Join us at Waterfront Space at 1400 Western Ave. on Thursday, May 31, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a presentation by Jim Wharton, Director of Conservation and Education at the Seattle Aquarium.
Throughout the spring, Friends of Waterfront Seattle hosts The Source series, a sequence of community open house events celebrating our waterfront as a source of heritage, creative inspiration, and appreciation for the natural world. This series also celebrates Waterfront Space, the project showroom for Waterfront Seattle, a source for project information and community engagement.
Thursday, November 12, 7-10pm at the Seattle Aquarium
$19 for one admission to Lightning Talks with one drink included ($30 value)
Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn about marine science research from local scientists during Lightning Talks, part of our larger Discover Science Weekend. Scientists will give five-minute glimpses into topics such as Mishka, the Seattle Aquarium’s asthmatic sea otter, and orca poop—while inspiring guests to take an active role in marine conservation. Desserts will be served; no-host bar. Admission to the Seattle Aquarium and one drink are included.
National Geographic Channel reptile expert Dr. Brady Barr will be joining Jeff Renner in the Seattle Aquarium’s Puget Sound Great Hall on April 1 for the second Sound Conversations event this season.
Dr. Barr is the first scientist ever to capture and study all 23 species of crocodilians in the wild. He has also participated in other research projects with leading scientists throughout the world. The Seattle Aquarium has worked with Dr. Barr in support of his show “Dangerous Encounters” on episodes about Sixgill sharks, and Humboldt Squid and Giant Pacific Octopus.
Join the Seattle Aquarium Society and the National Wildlife Federation for a special presentation with Larry Schweiger, President & CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. Schewiger will be presenting his book, "Last Chance: Preserving Life on Earth" where he breaks down the science behind global climate change and takes us from Lake Erie to the icebergs of Greenland, and from Congress to America's classrooms and farmlands. Reception followed by a brief dive show in the Aquarium's Impressive Window on Washington Waters and author presentation.
