Join Port Townsend Marine Science Center for the upcoming international coastal Cleanup

Join Port Townsend Marine Science Center for the upcoming International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

On International Coastal Cleanup Day, volunteers from around the world will work together to keep our oceans and the life in them as healthy and diverse as possible.

In partnership with Washington CoastSavers, the Port Townsend Marine Science Center will host a beach cleanup check-in location at Fort Worden State Park for you to participate!

Check-in Location:

Fort Worden State Park
From 9 a.m. to  1 p.m., you will find our check-in table outside the PTMSC Museum Building, located on shore. Here you will be given directions to beach locations and supplies like trash bags and gloves. We will be sending participants to local beaches throughout the greater Port Townsend and Hadlock region.

This year, participants have two cleanup options.

• Option 1 – Beach Cleanup! We will be sending participants to local beaches throughout the Greater Port Townsend and Hadlock area.

• Option 2 – Remote Cleanup! Are you feeling up for trekking a few miles on the beach and carrying a load of debris on your back? Well, this option is for you! We are putting together one or two small groups to clean up more remote beach locations. For more information on what this would entail, reach out to Mandi at mjohnson@ptmsc.org.

Return to your check-in location:

Return and we will weigh your accomplishments!

As our way of saying thanks, the first 100 participants will receive a free pass to the PTMSC Aquarium and Museum, and a $5 Gift Card for the PT Food Coop.

For more information visit: https://ptmsc.org/event/international-coastal-cleanup-2/

(TIMES ARE TENTATIVE AS OF APRIL 5TH - CHECK BACK LATER FOR MORE DETAILS)

The ALL COUNTY PICNIC is a free community celebration designed to inspire residents of East Jefferson County to learn about resilience and emergency preparedness! Knowing where and how to connect to information and resources before a crisis is key. However, preparedness planning doesn’t have to be cumbersome or intimidating, and what better way to put these philosophies into practice than with a fun, family-friendly, celebration?

• Learn about the brand new Hubs program which will act as regional distribution and emergency response centers for larger sections of the community

• Become more self-sufficient after an incident or natural disaster

• 30+ booths and presentations by local organizations

• Family resources and kid friendly activities

• Hands-on trainings including CPR and learn how to “Stop The Bleed”

• Connect with First Responders, safety professionals, and local officials

• Learn about your own Neighborhood Preparedness plan and meet others in your area!

• FREE corn on the cob!

If an emergency or disaster strikes, we don’t have to do it alone - we are resilient together!

For the most up to date details please visit: https://theproductionalliance.org/events/all-county-picnic