Tide Pool Secrets (Friday)
Our tide pools are filled with so many amazing critters, many are hard to find. We’d love to show you all the hidden things.
Date and time
Location
Deception Pass State Park - specific location in park included in confirmation email
41229 State Route 20 Oak Harbor, WA 98277Agenda
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Parent-led activites
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Main program
About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Registration Information:
- 1 registration per family unit.
- At least 1 adult is required per 3 children who are between the ages of 2-5 years old.
What is Family in Nature?
Join us at Deception Pass State Park to explore the natural world through family-based crafts, activities, games, and stories. Family in Nature programs are designed as a fun experience for the whole family. We ask that adults stay for the duration of the program and participate in activities. Let’s have fun together!
Family in Nature programs are offered outdoors, rain or shine. Please bring the clothing, snacks, and water necessary for you and your child(ren) to remain comfortable throughout the program.
Please check our FAQ at the bottom of the page for additional information and commonly asked questions.
All programs are offered in partnership with Deception Pass State Park, Deception Pass Park Foundation, and Fidalgo Nature School.
Frequently asked questions
All of our programs are nature based and take place somewhere in the park. Each one focuses on a different aspect of nature found here in Deception Pass. Whether it's a certain kind of plant, animal, or ecosystem, we bring it alive in the form of games, activities, and hands-on learning.
Our programs are designed for 2–5-year-olds to participate with their adults. Programs include age-appropriate stories, crafts, and activities to support cognitive development. Older siblings are welcome to attend.
Every two weeks, there is a new location for the program. Location details are included in your confirmation email.
We understand how difficult it can be to get little ones out the door. From 9:30 to 10:00am, we have table stations with parent-led activities. You have the flexibility to arrive anytime in the first half hour without missing the learning component of the program, which starts at 10:00am.
Yes, they are. The same program is offered twice every two weeks to allow flexibility for families when signing up.
Family in Nature programs are offered outdoors, rain or shine. Programs are canceled if it is deemed unsafe based on high winds or significant snow. You will be contacted as soon as possible if we must cancel.
We open up the tickets on the 1st and 15th of every month to keep things consistent. This gives you about two weeks before the event to sign up. Please note, Friday and Saturday are the same program.
Nothing! This program is provided by Deception Pass State Park in partnership with the Deception Pass Park Foundation and Fidalgo Nature School and is completely free. However, a ticket is needed to secure a spot in the program. Discover Pass required for vehicle access.
Yes, a Discover Pass is required to park at Deception Pass State Park. If purchasing a Discover Pass is a barrier that would prevent you from participating, please indicate this when you reserve your ticket.