By Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News September 17, 2024 at 7:51 pm PDT BOTHELL, Wash. — The birth of a new orca calf is sparking celebration. But also some concern among whale watchers tonight. Now a scientist based in Bothell is working hard to keep mom, baby, and the rest of the endangered killer whales …
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Celebrate Puget Sound Starts Here Night to support a great cause! We’re excited to partner with Puget Sound Starts Here and Postdoc Brewing in Kenmore to celebrate ways to protect local streams, rivers, lakes, and (of course) Puget Sound! What Puget Sound Starts Here Night When Wednesday, September 18 Time 4 – 7 p.m. Where Postdoc …
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RSVP Link You’re invited to the All Our Relations: Tribute to the Orca on June 12 from 6:30 – 9:30pm at the Seattle Aquarium! Tribute to the Orca is presented by Se’Si’Le, an Indigenous-led nonprofit in Washington State and is supported by a coalition of NGOs and faith-based partners. Join us for an evening centered …
May 2024 Spring at the Former Wayne Golf Course is starting to show itself in our newly planted site! From now till May 18th, we will have a storybook walk installed at the park! The story being featured is called; “Bea’s Bees” written by Kathrine Prior. The book highlights the beauty and importance of pollinators. …
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Find the campaign platform here. Whale Scout engages the community in restoring salmon habitat addressing a critical problem for orcas: lack of food. Improving riparian areas alongside Chinook-bearing rivers and streams, we’re directly saving the whales we all love to observe in the wild. Killer whales act as a powerful lead-in to participation in river …
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Skip the shopping madness the day after Thanksgiving and #OptOutside instead! The trend started by outdoor gear company, REI, has taken hold in the community and we’re offering opportunities to connect with naturalists at public beaches. Look for whales from shore with our volunteers who will share their local knowledge and enthusiasm for all wildlife …
Whale Scout is partnering with Friends of North Creek Forest to gather for a pub talk this Wednesday at Cairn Brewing for a presentation about Whale Scout’s work at the former Wayne Golf Course. Come learn about the history of the park, our work in repairing the park’s riparian zone, and what the future holds! …
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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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 …
