Breazeale Interpretive Center
Breazeale Interpretive Center
Breazeale Interpretive Center
4.5
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Cassis, France9 contributions
Mar 2012 • Couples
We will often (4-5 times a year) drive from Seattle to Padilla Bay for the walk along the dike. The northern end of the trail is about one and a half miles south of the Interpretive Center and the trail just over two miles long. We find parking and access easiest at the south end of the trail.
From Seattle, driving north on I-5, we exit the freeway at the Arlington exit and head west towards Silvana. We drive through Silvana (with a stop at Silvana Meats) driving north past Stanwood on the Pioneer Highway and turn left at Conway. This route takes you across Fir Island (Snow Goose Fruit stand) and through Ritzville (they roast their own coffee at the store). Once we're in the Skagit Valley we make a jog to the next road to the west (La Conner Whitney Rd) which can be done at Highway 20. From Highway 20 La Conner Whitney changes to Bayview Edison Rd. and the southern end of the dike trail is just about a mile north of Highway 20.
From Seattle, driving north on I-5, we exit the freeway at the Arlington exit and head west towards Silvana. We drive through Silvana (with a stop at Silvana Meats) driving north past Stanwood on the Pioneer Highway and turn left at Conway. This route takes you across Fir Island (Snow Goose Fruit stand) and through Ritzville (they roast their own coffee at the store). Once we're in the Skagit Valley we make a jog to the next road to the west (La Conner Whitney Rd) which can be done at Highway 20. From Highway 20 La Conner Whitney changes to Bayview Edison Rd. and the southern end of the dike trail is just about a mile north of Highway 20.
Written 26 May 2012
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NWnative98274
Mount Vernon, WA77 contributions
Oct 2011
My tween-age grandkids really enjoyed this. Enough science and information for me as well, and a great way to learn about the local environs.
Written 29 August 2012
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PLewis4040
Seattle, WA41 contributions
Feb 2012
The Breazeal Interpretive Center offers a hands and ears and eyes-on way to learn about Padilla Bay and the wildlife that live in and around it. The beautiful modern building that also hosts great classes and lectures, is located with a lovely view looking west over the Bay. A great place to start a day and then wander the surrounding beach and countryside looking for the wildlife you have learned about--Great Blue Herons in the nearby rookery, raptors looking for their next meal, song birds and other wild life.
Written 23 February 2012
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Carolyn C
La Conner, WA81 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
I have taken my granddaughter to three classes in the past 3 months (September, October, and November). The first class was on creatures that walk, some with more legs than two and some with no legs; a second class on the apple cycle and making apple cider; and the most recent on salmon and their life cycle. She learned the names of the five salmon. Each class provided hands-on activities and lasted at least an hour.
It's free!
It's free!
Written 23 November 2016
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Rachel Y
Mount Vernon, WA4 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
This is an all around great place to go. Suitable for families, couples, children, seniors, and everyone in between. Super helpful staff, often volunteers. A short history of the area around Padilla Bay. Lots of interactive activities and great displays, plus a nature hike in the woods or one down to the water.
Written 19 October 2016
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codcreater
Mount Vernon, WA28 contributions
Sept 2015
I love Breazeale Interpretive Center for the courses they teach for FREE including birding, plant identification etc. There is a wonderful walk in the woods that is used as the teaching classroom and the actual center has displays dealing with our natural environment. Great place for adults and children.
Written 28 October 2015
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crosscountrytraveler
Seattle280 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
In the Padilla Bay area, don't miss this center. Beautiful center with wonderful displays to explore. My favorite to check on are the octopus! Take a walk down to the bay, travel down the circular staircase and enjoy a walk along the water (if you hit the tides correctly).
Written 11 April 2015
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ouzelchick
Skagit valley, Washington60 contributions
Oct 2012
productive nature trail where a slow walker can find a nice variety of birds. it has a small museum in the center with excellent aquariums and interactive exhibits. Big meeting rooms offer the community an opportunity to meet on all kinds of topics. Excellent school programs for thousands of school kids. Excellent staff run the place.
Written 4 November 2012
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BellinghamQuilter
Bellingham, WA174 contributions
I was surprised by how large and informative this center is about the local waterways. Good exhibits.
Written 25 June 2012
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