The reserve is a 11,000-acre area designed to protect habitats ranging from open marine waters, tideflats, marshes and beaches to wooded uplands and open fields. The reserve supports a variety of fish, birds and mammals, including nearly 250 species of visiting birds. There are several hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and an interpretive center which displays photographs, artifacts and dioramas that focus on the variety of wildlife habitats native to Padilla Bay. The center also includes simulated environments, marine aquariums, a hands-on room for children, and an education program featuring classroom and field studies for K-12.
Location:
104441 Bayview-Edison Rd, Mount Vernon Washington 98273
Telephone
360-428-1558
Other Science nearby:
(Port Angeles) Arthur D Feiro Marine Laboratory
(Victoria) Eco Marine Tours
(Victoria) Mothership Adventures
(Sidney) Ocean Sciences Centre
(Port Townsend) Olympic Mountain Outdoors
(Orcas) Orcas Island Eclipse Charters
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01/10 Coming to The Mount Vernon area
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Hoquiam WA April26-28 Witness the migrating shorebirds at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other birding hotspots in Grays Harbor County.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
Berry Dairy Days Burlington WA June13-16 Fresh local strawberry shortcake, spectacular fireworks show, fabulous parades, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, entertainment stage with live music, nostalgic Berry Cool Car Show.
Bellevue Strawberry Festival Bellevue WA June22-23 Entertainment, an auto show, vendors, food, and family fun are all highly visible parts of the festivities.
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