Park Interpretation by Nia Fitzhugh, AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist Memorial Day weekend is the official start of summer and the kickoff of summer programs at the park. From 2019- 2020 interpretive staff made over 30,000 interpretive …
A Week in the Life of an AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist at Deception Pass State Park
By Hayley Johnson Hello! My name is Hayley Johnson, and I am one of four AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalists at Deception Pass State Park. The second to last week in March was certainly the busiest week of my service term to date. I hosted or …
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Plankton Playdough:Ribbon Chert at Rosario Head
The unusual stone outcroppings at Rosario Head catch the attention of geologists and non-geologists alike. The striking, crumpled texture, comparable to scrunched up fabric, inspired this to be called “ribbon chert.” Where did ribbon chert come from, and how …
Programs in the Park
February Morning Bird Walks Are you looking for a new way to connect with nature? Join AmeriCorps interpretive staff and Whidbey Audubon volunteers for a morning bird walk to discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which …
The Maiden of Deception Pass
The Maiden of Deception Pass By Elizabeth Bentz Picture Rosario Beach. The soft sands of the shore, the rocky tidepools, the beautiful ocean views, the sound of the waves softly crashing ashore, and the Maiden of Deception Pass watching over it …
Play, Learn, Protect
Play, Learn, Protect By Elizabeth Bentz Children giggle with excitement as they proudly raise their right hand and repeat “as a Junior Ranger, I promise to share my adventures with my family and friends as I play, learn, and protect, Deception Pass State …
Exploring the Tide Pools Virtually!
By Joy Kacoroski Park Interprative Specialist Do you remember the first time you saw a tide pool? With a grin I tell the students on my screen, “How about we see what the tide pools look like under water?” I click my radio and signal to our volunteer in …
Maintaining Education and Interpretation
In 2010, the park’s Interpretive Specialist was lost due to State Parks budget cuts. This left the park without any staff dedicated to educational work. The Foundation believes that interpretation and environmental education are among the most important …
