Seattle Naturalists’ Event Roundup: December 8th-14th, 2025
Your Guide to Seattle-Area Nature Events from local organizations:
Monday, December 8th to Sunday, December 14th, 2025
From deep nighttime low tides and bird outings to meteor showers, astronomy classes, and one of the largest community science efforts in the world, this week is packed with opportunities to explore nature—day and night.
Monday, December 8
Low Tide for Tidepooling
Time: 12:32 AM
Tide Height: -3.06’
Description: A very low overnight tide offering excellent tidepooling conditions. Best viewed with a headlamp and extra caution.
Low Tide
Time: 1:22 AM
Tide Height: -1.95’
Description: Continued low tide conditions shortly after midnight.
Tuesday, December 9
Astrophotography Meetup (Online)
Time: 7:15 PM – 9:00 PM PST
Organization: Seattle Astronomical Society
Location: Zoom
Link: https://www.seattleastro.org/events
Description: Connect with fellow astrophotographers to share techniques, images, and tips for photographing the night sky. Registration required.
Wednesday, December 10
Birds of Seattle: Lunch and Learn
Time: 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Organization: Birds Connect Seattle
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/
Description: A short lunchtime session focused on Seattle’s birds and seasonal sightings. Free event, no registration required.
Counting Orca: Live Screening with Q&A (Online)
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
Organization: Center for Whale Research
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/counting-orca-live-screening-with-qa-usa-tickets-1976435262073
Description: Watch Counting Orca followed by a live Q&A with experts working to protect the endangered Southern Resident killer whales. Registration required.
Thursday, December 11
Neighborhood Bird Outing: Golden Gardens
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Organization: Birds Connect Seattle
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/
Description: Explore coastal and woodland habitats at Golden Gardens with experienced birding guides. Free event, no registration required.
Neighborhood Bird Outing: Magnuson Park
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Organization: Birds Connect Seattle
Description: Discover winter birds across Magnuson Park’s wetlands and shoreline. Free event, no registration required.
Drop-In Social Hour: Wintery Robins & Thrushes
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Organization: Birds Connect Seattle
Description: A casual social hour focused on winter thrush species. Drop in to learn, chat, and connect with fellow bird enthusiasts.
Friday, December 12
Food Forest Friday!
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Organization: Beacon Food Forest
Location: S Dakota St, Seattle, WA 98108
Link: https://www.beaconfoodforest.org/events
Description: Volunteer at Beacon Food Forest and support community-led urban agriculture. To RSVP, contact rebeca@foodforest.ngo.
Astronomy Class & Stargazing: Covington City Park
Time: 6:00 PM – 11:50 PM
Organization: Seattle Astronomical Society
Location: 17649 SE 240th St, Covington, WA
Link: https://www.seattleastro.org/events
Description: A free public astronomy class followed by stargazing. Authorized by the City of Covington Parks & Recreation Department. Family-friendly and weather dependent.
Saturday, December 13
Neighborhood Bird Outing: BIPOC Birding + Cookies (Young Adults Under 40)
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Organization: Birds Connect Seattle
Location: Marymoor Park
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/
Description: A welcoming bird outing for BIPOC birders and young adults, with cookies included. Free event, registration encouraged.
Birding for Beginners
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Organization: Seward Park Audubon
Link: https://sewardpark.audubon.org/events/birding-beginners
Description: Learn the basics of bird identification, binocular use, and where to find birds locally. Great for new birders.
Map & Compass Workshop
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Organization: Seward Park Audubon
Location: Seattle, WA
Link: https://act.audubon.org/a/map-and-compass-workshop-rick-egan-davis-1
Description: Build essential navigation skills with Rick Egan Davis in this hands-on workshop focused on map reading and compass use.
Geminids Meteor Shower Peak
Description: One of the strongest meteor showers of the year reaches its peak. Best viewing after dark away from city lights.
Paramount Park Stargazing
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:50 PM
Organization: Seattle Astronomical Society
Location: 15300 8th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA
Link: https://www.seattleastro.org/events
Description: A free public star party authorized by the City of Shoreline. Families and beginners welcome.
Sunday, December 14
Seattle Christmas Bird Count
Time: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Organization: Birds Connect Seattle
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/
Description: Contribute to one of the world’s longest-running community science projects by helping count birds across Seattle.
Christmas Bird Count
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Organization: Seward Park Audubon
Location: Seattle, WA
Link: https://sewardpark.audubon.org/events/christmas-bird-count
Description: Join a team of birders collecting vital winter bird data used by scientists worldwide.
Children’s Neighborhood Bird Outing: Seward Park
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Organization: Birds Connect Seattle
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/
Description: A kid-friendly bird walk designed to introduce children to birds and nature through hands-on exploration.
Southern Resident Orcas in the Sound near Fauntleroy Ferry Dock in West Seattle. Photo by Madison Kirkman