In 2002 a young orca named Springer was discovered near West Seattle - lost, alone and 300 miles away from home. Six months later she was rescued, rehabilitated and returned to her pod on the north end of Vancouver Island. Today she is thriving, with two calves of her own. It's the only successful orca reintroduction in history!

Author Donna Sandstrom will share the inspiring story of Springer's rescue, and how it led her to found The Whale Trail. Learn about current initiatives to protect the endangered southern resident orcas and how you can participate in their recovery.

Join us for this free virtual event presented by the Southwest Historical Society as part of the Words, Writers and Southwest Stories series. Hope to see you there!

Preregistration required: https://bit.ly/4gYFdZl