Making a difference for the Padilla Bay Reserve

2025 Brunch at the Bay

11 - 2 at the Reserve Sunday Aug. 10

Buy tickets HERE

Proceeds will help the Reserve temporarily replace capacity due to Americorp cancel.

Sponsor Form HERE. You, or a business you know, can sponsor! A big help toward our $$$ goal!

2025 Letterbox Trail

at the Reserve until Sept 6.

Get Clue Sheet at Reserve or

HERE.

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Make a donation, become a member, or volunteer—your contribution could make a difference today!

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About the Foundation

We support the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Padilla Bay Reserve) by engaging our community and attracting members, talented volunteers and staff who are vital in acquiring valuable supplemental resources.

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Featured News

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Padilla Bay Foundation Early Summer 2025 Newsletter
Padilla Bay Foundation Early Summer 2025 Newsletter

School Groups Galore!!!.

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Padilla Bay Foundation Early Spring 2025 Newsletter
Padilla Bay Foundation Early Spring 2025 Newsletter

An early sign of Spring coming.

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Padilla Bay Foundation Late-Summer 2024 Newsletter
Padilla Bay Foundation Late-Summer 2024 Newsletter

A fine sign of late summer here at the Reserve

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Padilla Bay Foundation Mid-Spring 2024 Newsletter
Padilla Bay Foundation Mid-Spring 2024 Newsletter

Spring-time is pretty at the Reserve.

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Padilla Bay Foundation Late-Winter 2024 Newsletter
Padilla Bay Foundation Late-Winter 2024 Newsletter

Late winter Oregon Grape over the Reserve.

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Padilla Bay Foundation Late-Fall 2023 Newsletter
Padilla Bay Foundation Late-Fall 2023 Newsletter

Last Lupine of the Fall!

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Padilla Bay Foundation Late-Summer 2023 Newsletter
Padilla Bay Foundation Late-Summer 2023 Newsletter

White Pelicans on Padilla Bay

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Padilla Bay Foundation Late-Spring 2023 Newsletter
Padilla Bay Foundation Late-Spring 2023 Newsletter

Great blooms around the Reserve

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Padilla Bay Foundation Late-Winter 2023 Newsletter
Padilla Bay Foundation Late-Winter 2023 Newsletter

It’s coming! Spring! Just need a bit more patience …

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PadillaBay Foundation Late-Fall 2022 Newsletter
PadillaBay Foundation Late-Fall 2022 Newsletter

An enjoyable October All Member Meeting and dinner to help round out a busy Fall.

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The Padilla Bay Foundation’s vision is to strive to enthusiastically inform and engage the community to conserve our regional estuarine ecosystem.

Help us support the Padilla Bay Reserve and conserve our estuary