We take pride in celebrating our region’s iconic resources and showcasing our work through signature events held throughout the year.

2026 International Conference on Shellfish Restoration

Save the Date for ICSR 2026!

Puget Sound Restoration Fund is proud to host the 2026 International Conference on Shellfish Restoration from October 4-7, 2026. This annual event brings together the global shellfish restoration community for three days of cutting-edge research, practical workshops, and valuable networking with restoration practitioners from around the world.

Set in the spectacular Puget Sound region at Little Creek Resort & Conference Center in Shelton, ICSR 2026 will explore the intersection of traditional ecological knowledge, modern restoration science, and community-based conservation. Practitioners, growers, researchers, Indigenous knowledge holders, and natural resources managers will learn from millennia of traditional ecological knowledge integrated with modern restoration science.

The conference will open with a Welcoming Address from Chairman Kris Peters, of the Squaxin Island Tribe, honoring the deep cultural connections between the Squaxin peoples and shellfish resources. Additional keynote speakers include Chairman Leonard Forsman (Suquamish Tribe, WA), Nicole (Coly) Norris (Halalt First Nation, BC), Mitch Gibbs (Dunghutti Nation, University of Sydney).

For more information about registration, sponsorships, or programming, please visit the ICSR 2026 website.

Annual Shellfish Seed Sale

Get Ready for Seed Sale 2026!

Puget Sound Restoration Fund’s Annual Shellfish Seed Sale will take place Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at the PSRF office.

More details and pre-order forms will be distributed in advance. To join the mailing list, contact Wendy Welch at wendy@restorationfund.org or (206) 550-8667.

Back-to-the-Beach Bash

“Back-to-the-Beach Bash” Returns July 18, 2026!

Puget Sound Restoration Fund’s 4th Annual Back-to-the-Beach Bash returns on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at Baywater Shellfish in Thorndyke Bay.

Come help us celebrate our region’s bountiful marine waters, and learn about PSRF’s exciting new oyster recycling program. All proceeds benefit PSRF.

Invitations will be sent in June 2026. Tickets go on sale in early next summer. Visit the 2026 Back-to-the-Beach event page for details and updates. To be added to our mailing list, please contact Wendy Welch at wendy@restorationfund.org or (206) 550-8667.

Whiskies for Wildlife

Whiskies for Wildlife 2026 Announced!

We’re thrilled to announced that PSRF’s 14th Annual Whiskies for Wildlife event, presented by Bainbridge Organic Distillers, will be back on October 3, 2026.

Mark your calendar – this event always sells out!

Save the date for this divine event featuring Scottish single malt whiskies and world-class single malt, grain, blended and antique whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, Japan, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United States of America, and more.

All proceeds will benefit Puget Sound Restoration Fund. To be added to our mailing list, please contact Wendy Welch at wendy@restorationfund.org or (206) 550-8667.

Support PSRF Events

Support PSRF Events

We'd love to have you join us at one of our annual events. If attending one of our celebrations doesn't work for you, please consider a donation to support our efforts to restore iconic marine resources and a healthy ecosystem.

CONTACT

Wendy Welch, Special Events | wendy@restorationfund.org