Whidbey Waters — Whidbey Shores —a joint photo show by seven Sound Water Steward volunteers, portrays the beauty and biological richness of the beaches of Whidbey Island. Created as a prequel to Earth and Ocean Month, this exhibit hopes to evoke the wonders, both from afar and up close, of our beach’s unique and rich […]
The Whidbey Audubon’s 2023 Youth Photography Contest has three age groups and two categories in each. Each participant may enter one photo in the appropriate age group and category. The awards ceremony is Thursday, May 18, 4 p.m. at the Coupeville Rec Hall. Download a registration form and details at https://www.whidbeyaudubonsociety.org/wings-over-whidbey-festival.
Join AmeriCorps interpretive staff and Whidbey Audubon volunteers every other Saturday from 10AM-Noon to 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. We recommend you bring your own binoculars and/or scopes, but we will […]
Lisa Phillips, a beekeeper for over fourteen years, will talk about beginning beekeeping, plants that extend the bee feeding season, and how to tell the difference between wasps and bees.
Join the musicians of Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra and poets from The Four Voices in a celebration of Earth Month through music. Rhythms of Nature II features chamber music interspersed with poetry and prose on April 1, 3:00pm at Langley United Methodist Church and on April 2, 3:00pm at Oak Harbor Methodist Church. $20 suggested donation. More information at […]
Join the musicians of Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra and poets from The Four Voices in a celebration of Earth Month through music. Rhythms of Nature II features chamber music interspersed with poetry and prose on April 1, 3:00pm at Langley United Methodist Church and on April 2, 3:00pm at Oak Harbor Methodist Church. $20 suggested donation. More information at […]
Join us to start Whidbey Earth & Ocean Month with a bang! From 4-6:30 PM, explore table displays from local environmental groups and non-profits, volunteer opportunities, and activities. Pick up the calendar of events for the month and connect with others of every age, skill set, and background. At 5 PM, enjoy an artist talk […]
"Ordered Chaos" by Joan Green and Melissa Koch Join local artists Melissa Koch and Joan Green for their artist talk about their collaborative art piece, "Ordered Chaos" which was made from paper found in the recycling bin of the South Whidbey Community Center. During their creative process together they discovered that movement made their piece […]
How can we-the-eaters reclaim control of our food? Vicki Robin, activist and author of Blessing the Hands That Feed Us, will discuss the many ways eaters can be change-makers through small, practical steps: by buying direct from the producer, eating a delicious regional sustainable diet, growing their own, joining local groups, and stepping up to a September […]
We'll repurpose a huge coffee bean bag into smaller nature bags that you can sew yourself and take home for your nature adventures. This is a great first sewing project for young ones, who will need help from patient adults or older siblings. Repurposing is such a powerful way to take care of materials we […]
Join us for an introduction of our newest trail opportunity opening in late August. The Walking Ebey’s Trail system offers panoramic pastoral and mountain views as you journey through picturesque farms interspersed with forests. These trails cross privately-owned working agricultural lands protected by the Whidbey Camano Land Trust.Ebey's Landing Rd Registration is required. Learn more […]
Are you interested in learning more about consumerism and waste reduction or how you can help your community decrease waste? What legislation is happening on this topic around our state? Why recycling is the way it is? Join us as we form a community discussion and action group. Interested? Visit Waste Wise Community Learning, Discussion, […]
Help rescue growing trees from blackberries at this restoration site in Clinton. Difficulty Level: Moderate
We invite you and your children to come explore the wonders of Deception Pass through Family in Nature! Our goal for Family in Nature is to provide an opportunity to nurture relationships between adults and children and enhance their connections to Washington State Parks. We have created this nature-based program to be fun and highly […]
Spring is here! Join park staff to celebrate this exciting time of year as flowers bloom and trees start to bud. Join staff from Deception Pass State Park to learn about parks, wildlife, native plants, and more! Play games, be creative, and discover the natural world in our own community. All ages are welcome. Adult […]
We invite you and your children to come explore the wonders of Deception Pass through Family in Nature! Our goal for Family in Nature is to provide an opportunity to nurture relationships between adults and children and enhance their connections to Washington State Parks. We have created this nature-based program to be fun and highly […]
