Upcoming Events

The Many Myths of Food (and Yard) Waste

Oak Harbor Library 1000 SE Regatta Dr, Oak Harbor, WA, United States

Living on an island requires us to be even more conscious about our trash. Join WSU Waste Wise Program Coordinator Sarah Bergquist to learn easy ways to reduce your household food waste, how to compost even if you live in an apartment, condo, or HOA, and why sending organic waste to the landfill is so problematic no matter […]

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The Whidbey Island Aquifer

Whidbey Watershed Stewards Environmental Collaborative 723 Camano Ave, Room 109, Langley, WA, United States

Whidbey Watershed Stewards will be hosting a presentation and discussion on the Whidbey Island aquifer. Perry Lovelace has 25 years experience in groundwater management. He is the Bayview Beach Water District Commissioner and serves as a Langley Public Works Advisory Commissioner. Perry's special interests are rainfall patterns, aquifers, wells and how we manage Earth's precious […]

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WA 360 2025: Adventure Racing Close to Home

Coupeville Library 788 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, WA, United States

2025 is an exciting year for the adventure races of Northwest Maritime! With Race to Alaska hitting the snooze button for 2025, the stage is set for the return of Washington's Toughest Water Race - The WA360! Join Jesse for a presentation and discussion about what makes R2AK, WA360 and the adventure-paddling race SEVENTY48 special, […]

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Lets Chat About Bots, AI & Their Environmental Impacts

Beaver Tales Coffe 26 Front St NW, Coupeville, WA, United States

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere now. We will describe the machine learning revolution unfolding before us and what the consequences maybe for vital resources (energy & water, etc.) We'll discuss Chatbots, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), the differences between generative and predictive AI their potential and limitations, as well as the chances for these machines to achieve […]

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What is sustainable investing?

Beaver Tales Coffe 26 Front St NW, Coupeville, WA, United States

Come learn what sustainable investing is to you? Thomas Nowak will give a brief presentation followed by questions and answers at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. We’ll gather informally at the Beaver Tales Coffee on the Coupeville Wharf. This is a Sip & Science event for Earth and Ocean Month, whidbeyearthday.org. Thomas Nowak, CFP, is […]

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Nettle Fest

Freeland Wetland Preserves 1820 Newman Road, Freeland, WA, United States

Join Whidbey Watershed Stewards for Nettle Fest. Jeremy McKnight has planned a number of activities for the day, including nettle soup, nettle tea, and basket making. Jeremy has been a professional in the Environmental Remediation and Habitat Restoration industry for the past 20 years. He has worked on a wide variety of restoration sites from […]

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Introduction to Seaweed Foraging (Library Walk)

Libbey Beach Pak Libbey Beach Park, W Libbey Rd, Coupeville, WA, United States

Learn which seaweeds you can harvest and how with Jeanie McElwain of Sound Water Stewards. Jeanie will introduce attendees to Whidbey’s best edible seaweeds at the largest kelp forest in Washington State, right off of central Whidbey! Dress for the weather, including close-toed sturdy shoes—waterproof are best but not necessary. Since this is an introductory […]

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