A Whidbey Earth and Ocean Month 2022 Program promoting regenerative agriculture for healthy food and a healthy planet. Visit the Garry oak meadow at South Whidbey Tilth, 2812 Thompson Road, Langley, and help clear Himalayan blackberries, Canada thistle and other invasive plants from around the trees so the established camas, yarrow, Oregon sunshine and other native flowers and […]
Deep in the mystical mountains of western North Carolina, if you listen quietly at night, you might hear the ancient and enthralling sound of … a wolf! Although wolves no longer live in the wild in western NC, they definitely still live here in the West. Tanya and Rob will read and act out passages from […]
Join AmeriCorps interpretive staff and Whidbey Audubon volunteer Patty CHeek for a morning bird walk at Hoypus Forest. 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, learn about […]
This 45-acre preserve is like stepping back in time. Enjoy this newest of the Land Trust public preserves as we walk down to the water's edge on the southern tip of Whidbey. There are plenty of scenic vistas to enjoy as we hike down to the beach. Once on the beach we can stroll the […]
Workshop taught by Dan Vorhis. Power point slide lecture, followed by a hands-on class learning how to graft scion wood from apple varieties that thrive in our region. Each participant will leave with a grafted branch on root stock. To be taught at Bayview Cash Store. $15.00 per person, $20.00 at the door. To register, […]
Hosted by the Greening Congregations Collaborative The 18 gentle movements of Shibashi Qigong will be led by Dianne Shiner to the healing sounds of hand pans played by Karen Calhoun. Each movement, note, and breath awakens a sense of loving connectedness and active caring for Earth. Shibashi is a beautiful form of Qigong. Children most […]
Help repair and improve popular trails near Freeland. Tasks include drainage, tread work, hedge trimming and trail realignment. Difficulty Level: Moderate Sign up at https://www.wclt.org/get-involved/volunteer/ or contact Taylor Schmuki at taylor@wclt.org
The future of vehicles is electric. Whether you already own an EV, are considering one, or have hesitations, join us to get your questions answered! What is the cost comparison long-term? What about horsepower? And what about those batteries? Featuring Jim Jensen, WSU Energy Program; and Bill Trueit, Snohomish County Electric Vehicle Association.
Go it solo or grab a family member (or a few!) to test your trivia skills, right from the comfort of your own home. Join us for a fun, factual experience to celebrate "The Great Planet Earth." Family trivia is designed with young people in mind – we suggest a youth participant on each team.
Town Hall with County Commissioner Janet St. Clair. Details to come
Transient killer whales are important apex predators in marine ecosystems along the outer coast and offshore waters of Oregon and California. These migratory mammals travel vast distances and hunt in small coordinated pods. Josh McInnes is a marine mammal scientist and graduate student at the University of British Columbia's Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries Marine Mammal […]
Update: This program has been cancelled due to speaker illness. Whidbey Audubon Society can be contacted for more information.
Come explore the wonders of Deception Pass through Family in Nature. We have designed this 90-minute, nature-based program to be fun and highly interactive for children ages 3-5 years old and their families. Programs are held every other Friday and Saturday through June with new themes each weekend. These programs are held in partnership with the Deception Pass Park […]
Come explore the wonders of Deception Pass through Family in Nature. We have designed this 90-minute, nature-based program to be fun and highly interactive for children ages 3-5 years old and their families. Programs are held every other Friday and Saturday through June with new themes each weekend. These programs are held in partnership with the Deception Pass Park […]
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 […]
