Fund a Future Where Everyone Cares for the Sea 💙

**Every dollar give will be matched up to $5,000 thanks to a generous donor.**

For many we serve, stepping onto the beach is a first.

And for many, it’s also a first time understanding that the choices we make at home—what goes down our drains, how we care for our yards, how we live each day—flow to the Salish Sea.

Students begin to see their connection.
Adults begin to see their role.

And when people understand that connection, they begin to care—and to act. Your GiveBIG 2026 gift makes that shift possible.

Each year, we provide more than $80,000 in free programming—creating first experiences with the Salish Sea that spark curiosity, build connection, and shape how people care for the environment for years to come.

But the need continues to grow.

As schools face funding cuts, access to the Salish Sea is no longer guaranteed. At the same time, many in our community are disconnected from the natural world—unaware of what lives here and why it matters.

And when those first experiences don’t happen, connection—and care—often never begin.

Your gift ensures those moments—and the care that follows—can begin.

💙 Outdoor Access Fund: Providing FREE field trips and summer camp spots for students—often providing their very first experience with the Salish Sea

💙 Neurodiverse OceanQuest: A supportive, sensory-aware ocean experience designed for neurodiverse participants to explore the Salish Sea in a comfortable and engaging way.

💙 Student Leadership Team: Empowering teens to lead real-world conservation efforts, build confidence, and inspire their peers to care for the Salish Sea

💙 Sea Science Club (Barnacle Buddies for Families): Early experiences for young children and families to explore the sea together

💙 Community Science: Monitoring endangered marbled murrelets and tufted puffins—connecting people directly to conservation

💙 Beach Clean-Ups: Caring for local shorelines

💙 Speaker Series: Bringing the community together to learn from leaders in science and conservation

💙 Community Events: Dock walks, Winter Solstice luminiaria walk, trivia nights, community birding, and more, ultimately turning curiosity into care

Become a Monthly Supporter: Monthly giving provides steady, reliable support that helps make these experiences possible all year long — not just during fundraising campaigns. It allows us to plan ahead, expand access, and ensure more youth, community members, and families can connect with the Salish Sea when opportunities arise.

Even small monthly gifts add up to a powerful, lasting impact — creating meaningful experiences that spark curiosity, connection, and care throughout the year.