Get Involved

The Whale Trail is a young project, born out of concern for the southern resident orcas, and built on the success of having returned Springer safely home. From a simple idea shared among friends, we are now reaching millions of people each year through our signs, sites and programs.

But we are just getting started, and we have so much more to do! Contribute to The Whale Trail today, and help us write a better next chapter for the whales.

Become a member, buy a hoodie, or tell us your favorite orca story. No matter how big or small, there’s a role for you to play. Together, we will turn the tide for the whales!

  • Become a member of The Whale Trail today!  Help us extend The Whale Trail around the northwest, and engage people in the great work of orca recovery.  Through our sites, signs, and programs, The Whale Trail is making a difference. Join us!
  • Volunteer. We are a grass-roots organization, and rely on the help of volunteers for everything that we do, from building this website to hosting events like lectures, fairs and trainings. Contact us at info@thewhaletrail.org to volunteer!
  • Donate. The Whale Trail is a low-cost, high impact project, that reaches millions of people each year. Your support will help us add a Whale Trail site in every coastal county in Washington State, train Orca Stewards all  around the state, and launch a Do One Thing for the Whales campaign. We can’t do it without you! 
  • Register. Become part of The Whale Trail online community. Share your stories and your photos, and help us build a vibrant hub for learning and traveling around The Whale Trail.
The Whale Trail is a nonprofit organization in partnership with
Partners NOAA Seattle Aquarium People for Puget Sound Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife The Whale Museum National Marine Sanctuaries