NATURE PRESERVES AND INTERPRETIVE CENTERS
30
Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
10441 Bayview-Edison Rd., Mount Vernon
Interpretive Center Wednesday through Saturday 10AM-4PM
The Padilla Bay Reserve is nestled just north of the quiet community of Bay
View, Washington, 15 minutes west of I-5 in Skagit County. Here in the heart
of the Salish Sea, we study and protect a massive eelgrass meadow. At more
than 8,000 acres, it's the second largest on North America's Pacific Coast.
When you enter the Breazeale Interpretive Center, you're invited to browse
through the exhibits and observe sea stars, urchins, and other marine life in
the aquarium room. Our nearby trails and overlook site give you the
opportunity to see eagles, herons, ducks, and other birds that live here year-
round or pass through on their migratory paths. Free workshops and events:
https://www.padillabayfoundation.org/
Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center
Howard Miller Steelhead Park - 52809 Rock Park Rd., Rockport
Saturdays & Sundays - 10AM-4PM
Guided Nature Hikes: 11AM & 1:30PM Saturdays & Sundays
Offers guided nature hikes that take about 90
minutes and follow the Sauk-Skagit Reach trail in
Howard Miller Steelhead Park. These interpretive
walks focus on eagles, salmon, and their
interconnected relationships within the Skagit
River watershed. The Guided Nature Hikes are
offered at 11:00am and 1:30pm every Saturday
and Sunday. The mostly flat terrain is suitable for
small children and older adults. Please dress
according to the weather. Please do not bring
your dog along on the Guided Nature Hike out of
consideration of others and wildlife. Both the
Guided Hikes and Presentations are free and
open to the public. A donation to our
organization would be greatly appreciated.