Orca Recovery Day 2022
On Saturday, October 15, 2022, people from all around Puget Sound and its watersheds and fisheries will join together in celebration of Orca Recovery Day through volunteering and salmon recovery efforts. This year due to the wildfire smoke and air quality the Orca Recovery Day events have been rescheduled to Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Orca Conservancy will is proudly participating in two events with our partners, and we invite you to come to join us!
See event details below and sign up to help restore critical salmon habitat.
10am - 1Pm | Former Wayne Golf Course
10am - 3Pm | Riverview Park
Orca Recovery Day, Bothell, WA
Join Orca Conservancy, Whale Scout, and partners in planting a riparian forest along the Sammamish River! Salmon are critical prey for Southern Resident killer whales, and by planting trees and shrubs along vital watersheds we are helping to create healthy riparian forests which salmon need for survival. Healthy riparian forests control erosion of river banks, shade waters keeping them cool for young salmon, and host insects that salmon need early in life for prey.
In addition to boots-in-the-ground restoration, this event is for the entire family and will also have educational booths, activities, snacks, and an appearance from Mike, the life-sized inflatable orca.
Event Details:
Date: November 19, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Former Wayne Golf Course, 16721 96th Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011
What to bring: Closed-toed shoes, weather-appropriate clothes, reusable water bottle
Provided: Gloves, light snacks, all tools and supplies
All ages welcome!
Partners/supporters for this event: Whale Scout, City of Bothell, OneBothell, Trammell Crow, WDFW, King County Flood Control District, King County Wastewater Treatment Division, PS Conservation Districts
Additional Things to Know:
Participants 16 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult
Participants 18 years or younger need a signed release form by a parent or guardian
Registration is required, space is limited
Planting will take place on the west side or “front nine”
Orca Recovery Day, Kent, WA
Join Orca Conservancy, Green River Coalition, and partners in Orca Recovery Day where we will be hosting an educational restoration event at Riverview Park. This special annual event will feature a restoration work party where volunteers will assist in the removal of invasive weeds and replacing them with native plant installation. Help restore critical habitats and learn how restoration upstream helps recover orcas downstream!
This event will also feature informative partner tables, presentations, and restoration education. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Come join us, whether you are looking to get your hands dirty or just want to learn more about restoration, all ages welcome!
Event Details:
Date: November 19, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Riverview Park, Kent, 937 Hawley Rd. Kent, Wa. 98032
What to bring: Closed-toed shoes, weather-appropriate clothes, reusable water bottle
Provided: All tools and supplies, light snacks and drinks
Family Friendly
Partners/supporters for this event: Kent Parks, Duwamish Alive!, Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group