Submitted by The Whale Museum

Please join The Whale Museum at the first parking lot at South Beach, American Camp on San Juan Island, on Friday, Dec. 20, at 4:30 p.m. as TWM honors the lives of Southern Resident Killer Whale babies who died before receiving names. Every baby born to the Southern resident killer whales deserves a name. While their lives were brief, they were no less significant. Help honor these babies. Come join us around a bonfire and stargaze. Names, based on the stars, will be bestowed to all the known babies who died nameless. Refreshments will be provided. In the event of inclement or cloudy weather, the alternative location will be The Whale Museum. At 4 p.m., a decision based on weather conditions will be made and sent out via Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheWhaleMuseumref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor.

This Dec. 20 event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 360-378-4710 ext. 30. The Whale Museum is located in Friday Harbor at 62 First St. N. Founded in 1979, The Whale Museum’s mission is to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. In addition to providing exhibits, the Museum also provides programs including the Marine Naturalist Training; Orca Adoption Program; Soundwatch Boater Education; San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network; and the Whale Hotline. The Whale Museum can be found online at www.whalemuseum.org.