Upcoming Events

Ocean in a Jar

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

Build a miniature ocean ecosystem and learn the difference between living and non-living things found in marine environments. Connect what you create to real coastal habitats like those near Oak […]

Free

Insect Safari

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

Be wowed by guest entomologist Don Ehlen as he shares his stories of collecting expeditions and learn about arthropod classification. See over 2000 specimens of preserved insects including beautiful butterflies, giant […]

Free

Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship and other Banding Research

Coupeville Rec Hall 901 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, WA, United States

Whidbey Audubon Society hosts ornithologist Scott Markowitz of the Puget Sound Bird Observatory for its monthly program meeting. He will take you through the reasoning and methodology of the Institute for Bird Population's Monitoring of Avian Productivity and Survivorship study. He will share the how the Puget Sound Bird Observatory's two stations operate, and how […]

Free

Explore the Marine World Under Your Feet

Coupeville Wharf 24 Front Street, Coupeville, WA, United States

Come by the Coupeville Wharf on April 10th from noon to 2 to visit with Sound Water Stewards as we explore the marnie world under your feet! We will have a […]

Free

Freeland Wetlands Preserve Stewardship Day

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

Help celebrate Earth & Ocean month by joining Whidbey Watershed Stewards at the Freeland Wetlands Preserve located at 1820 Newman Road. We need help maintaining our trails, removing invasive species and planting trees.

Free

Bird Watching at Freeland County Park — a Small Sit

Freeland County Park 1535 E Shoreview Drive, Freeland, WA, United States

Come to Whidbey Audubon Society's last small sit* before our wintering ducks and grebes depart for their breeding grounds! The sit begins at high tide when the diving birds should be closer to shore. We will scan Holmes Harbor for Goldeneyes, Scoters, Buffleheads, Double-crested Cormorants and Horned Grebes. On the beach we will watch for […]

Free

A Little Fiber Fest

Bayview Community Hall 5642 Bayview Rd, Langley, WA, 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.

Free

Rain Gardens: How to Build Them by Penny Livingston

South Whidbey Community Center, Room 109 723 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, United States

Rain gardens are a practical way to manage rain water and storm water runoff. They can recharge groundwater aquifers, reduce flooding and protect waterways from siltation. Penny Livingston has created water retention landscapes throughout her career as a permaculturist and a licensed landscape designer and contractor.  She will share step by step instructions on how […]

Free

In Your ERA: Early Release Activities

Langley Library 104 Second Street, Langley, WA, United States

Drop in every Wednesday from 2-3:30pm to hang out with friends, do a craft, play a board game, or work on homework. April's programs will feature Earth and Ocean-themed craft […]

Free