Special Events
OCNMS Celebrates 30 years of Science, Service, & Stewardship
Getting to Know your Sanctuary! Friday, July 26: From 5 to 9 p.m. at Field Arts & Events Hall. Learn about the sanctuary from staff and volunteers in the sunset lounge. Kids will love “Big Mama,” the life-sized inflatable humpback whale, and ocean-themed films in the Donna Morris Theater.
Marine Discovery Day! Saturday, July 27: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the future site of the Marine Discovery Center (at the undeveloped lot just west of Field Arts & EventHall), enjoy ocean-themed activities with the sanctuary and partners.
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary plays an active role in Olympic Peninsula community activities. Every year, Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary staff and volunteers provide support at community festivals, beach cleanups, public meetings, and other gatherings.
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National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series
Events throughout year
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Sanctuary Advisory Council
Bimonthly meetings January, March, May, July, September, November
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North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee
Monthly meetings
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Grays Harbor Marine Resources Committee
Monthly meetings
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Coastal Interpretive Center Lecture Series
Events throughout year
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Feiro Marine Life Center Speaker Series
Events throughout year
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Chocolate on the Beach Festival in Pacific Beach, Moclips, and Seabrook
February
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Beachcombers Fun Fair in Ocean Shores
March
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Razor Clamming
Season varies
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Long Beach Razor Clam Festival in Long Beach
May
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Washington CoastSavers Beach Cleanups
April, July, and September
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River & Ocean Film Festival in Forks
April
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National Junior Ranger Day in Olympic National Park
April
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Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival in Hoquiam
April / May
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Chief Taholah Days in Taholah
July
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Quileute Days in La Push
July
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Get Into Your Sanctuary
August
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Makah Days in Neah Bay
August
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Dungeness River Festival in Sequim
September
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Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival in Port Angeles
October