Join us for a day of giving back! Orca Recovery Day is an intentional day of action to build awareness and make a difference for Puget Sound’s local orca pod, the Southern Residents.
Join us with the Pierce Conservation District to give back through habitat restoration!
What will volunteers be doing at the event?
Orca Recovery Day is an intentional day of action to build awareness and make a difference for Puget Sound’s endangered Southern Resident Orcas. By taking care of local salmon habitat like the Canoe Landing, we bolster orca food sources. In addition to stewardship activities, there will be booths from local partners with child-friendly activities.
In order to create healthy habitats, the work will include:
Caring for existing plantings
Caring for existing plantings
Removing invasive species such as:
English ivy
Himalayan blackberry
For your safety and comfort please bring:
• Clothing that can get dirty
• Long pants and sleeves
• Sturdy shoes (closed toed shoes required, no sandals or flats. Waterproof recommended.)
• Rain gear and warm layers (the event will happen rain or shine)
• Full water bottle!
• Sun Protection
Youth Policy
Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We appreciate the Puyallup Tribe's willingness to share dxʷłalilali with us, as well as their partnership and participation in this event.
See our partner the Orca Conservancy’s website to learn more about the wonders of the SKRW
Cant wait to see you out there!