Welcome the Whales is an annual event to honor and celebrate the arrival of a special group of gray whales known as the “Sounders”. These whales represent almost 20 animals, part of the Eastern Pacific gray whale population. During their northern migration from Baja California, they break off the migration route to feed on ghost […]
Meet the richly-varied, beautiful and useful seaweeds of Whidbey's western shores. Sound Water Stewards Beach Guides, Jeanie and PaulBen McElwain, will introduce the most populous, frequently-found, and spectacular of Whidbey's many seaweeds. At Libbey Beach Park, at the end of Libbey Road off Hwy 20 north of Coupeville. Dress for weather, including sturdy water resistant […]
Join Orca Network's Cindy Hansen as we learn about the biology and status of Gray Whales, and about a small local group known as the Sounders, who have found a food source in North Puget Sound that may be saving their lives. Cindy Hansen is the Education and Advocacy Coordinator for Orca Network, and was a naturalist/guide at […]
