Events
Seas the Summer!
Join the Western Flyer Foundation and our amazing local collaborators for a FREE community event series featuring art, science, and stories. Brought to you by Western Flyer Foundation, Sunflower Star Laboratory, Monterey Bay Eco Tours, Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust, The Ship’s Store, and Woodward Marine Market.
Date/Time:
Saturdays and Sundays
August 1st – September 6th 2026
11 am – 3 pm
Location:
Shared outdoor space in front of Woodward Marine Market 10932 Clam Way, Moss Landing
Saturday Activities:
– FREE tours of Sunflower Star Laboratory
– Outreach tables, science and art activities, & local art vendors
August 1st: Plankton scope & stamps
August 8th: Tin Foil Boat Activity and Western Flyer craft
August 15th: Ocean Inspired Zine Making
August 22nd: Pressed Seaweed Bookmarks
August 29th: Gyotaku Fish Printing
September 5th: Cyanotypes
Free Seminar Series!
Join us on Saturdays from 2:00-3:00 pm aboard the docked Western Flyer and learn about local science, history, and art through our FREE seminar series. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Sunday Activities:
– FREE docked tours of the historic Western Flyer until 2:30pm
– FREE tours of Sunflower Star Laboratory
– Outreach tables & local art vendors
August 30th: FREE tasting of Uni (sea urchin), brought to you by Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust and Moss Landing Marine Labs.
Join the Western Flyer in the Gulf of California!
APRIL 21 – MAY 2, 2027
In spring 2027, the Western Flyer is returning to the waters that inspired The Log from the Sea of Cortez. Join a special 10-night voyage aboard the UnCruise vessel Safari Voyager and travel with the Western Flyer as scientists explore the remarkable ecosystems of the Gulf of California.
- Enjoy daily access to the historic Western Flyer
- Observe and participate in scientific research
- Explore tidepools and coastal ecosystems with marine scientists
- Join conversations with researchers, educators, and artists traveling on the voyage
and much more!