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Dr. Marcus Eriksen of Long Beach CA, will present information about his latest trip across the NE Pacific Gyre as a member of the research team from Algalita Marine Research Foundation. As part of their 2008 study, the team replicated a transect series conducted by Algalita’s founder, Captain Charles Moore, in 1999. 2008 marks Captain Moore’s 10th year of studying the NE Pacific Gyre, also know as the Garbage Patch. Admission: $5/members; $7/non-member
If you've been to Fort Worden lately you might have noticed some increased activity near the gym and the old power plant. Two new partners have been hard at work setting up shop, providing a rich mix of new activities to visitors at the Fort.
MMI is located in the old 'gym' building at the Fort, and offers movement classes including Nia, Gentle Nia, New to Nia, Pilates, Tribal Fusion Belly Dancing, Yoga, Soul Motion-inspired dance called SoulFull Sundays and Moving Meditation. Visit their website to learn more and to get your whole body and mind into shape.
The Port Townsend School of Woodworking
The Port Townsend School of Woodworking is housed in the old power house at the Fort, and offers courses on cabinet making, furniture making, historic preservation and traditional woodcrafts. Their main website is their formal course catalog and information site. Their companion blog site The Wood Stooges offers commentary on woodworking as well as updates on the event calendar.
