Submitted by the University of Washington, Friday Harbor Marine Laboratories.

UW-Friday Harbor Laboratories enthusiastically invites San Juan County residents and guests to join us for our Open House on Saturday, May 3. The FHL Open House is a splendid opportunity to meet scientists, staff and students and to explore our research and teaching facilities. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Laboratories will be open for self-guided tours.

Scientists and students will highlight their research and answer questions about studies of local waters and marine life. Our research ranges in scale from molecular to global, from cellular to ecosystem level. Organisms range in complexity from the simplest sponges to complex mollusks, other invertebrates and fish. A scuba demonstration will be at 11:30 a.m. on our dock. This year, our talks will be at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. in our Lecture Hall.

Our exhibits are kid-friendly, so bring the entire family for a day of learning and fun. Green Beat Kitchen will provide lunch and other yummy treats, available for purchase.