Orca Action Month in June is a chance to celebrate one of the region’s most iconic wildlife species, but also an opportunity to take action to protect them and our shared waters. Join us for a month of educational and celebratory events to raise awareness of the threats facing the Southern Resident orca population and …
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Take a salmon-eye view of the Sammamish River to learn more about orcas and the ways salmon use the river system to complete their life-cycle. Enjoy a morning of adventure, exploration, and fun kayaking along the Sammamish River in Bothell. Prior to setting off on a one-hour round trip tour, we’ll share a little about …
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Whale Scout, a nonprofit organization based in King County, Washington is looking for student interns for spring and summer sessions to assist with salmon habitat restoration and outreach and education activities with diverse audiences. Dedicated to protecting Pacific Northwest whales through land-based conservation experiences, Whale Scout takes a boots-on-the-ground approach to recovering endangered Southern Resident …
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Join the Whale Scout naturalist volunteer team! As a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Pacific Northwest whales through land-based conservation experiences, volunteers are at the heart of our organization and mission. Learn more about volunteering below and apply by October 16th using this application form. There will be a day-long training session on October 29th in …
Read along with Whale Scout and Whale & Dolphin Conservation for Orca Month! We’re diving into the 2022 theme “Stream to Sea” to explore how recovering rivers and watersheds is essential for the Southern Resident orcas. This year, we’re reading “Recovering a Lost River” by Steven Hawley. This book argues for the need to remove …
Celebrate Orca Month with a cold drink! Please join us for a Community Pint Night on June 30th featuring Whale Scout! Cairn will donate 10% of ALL Sales (Beer, Wine, Cider, Merch, Cans To-Go, Anything!) directly to Whale Scout. 4pm – 9pm. All ages welcome in the building! Learn more about Cairn Brewing!
Help orcas from your keyboard, right at home. We need help with simple data entry tasks to build our website database connecting orca enthusiasts with volunteer opportunities for salmon (PodMatch.org). We’re looking for volunteers to help enter events. Computer skills needed: basic use of the internet and copy and pasting. Whale Scout will provide training. …
KEEP UP WITH THE PULSE of the Salish Sea in this virtual continuing education program for environmental educators, marine naturalists, or nature enthusiast from across the world. Designed for professionals and amateurs alike, this program goes beyond the basics and takes deeper dives on ecosystem-wide topics and the latest research. Please note, this is …
The dramatic story of endangered Southern Resident killer whales reached a crescendo in 2018 when Tahlequah carried her dead calf for 17 days and over 1,000 miles. The hearts of people around the world were touched by the tragic grief displayed by a mother orca. Today, the whales continue to struggle to reproduce and continue …
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