Join staff from Deception Pass State Park once a month to learn about parks, wildlife, native plants, and more! Play games, be creative, and discover the natural world in our own community. The animals under our feet in the tidepools have superpowers just like your favorite heroes! Come investigate these curious creatures with staff from […]
Plant seeds and decorate a mini planter box to take home as a celebration of spring! All materials will be provided. For children ages 4+ with an adult caregiver.
The Whidbey Institute and Whidbey Environmental Action Network present Fish War (2024). Synopsis: “When the state of Washington made it illegal for tribes to fish for salmon in their usual and accustomed places, it was a declaration of war. FISH WAR follows the tribes’ fight to exercise their treaty-reserved fishing rights.” Join us for a screening of this feature-length […]
Join Master Gardeners for an engaging presentation exploring the fascinating world of honeybees and other pollinators. Learn about their important role in our ecosystem, discover the challenges they face, and get practical tips on creating a pollinator-friendly garden in your own backyard. From choosing the right plants to understanding bee behavior, this presentation will equip […]
Oak Harbor residents John Goebel and his wife Karen Cox (along with Golden Retriever Sonny) threw caution to the wind and spent two years sailing around the world. They visited 4 countries, travelled 6685 nautical miles, and stopped at 10 ports of call. John and Karen will talk about their favorite places visited, some of […]
Join us for a celebration of all things wooly! Watch the step-by-step process, from the wool fleece on the sheep to spinning into yarn, dyeing, weaving, knitting and more. Meet local farmers, artists and craftspeople that are part of this beautiful, age-old practice and watch them at work.
Considering that woodpeckers can slam their heads into solid wood up to 20 times a second with a force of 1,200 Gs, it's a wonder they have any brains to think with at all. Yet these highly specialized birds forage for food, find mates, raise their young, and delight us all with their antics. Washington […]
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 […]
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, […]
The founder of the Sculpture Forest will lead a personal tour discussing how nature can enhance art and art can enhance nature. Free entry and no reservations required.
