This is a unique opportunity to hike along the historic Fakkema Farm on Northern Whidbey Island. This 315-acre property combines farmland, forest, wetlands and some of the most scenic views of Swantown Lake and beyond out into the Salish Sea. Hiking on both private and public property, we will enjoy viewing the area around this […]
Compare and showcase three unique coop designs. Discuss the pros and cons of each coop and how it is integrated into the garden plot. Handouts provided. A fee will be charged. Please email education@southwhidbeytilth.org to register.
Enjoy the bounty of Central Whidbey with locally grown food and locally made art.
Come build a trail and remove weeds at this new North Whidbey Preserve not yet open to the public. Difficulty Level: Hard* *Volunteers should be prepared to hike 1 mile […]
Jointly offered by the Sound Water Stewards and the Marine Resource Committee. You must register by contacting education@soundwaterstewards.org
Please join us for this important and fascinating talk by Stephanie Raymond from the Orca Network to learn how we can all help protect our treasured whales in the local waters.. In conjunction with Earth & Ocean Month, the South Whidbey Yacht Club's meeting will be open to non-members via Zoom. “Whale Safe Boating in […]
Join us for an easy half mile walk around the Freeland Wetland Preserve on Newman Road. Find out what plants and animals make their home here and if you are lucky you might find a painted rock to take home. More detailed location infomration for the Freeland Wetland Preserve can be found in the book […]
The Organic Farm School invites community members to join us for the first gathering of 2022 on the Farm from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, April 22nd! You are welcome to stay until 8pm, but after a long day in the field, we will start cleaning up the Picnic Shelter around 7pm. This […]
Come onboard with a whale watching guide to learn about marine mammals on your way to this festival in Langley. There is limited room on the bus so you must RSVP by phone at 360-678-9536 or email travel@islandtransit.org. Bus departs Oak Harbor at 9:45 and returns at 4:30. What to bring: Dress for the […]
A Whidbey Earth and Ocean Month 2022 Program promoting regenerative agriculture for healthy food and a healthy planet. Learn more about how the SNAP EBT/Market Match and WIC/Senior FMNP programs work at Farmers’ Markets. Both South Whidbey Tilth and the Bayview Farmers’ Market welcome Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program customers, who can match their card purchases […]
Join Deception Pass AmeriCorps interpretive staff and Whidbey Audubon volunteer Charlotte Ginn for a morning bird walk at Bowman Bay. 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. You will practice bird identification skills, […]
Let's make Historic Downtown Oak Harbor beautiful! Volunteers needed to plant flowers, pull weeds, & more. Please contact us to volunteer or for more information: 360-279-8995 director@oakharbormainstreet.com
The Marine Resources Committee and Sound Water Stewards are hosting a cinematic event together with the Clyde Theater & Sealife Productions to highlight our efforts to enjoy and preserve the natural beauty around our island and the Salish Sea. The event will feature a 40 minute video commissioned by the Marine Resources Committee of island […]
This will be a casual beach clean up event; participants will need to bring their own gloves, grabber, and trash bags. Let's take pride in our local park and work together to help clean it up for the community to better enjoy. The members of WISP: Whidbey Island Sirens Pod will be present and participating. […]
2 multi-media concerts celebrating our Earth - sponsored by Whidbey Isand’s Saratoga Orchestra Percussion, Poetry and Prose Saturday, April 23 Location: Little Brown Church Maxwelton Rd/Sills Rd Clinton Sunday, April 24 Location: Oak Harbor Methodist Church 1050 SE Ireland St Oak Harbor Donations kindly accepted Learn more at https://www.sowhidbey.com/
In honor of Earth Day, volunteers will stage split rails at Goose Rock Summit. The rails will be used to restore safety fencing on Goose Rock trail for Trail Maintenance […]
Growing foods on Whidbey Island is a fun activity and gives us delicious dinners. Meet other gardeners at SW Tilth and hear all the best tips on making your food garden more successful this year. You’ll save money by not having to buy so much fresh produce. Anza Muenchow will cover soil preparation, timing, pest […]
Come sea and say shello to your local mermaids! The Whidbey Island Sirens will be handing out magic seashells and will be available for photos too. Both are free to everyone, but donations are happily accepted to help fund their efforts in spreading whimsy and joy in our local community. Windjammer Park, Beeksma side archway […]
2 multi-media concerts celebrating our Earth - sponsored by Whidbey Isand’s Saratoga Orchestra Percussion, Poetry and Prose Saturday, April 23 Location: Little Brown Church Maxwelton Rd/Sills Rd Clinton Sunday, April 24 Location: Oak Harbor Methodist Church 1050 SE Ireland St Oak Harbor Donations kindly accepted Learn more at https://www.sowhidbey.com/
This walk is being hosted by the Greening Congregations Collaborative as part of the Whidbey Earth & Ocean Month at the Whidbey Institute Labyrinth. Space is limited! Register to secure your spot at https://tinyurl.com/WayOfLab If registering as a couple or family, please submit one registration for EACH person, and choose "carpool" if you are arriving […]
