Are you a SNAP or WIC customer? Are you a farmer who sells produce or honey at a farmers' market? Do you work with low income community members? This workshop will explain how the new Farmers Market Nutrition Program works at Farmers' Markets. No more paper vouchers — customers get digital cards to redeem good […]
Join Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair in a town hall focused on conservation and stewardship. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83919046146 Meeting ID: 839 1904 6146 One tap mobile +12532050468,,83919046146# US +12532158782,,83919046146# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 839 1904 6146 Find your […]
Come to the general meeting of Whidbey Audubon Society to learn about Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) with Julia Parrish who will describe what this citizen-science project is telling us. Based at the University of Washington, it is a broad volunteer base covering all the West Coast states and conducts observation and data collection in three categories to assess marine and beach […]
Do you have a tender heart for animals? Are you concerned with ending animal cruelty? Join us for Sanctuary Stories with Pasado's Safe Haven, a storytelling-based animal experience that brings real issues to life in a way that inspires empathy and compassion in children. Pasado's Safe Haven is home to dogs, cats, and farm animals who […]
Join AmeriCorps interpretive staff and Whidbey Audubon volunteers every other Saturday from 10AM-Noon to discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call the park home. These bird walks are a great opportunity for birders of all levels. We recommend you bring your own binoculars and/or scopes, but we will […]
Mason bees are SUPER HEROES! They pollinate our fruit trees, vegetable plants, and berry bushes, and significantly increase produce vegetable production. You can help prevent the declining bee population by setting up a mason bee house in your yard. Mason bees are the calmest of all the bees and rarely sting. They are not a […]
Learn about the Kicking Gas campaign on South Whidbey Island and ductless heat pumps for heating and cooling your home at an info session! The Kicking Gas Campaign is on a mission to convert 100 homes in Langley, Washington to ductless heat pumps to help decarbonize Whidbey Island and strengthen our community in the face […]
Learn more about your consumption and waste production by challenging yourself and your family to a 1-week home waste audit. An audit is easy to do and very informative. We will host a Q and A session via zoom on April 6th and April 20th from 3-4 pm. To learn more, visit Home Audit Waste […]
United Student Leaders is a youth-led organization that advocates for environmental justice and social equity. Our newest campaign, Project Vocalize Our Future, is beginning to take shape. Over the next few months, we are going to be holding a series of protests all around Island County to demand that a Climate Emergency Declaration be declared, […]
Snakes, alligators, and lizards? Come and interact with reptiles from all over the world in this educational and fun event with the Reptile Lady, April Jackson. For families with children of all ages.
Hügelkulture is a slow composting process that mimics natural decomposition of the forest floor. Woody debris is piled into a mounded pit, covered with soil and planted. This is a much better environmental option than burning stumps and wood after logging. The mound retains moisture which sustains vegetables and forbs in drought conditions. Please register […]
Join us on an exceptional Land Trust protected property in North Whidbey. This is a guided walk through a lush forest filled with abundant plants and wildlife. Level of Difficulty: Moderate to difficult hike, with uneven terrain, rocks and roots along trail. Because this walk is rated moderate in difficulty, no dogs, strollers, bikes or […]
We invite you and your children to come explore the wonders of Deception Pass through Family in Nature! Our goal for Family in Nature is to provide an opportunity to nurture relationships between adults and children and enhance their connections to Washington State Parks. We have created this nature-based program to be fun and highly […]
Come celebrate spring by planting something new and exciting. This year’s sale features dahlias, peonies, tomato plants, basket stuffers and so much more. All proceeds go back into the community to help keep Coupeville beautiful.
We invite you and your children to come explore the wonders of Deception Pass through Family in Nature! Our goal for Family in Nature is to provide an opportunity to nurture relationships between adults and children and enhance their connections to Washington State Parks. We have created this nature-based program to be fun and highly […]
The popular Bayview Farmers Market is centrally located to all of South Whidbey at SR 525 and Bayview Road. The easy-to-spot giant letters and colorful flags let drivers know that something tasty is going on. The market featured more than a dozen farms, a dozen food vendors, and nearly a score of artisans. The market […]
A rare guided tour of the Sculpture Forest by the park’s founder. No reservation needed and free to participate. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to walk the art-filled forest trails. Bring your curiosity and questions.
Join Orca Network's Cindy Hansen as we learn about the biology and status of Gray Whales, and about a small local group known as the Sounders, who have found a food source […]
Opening day includes music by Kevin Fristad, Talia Marcus & Bruce plus winding the maypole. The market is a family-friendly place on a lush meadow with picnic tables, live music, […]
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