Whidbey Earth & Ocean Month

Sealife Live
2025-05-24 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Keystone Jetty, 1400 South State Rte 20, Coupeville, WA, 98239, United States
Discover the marine life of Puget Sound in its natural setting. Whidbey Forest Friends invites children (ages 5-12yrs) to our outdoor Sealife Live! Class on the beach. A scuba diver will bring the underwater world to you, followed by shoreline exploration, specimen examination at our little lab table and a Sea life art activity. For more info:whidbeyforestfriends.com

Preschool Sealife Live
2025-05-18 15:45 - 17:45 | Keystone Jetty, 1400 South State Rte 20, Coupeville, WA, 98239, United States
Discover the marine life of Puget Sound in its natural setting. Whidbey Forest Friends invites children (ages 2-5yrs) to our outdoor Sealife Live! Class on the beach. A scuba diver will bring the underwater world to you, followed by shoreline exploration, specimen examination at our little lab table and a Sea life art activity. For more info:whidbeyforestfriends.com

rePurpose Reuse Center Open Hours
2025-04-30 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Coffman Building at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Shop for reusable items like art supplies, packing materials, fabric, cards, gift bags and more for educators, artists, families and community members. Items are available by donation. Get creative and reuse instead of buying new!

Introduction to Seaweed Foraging (Library Walk)
2025-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Libbey Beach Pak, Libbey Beach Park, W Libbey Rd, Coupeville, WA, 98239, 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 class attendees won’t be harvesting seaweed themselves, instead, Jeanie will supply information on how to obtain a seaweed collection license and on further resources for seaweed identification and harvesting.

Nettle Fest
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Freeland Wetland Preserves, 1820 Newman Road, Freeland, WA, 98249, 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 small streams to very large tidal area restorations. Jeremy has been working on many of the Whidbey Watershed Stewards stewardship projects with the South Whidbey Scout Troop.

What is sustainable investing?
2025-04-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Beaver Tales Coffe, 26 Front St NW, Coupeville, WA, 98239, 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 a local hourly, fee-only, financial adviser. He changed careers after 30 years as a scientist. He is a member of the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment in the US (USSIF), and the author of two books,
Low Fee Socially Responsible Investing (2012) and Low Fee Vegan Investing (2014). Thomas is s member of the Greening Congregations Collaborative of Whidbey Island.

Coupeville Farm to School Spring Potluck and Open House
2025-04-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Coupeville Farm to School, 501 S Main Street, Coupeville, WA, 98239, United States
Explore the school farm and join them for a spring potluck and open house!

Nature Enhancing Art Tour
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Price Sculpture Forest, 678 Parker Rd, Coupeville, WA, 98239, United States
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.

rePurpose Member Drop Off Event
2025-04-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Coffman Building at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
rePurpose members can drop off reusables and hard to recycle items at these membership drop off events at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds, Coffman Building.
Become a member here.

Lets Chat About Bots, AI & Their Environmental Impacts
2025-04-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Beaver Tales Coffe, 26 Front St NW, Coupeville, WA, 98239, 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 consciousness and their current & anticipated environmental impacts.
The presentation & discussion is offered by retired physical therapist Gary Piazzon who has studied this issue for several years.
RSVP 360-720-3331

Farm Tour and Potluck
2025-04-23 16:00 - 18:00 | The Big ACRE Farm at Good Cheer Food Bank, 2812 Grimm Rd, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Big ACRE is Good Cheer’s farm program, dedicated to providing fresh, locally grown produce to the Good Cheer Food Bank through sustainable and regenerative practices. We believe in cultivating healthy soil and healthy communities. Enjoy a tour of our farm, share a delicious potluck (bring a dish!), and connect with fellow community members passionate about gardening and local agriculture.
RSVP Required: Space is limited to 20 participants. To secure your spot, please email outreach@goodcheer.org. Suggested Donation: $10

WA 360 2025: Adventure Racing Close to Home
2025-04-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, WA, 98239, 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, and get a peek at this year’s teams!

Jesse Wiegel is the Race Boss at Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend, in charge of all things adventure race, including Race to Alaska, SEVENTY48, and WA360. Jesse has a long background in maritime education and adventure, having sailed many years aboard traditional tall ships and as a Lead Sailing Instructor at Hurricane Island Outward Bound. Learn more about the Northwest Maritime Center here.

rePurpose Member Drop Off Events
2025-04-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Coffman Building at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave, Langley, WA, 98260, United States

The Whidbey Island Aquifer
2025-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Whidbey Watershed Stewards Environmental Collaborative, 723 Camano Ave, Room 109, Langley, WA, 98260, 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 resources. Perry is an excellent presenter and always does a great job of informing and entertaining.

The Many Myths of Food (and Yard) Waste
2025-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Dr, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, 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 where you live.

If you have ever wondered about the difference between a product’s “Expiration,” “Sell by” and “Best by” date, to help you reduce food waste, then this program is for you!

The Woodpeckers of Washington
2025-04-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Freeland Library, 5495 S Harbor Ave, Freeland, WA, 98249, United States
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 State is rich in woodpecker species: 13 different species fill niches from the lowlands to coniferous-clad foothills. Come let master birder Connie Sidles teach you about them all!

