Ever wonder what it takes to run a global hub for air cargo, an airport that serves millions of passengers, and a thriving fishing industry? Go behind the scenes with this experiential adult education series.
Duwamish 101
Date: Thursday, September 4
Check In: 3:45 p.m.
Program: 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Location: Bell Harbor Marina, Pier 66
The five-mile-long Duwamish Waterway is important for commerce and jobs, fish and wildlife habitat, and public shoreline use areas. Learn about marine industrial commerce, the legacy of past industrial activities, fish and wildlife habitat restoration, and Superfund cleanup plans.
Partners: Duwamish River Community Coalition, The Port Community Action Team, and the Environmental Protection Agency
Airport 101
Date: Thursday, September 11
Check In: 3:45 p.m.
Program: 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Location: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
SEA Airport is upgrading the customer journey from the drive in, to check in, to take off. SEA is committed to meeting the region’s future needs and making the travel experience more predictable and convenient. Learn more about several of the Upgrade SEA projects and the Sustainable Airport Master Plan, SEA's strategic blueprint for future development. After the presentation, attendees will take part in a narrated bus tour of the airfield.
Ship Canal 101
Date: Thursday, September 18
Check In: 3:45 p.m.
Program: 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Location: Fishermen’s Terminal
The Lake Washington Ship Canal is a bustling center of maritime activity. On the boat tour, learn about the many diverse maritime industry businesses and support services that make Seattle a thriving hub for commercial fishing, boat repair and maintenance, and transportation between Alaska and the Lower 48 states.
Partners: Freezer Longline Coalition, Washington Maritime Blue, Snow & Company, Inc., Ballard Docks, and Western Towboat
Cargo 101
Date: Thursday, September 25
Check In: 3:45 p.m.
Program: 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Location: Port Headquarters, Pier 69
Get an overview of the container shipping industry by experts from the Northwest Seaport Alliance and tour a marine cargo terminal. Learn how import and export cargo moves through Seattle’s harbor and get an up-close look at cranes and other cargo handling
equipment.
Partners: Northwest Seaport Alliance and SSA Marine
Environmental 101
Date: Wednesday, October 1
Check In: 3:15 pm
Program: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Visit to Aquarium: 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Location: Port Headquarters, Pier 69
Learn about the Port and the Seattle Aquarium’s environmental and sustainability practices benefiting Puget Sound and the region. After the program, visit the Aquarium including the new Ocean Pavilion.
Partners: The Seattle Aquarium
Reservation Details
- Advance reservations are required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early
- The series is free and open to adults 18 years and older.
- Priority will be given to first-time registrants to Port U. Registration confirmation will be sent via email
- Driving directions and parking information will be provided via email prior to each event
- Light refreshments will be offered at each Port U program except for Environmental 101 due to venue restrictions
For more information
- Email [email protected]
- Call (206) 940-3190
Language assistance
If you need the assistance of an interpreter in another language or would like to speak with someone in your native language, please call the Language Help Line at (206) 787-3797.
