A nature photography workshop and a film on the Olympic coastline are scheduled for Saturday.
The two free events are planned by Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary officials to introduce residents to the natural resource.
Get Into Your Sanctuary is a national movement that promotes and celebrates the 14 national marine sanctuaries across the country.
“We want people to enjoy [the sanctuaries] and realize they are there for recreation, use and enjoyment,” said Karlyn Langjahr, Olympic Coast Discovery Center manager and advisory council coordinator.
The nature photography workshop will be conducted during a beach walk from 9:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. at Ruby Beach on the Pacific Coast.
Participants will hear photography tips using the world-class tidepools and scenic beaches as inspiration.
To join in, be at the top of the Ruby Beach trailhead at 9:30 a.m., wearing appropriate shoes and clothing.
Also on Saturday will be a 9 a.m. showing of “Discover the Olympic Coast” at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
A young harbor seal guides viewers through different habitats in the film by BBC and National Geographic Channel filmmaker Florian Graner.
Following the movie will be games and activities for elementary school children and their families.
The activities are focused on helping them to better understand their connection to the marine environment and marine wildlife.
For more information or to register, contact Langjahr at karlyn.langjahr@noaa.gov or 360-457-6622, ext 31.
The film also will be shown each day through Sunday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center, 3002 Mount Angeles Road.
The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, which was designated as a protected area in July 1994, spans 3,310 square miles of marine waters off the Olympic Peninsula coastline.
It extends over 25 to 50 miles from the shore, covering much of the continental shelf and several submarine canyons.
Marine life ranges from plankton to whales. Twenty-nine species of marine mammals and many seabirds spend at least part of their lives in the sanctuary.
Office headquarters and the Olympic Coast Discovery Center are in The Landing mall, 115 E. Railroad Ave., Port Angeles.
For more on sanctuary events, see “News & Events” at www.olympiccoast.noaa.gov.
