Spots are limited! Sign up now! **Priority given to Bothell Residents Help local artist, Rachael Kutz, paint a mural at Bothell’s largest park! The mural depicts the impact on stewardship on our environment and how a small act can make a cascading impact. The mural will sit beside Whale Scout’s active restoration site and will …
Author Archives: Whitney Neugebauer
August 2nd Volunteer Event
Sign up here! Join us to restore habitat along the Sammamish River! Endangered Southern Resident killer whales depend on salmon as a critical prey resource from watersheds in Puget Sound and beyond. Salmon use the Sammamish River as a migratory corridor. Improving the water quality in the river will help both struggling salmon populations and …
Orca Tales and Trails: Silver Sneaker Walk
Sign up here! Come stroll the former Wayne Golf Course with Whale Scout Director and Founder, Whitney Neugebauer. Whitney will educate on Whale Scouts work at the park and how with the work of staff and thousands of volunteers have transformed with previous golf course into a salmon refuge. Location: Former Wayne Golf Course, Bothell …
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Silver Sneaker Walk
Sign up here! Come stroll the former Wayne Golf Course with Whale Scout Director and Founder, Whitney Neugebauer. Whitney will educate on Whale Scouts work at the park and how with the work of staff and thousands of volunteers have transformed with previous golf course into a salmon refuge. Location: Former Wayne Golf Course, Bothell …
PNW Climate Week
Sign up here! Join Whale Scout to celebrate PNW Climate Week! We are celebrating by protecting salmon habitat along the Sammamish River. “Join PNW Climate Week for a week+ of community-powered events that shine a spotlight on the Pacific Northwest’s role in climate leadership and innovation. Together we’ll spark new ideas, forge lasting partnerships, and …
Orca Fest!
This year Orca Action Month is putting on Orca Fest on June 21st at the KEXP Gathering Space in Seattle, WA at 11am – 2pm! Whale Scout has been a proud member of the Orca Salmon Alliance or OSA for a few years now. OSA and all its members are putting together this event to …
Orca Tales & Trails
Sign up here! Take a stroll with local Killer Whale Biologist and learn about our local orca populations and ways you can protect them! Dr. Bain has studied killer whales since 1978. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California at Santa Cruz, did a post-doctoral fellowships at UC Davis and the National Marine Mammal …
A Majestic Matriarchy: Honoring the Southern Resident Orcas
Get Tickets Here! — Hurry spots are limited! You’re invited to witness A Majestic Matriarchy. The event is being held during the 19th annual celebration of Orca Action Month and will focus on Indigenous women to comfort, celebrate, and bring attention to our Southern Resident orca relatives. Native peoples have a deep affinity with the …
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Paint in the Park
Sign up here! Come paint in the park with a local artist and Whale Scout staff Rachael Kutz! She will be guiding a lesson but you are free to paint whatever you would like! All painting material will be provided and you are free to take your painting home with you! July 11th 4:00pm – …
Storybook Walk
Sign up here! Storybook Walk with Whale Scout! 🐋🌿 Join Whale Scout for a storybook walk adventure at the former Wayne Golf Course! We’re inviting kids and their families to explore nature while reading the beautifully illustrated and powerful book “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom. 🌊 As you walk along a 20-page path through the park, follow the …