Cartoon tide pool with water, seaweed, and rocks. Cartoon tide pool animals like sea star, crab, and fish.

Family in Nature - Deception Pass

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Pre-registration required for all Family in Nature programs. Registration opens the 1st and 15th of each month.

Family in Nature is a fun and highly interactive, nature-based program designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old. Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes and focuses on various aspects of nature found in the park. The programs include story time, creative play, parent-led activities and crafts. Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where you and your little ones can enjoy the wonders of Deception Pass together.

Program Title: Tide Pool Secrets

Description: Our tide pools are filled with so many amazing critters, many are hard to find. We’d love to show you all the hidden things. Nature based learning through games and crafts for the whole family.

Directions

48.3929914, -122.6499496

Program location details are included in the registration confirmation email. 

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Family in Nature - Deception Pass

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