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Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.
And It Has Pockets! The Battle for Women’s Clothing Equality – Diane Johnston
How many times have you heard someone wearing women’s clothing exclaim, “And it has pockets!” Comparisons have shown that modern garments designed for women have about half the storage space of clothing designed for men. From their invention, pockets in women’s fashion have represented independence—so much so that in the 18th century, laws were enacted to strip women of their personal liberty by making the contents of their pockets the property of their husband. The right to have pockets went hand-in-hand with the right to vote. And people today are still speaking out about the inequality between men’s and women’s clothing based on this simple storage system.
Join costume designer Diane Johnston to dig into the pockets of the past, tracing the history of the humble pocket to determine if the battle for equality may still be decided by a few inches of extremely influential fabric.
This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.
This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.
This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
This Spring Break, the Hands On Children’s Museum will chomp, stomp, and roar with awesome dinosaur-themed activities and exciting special guests from March 23 – April 14. Examine real fossils with experts from the Burke Museum and Fossil Team PDX. Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors. Explore epoch extinction events, create prehistoric cave paintings, dig for dino bones, watch wacky Dr. Science demos, join the dino stomp dance party, and more!
Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below.
Buy your tickets online to save $1 per ticket, get guaranteed admission, and enjoy quick check-in.
Exciting Spring Break Activities & Special Guests
• Build dinosaur skeletons
• Make dino feet, hats, and enjoy dinosaur coloring sheets in the Art Studio
• Make Pterodactyl flyers for the wind tunnel
• Draw with chalk and walk with giants as we compare ourselves to dinosaurs in the ODC
• Examine feathers, skins, and scales at the science table (March 25–30)
• Design dinosaur decorated rumble bots (March 25–30)
• The Museum will be closed for Easter, March 31
• Uncover ice cube archeology (April 1–4)
• Create prehistoric cave paintings (April 1–4)
• Explore epoch extinction events and make volcanoes erupt (April 1–7)
• Examine dinosaur fossils at the science table (April 1–7)
• Play with loose parts and learn about dino eating habits (April 1–7)
• Meet paleontologist and fossil preparator Kelsie Abrams and see real fossils from the Burke Museum (April 3–4, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Meet paleontologist and founder of Fossil Team PDX Nico Spadafora and enjoy their fossil collection (April 5–6, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors (April 5–6, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Launch comet catapults & design colorful asteroids (April 5–7)
• Silkscreen dino prints (April 6–7)
• Watch wacky Dr. Science demos (Intermittent)
• Join in the dino stomp dance party (Intermittent)
• Excavate dino bones in the ODC (weather permitting)
• Learn about the total solar eclipse (April 8)
• Examine fossils of the deep at the science table (April 8–14)
• Design dino pop up cards (April 9–14)
• Create tinfoil dino sculptures (April 9–14)
Take a Ride aboard the Simpson Railroad. That ride includes a stop to See the Easter Bunny, Hunt for Eggs, get your face painted and much more.
Join us each Saturday for movies at the library on the big screen. Bring a comfy pillow and bottled water. Popcorn will be provided. Call or stop in for this month’s titles. For all ages.
Avalon Glassworks from West Seattle is returning to the Museum of the North Beach in Moclips for their annual art glass float sale on Sunday, March 24 from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
The 2024 special edition Moclips float is called “Wild Iris” with colorful twisting bands of yellow, blue and green on a clear background. Each float measures 4″ in diameter and is stamped “Moclips-By-The-Sea” on the sealing button.
The float sells for $45.00 with 50% of the proceeds going to the Museum. This is the 20th special edition Moclips glass float produced by Avalon.
Meet the artists Jon & Shannon Felix, owners of Avalon Glassworks. They will be selling other incredible hand-blown art glass floats and special beach related sealife in glass. Visit their website at www.avalonglassworks.com.
If you cannot make it to this event, the museum does accept pre-orders. Contact the museum at 360-276-4441 or email moclipsdude@gmail.com. If you would like a “Wild Iris” float mailed to you, please include your zip code when pre-ordering.
This Spring Break, the Hands On Children’s Museum will chomp, stomp, and roar with awesome dinosaur-themed activities and exciting special guests from March 23 – April 14. Examine real fossils with experts from the Burke Museum and Fossil Team PDX. Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors. Explore epoch extinction events, create prehistoric cave paintings, dig for dino bones, watch wacky Dr. Science demos, join the dino stomp dance party, and more!
Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below.
Buy your tickets online to save $1 per ticket, get guaranteed admission, and enjoy quick check-in.
Exciting Spring Break Activities & Special Guests
• Build dinosaur skeletons
• Make dino feet, hats, and enjoy dinosaur coloring sheets in the Art Studio
• Make Pterodactyl flyers for the wind tunnel
• Draw with chalk and walk with giants as we compare ourselves to dinosaurs in the ODC
• Examine feathers, skins, and scales at the science table (March 25–30)
• Design dinosaur decorated rumble bots (March 25–30)
• The Museum will be closed for Easter, March 31
• Uncover ice cube archeology (April 1–4)
• Create prehistoric cave paintings (April 1–4)
• Explore epoch extinction events and make volcanoes erupt (April 1–7)
• Examine dinosaur fossils at the science table (April 1–7)
• Play with loose parts and learn about dino eating habits (April 1–7)
• Meet paleontologist and fossil preparator Kelsie Abrams and see real fossils from the Burke Museum (April 3–4, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Meet paleontologist and founder of Fossil Team PDX Nico Spadafora and enjoy their fossil collection (April 5–6, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors (April 5–6, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Launch comet catapults & design colorful asteroids (April 5–7)
• Silkscreen dino prints (April 6–7)
• Watch wacky Dr. Science demos (Intermittent)
• Join in the dino stomp dance party (Intermittent)
• Excavate dino bones in the ODC (weather permitting)
• Learn about the total solar eclipse (April 8)
• Examine fossils of the deep at the science table (April 8–14)
• Design dino pop up cards (April 9–14)
• Create tinfoil dino sculptures (April 9–14)
Take a Ride aboard the Simpson Railroad. That ride includes a stop to See the Easter Bunny, Hunt for Eggs, get your face painted and much more.
This Spring Break, the Hands On Children’s Museum will chomp, stomp, and roar with awesome dinosaur-themed activities and exciting special guests from March 23 – April 14. Examine real fossils with experts from the Burke Museum and Fossil Team PDX. Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors. Explore epoch extinction events, create prehistoric cave paintings, dig for dino bones, watch wacky Dr. Science demos, join the dino stomp dance party, and more!
Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below.
Buy your tickets online to save $1 per ticket, get guaranteed admission, and enjoy quick check-in.
Exciting Spring Break Activities & Special Guests
• Build dinosaur skeletons
• Make dino feet, hats, and enjoy dinosaur coloring sheets in the Art Studio
• Make Pterodactyl flyers for the wind tunnel
• Draw with chalk and walk with giants as we compare ourselves to dinosaurs in the ODC
• Examine feathers, skins, and scales at the science table (March 25–30)
• Design dinosaur decorated rumble bots (March 25–30)
• The Museum will be closed for Easter, March 31
• Uncover ice cube archeology (April 1–4)
• Create prehistoric cave paintings (April 1–4)
• Explore epoch extinction events and make volcanoes erupt (April 1–7)
• Examine dinosaur fossils at the science table (April 1–7)
• Play with loose parts and learn about dino eating habits (April 1–7)
• Meet paleontologist and fossil preparator Kelsie Abrams and see real fossils from the Burke Museum (April 3–4, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Meet paleontologist and founder of Fossil Team PDX Nico Spadafora and enjoy their fossil collection (April 5–6, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors (April 5–6, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Launch comet catapults & design colorful asteroids (April 5–7)
• Silkscreen dino prints (April 6–7)
• Watch wacky Dr. Science demos (Intermittent)
• Join in the dino stomp dance party (Intermittent)
• Excavate dino bones in the ODC (weather permitting)
• Learn about the total solar eclipse (April 8)
• Examine fossils of the deep at the science table (April 8–14)
• Design dino pop up cards (April 9–14)
• Create tinfoil dino sculptures (April 9–14)
WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs starting March 26; additional tentative digs planned for April
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging opportunities on coastal beaches beginning March 26, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed today.
“We’ll be sending off March with six days of razor clam digging,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “Morning tides usually bring new participants and larger crowds, so we want to remind beach goers to respect the 25 MPH speed limit and only drive on the hard-packed sand near the high tide line to keep diggers safe and avoid crushing clam beds.”
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following March 26-31 digs will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat.
