The Foundation and Deception Pass State Park’s Interpretive Team believe that outdoor learning helps to foster curiosity and imagination while simultaneously nurturing important investigative skills. From natural resources to cultural history there is a lot to explore and learn about at Deception Pass State Park!
Park Kids: K
Park Kids is a 1 ½ to 2-hour educational program conducted by park staff at West Beach. Specially designed to encourage the development of emotional and intellectual connections to nature, Park Kids focuses on teaching youth environmental stewardship practices in a fun and engaging way.
Time of Year: Spring and Fall
Location: West Beach, Deception Pass State Park
For more information and to signup: https://forms.gle/b2K19ZChQK2miUJw6
Happy Habitats: 1st-2nd Grade
Happy Habitats is a 2 ½ to 3- hour educational program conducted by park staff at West Beach. Specifically designed to support 1st Grade and 2nd Grade Next Generate Science Standards, Happy Habitats focuses on, exploring the diversity of animals at Deception Pass State Park as well as understanding the components of a habitat.
Time of Year: Spring and Fall
Location: West Beach, Deception Pass State Park
For more information and to signup: https://forms.gle/eQYT1guPpVJXKcbN9
Gentle Giants of the Sea: 3rd Grade
Gentle Giants of the Sea is a 90-minute educational program conducted by park staff from Deception Pass State Park at schools or similar locations. Specifically designed to meet 3rd grade Next Generate Science Standards, Gentle Giants of the Sea focuses on Gray Whale physical and behavioral adaptations, and how these adaptations support their long migration from Baja California to the Arctic twice a year.
Time of Year: All year
Location: School
Duration: 1.5 hours
Signup: FULL FOR SPRING, 2020
Rosario Tide Pools
The Rosario Beach Tide Pools are one of the most popular places for groups to visit in the park. During the spring and summer, making it challenging to preserve them for everyone to enjoy. For this reason, a reservation is required for groups of 10 people or more visiting the tide pools.
To inquire about visiting or scheduling a field trip at the Rosario Tide Pools, please contact DeceptionPass.Interpreter@parks.wa.gov or (360)675-3767 ext 231.
If you are interested in something beyond what is currently being offered, please do not hesitate to contact DeceptionPass.Interpreter@parks.wa.gov or (360)675-3767 ext 231. Park staff are always looking for new ways to partner and grow educational programming.
