Latest Past Events

Whale Safe Boating Presentation

Flagship Maritime Training Center 821 Dock Street, Tacoma

Boating season is just around the corner! As the weather warms up, join CHB for a special Whale Safe Boating presentation before you head out on the water. Learn about orcas in Puget Sound and how to be a “whale wise” boater, so we can all enjoy the Bay while helping protect this important species. […]

Free

Sharks of Washington

Asia Pacific Cultural Center 4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma

Washington’s coastal waters and the Salish Sea are home to an incredible diversity of shark species — from deep-dwelling sevengills to the graceful spiny dogfish that glide through our nearshore waters. These sharks are essential to healthy marine ecosystems, and new research is revealing even more about their lives beneath the surface. Join us this […]

Free

Conservation in Action

SAMi-Zoo Environmental Learning Center 5715 Animal Road, Tacoma

Our new lecture series begins with Conservation in Action, a powerful session that connects Tacoma’s history, global conservation, and personal storytelling. Earl Borgert grew up with Tacoma’s beloved Ivan the Gorilla, whose life touched thousands in our community and beyond. Ivan’s story didn’t end with his passing—his legacy lives on through the I.V.A.N. Foundation, created to […]

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