Whidbey Island Grown's annual plant starts sale! Pre-order on the Food Hub HERE beginning on March 27 at noon - Tuesday March 31 at 9pm. Pickup your locally grown plant starts, flower tubers, native plants, and seeds with your Food Hub order on Friday April 3 at 4 Whidbey locations. Find our locations and information […]
Registration required 1 week in advance. Listen to an educational lecture about oysters, then get an intro to professional oyster tasting methods and oyster shucking demonstration. Shuck and taste 3 different kinds of oysters that Salinity carries—a native Olympia oyster, and two Pacific oysters grown very differently in different bays (oysters from Swinomish Shellfish in […]
Enjoy a stroll on the wharf overlooking the waters of the world-famous Penn Cove in the Saratoga Passage Marine Stewardship Area. Enjoy our self-guided exhibits about the area’s rich marine life. Educational exhibits showcase marine mammals including the resident Orcas, Pacific Blue Mussels, and more. In the Wharf lobby, learn about the area’s Native American […]
Hands-on learning stations feature displays and educational gardens where you can learn about Composting. PNW Native Plants (many support pollinators), and Northwest Native Prairie. You can also explore the Wetlands display. And there’s a Bird Watching platform with photos and background info on some of our frequent winged visitors along the Pacific Flyway. We’re grateful […]
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 projects. Snacks provided.
Baby plants have arrived and are ready to be placed into their forever home. Come help us plant young shrubs and trees at this preserve in Oak Harbor. Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate Please register at: www.wclt.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-calendar (Our online registration page is experiencing some technical difficulties and we're working to resolve the problem. If you run into […]
Whidbey Climate Action's Island Conversation series will feature Michael Pilarski, speaking about the best methods to re-green the planet, rehydrate the land, reduce the CO2 in the atmosphere and stabilize the climate. Michael has compiled a list of 130 nature-based solutions for planetary regeneration. Any one of these 130 solutions alone will not turn the […]
USL is hosting simultaneous walkouts for both South Whidbey and Oak Harbor High Schools, and North Whidbey Middle School. We are walking out to demand I.C.E out and for Island […]
Mason bees are some of the most effective and gentle pollinators in our region, and spring is the perfect time to learn how to support them. Join us for a hands-on class covering habitat setup, cocoon care, and simple ways to boost local biodiversity. Whether you’re a gardener, a nature lover, or just curious about […]
Join us in Coupeville to remove spurge laurel and other weeds from this forest. Difficulty Level: Easy Please register at: www.wclt.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-calendar (Our online registration page is experiencing some technical difficulties and we're working to resolve the problem. If you run into issues on the webpage, please email Taylor Schmuki at taylor@wclt.org to sign up for […]
There will be kids-focused activities. More details to come.
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 Harbor.
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 beetles and creepy spiders from all around the world!
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 […]
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 live feed, specimen tanks and more.
April 11 - Festival & Parade April 12 - Presentation & Whale Watch Details will be posted soon! ❤️
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 projects. Snacks provided.
Join WEAN's Executive Director Marnie Jackson and Engagement Director Amanda Bullis for an outdoor adventure at Saratoga Woods near Langley. Join us for a walk and chat, bring your pup, […]
Learn about the surprising partnerships forged between animals and fungi in Whidbey's forests. Discover how animals hunt, farm, self-medicate and even get intoxicated on mushrooms, all while playing a crucial role in the delicate balance of nature. Prepare to be amazed by the intricate web of life beneath our feet.
Celebrate Earth Day at this trail system in Coupeville. We will be trimming, collecting, and dispersing fallen wood for wildfire prevention. Difficulty Level: Moderate Please register at: www.wclt.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-calendar (Our online registration […]
Snag some cool seeds at the Great Whidbey Seed Swap. Bring any extra plant starts to the opening day of the Coupeville Farmers Market, and swap your extra starts for something different, new, or something you just plain forgot! In memory of Caroline Gardner of Fennel Forest Farm, a 20 year member of the Coupeville […]
Volunteer menders and fixers will repair your items by donation. This event is at the South Whidbey Community Center, Art Cafe (the old cafeteria by the gym) at 723 Camano […]
Organized by St. Hubert's Church Green Team and Goosefoot Community Fund. Be part of our growing community effort to repair and renew our island. Let’s have fun together, confronting a […]
On Wednesday, April 22, come visit the lovely Education Garden at Greenbank Farm to wander through the nine different gardens and learn about plants that thrive here on Whidbey Island. […]
Organized by St. Hubert's Church Green Team and Goosefoot Community Fund. Be part of our growing community effort to repair and renew our island. Let’s have fun together, confronting a […]
Celebrate Earth Day with zero waste actions on Whidbey. Grand opening of rePurpose Whidbey at the new, permanent location. Try the Drop Off program for free today - bring up […]
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 […]
Kicking Gas is hosting a drop-in/drop-out seed bomb making event to open our new space in Langley to the public, celebrate Earth Month, and cultivate native seed distribution. Come to […]
Weed removal, trail building and farm assistance-- oh my! Help out at this preserve in Coupeville, not yet open to the public. Difficulty Level: Moderate Please register at: www.wclt.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-calendar (Our […]
Organized by St. Hubert's Church Green Team and Goosefoot Community Fund. Be part of our growing community effort to repair and renew our island. Let’s have fun together, confronting a plant that’s trying to take over. Click here to read our brochure about Scotch Broom removal. To volunteer, please click on the link below: https://sthubertchurchlangley.flocknote.com/signup/248614 […]
Join us for Opening Day of the Bayview Farmers Market, chock full of local farmers, food producers, and artisans!
Soil is the basis for much of plant agriculture. Knowing your soil is a little bit like knowing how your engine works when you drive a car, or knowing a […]
Come to a film screening of "Earth's Greatest Enemy", a documentary exposé of the world's biggest - and most unaccountable - polluter: the U.S. military. Pay what you can for tickets at the door; all proceeds support the work of the Sound Defense Alliance to protect our communities, environmentally sensitive areas, and endangered species from […]
Oyster education and tastings, paired with delicious beer made by Thirsty Crab Brewery! Register by the Sunday before the workshop to reserve your oysters. Non-oyster-eating attendees can book up until 24hrs beforehand. Listen to an educational lecture about oysters, then get an intro to professional oyster tasting methods and an oyster shucking demonstration. Shuck and […]
Join us for an all-ages Earth and Ocean Month game night after the library closes! Come alone or with friends and family. Play a round of "under the sea" mini golf through the library stacks, choose from a selection of board games, crafts, and puzzles, or join in on a few rounds of Bug Bingo. Pizza and other refreshments […]
The Whidbey Greening Congregations Collaborative is sponsoring a community presentation about the South Whidbey Elementary School Garden. Head teacher & farmer Kate Miller will talk all about this wonderful program which is […]
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 […]
On Whidbey? Interested in oysters? Join us for monthly lectures & peer-to-peer learning about oysters and DIY shellfish farming. No experience necessary! Free monthly oyster discussion group with educational lectures […]
Free! A celebration of a rare and endangered ecosystem that you can find at the heart of Whidbey Island. Purchase native plants for your own garden! Take a guided tour to learn about native wildflowers and their ecological, historical, and cultural importance. Participate in a bioblitz by photographing species found along the trails. Sit in […]
Join us at this restoration site not open to the public in Oak Harbor to remove thistle and blackberry. Includes walking on uneven terrain. Difficulty Level: Moderate Please register at: […]
This year the Coupeville Garden Club will be selling a wide variety of plants and flowers from hanging baskets to vegetables and herbs. We'll be offering a large assortment of […]