Travis Furlanic, Whidbey's own fungi expert and owner of Whidbey Mushroom Tours, and a frequent visitor to the Freeland Watershed Preserve (FWP), has graciously agreed to give a talk on […]
Jeremy Kyncl of Hierophant Meadery will lead a tour of the meadery and share the many ways bees are ingrained in our shared cultural experiences, particularly via mead. Participants over […]
Xerces Society presenter Linda Zielinski discusses the work of native pollinators, the threats they face, and what we can do to help them survive and thrive. The Xerces Society is […]
Cut back vegetation, regrade trail surfaces, and help with other fun projects to keep the trails ready for all users in this forest just outside of Freeland. Difficulty Level: Moderate
Are you a SNAP or WIC customer? Are you a farmer who sells produce or honey at a farmers' market? Do you work with low income community members? This workshop will explain how the new Farmers Market Nutrition Program works at Farmers' Markets. No more paper vouchers — customers get digital cards to redeem good […]
Join Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair in a town hall focused on conservation and stewardship. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83919046146 Meeting ID: 839 1904 6146 One tap mobile +12532050468,,83919046146# US +12532158782,,83919046146# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 839 1904 6146 Find your […]
Come to the general meeting of Whidbey Audubon Society to learn about Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) with Julia Parrish who will describe what this citizen-science project is telling us. Based at the University of Washington, it is a broad volunteer base covering all the West Coast states and conducts observation and data collection in three categories to assess marine and beach […]
Let’s go island hopping by bus, bridge and boat! Visit Whidbey, Fidalgo and Guemes Islands via Island Transit and Skagit Transit buses. Have lunch at the Guemes Store, browse through downtown Anacortes, then catch the bus back to Whidbey. Play Transit Trivia and win prizes on the way. Touring by transit lowers your carbon footprint […]
Do you have a tender heart for animals? Are you concerned with ending animal cruelty? Join us for Sanctuary Stories with Pasado's Safe Haven, a storytelling-based animal experience that brings real issues to life in a way that inspires empathy and compassion in children. Pasado's Safe Haven is home to dogs, cats, and farm animals who […]
Poison Hemlock is a widely invasive. It is toxic to humans, dogs and other animals. Seth Luginbill of Island County Noxious Weed Control Board teaches how to identify and eradicate Poison Hemlock. Learn why when and how to remove it. Practice and hone your removal skills while removing this dangerous weed from a field at […]
Welcome the Whales is an annual event to honor and celebrate the arrival of a special group of gray whales known as the “Sounders”. These whales represent almost 20 animals, part of the Eastern Pacific gray whale population. During their northern migration from Baja California, they break off the migration route to feed on ghost […]
Join AmeriCorps interpretive staff and Whidbey Audubon volunteers every other Saturday from 10AM-Noon to 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. We recommend you bring your own binoculars and/or scopes, but we will […]
Ready to get your hands in the soil? Good Cheer Garden is hosting a work party in the Big ACRE garden! The Big ACRE is one of two garden sites that grows fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers for the Good Cheer Food Bank. This garden allows Good Cheer to provide local and nutrient-dense produce […]
Mason bees are SUPER HEROES! They pollinate our fruit trees, vegetable plants, and berry bushes, and significantly increase produce vegetable production. You can help prevent the declining bee population by setting up a mason bee house in your yard. Mason bees are the calmest of all the bees and rarely sting. They are not a […]
Help rescue growing trees from blackberries on this Coupeville preserve not yet open to the public. Difficulty Level: Moderate
Learn about the Kicking Gas campaign on South Whidbey Island and ductless heat pumps for heating and cooling your home at an info session! The Kicking Gas Campaign is on a mission to convert 100 homes in Langley, Washington to ductless heat pumps to help decarbonize Whidbey Island and strengthen our community in the face […]
Learn more about your consumption and waste production by challenging yourself and your family to a 1-week home waste audit. An audit is easy to do and very informative. We will host a Q and A session via zoom on April 6th and April 20th from 3-4 pm. To learn more, visit Home Audit Waste […]
Up to 40 volunteers from the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will help the Pacific Rim Institute with tasks supporting our Native Plant Center, habitat restoration, building repairs and more.
