We are proud to launch Annie Crawley’s Environmental Speaker Series with a powerful evening focused on marine wildlife rescue and ocean conservation. The series kicks off on June 5, 2025, at the Edmonds Waterfront Center and will continue throughout the year, bringing leading voices in science, storytelling, and environmental stewardship to our community. Doors open at 6:00 and the presentation begins at 6:30 followed by a Q/A.
Our opening speaker, Casey McLean, is a licensed veterinary nurse and the founding Executive Director of SR³ – SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the health and welfare of marine wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. With over 15 years of experience in marine wildlife medicine and emergency response, Casey leads a dedicated team of responders, scientists, and volunteers who work year-round to assist stranded, injured, and entangled animals. Her work ranges from disentangling whales and sea lions from marine debris to treating sea turtles affected by climate change, pollution, and habitat loss.
Casey will offer guests a lively, behind-the-scenes look at SR³’s marine wildlife hospital—the only facility of its kind in the Pacific Northwest—and share heartwarming and jaw-dropping rescue stories from the field. Her engaging style and incredible animal encounters bring science to life and inspire audiences of all ages to fall in love with the marine animals who call our region home.
Her presentation will also highlight SR³’s vital work during summer seal pupping season, when her team cares for vulnerable pups separated from their mothers or impacted by human activity. Casey will share how small actions—like giving wildlife space on the beach—can make a big impact. Expect a mix of science, storytelling, and smiles as she shares her team’s life-saving work and how we can all be part of the solution.
Subtitles and Closed Captioning will be provided for our guests who are deaf and hard of hearing. The EWC also offers Assistive Listening devices available to check out or connect with your smart phone.
Reserve your seat online ~ walk-ins are welcome the night of the event based on available seating.
ONLINE TICKET SALES END AT 4pm ON THURSDAY, JUNE 5
Special thanks to our media sponsor Edmonds Beacon!
