Seattle Naturalists’ Event Roundup: December 1st-7th, 2025
Your Guide to Seattle-Area Nature Events from local organizations: Monday, December 1st to Sunday December 7th, 2025
Whether you're passionate about birds, fascinated by tidepools, or simply looking to connect with nature this winter, Seattle has an incredible lineup of naturalist events this week.
Tuesday, December 2
Low Tide for Tidepooling
Time: 8:44 PM (tide height: -1.84')
Description: Perfect conditions for exploring Seattle's tidepools. Pro tip: arrive an hour before low tide for the safest experience and best viewing opportunities while the tide is still receding.
Seattle Young Adult Nature Photography & NextGen Council November Social
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Organization: Birds Connect Seattle
Description: Connect with fellow young adult nature photographers and council members. Free event, registration required.
Wednesday, December 3
Bird Walk at Juanita Bay Park
Time: 7:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Organization: Eastside Audubon
Link: eastsideaudubon.org
Description: Join experienced birders for a morning walk through Juanita Bay Park. Free event, no registration required.
Museum Exhibit Opening: Feathers, Fossils, Flight
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Wednesday through Sunday, Dec 3-7)
Organization: Birds Connect Seattle
Description: Explore the fascinating connections between ancient fossils and modern birds. Free admission, no registration required.
Birds of Seattle Lunch and Learn
Time: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Organization: Birds Connect Seattle
Description: A quick lunchtime educational session about Seattle's bird species. Free event, no registration required.
Low Tide for Tidepooling
Time: 9:26 PM (tide height: -3.10')
Description: Another excellent evening for tidepool exploration with an even lower tide than Tuesday.
Thursday, December 4
Neighborhood Bird Outing: Seward Park
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Organization: Birds Connect Seattle
Description: Explore the diverse bird life of Seward Park with knowledgeable guides. Free event, no registration required.
Neighborhood Bird Outing: Lake Union Park
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Organization: Birds Connect Seattle
Description: Discover urban bird species at Lake Union Park. Free event, no registration required.
Creative Resistance: Open Art Night
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Organization: The Heron's Nest
Link: theheronsnest.org
Description: An evening celebrating art and community. Free event, no registration required.
Discovery Speaker Series: Freeing Ocean Giants with Jenn Tackaberry
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Organization: Puget Sound Estuarium
Link: pugetsoundestuarium.org
Description: Learn about ocean conservation efforts and the lives of ocean giants. Free event, no registration required.
Cold Supermoon & Low Tide
Time: 10:10 PM (tide height: -3.87')
Description: Experience the unique combination of a supermoon with exceptional low tide conditions—perfect for nighttime nature observation.
Friday, December 5
Low Tide for Tidepooling
Time: 10:56 PM (tide height: -4.09')
Description: The week's lowest tide offers prime conditions for discovering marine life.
Saturday, December 6
Neighborhood Bird Outing: Discovery Park (Young Adults Under 40)
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Organization: Birds Connect Seattle
Description: A birding outing specifically for young adults. Explore Discovery Park's diverse habitats and meet fellow young birders. Free event, no registration required.
Marymoor Restoration Work Party
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Organization: Eastside Audubon
Link: eastsideaudubon.org
Description: Get hands-on with habitat restoration at Marymoor Park. Help improve conditions for local wildlife while connecting with conservation-minded volunteers. Registration encouraged.
Low Tide
Time: 11:43 PM (tide height: -3.80')
Sunday, December 7
Juanita Bay Park Interpretative Tour
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Organization: Eastside Audubon
Link: eastsideaudubon.org
Description: Join naturalists for a guided tour of Juanita Bay Park's ecosystems and wildlife. Free event, no registration required.
Photo by Maddie Kirkman at Commodore Park near the Ballard Locks