PORT ANGELES — Tour the Taylor Shellfish Hatchery, solve the mystery of what happened to a missing orca, learn about ocean acidification or explore the link between salmon restoration and hard cider fermentation at Seattle Science Festival exhibits planned for East Jefferson County today through Sunday.
The 11-day festival, which began June 6 in Seattle and runs through Sunday, is a celebration of science that features “signature programs” in areas such as the North Olympic Peninsula.
The programs are designed to “elevate interest and awareness in our community of how integral science, technology, engineering and math are to Washington’s culture and prosperity,” according to the Seattle Science Festival.
While a highlight of the festival was the Science Expo Day at the Seattle Center last Saturday, four signature programs are planned on the Peninsula this week. As listed on www.seattlesciencefestival.org, they are:
— “Taylor Shellfish Hatchery Tour,” 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. today; Taylor Shellfish Hatchery, 701 Broadspit Road, Quilcene.
“Tour the Taylor Shellfish Hatchery, talk with experts in shellfish cultivation and water quality including ocean acidification and enjoy raw oysters to top it all off,” the website says.
Admission is free, but registration is required. The collaborator with the festival is Taylor Shellfish Hatchery.
— “Be an Orca Detective,” 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday; Marine Science Center Natural History Exhibit, Fort Worden State Park, 532 Battery Way, Port Townsend.
“Visit multiple stations with clues to help you solve the mystery of what happened to Hope the Orca. Gather up the clues, submit your answers and become eligible to win a prize,” the website says.
Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for youths and free for children 5 and younger.
The collaborator with the festival is the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.
— “Ocean Acidification in Washington State,” 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; JFK Building at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend.
“Join us for a presentation by NOAA research ecologist Shallin Busch, who will explain ocean acidification, explore its ecological and economic implications for Washington and the Pacific Northwest and the Blue Ribbon Panel’s recommendations.”
Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for Port Townsend Marine Science Center members, $3 for youths, $2 for Port Townsend Marine Science Center youth members.
The collaborator is the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.
— “Science of Salmon Restoration and Cider Fermentation,” noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; Finnriver Farm & Cidery, 62 Barn Swallow Road, Chimacum.
“Hard cider and salmon DO mix — get the cold (stream), hard (cider) facts at Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Salmon restoration exploration at 12 and 2. Cider fermentation demos at 1 and 3,” the website says.
Admission is free.
Collaborators with the festival are the North Olympic Salmon Coalition and Finnriver Farm & Cidery.