Confirmed dates during morning (midnight to noon) low tides March 26-31:
- March 26, Tuesday, 7:54 a.m.; 0.7 feet; Copalis
- March 27, Wednesday, 8:26 a.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- March 28, Thursday, 9:01 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- March 29, Friday, 9:39 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- March 30, Saturday, 10:23 a.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
- March 31, Sunday, 11:16 a.m.; 0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon) low tides in April 8-14:
- April 8, Monday, 6:44 a.m.; -0.5 feet; Mocrocks
- April 9, Tuesday, 7:29 am.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- April 10, Wednesday, 8:14 a.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 11, Thursday, 9:00 a.m., -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 12, Friday, 9:48 a.m., -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 13, Saturday, 10:40 a.m., -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
- April 14, Sunday, 11:38 a.m., 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Copalis (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon) low tides in April 23-29:
- April 23, Tuesday, 6:58 a.m.; 0.0 feet; Copalis
- April 24, Wednesday, 7:30 am.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- April 25, Thursday, 8:03 a.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 26, Friday, 8:39 a.m., -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 27, Saturday, 9:19 a.m., -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 28, Sunday, 10:05 a.m., -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 29, Monday, 10:58 a.m., 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval, including the upcoming April digs, usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage
On all open beaches, the daily limit is 15 clams per person. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition, to prevent waste.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities. Additional razor clam information is available on the WDFW razor clam webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
This Spring Break, the Hands On Children’s Museum will chomp, stomp, and roar with awesome dinosaur-themed activities and exciting special guests from March 23 – April 14. Examine real fossils with experts from the Burke Museum and Fossil Team PDX. Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors. Explore epoch extinction events, create prehistoric cave paintings, dig for dino bones, watch wacky Dr. Science demos, join the dino stomp dance party, and more!
Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below.
Buy your tickets online to save $1 per ticket, get guaranteed admission, and enjoy quick check-in.
Exciting Spring Break Activities & Special Guests
• Build dinosaur skeletons
• Make dino feet, hats, and enjoy dinosaur coloring sheets in the Art Studio
• Make Pterodactyl flyers for the wind tunnel
• Draw with chalk and walk with giants as we compare ourselves to dinosaurs in the ODC
• Examine feathers, skins, and scales at the science table (March 25–30)
• Design dinosaur decorated rumble bots (March 25–30)
• The Museum will be closed for Easter, March 31
• Uncover ice cube archeology (April 1–4)
• Create prehistoric cave paintings (April 1–4)
• Explore epoch extinction events and make volcanoes erupt (April 1–7)
• Examine dinosaur fossils at the science table (April 1–7)
• Play with loose parts and learn about dino eating habits (April 1–7)
• Meet paleontologist and fossil preparator Kelsie Abrams and see real fossils from the Burke Museum (April 3–4, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Meet paleontologist and founder of Fossil Team PDX Nico Spadafora and enjoy their fossil collection (April 5–6, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors (April 5–6, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Launch comet catapults & design colorful asteroids (April 5–7)
• Silkscreen dino prints (April 6–7)
• Watch wacky Dr. Science demos (Intermittent)
• Join in the dino stomp dance party (Intermittent)
• Excavate dino bones in the ODC (weather permitting)
• Learn about the total solar eclipse (April 8)
• Examine fossils of the deep at the science table (April 8–14)
• Design dino pop up cards (April 9–14)
• Create tinfoil dino sculptures (April 9–14)
WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs starting March 26; additional tentative digs planned for April
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging opportunities on coastal beaches beginning March 26, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed today.
“We’ll be sending off March with six days of razor clam digging,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “Morning tides usually bring new participants and larger crowds, so we want to remind beach goers to respect the 25 MPH speed limit and only drive on the hard-packed sand near the high tide line to keep diggers safe and avoid crushing clam beds.”
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following March 26-31 digs will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat.
