World Ocean Day Youth Workshop
Jun 08 (Saturday)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ages 12-14
The Salmon Center
$0.00
About This Activity
Covering 70% of the earth’s surface, the ocean is essential to all life on the planet. Its ecosystems are crucial to providing us the oxygen we breathe, and its waters help transport goods from across the world. In 2008 the UN officially recognized World Ocean day as an international day, to take place annually on June 8th, with the goal to increase public interest in marine environments and to raise support for the sustainable management of its key resources. This educational workshop geared towards those aged 12 to 14, will feature activities teaching about ocean conservation. Topics will include ocean food webs, marine currents, and resource management, with special focus on the local creatures and conditions of our own Puget Sound! - Participation is limited to 20 kids, ages 12-14 - This session is available for FREE with an optional donation (nonrefundable). - Please have your child dress according to the weather. Close toed shoes are required. - Come prepared so that we can have fun outside (rain gear, hat, etc)! - Please plan on dropping off your child a few minutes prior to the beginning of the workshop. -To ensure equal engagement for all participants, guardians are not permitted to sit in on workshops. However, you are welcome to explore the Salmon Center grounds and our neighbor Theler Wetlands while your children are in class.
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