We spent a pleasant afternoon with STEPHANIE RAYMOND, the co-director of the Orca Network, who told of the orca pods in our waters and the similarities and differences in pod behaviors.
Paul Michaels, the Key Peninsula sculptor who is creating the Gateway Orca Pod public art installation showed slides of his past works. He explained the process of creating bronze statues.
Local nature photographer Randy Witter shared his experiences capturing orcas on film. He gave tips on how to see them yourself by using the Orca Network information and going to public areas.
An Orca Afternoon
Fundraiser for the Gateway Orca Pod
April 18th, 2026 1-3PM Vaughn Civic Center
Stephanie Raymond, Orca Network Co-Director, gave a fascinating talk
The Orca Network display had lots of information
Randy Witter is an enthusiastic orca follower and photographer
Key-Key, the donations collector, had gifts for donors
The raffle basket had lots of orca themed items
Paul Michaels, sculptor, explained the casting process
The audience was spellbound for all speakers
The audience was in good spirits between speakers- cookies kept all happy!
KP Beautification chair Kathy models our T-shirts, nicely made for us by ooShirts
Key Peninsula Orcas
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