Why Do We Have an Island? A Sip & Science Event
2025-04-22 09:30 - 10:30 | St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 5217 S Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland, WA, 98249, United States
Explore the fascinating geological history of Whidbey Island and the impact of the ancient glaciers on the landscape we are familiar with today. Our speaker is Dr. Grant Heiken, a volcanologist who worked for NASA during the Apollo Program and for the Los Alamos National Laboratory on energy, natural hazards, and urban issues. He moved to Whidbey Island in 2004 and has been involved with environmental organizations, Island County, and Washington State Parks.
Light refreshments will be served. For more information please contact Celia Metz, greennewsfromcelia@gmail.com.

Clinton Community Hall Fundraiser & Celebration
2025-04-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Clinton Community Hall, 6411 Central Ave, Clinton, WA, 98236, United States
See recent improvements to the Hall, learn more about our energy-efficiency & electrification efforts, help raise funds for new windows & doors, enjoy drinks, snacks & dancing with friends & neighbors, and help raise funds with a silent auction! $30 suggested donation.

LittleBIGFest Presents Earth Day
2025-04-19 17:30 - 22:00 | Freeland Hall, 1515 E Shoreview Ave, Freeland, WA, 98249, United States
Calling all earthlings and intergalactic beings alike. We invite you to join us for a fun-filled planetary party in celebration of this beautiful world we are so blessed to call home. This years Earth Day festivities will take place on April 19 at 5:30pm at Freeland Hall. Tickets are limited so secure your spot before it’s too late! We will have beverages and bites available and musical performances from F2D (Funky 2 Death), Tripp’n Gypsy’s and the South Whidbey High School Jazz Ensemble. This is a family friendly event. Kids 12 and under are free.

Guided Forest Walk
2025-04-19 11:45 - 13:30 | Camp Casey, 1276 Engle Rd, Coupeville, WA, 98239, United States
Join Whidbey Camano Land Trust for a guided nature walk through one of Whidbey’s most breathtaking forests. We’ll begin at Camp Casey’s Heritage Forest and venture into Admiralty Inlet Preserve—an 84-acre treasure featuring towering old-growth trees, windswept bluff views, and a vibrant eelgrass bed below. This preserve is home to rare coastal prairies and iconic, weathered trees that frame some of the county’s most stunning scenery. Meet at Land Trust booth at 11:45 am for check in. Walk will last approximately 1.5 hours. Level of Difficulty: Easy to moderate hike with some tree root obstacles on trails.

A Little Fiber Fest: From Sheep to Cloth
2025-04-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Bayview Community Hall, 5642 Bayview Rd, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
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.

Earth Day at Camp Casey
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Camp Casey, 1276 Engle Rd, Coupeville, WA, 98239, United States
Join us to celebrate Earth Day on Whidbey Island! We’ll have activities, immersive experiences, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to get involved in your island home.
Free, family friendly, and open to all!
More information can be found on the Fair page here.

Earth Day School Garden Volunteer Work Party
2025-04-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Crescent Harbor & Oak Harbor Elemenary Schools, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, United States
The Whidbey Island School Garden Coalition is working to revitalize garden spaces in Oak Harbor public schools and we need your help to make sure the gardens are usable and engaging for Oak Harbor students. We are hosting a series of volunteer events around Earth Day. Contact Hannah Andersen at hannah@whidbeycd.org to learn more and register.

Preparedness Conference
2025-04-19 09:00 - 16:00 | South Whidbey High School, 5675 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Join South Whidbey Fire EMS and our partners in bringing our community together to inspire collaboration and create high functioning, resilient and disaster prepared neighborhoods on South Whidbey.
Guest Speakers:

Scott James: Founder and President of Bainbridge Prepares
Rick Anderson: Anderson Island Prepares
Eric Brooks: Emergency Management

Community Partners:

Goosefoot Community Fund
Camano Prepares
Whidbey Climate Action
Island County Department of Emergency Management
Whidbey Environmental Action Network
Organic Farm School
Langley Alert
Clinton Library
And more…

Please note that lunch will not be provided, but refreshments and snacks will be available. Sack lunch recommended.

Walking Ebey's Trail System
2025-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Camp Casey, 1276 Engle Rd, Coupeville, WA, 98239, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust at this trail system in Coupeville weeding and improving the trail. Level of Difficulty: Easy

Whidbey Wonders: Two Years at Sea
2025-04-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Dr, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, United States
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 the challenges they faced and what they both learned from this extraordinary experience.

What is Road Ecology & How Can Wildlife Benefit by It?
2025-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Beaver Tales Coffe, 26 Front St NW, Coupeville, WA, 98239, United States
We take roads and the vehicles who use them for granted without realizing the impacts they have on people, wildlife and landscapes. Every year millions of animals, of all types, die due to the 4 million miles of roads in the USA alone. They also contribute to wildfires. We’ll have a brief description of those impacts and what is being done to mitigate them here and abroad. After that we can discuss what is being done in WA and what we can do personally to offset the carnage.

We’ll meet at Beaver Tales Coffee at the wharf in Coupeville. RSVP 360-720-3331

Gary Piazzon is a retired Physical Therapist with a long history of environmental education, advocacy & activism including: president of the Whidbey Environmental Action Network for 20 years, past conservation chair of Whidbey & Blue Water Audubon Society.
