Sea Star Society Event / Beach Walk
By Rachel Anderson
On August 2nd, Friday Harbor Labs hosted its annual FHL Beach Walk. This event honors FHL Sea Star Society Members (FHL donors who contribute $1,000 or more in a given year), other FHL supporters, and also welcomes new friends and community members. We usually meet at a different location each summer but this year we returned to the Isthmus at Afterglow (near Roche Harbor) by popular demand!
Photo credit: Kathleen Ballard
We had over 60 guests in attendance and were delighted that the University of Washington’s Interim President, Ana Mari Cauce was able to join us!
FHL research scientists shared their knowledge of the rocky intertidal. Our talented guides included: Jen Burnaford, Emily Carrington, Zander Fodor, Will King, Kristy Kull, Rachel Merz, Jim A. Murray, Ken Sebens, and Richard Strathmann. After a good long exploration of the beach, guests and scientists met and shared enthusiasm for the Labs and its research while enjoying a delicious brunch supplied by the Labs Kitchen (Laurie Spaulding and her talented staff).
Photo credit: Kathleen Ballard
Special thanks to FHL Advancement Board Members Chita Miller and Joann Otto for their help in organizing the event.
Photo credit: Kevin Schofield
