Join Puget Sound Estuarium’s Meet the Beach 2024 and explore marine life 

This summer, the Puget Sound Estuarium invites you to discover the rich marine life in Puget Sound with the Meet the Beach program.  

Offered for free throughout the season, these educational events are hosted by the Puget Sound Estuarium and take place during optimal low tides at various South Sound beaches. 

The Estuarium’s beach naturalists, easily identified by their green vests, will guide visitors in exploring the diverse plants and animals that are part of the estuary habitat.  

Attendees can expect to encounter sea stars, snails, crabs, jellyfish, and other fascinating marine creatures. 

No registration is required – just show up at the designated beaches and times. 

Join the Meet the Beach program and get to know the different marine life in the different Puget Sound beaches such as sea stars, snails, crabs, …

 2024 Meet the Beach schedule 

 June: 

• Friday 6/21 – Tolmie State Park*, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
• Saturday 6/22 – Squaxin Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Saturday 6/22 – Luhr Beach*, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

• Sunday 6/23 – Burfoot Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

July: 

• Friday 7/5 – Tolmie State Park*, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
• Saturday 7/6 – Burfoot Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Saturday 7/6 – Woodard Bay*, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Sunday 7/7 – Squaxin Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Friday 7/19 – Squaxin Park, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
• Saturday 7/20 – Burfoot Park, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
• Saturday 7/20 – Luhr Beach*, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
• Sunday 7/21 – Tolmie State Park*, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

August: 

Fri 8/2 – Burfoot Park, 10am – 1pm 

Sat 8/3 – Tolmie State Park,* 10am – 1pm 

Sat 8/3 – Squaxin Park, 10am – 1pm 

Sun 8/4 – Woodard Bay*, 11am – 2pm 

Sat 8/17 – Burfoot Park, 10am – 1pm 

Sat 8/17 – Luhr Beach,* 10am – 1pm 

Sun 8/18 – Tolmie State Park,* 10am – 1pm 

 *Note: Tolmie State Park, Woodard Bay, and Luhr Beach events require a Discover Pass. 

 For more details and the complete schedule, visit the Puget Sound Estuarium’s website.