sound Waters University February 3, 2024
Save the date!

Sound Waters University

Are you curious about the health of our seas, the impact of climate change, Whales, or the status of sea stars? Attend Sound Waters University to learn more with our theme: You, Me, and the Salish Sea: Responding to a Sea of Change.

Celebrate 30 years of Sound Waters University with in-person and online classes, field trips, and more!

Save the date, February 3, 2024!

Join our mailing list! Receive email updates on marine announcements, early registration access, and more. See the box at the bottom of this page.

4 orcas swimming in a line — Photo by Jill Hein

orca leaping out of water — Photo by Jill Hein

*Registration to open in December of 2023.

From Sky to Sea

What makes this event hybrid?

Register for in-person or online experience package
Expert live classes offered in-person
Choose up to 3 classes to attend live or via zoom.
Add field trips to immerse yourself
Stay for the weekend!

Field trip topics have included:

Old Growth Forests
Habitat Restoration
Winter Birding
Marine Mammal Identification
Rain Barrel Construction and Use
Geology of Bluffs & Beaches
Natural History
Standing in Native places

More details coming soon!

Sponsor

Volunteer

Field Trips Coming Soon

2023 Speakers

Dr. Joe Gaydos Science Director, Sea Doc Society

Mindy Roberts Puget Sound Campaign Manager, Washington Environmental Council

Dr. Lyda Harris Environmental sustainability and conservation scientist, Boeing

Luan Roberts Nudibranch enthusiast with a master of arts in biology

Dr. Julia Parrish Founder of COASST

Don Noviello Oil Spill Planning and Response Specialist, WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife

Maria Mudd Ruth Author

Dr. Jim Nestler Professor of Biology, Walla Walla University

Erin Gless Executive Director, Pacific Whale Watch Association

Marianne Elliott Plant Pathology Research Associate, WSU Puyallup

Michael Yadrick Plant Ecologist, Seattle Parks and Recreation

Dave Peterson Professor of Forest Biology at the University of Washington

2023 Sound Waters University Field Trips

Are you interested, but can’t attend live on February 3rd? Register and have access to the limited class recordings for 30 days.

Discounts & Scholarships Available

Students, Teachers, Active Military, Veterans, and AmeriCorps: 50% off your general admission. Include your photo ID, ID #, school, and/or place of work
Full or partial scholarships are available to help offset the general admissions and we understand financial situations are different for everyone. Please reach out and let us know if you would like to attend.
Requests will be processed on a case-by-case basis
To request discounts and scholarships, email registerswu@soundwaterstewards.org

Sound Waters University (SWU) is the largest educational activity and fundraiser presented by Sound Water Stewards (SWS) 501(c)(3) non-profit of Island County.