Boat To Island

Sun., March 16, 1997

By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com (509) 459-5508

Wildlife watching

Naturalists will explain marine ecosystems and help spot the variety of birds on boat excursions to Protection Island, a national wildlife refuge near Port Townsend.

The three-hour trips aboard a 55-foot motor yacht will run Saturdays from March 22 to April 26. Cost is $35.

The trips leave at 1 p.m. from the Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend. Reservations are suggested. Call (360) 385-5582 or e-mail at ptmsc@olympus.net. , DataTimes

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