On a Sunday afternoon, we and a group of other fun-loving bird enthusiasts boarded the Koinonia, a cruiser from Paraclete Charters sailing out of the Skyline marina. Its destination? Smith Island to catch a glimpse of the tufted puffins who call this remote rock home. This eco-adventure is one of many offerings by the Salish Sea School, a nonprofit in Anacortes whose mission is to inspire young minds to become passionate stewards of our marine environment. They do this by offering hands-on, experiential learning programs that not only educate, but also entertain, combining science, exploration and a whole lot of fun.