Molt Search Training: Seabeck
This training is hosted by WSG Molt Search partner Great Peninsula Conservancy.
Join the Great Peninsula Conservancy for an informative training session on identifying and reporting invasive European green crabs. This hands-on workshop, part of the Molt Search community science initiative, is a collaboration between Washington Sea Grant's Crab Team and WSU Extension.
At this Molt Search training event you'll learn:About this new invasive and what's being done about it. How to identify native and European green crabs. How to do a Molt Search and submit your findings through MyCoast. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a desire to learn! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ashlyn at ashlyn@greatpeninsula.org 🦀
Sign up to reserve your spot: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/3ca2d8h3pdsxle.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ashlyn@greatpeninsula.org. Event Types: Workshops. Information Sessions.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Misery Point.
For more info visit volunteer.bloomerang.co.
Online Molt Search Training
Join Molt Search staff from Washington Sea Grant's Crab Team and WSU Extension for an informative lunchtime training session on identifying and reporting invasive European green crabs using Molt Search protocols.
At this Molt Search training event you'll learn:About this new invasive and what's being done about it. How to identify native and European green crabs. How to do a Molt Search and submit your findings through MyCoast. You'll leave ready to do your own timed Molt Search on shorelines near you this summer, and the ability to answer your friends' and community questions about invasive European green crabs in Washington.
Register to receive the Zoom link at https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/8Rhbtv3aT4CpvgnMDT-9rA.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/8Rhbtv3aT4CpvgnMDT-9rA. Accessibility Contact: crabteam@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Information Sessions. Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit wsu.zoom.us.
Molt Search Training: Ocean Shores
This event is hosted by Molt Search program partner Coastal Interpretive Center.
Are you a beachcomber who spends lots of time out on the sand? Ever wonder what kinds of crustaceans you are looking at? Join staff at the Coastal Interpretive Center on Saturday September 12th at noon for an opportunity to learn more about a community science program offered by Washington Sea Grant that helps identify and monitor populations of local crab species and also the invasive European Green Crab. Training will last for approximately 2.5 to 3 hours and will include an indoor classroom portion and an outside beach walk to look for molts.
(Free!) registration required. For more information & to register:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/coastalinterpretivecenterevents/event/s2npldgntaowac/
This class is designed for adult students but children are welcome to join their adults as well.
Contact Becky Stitt at bstitt@interpretivecenter.org with any questions.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: bstitt@interpretivecenter.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Workshops. Information Sessions. Special Events.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Coastal Interpretive Center.
For more info visit secure.qgiv.com.