summer of 2025.
PTMSC’s family-friendly traveling exhibit, “Bull Kelp: Our Remarkable Underwater Forests” is currently on display at the SEA Discovery Center in Poulsbo. The exhibit explores the vital worlds of kelp forests just off our shores, highlighting the beauty and critical importance of this ecosystem in the Salish Sea. This three-dimensional experience of a bull kelp forest and its creatures includes seven illustrated panels, as well as video and sound, and is suitable for all ages.
Original mural artwork by Timbul Cahyono. 3D creatures crafted by Mariah Vane. Andrew Whiteman developed and designed this exhibit. This exhibit is funded in part by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. We also credit Puget Sound Restoration Fund for generous use of assets.
PTMSC GIFT CARDS
PTMSC gift cards are now available! Purchase gift cards for your family and friends, in any amount you choose, ($5 minimum.)
Gift cards are available in the Museum gift shop and the downtown Store. Once redeemed, they can be refilled, or turned in at either location to be used as an algae scraper in the Aquarium!
LOG IN TO YOUR ONLINE PTMSC ACCOUNT!
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Access your user data, including membership status, donation history, contact info, and email subscriptions via our Neon database.
Print out donation receipts, set up easy recurring donations and auto-renewal membership management options.
Ready to get rid of an old car while supporting a cleaner planet? We here at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center make charitable car donation so easy! It also feels better when you support the cause you love.
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