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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 inspire change as we restore the landscape.

Mural Entitled: “Empowering conservation Through the Rivers of Change” designed by Rachael Kutz

As this is a mural, limited space is available.

*** August 10th might be available for a second day of painting if necessary

Date: August 9th

Time: 10am – 1pm

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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 orcas. Join us to care for new native plantings at the former Wayne Golf Course. Vegetation will help shade and cool and clean a small stream emptying into the Sammamish River. Healthy riparian forests control erosion of riverbanks and host insects’ young salmon need early in life. The former Wayne Golf Course features nearly a mile of shoreline and is the largest City of Bothell Park. Activities will take place on the west side or “front nine.” 

Consider signing up your household for a fun, educational, family outing. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, under 18 need a signed release form by a parent. Meet at the clubhouse parking area (16721 96th Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011). Please sign up. A confirmation email will be sent to you 2-3 days prior to the event.

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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 WA 

16721 96th Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011

Time: 9am – 10am 

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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 WA 

16721 96th Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011

Time: 9am – 10am 

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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 empower each other to take action.” – PNW Climate Week

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 culminate the month of June to celebrate our beloved Southern Resident Killer Whales that need our help.

Come join Whale Scout and other amazing organizations for:

• A Seattle Clean-up activity
• Live Music
• Appearance of “Mike” our life-size inflatable Orca!
• T-Shirt Screen Printing
• Chalk Art
• So Much More!

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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 Lab. His work has addressed many aspects of their biology and behavior. In recent years he has focused on the effects of disturbance. David received a Puget Sound Hero Award from People for Puget Sound for his work protecting the nearshore habitat of Maury Island from development.

Dr. Bain is a co-author of Canada’s Resident Killer Whale Recovery Strategy under SARA. In addition to his research, he is active in protecting and restoring habitat for killer whales and their prey.

He has lived in Bothell since 1998.

Date: June 27th, 2025

Time: 5pm – 6pm

Location: Former Wayne Golf Course, Bothell WA

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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 – 5:30pm 

Former Wayne Golf Course, Bothell WA 

Meet at the gravel parking lot, look for the large blue “Whale Scout” banner 

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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 story displayed on yard signs, with each page bringing you closer to the message of protecting water and our environment. A Whale Scout intern will guide the group, reading the book aloud in both English and Spanish to make it a fun and inclusive experience for all!

📅 Date: June 14th
🕘 Time: 9am – 10am
📍 Location: Former Wayne Golf Course, Bothell

This is a great opportunity for young readers and their families to connect with nature, learn about environmental stewardship, and celebrate the importance of protecting our planet’s water.

Bring your walking shoes, your curiosity, and your love of stories! 🌎📚