Here’s a thought…
“The competition between Nature and the economy is deep and broad.
In the short term, the economy usually wins. In the long term …?”
BILL APPEL
See what’s germinating this Fall at the Garden Clunb
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| Hello Fellow Garden Friends, We invite you to join us as we kick off another year in the Orcas Island Garden Club—where flowers grow, friendships bloom, and our
News Brief | Scientists using drones to tag, monitor sperm whales
||| FROM THE COOL DOWN ||| "Scientists develop incredible new method to follow whales' journeys through the sea: 'This is definitely the future'" Originally reported by the Cool Down "We want to reduce the disturbance
Orcas Island Garden Club | The forgotten diversity of island apples
||| FROM PERRI GIBBONS for ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| Madrona Murphy Please join the Orcas Island Garden Club on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 when we welcome botanist Madrona Murphy for an exploration
CWR | Biggs along the coast
||| FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| ObservBegin: 06:15 PM ObservEnd: 06:39 PM Vessel: Mike 1 Staff: Mark Malleson Other Observers: Gary Sutton, Tasli Shaw, Machi Yoshida Pods: Bigg's killer whales IDsEncountered: T109A, T109A4, T109A5,
Letter to Editor | Don’t let the Trump administration open the deep sea to mining
Your action is needed by September 5, 2025 ||| FROM ELISABETH ROBSON ||| Most of Earth remains unexplored. The deep sea—home to extraordinary creatures we are only just beginning to discover—may hold answers to questions
Cultivating Success, Growing Future Farmers | Learn how to develop a sustainable small farm
We invite you to participate in our Whole Farm Planning Course focused on Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching that will be held on Mondays, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, September 22 through November 3. ||| FROM SAN
News Brief | 100 dolphins go surfing in California
||| FROM KLTA LOS ANGELES ||| "Rare moment caught on video of 100 dolphins riding boat’s wake in Orange County" Originally reported by KTLA LOS ANGELES A massive pod of dolphins put on a stunning
Free lecture & seminar | Growing old growth: Relationships that define the future of our forests
Learn about growing old-growth forests with Tal Engel of WolfTree Integrative Forest Rehabilitation ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| It is often said that “time heals all wounds.” But what if, for our second
Center for Whale Research | Outer coast encounter with SRKW members
|||FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| ObservBegin: 01:07 PM ObservEnd: 02:31 PM Vessel: Mike 1 Staff: Mark Malleson Other Observers: Gary Sutton, Tasli Shaw, Machi Yoshida Pods: J, K, L IDsEncountered: J31, J39, L55, L109,
County partners with WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife to address unconfirmed cougar sightings
As we head into the Labor Day weekend, the public is encouraged to remain vigilant and review best wildlife encounter practices. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Over the past few weeks, there have
It’s another Fantastic Friday from Rep. Debra Lekanoff
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| As the warmth of summer lingers across the 40th District - from the tides of the San Juan Islands to the forests of Whatcom and the
OPALCO to host community meetings
OPALCO is planning now for what our energy future will be like in the next 25 years. OPALCO wants co-op members to get involved! ||| FROM KRISTA BOUCHEY for ORCAS POWER & LIGHT COOPERATIVE |||
San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Orcas Island project updates
The Land Bank is preparing to implement projects at Judd Cove and Turtleback Mountain Preserves during the month of September. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The grant-funded Judd Cove Shoreline Restoration Project is
County & agency partners work to develop tools to manage human/wildlife interactions
The County will work with stakeholders to define common messaging, identify strategies to manage wildlife/human interactions, and educate the public. ||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| In an effort to manage interactions between island
News Brief | Can AI teach us to speak ‘whale?’
||| FROM BUSINESS INSIDER ||| "Scientists are closer than ever to deciphering the secret language of sperm whales. AI could be the key." Originally reported by Business Insider Whales are highly intelligent, social creatures, so
