Field Trip 3 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Alki Beach Park & Alki Point

Let's meet at 8:30 at the beach entrance at the corner of Beach Dr SW and 63rd Ave SW. There is ample parking on the street, but no public restrooms. 

We'll start our intertidal exploration by first discussing tides,  intertidal habitat and then make our way down to the rocky wall that is teeming with a multitude of marine plants, algae and animals. Time permitting we'll move north exploring the seaweed-covered beach as we approach Alki Point.

• -3.24' lowest tide is at 10:38 am
• We will start exploring ~ 2 hours before the lowest tide to allow ample time to explore as the tide rolls out to its low point.
• Please ensure you feel comfortable walking on rocky and potentially slippery, seaweed- and barnacle-covered rocks.
• Expect detailed information by email approximately 1 week before the field trip.

Recommended gear:

• Water-ready footwear, preferably closed toe shoes or boots to avoid sharp rocks/barnacles. Footwear should have  good tread/grip for slippery rocks
• Shorts or pants that can be rolled up since we will be walking in the water, sometimes knee-deep
• Poles 
• Loupe and/or camera for observing small details in marine life

Recommended field guides:

• The Puget Sound Beach Field Guide found on the Seattle Aquarium website is useful.