Confirmed dates during morning (midnight to noon) low tides March 26-31:
- March 26, Tuesday, 7:54 a.m.; 0.7 feet; Copalis
- March 27, Wednesday, 8:26 a.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- March 28, Thursday, 9:01 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- March 29, Friday, 9:39 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- March 30, Saturday, 10:23 a.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
- March 31, Sunday, 11:16 a.m.; 0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon) low tides in April 8-14:
- April 8, Monday, 6:44 a.m.; -0.5 feet; Mocrocks
- April 9, Tuesday, 7:29 am.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- April 10, Wednesday, 8:14 a.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 11, Thursday, 9:00 a.m., -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 12, Friday, 9:48 a.m., -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 13, Saturday, 10:40 a.m., -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
- April 14, Sunday, 11:38 a.m., 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Copalis (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon) low tides in April 23-29:
- April 23, Tuesday, 6:58 a.m.; 0.0 feet; Copalis
- April 24, Wednesday, 7:30 am.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- April 25, Thursday, 8:03 a.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 26, Friday, 8:39 a.m., -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 27, Saturday, 9:19 a.m., -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 28, Sunday, 10:05 a.m., -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 29, Monday, 10:58 a.m., 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval, including the upcoming April digs, usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage
On all open beaches, the daily limit is 15 clams per person. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition, to prevent waste.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities. Additional razor clam information is available on the WDFW razor clam webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
This Spring Break, the Hands On Children’s Museum will chomp, stomp, and roar with awesome dinosaur-themed activities and exciting special guests from March 23 – April 14. Examine real fossils with experts from the Burke Museum and Fossil Team PDX. Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors. Explore epoch extinction events, create prehistoric cave paintings, dig for dino bones, watch wacky Dr. Science demos, join the dino stomp dance party, and more!
Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below.
Buy your tickets online to save $1 per ticket, get guaranteed admission, and enjoy quick check-in.
Exciting Spring Break Activities & Special Guests
• Build dinosaur skeletons
• Make dino feet, hats, and enjoy dinosaur coloring sheets in the Art Studio
• Make Pterodactyl flyers for the wind tunnel
• Draw with chalk and walk with giants as we compare ourselves to dinosaurs in the ODC
• Examine feathers, skins, and scales at the science table (March 25–30)
• Design dinosaur decorated rumble bots (March 25–30)
• The Museum will be closed for Easter, March 31
• Uncover ice cube archeology (April 1–4)
• Create prehistoric cave paintings (April 1–4)
• Explore epoch extinction events and make volcanoes erupt (April 1–7)
• Examine dinosaur fossils at the science table (April 1–7)
• Play with loose parts and learn about dino eating habits (April 1–7)
• Meet paleontologist and fossil preparator Kelsie Abrams and see real fossils from the Burke Museum (April 3–4, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Meet paleontologist and founder of Fossil Team PDX Nico Spadafora and enjoy their fossil collection (April 5–6, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors (April 5–6, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Launch comet catapults & design colorful asteroids (April 5–7)
• Silkscreen dino prints (April 6–7)
• Watch wacky Dr. Science demos (Intermittent)
• Join in the dino stomp dance party (Intermittent)
• Excavate dino bones in the ODC (weather permitting)
• Learn about the total solar eclipse (April 8)
• Examine fossils of the deep at the science table (April 8–14)
• Design dino pop up cards (April 9–14)
• Create tinfoil dino sculptures (April 9–14)
This engaging program includes rich stories, rhymes, songs, and movement games for the whole family! All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs starting March 26; additional tentative digs planned for April
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging opportunities on coastal beaches beginning March 26, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed today.
“We’ll be sending off March with six days of razor clam digging,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “Morning tides usually bring new participants and larger crowds, so we want to remind beach goers to respect the 25 MPH speed limit and only drive on the hard-packed sand near the high tide line to keep diggers safe and avoid crushing clam beds.”
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following March 26-31 digs will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat.
Confirmed dates during morning (midnight to noon) low tides March 26-31:
- March 26, Tuesday, 7:54 a.m.; 0.7 feet; Copalis
- March 27, Wednesday, 8:26 a.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- March 28, Thursday, 9:01 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- March 29, Friday, 9:39 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- March 30, Saturday, 10:23 a.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
- March 31, Sunday, 11:16 a.m.; 0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon) low tides in April 8-14:
- April 8, Monday, 6:44 a.m.; -0.5 feet; Mocrocks
- April 9, Tuesday, 7:29 am.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- April 10, Wednesday, 8:14 a.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 11, Thursday, 9:00 a.m., -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 12, Friday, 9:48 a.m., -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 13, Saturday, 10:40 a.m., -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
- April 14, Sunday, 11:38 a.m., 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Copalis (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon) low tides in April 23-29:
- April 23, Tuesday, 6:58 a.m.; 0.0 feet; Copalis
- April 24, Wednesday, 7:30 am.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- April 25, Thursday, 8:03 a.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 26, Friday, 8:39 a.m., -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 27, Saturday, 9:19 a.m., -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 28, Sunday, 10:05 a.m., -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 29, Monday, 10:58 a.m., 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval, including the upcoming April digs, usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage
On all open beaches, the daily limit is 15 clams per person. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition, to prevent waste.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities. Additional razor clam information is available on the WDFW razor clam webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
This Spring Break, the Hands On Children’s Museum will chomp, stomp, and roar with awesome dinosaur-themed activities and exciting special guests from March 23 – April 14. Examine real fossils with experts from the Burke Museum and Fossil Team PDX. Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors. Explore epoch extinction events, create prehistoric cave paintings, dig for dino bones, watch wacky Dr. Science demos, join the dino stomp dance party, and more!
Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below.
Buy your tickets online to save $1 per ticket, get guaranteed admission, and enjoy quick check-in.
Exciting Spring Break Activities & Special Guests
• Build dinosaur skeletons
• Make dino feet, hats, and enjoy dinosaur coloring sheets in the Art Studio
• Make Pterodactyl flyers for the wind tunnel
• Draw with chalk and walk with giants as we compare ourselves to dinosaurs in the ODC
• Examine feathers, skins, and scales at the science table (March 25–30)
• Design dinosaur decorated rumble bots (March 25–30)
• The Museum will be closed for Easter, March 31
• Uncover ice cube archeology (April 1–4)
• Create prehistoric cave paintings (April 1–4)
• Explore epoch extinction events and make volcanoes erupt (April 1–7)
• Examine dinosaur fossils at the science table (April 1–7)
• Play with loose parts and learn about dino eating habits (April 1–7)
• Meet paleontologist and fossil preparator Kelsie Abrams and see real fossils from the Burke Museum (April 3–4, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Meet paleontologist and founder of Fossil Team PDX Nico Spadafora and enjoy their fossil collection (April 5–6, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors (April 5–6, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Launch comet catapults & design colorful asteroids (April 5–7)
• Silkscreen dino prints (April 6–7)
• Watch wacky Dr. Science demos (Intermittent)
• Join in the dino stomp dance party (Intermittent)
• Excavate dino bones in the ODC (weather permitting)
• Learn about the total solar eclipse (April 8)
• Examine fossils of the deep at the science table (April 8–14)
• Design dino pop up cards (April 9–14)
• Create tinfoil dino sculptures (April 9–14)
WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs starting March 26; additional tentative digs planned for April
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging opportunities on coastal beaches beginning March 26, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed today.
“We’ll be sending off March with six days of razor clam digging,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “Morning tides usually bring new participants and larger crowds, so we want to remind beach goers to respect the 25 MPH speed limit and only drive on the hard-packed sand near the high tide line to keep diggers safe and avoid crushing clam beds.”
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following March 26-31 digs will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat.
Confirmed dates during morning (midnight to noon) low tides March 26-31:
- March 26, Tuesday, 7:54 a.m.; 0.7 feet; Copalis
- March 27, Wednesday, 8:26 a.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- March 28, Thursday, 9:01 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- March 29, Friday, 9:39 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- March 30, Saturday, 10:23 a.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
- March 31, Sunday, 11:16 a.m.; 0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon) low tides in April 8-14:
- April 8, Monday, 6:44 a.m.; -0.5 feet; Mocrocks
- April 9, Tuesday, 7:29 am.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- April 10, Wednesday, 8:14 a.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 11, Thursday, 9:00 a.m., -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 12, Friday, 9:48 a.m., -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 13, Saturday, 10:40 a.m., -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
- April 14, Sunday, 11:38 a.m., 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Copalis (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon) low tides in April 23-29:
- April 23, Tuesday, 6:58 a.m.; 0.0 feet; Copalis
- April 24, Wednesday, 7:30 am.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- April 25, Thursday, 8:03 a.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 26, Friday, 8:39 a.m., -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 27, Saturday, 9:19 a.m., -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 28, Sunday, 10:05 a.m., -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 29, Monday, 10:58 a.m., 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval, including the upcoming April digs, usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage
On all open beaches, the daily limit is 15 clams per person. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition, to prevent waste.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities. Additional razor clam information is available on the WDFW razor clam webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
