The Whale Museum
www.whalemuseum.org
Shared Destinies: Together we can steward a future for the Southern Resident orcas and Salish Sea ecosystem and, in doing so, secure our own destinies.
In 1979, The Whale Museum opened its doors in Friday Harbor (San Juan Island, Wash.), becoming the first museum in the country dedicated to the interpretation of whales living in the wild.
The Whale Museum is a great place to start your discovery of the whales’ world. Learn about the latest information on the local whales, their amazing natural history, and the best way to experience these awe-inspiring mammals in the wild. But The Whale Museum is more than just a museum! For over 25 years, its innovative education and research programs have played a critical role in the stewardship of whales and the inland waters of Washington State and British Columbia known as the Salish Sea. The museum also merges science and conservation through its Soundwatch Boater Education Program and the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
Join us this summer as we celebrate our Southern Resident community, kicking off with Orca Awareness Month this June. Here are some upcoming events in June (check our website for even more: www.whalemuseum.org):
June 10 at 4 p.m. (Roche Harbor Pavilion): “Southern Resident Killer Whales; Moving from an Endangered Species to a Thriving Population,” a public presentation
June 14 at 5:30 p.m.: 2nd Annual Greeting Ceremony (dinner and auction)
June 16 at 3 p.m. (Lime Kiln Point State Park): “Southern Resident Killer Whales; Moving from an Endangered Species to a Thriving Population,” a public presentation
June 21 & 28 at 1:00 p.m.: 3-hour Land-Based Wildlife Tours (thanks to funding by NOAA, the guided tours are free and open to the public; reservations required)
June 21, evening (Lime Kiln Point State Park): Annual OrcaSing (event partners include – OrcaNetwork, Friends of the San Juans, The Whale Museum)
June 27 at 2 p.m. (San Juan County Park): ): “Southern Resident Killer Whales; Moving from an Endangered Species to a Thriving Population,” a public presentation
June 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m.: Pod Nod Sleep-Overs for Children in the Museum
