Padilla Bay Foundation

General Education: The Padilla Bay Foundation (PBF) supports the educational programs offered by staff of the Padilla Bay Reserve. Through the General Education Fund, PBF covers education interns, the costs of bussing for local schools and educational materials. The Reserve staff and interns offer educational programs on natural history and environmental topics for school groups, children, families, and adults. In addition, the Breazeale Interpretive Center features interactive exhibits, saltwater aquariums, and classrooms for learning about the Salish Sea and the unique salt grass estuary of Padilla Bay.

Youth Earth Summit: PBF manages the finances for Youth Earth Summit, an annual regional youth gathering at the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve where over 50 high school students explore creative solutions for climate change. This annual gathering brings together passionate young environmentalists to develop action plans for themselves, their schools, and their communities to ensure the health and safety of our planet. This year's program included an engaging workshop using virtual reality technology to take students on an underwater adventure and connect them with the marine food web in an unforgettable, hands- on way.

Various Other programs