United Student Leaders is a youth-led organization that advocates for environmental justice and social equity. Our newest campaign, Project Vocalize Our Future, is beginning to take shape. Over the next few months, we are going to be holding a series of protests all around Island County to demand that a Climate Emergency Declaration be declared, […]
Join Greening Congregations Collaborative, Sound Water Stewards, and Universalist Unitarian Congregation of Whidbey Island for an uplifting Earth Day Celebration Concert with Celia Farran. Tickets are $20 in advance / $25 Day of Show. For Tickets:https://CeliaEarth.eventbrite.com Who among us would not benefit from grounding our feet on Mother Earth, Soaking in her healing waters, Breathing […]
Come out to Deception Pass State Park on Earth Day and participate in a restoration event. We are finalizing the details of the project so be sure to follow the Deception Pass Park Foundation’s social media to be the first to know when we have more information. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeceptionPassParkFoundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deceptionpass_park_foundation/
Visit a special Earth Day opening market as they celebrate 45 years of continuous farmers markets in Coupeville! Located on the Community Green behind the library, every Saturday starting April 22 and ending October 14, 2023. (No market 8/12/23)
Snakes, alligators, and lizards? Come and interact with reptiles from all over the world in this educational and fun event with the Reptile Lady, April Jackson. For families with children […]
Meet the richly-varied, beautiful and useful seaweeds of Whidbey's western shores. Sound Water Stewards Beach Guides, Jeanie and PaulBen McElwain, will introduce the most populous, frequently-found, and spectacular of Whidbey's many seaweeds. At Libbey Beach Park, at the end of Libbey Road off Hwy 20 north of Coupeville. Dress for weather, including sturdy water resistant […]
Join us on an exceptional Land Trust protected property in North Whidbey. This is a guided walk through a lush forest filled with abundant plants and wildlife. Level of Difficulty: Moderate to difficult hike, with uneven terrain, rocks and roots along trail. Because this walk is rated moderate in difficulty, no dogs, strollers, bikes or […]
Pluck and cut weeds from this trail through Beach View Farm up in Oak Harbor Difficulty Level: Light
We invite you and your children to come explore the wonders of Deception Pass through Family in Nature! Our goal for Family in Nature is to provide an opportunity to […]
Come celebrate spring by planting something new and exciting. This year’s sale features dahlias, peonies, tomato plants, basket stuffers and so much more. All proceeds go back into the community to help keep Coupeville beautiful.
We invite you and your children to come explore the wonders of Deception Pass through Family in Nature! Our goal for Family in Nature is to provide an opportunity to nurture relationships between adults and children and enhance their connections to Washington State Parks. We have created this nature-based program to be fun and highly […]
The popular Bayview Farmers Market is centrally located to all of South Whidbey at SR 525 and Bayview Road. The easy-to-spot giant letters and colorful flags let drivers know that something tasty is going on. The market featured more than a dozen farms, a dozen food vendors, and nearly a score of artisans. The market […]
Opening day includes music by Kevin Fristad, Talia Marcus & Bruce plus winding the maypole. The market is a family-friendly place on a lush meadow with picnic tables, live music, educational and children's activities. Located just off Highway 525 at 2812 Thompson Road, Langley 98260 on South Whidbey Island. We encourage regenerative, organic and GMO-free […]
Join us for tours and talks on what the Pacific Rim Institute does to help care for our land and water! We'll have tours on Friday and Saturday of our prairie and forests as well as our Native Plant Center. Get up close to the WHY, WHAT and HOW of growing native plants! Free and Family […]
