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Celebrate Springer 2025!
In 2002 a young orca named Springer was discovered near Seattle - lost, alone, and 300 miles away from home. Six months later she was rescued, rehabilitated and reunited with her pod on the north end of Vancouver Island. Today she is thriving with three calves of her own. s the only successful orca reunion in history!
Author and Whale Trail Director Donna Sandstrom will share the inspiring true story of how a community came together to rescue Springer, and how the orcas responded. What changed because of Springer? Learn how you can help endangered southern resident orcas today.
The event is free. Donations gladly accepted to support The Whale Trail.
About the Venue
You are coming to the Inner Alchemy Sanctuary and Studio located at 3618 SW Alaska Street, Seattle 98126. The entrance is on 37th Ave Sw, on the lower level of the building. You will see a sign to the right of the door for Inner Alchemy.
Doors open at 2:45 PM so that you may get settled and ready for a prompt 3:00 pm start.
Please make sure to arrive with time to find parking.
Please note this is a shoes free studio, you are welcome to bring slippers.
About the Speaker
Donna Sandstrom was a community organizer on the successful project to return an orphaned orcas, Springer, to her pod. She was inspired by that collaborative success to found The Whale Trail,, a series of sites to watch orcas and other marine mammals from shore. In 2018, Donna served on Gov. Jay Inslee's Orca Recovery Task Force. Her award-winning book Orca Rescue!, was nominated for the 2025 Sasquatch Award.
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LocationInner Alchemy Sanctuary and Studio (View)
3618 SW Alaska
Seattle, WA 98126
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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