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 […]
Join Anza Muenchow for South Whidbey Tilth’s free monthly garden discussion. Bring your questions and concerns. Please contact education@southwhidbeytilth.org to register for the zoom link or meeting location.
Come restore a native prairie by planting grasses and forbs at Admiralty Inlet Preserve in Coupeville. Difficulty Level: Low Sign up at https://www.wclt.org/get-involved/volunteer/ or contact Taylor Schmuki at taylor@wclt.org797-813 S Engle Rd
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Enjoy the bounty of Central Whidbey with locally grown food and locally made art.
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Help middle school ALE students in their efforts towards a zero waste ordinance in Langley. They will be surveying the community, and they'd love to hear from you!
Stormwater runoff is currently the largest source of pollution in our waterways, and with climate change bringing heavier rain events, rainfall levels are expected to increase during the winter. Meanwhile our summers are expected to become drier. Thankfully, there are useful techniques and strategies to manage the rainwater that falls on your property. Join staff […]
We've been there: an appliance breaks and you're forced to make a lot of decisions very quickly. Join us to learn about appliance efficiency and clean energy sources before you're in a rush! Featuring Brian Stewart, cofounder of Electrify Now
Due to health and understaffing, this event has been cancelled.
Join former park manager Jack Hartt to learn about tides and how they affect our everyday lives! Jack Hartt will present his talk titled, "Tides" at the West Beach Shelter on Thursday, April 28th from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Join us to learn about how tides work, how they affect our lives, the currents at […]
Come out and see the native wildflower prairie in bloom and enjoy guided tours and opportunities to learn about growing native plants in your own garden or yard. The Pacific Rim Institute will have native plants for sale as well as honey and other goodies. Check our website in March for details about tours and […]
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 out and see the native wildflower prairie in bloom and enjoy guided tours and opportunities to learn about growing native plants in your own garden or yard. The Pacific Rim Institute will have native plants for sale as well as honey and other goodies. Check our website in March for details about tours and […]
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 […]
