Events & Activities

Courtesy Puget Soundkeeper

Celebrate Clean Water, Healthy Futures for Southern Resident orcas, salmon, and people alike, and take actions for a healthier future throughout the month of June. Choose from events and activities – coordinated by the Orca Salmon Alliance and our partners – that bring together researchers, conservation organizations, orca and salmon lovers, and elected officials.

2024 Orca Month Events

Paint and Sip for Orca Action Month
Fri, Jun 07
Artsea Craftsea
Jun 07, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Artsea Craftsea, 4909 S Coast Hwy, South Beach, OR 97366, USA
Jun 07, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Artsea Craftsea, 4909 S Coast Hwy, South Beach, OR 97366, USA
Join us for a fun evening painting these beautiful orcas in celebration of Orca Action Month while supporting Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition.
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Orca Action Month Beach Clean-Ups on San Juan Island
Sat, Jun 15
Jackson Beach
Jun 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jackson Beach, Jackson Beach, Washington 98250, USA
Jun 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jackson Beach, Jackson Beach, Washington 98250, USA
Remove beach waste and learn about microplastics and it’s impacts on Southern Residents and their food web. Join Wild Orca, Orca Network, and Friends of the San Juans at Jackson Beach on San Juan Island.
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Orca Action Month Beach Clean-Ups on Orcas Island
Sat, Jun 15
Eastsound Waterfront Park
Jun 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Eastsound Waterfront Park, 96 Main St, Eastsound, WA 98245, USA
Jun 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Eastsound Waterfront Park, 96 Main St, Eastsound, WA 98245, USA
Remove beach waste and learn about microplastics and it’s impacts on Southern Residents and their food web. Join Friends of the San Juans at Eastsound Waterfront Park on Orcas Island.
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Stream Team Work Party
Thu, Jun 20
3057 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Jun 20, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3057 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Jun 20, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3057 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Support planting maintenance that will protect the water flowing into the South Fork Nooksack River and vital Spring Chinook spawning grounds!
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Orca Learning & Adventure Day
Sat, Jun 22
Washington Park
Jun 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Washington Park, Sunset Beach, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
Jun 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Washington Park, Sunset Beach, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
Join us for a day of fun and learning about orcas with face painting, games, intertidal exploration, and choosing a person commitment to helping orcas at home!
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