The Seattle Aquarium’s Beach Naturalist program is returning this summer, offering visitors a chance to learn about the diverse marine life along local shorelines, including at Seahurst Park Beach in Burien.
Of note, one of the lowest tides of 2025 will be a -4.05 at 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 – definitely worth a trip to our wonderful local Seahurst Park Beach!
The program, which places trained beach naturalists at popular low-tide locations, aims to educate the public on how to explore intertidal areas while protecting marine animals and their habitats.
Visitors can learn about sea stars, barnacles, moon snails, and other fascinating beach-dwelling creatures.
Seahurst Park Beach Events
Naturalists will be present at Seahurst Beach on the following dates and times:
- Wednesday, May 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Low tide: -4.05 at 12:20 p.m.)
- Saturday, June 28, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Low tide: -2.28 at 1:37 p.m.)
- Friday, July 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Low tide: -2.63 at 11:52 a.m.)
The Beach Naturalist program connects people of all ages with marine life, fostering a better understanding of the fragile shoreline ecosystem and how to enjoy it responsibly.
For more information, visit seattleaquarium.org.
Additional Events
Environmental Science Center’s own Beach Naturalists will be out during low tides at Seahurst Park.
“We’ll be out on the beach to help you explore safely, answer questions, and share stewardship tips. Look for the brown vests! No registration, just stop by to participate.”
- Sunday, May 25: 9:00am-11:00am
- Monday, May 26: 9:00am-11:30am
- Tuesday, June 24: 9:00am-11:30am
- Wednesday, June 25: 9:30am-12:00pm
- Thursday, June 26: 10:30am-1:00pm
- Friday, June 27: 11:00am-1:00pm
- Saturday, June 28: 12:00pm-2:00pm
- Thursday, July 10: 10:00am-12:00pm
- Friday, July 11: 10:30am-12:30pm
- Saturday, July 12: 11:00am-1:00pm
- Sunday, July 13: 11:30am-1:30pm
- Tuesday, July 22: 8:30am-10:30am
- Wednesday, July 23: 9:00am-11:00am
- Thursday, July 24: 9:30am-11:30am
- Friday, July 25: 10:00am-12:00pm
More info at Environmental Science Center’s website here.
Photo of low tide at Burien Three Tree Point by Scott Schaefer.
