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Events on March 12, 2025

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Upcoming Events at All Parks

14 Mar

Family in Nature - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

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.
15 Mar

Visit Smith House and Cabin at Olmstead State Park

Olmstead Place Historical State Park

Stop by Olmstead Place Historical State Park on Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to visit the cabin and Smith house.
15 Mar

Family in Nature - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

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.
15 Mar

Guided Hike: Marvelous Marine Mammals - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

From elephant seals to porpoises, orcas, and whales, Deception Pass State Park is a marvel for marine mammal viewing. Join staff for a guided hike at Rosario on Saturday afternoons in March to discover the wonders of marine mammals at Deception Pass. This hike is roughly 0.5 miles with a 100ft elevation gain. The hike is expected to take 1 hour. This hike is not stroller accessible or ADA.
15 Mar

Japanese Calligraphy

Tolmie State Park

Join artist Chiyo Sanada for a 2-hour introductory class in Japanese calligraphy at Tolmie State Park!
16 Mar

Geology activities for kids at Ginkgo Interpretive Center

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park

Bring the kiddos for geology orientated activities.
22 Mar

Visit Smith House and Cabin at Olmstead State Park

Olmstead Place Historical State Park

Stop by Olmstead Place Historical State Park on Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to visit the cabin and Smith house.
22 Mar

Bird Walk - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
22 Mar

Volunteer Event - Forest Health - Thinning and Wood Chipping - Riverside State Park

Riverside State Park

Come join us at the Trautman Conservation Area in Nine Mile Falls to continue thinning overcrowded Ponderosa Pine & Doug Fir Stands. Removing smaller trees will allow more space and nutrients for the mature trees to grow larger. We will be using handsaws and loppers, then dragging the trees to the trail to feed the wood chipper.
22 Mar

Stitching Through Time

Fort Worden Historical State Park

Step back in time and discover the timeless art of embroidery at Stitching Through Time, a special pop-up program hosted on the charming porch of the Commanding Officer’s Quarters Museum.
22 Mar

Guided Hike: Marvelous Marine Mammals - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

From elephant seals to porpoises, orcas, and whales, Deception Pass State Park is a marvel for marine mammal viewing. Join staff for a guided hike at Rosario on Saturday afternoons in March to discover the wonders of marine mammals at Deception Pass. This hike is roughly 0.5 miles with a 100ft elevation gain. The hike is expected to take 1 hour. This hike is not stroller accessible or ADA.
23 Mar

Geology activities for kids at Ginkgo Interpretive Center

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park

Bring the kiddos for geology orientated activities.
26 Mar

Volunteer Event - Forest Health - Thinning and Wood Chipping - Riverside State Park

Riverside State Park

Come join us at the Trautman Conservation Area in Nine Mile Falls to continue thinning overcrowded Ponderosa Pine & Doug Fir Stands. Removing smaller trees will allow more space and nutrients for the mature trees to grow larger. We will be using handsaws and loppers, then dragging the trees to the trail to feed the wood chipper.
28 Mar

Family in Nature - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

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.
29 Mar

Visit Smith House and Cabin at Olmstead State Park

Olmstead Place Historical State Park

Stop by Olmstead Place Historical State Park on Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to visit the cabin and Smith house.
29 Mar

Family in Nature - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

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.
29 Mar

Volunteer Event - Trash Clean Up - Spokane River Centennial Trail

Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail

Come join us along the Centennial Trail near the TJ Menach Bridge to clean up trash along the river!
29 Mar

Guided Hike: Marvelous Marine Mammals - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

From elephant seals to porpoises, orcas, and whales, Deception Pass State Park is a marvel for marine mammal viewing. Join staff for a guided hike at Rosario on Saturday afternoons in March to discover the wonders of marine mammals at Deception Pass. This hike is roughly 0.5 miles with a 100ft elevation gain. The hike is expected to take 1 hour. This hike is not stroller accessible or ADA.
30 Mar

Geology activities for kids at Ginkgo Interpretive Center

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park

Bring the kiddos for geology orientated activities.
04 Apr

Ranger Hour - Sensational Superheroes of the Sea

Deception Pass State Park

Washington State Parks is returning to the Oak Harbor Library for the third year for a fun program series called Ranger Hour!

Join staff from Deception Pass State Park once a month to learn about parks, wildlife, native plants, and more! Play games, be creative, and discover the natural world in our own community. All ages welcome. Adult caretakers must be present for the duration of the entire program. Programs are scheduled for 60 minutes.