Seal Sitters Events and Training

We encourage those of all ages who are interested in marine mammals, their protection and welfare to attend our training sessions. Once a volunteer training session has been completed, you are eligible to become a member of Seal Sitters. Volunteers are not only vital for the protection of the pups, but also perform a public service by providing education to local residents as well as visitors from around the world.

TRAINING SESSIONS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN MAY

SESSION ONE:
Tuesday, May 18, 2010, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Seattle Aquarium (1483 Alaskan Way).
This will be an open region-wide training by Kristin Wilkinson, NOAA stranding expert, in hopes of expanding a volunteer base trained to respond to marine mammals on the beach from South Puget Sound to Snohomish County. Seal Sitters will be represented at the event and all are welcome to attend. Questions about this training? Please contact Kristin.

SESSION TWO:
Tuesday, June 1, 2010, from 6 - 7:30 pm at the West Seattle Admiral branch of the Seattle Library (2306 42nd Ave SW, West Seattle).
This will be a special training for those wanting to volunteer for Seal Sitters in West Seattle. A multi-media presentation with photos by first responder Robin Lindsey will illustrate our educational work in the community and the particular challenges of protecting seals and seal pups in an urban environment. Zoologist and education and science advisor Buzz Shaw will discuss biology and behavior of seals and other marine mammals of Puget Sound. Seating limited to 70 with some standing capacity. Please contact us if you have any questions. RSVP here for the West Seattle session.

Want more info about volunteering? Click here to read more about becoming a volunteer.

EVENTS AND TRAINING

EVENTS & TRAINING