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
California dreaming? L Pod discovered visiting Monterey Bay
-- from SF Gate -- The "L Pod" of killer whales is typically found in the waters of the Pacific Northwest, in the waterways off the coast of Seattle and Vancouver. Up there, the marine mammals are closely monitored,
Shareholder revolution means green investment
Thursday, April 11, 6:30-8 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Friends of the San Juans is excited to partner with Orcas Island resident Toby Cooper to
April community meetings on oil spill response in San Juan County
Tuesday April 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Brendan Cowan, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management -- The Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) is hosting community meetings in April for
Ailing Orca Spotted Near Haro Strait Has Improved a Bit, Researchers Say
-- from KOMO News -- An orca feared to be in grave condition who might not survive until spring was spotted Friday near the San Juan Islands, whale researchers said. After getting a sighting of
Whale Museum to Host Collaborative Student Presentation
Sunday, March 31, 6 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for the Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is joining forces with the Reardan FFA Agricultural Issues Team to host a "Southern Resident Killer
Take a Tour at Wolf Hollow Open House
Saturday April 6, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wolf Hollow -- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow -- Have you ever wondered where we keep seal pups or what enclosures are needed to rehabilitate eagles?
Planting Underway as Maple Rock Farm Readies for New Season
-- from John Steward for Maple Rock Farm CSA / FARMSHARE -- Farmer John here. I cannot believe Maple Rock Farm has been in business almost 20 years. Many people told me I was crazy
Wolf Hollow, Whale Museum Team Up for Wild San Juan Lecture
Thursday, April 18, 5 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is joining forces with Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to host a "Wild San Juan" talk
Islands’ Oil Spill Association Works Toward Regrouping
Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Brendan Cowan for Islands' Oil Spill Association -- In Eastsound on February 26t nearly 30 people from a range of backgrounds and
Land Bank Rejects Funding Ultimatum from Coffelt Farm Stewards — UPDATED
But Remains Committed to Investing in Farm’s Future -- from Lincoln Bormann for San Juan County Land Bank -- At its monthly public meeting on Friday March 15 in Friday Harbor, the San Juan County
Comp Plan Lull as Data Takes Shape
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The County Planning Commission met on Friday March 15 with a modest agenda. Minutes from the last meeting were approved (go here to read them), Tim Blanchard’s
Coffelt Farms to Begin Dismantling Operations
-- from Coffelt Farm Stewards -- Dear Members of our Community, The Coffelt Farm Stewards, staff, and volunteers thank you for your support of our efforts to remain a viable organization. The arrangement of the
NextGeneration Educates Younger Students on Harmful Effects of Tobacco with “Kick Butts Day”
-- from Paris Wilson, NextGeneration Public Relations, Orcas Island High School -- The Orcas Island High School club NextGeneration will once again organize and host “Kick Butts Day,” joining thousands of students nationwide to encourage
Navy Announces Record of Decision for Growler Environmental Impact Statement
-- from Public Affairs Office, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command -- After carefully weighing the strategic, operational, and environmentalconsequences of the proposed action analyzed in the Growler FinalEnvironmental Impact Statement (EIS), the Navy has made
Weeds or Wildflowers? Botanical Bullies and Conscientious Gardening
Wednesday, March 20, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Jane Wentworth, Master Gardener with a master’s degree in Botany on Wednesday,
