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
Here’s What’s Coming at County Fair Ag Corner
Strawberry Fields For Heifer, aka Berries & Dairies at the Ag Corner -- from Ashley King -- The SJC Fair Agriculture Exhibit (a.k.a. the Ag Corner) will feature San Juan County Berries & Dairies! Find us between
Summer 2015 Water System Update
Despite continuing dry weather, EWUA’s position is improving -- from Paul Kamin -- Thank you to all those who are efforting to be more mindful of their water use. EWUA has been able to “encourage” a
Might Rover Be Roving Up the Road?
-- from Jeff Hanson -- The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) and the San Juan County Land Bank (SJCLB) are looking into the feasibility of providing a new, permanent home for the Orcas
“Barn of the Month” – Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant
--by The Olga Strawberry Council-- The building today. The beautifully restored Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant, commonly known as the Artworks Building, has been honored by being designated "Barn of the Month" by Historic Barns of the
OIYCC in Deer Harbor, Moran, and Mud
-- from Sophia Fleming and Skylar Dalusio, with Mary Gropp -- The past three days have been very interesting and full of mud and dirt for the Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps! On Tuesday and
Big Trees on Orcas
Saturday, August 8, from 10am to 12 pm at Judd Cove Preserve, Orcas Island Carson Sprenger photo Gain a deeper understanding of our wonderful sylvan world with local Forest Ecologist Carson Sprenger. You’ll
Larsen Votes For Critical Transportation Funding
Calls Out Congress For Failing On Export-Import Bank -- from the Office of Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today voted to make
County Fair Office on Limited Service During Fair Week
-- from San Jan County Parks -- During County Fair week, August 10-14, the County Parks Administration office will have very limited walk-in access by appointment only. With the Parks office now situated on the
Not So Fast. This Rain Has Not Diminished Our Fire Danger
-- from Mik Preysz, Orcas Fire Acting Chief -- This week’s update is to let you know that as much as we would like to, we “CANNOT” lift the Burn Ban at this time. This
Orcas Issues Presents: “Democracy Futures” with Lori Benjamin
Climate Resilience for All of Us When I think about climate change, earthquakes, and the end of civilization as we know it, I find myself pining over the small but significant comforts I’ll miss: Floss.
Connecting on Climate Educator Workshop
August 3-4 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An Educators Workshop, "Connecting on Climate" will be held next week on San Juan Island. The two-day workshop is sponsored by the National Park Service, U.S. Department
Calendula Workshop A “Salvy” Success
Colleen Stewart, Orcas school gardenkeeper, works with students and visitors to make calendula salve The first workshop held in our Public School Garden was on July 23. Those who came made calendula salve
Gov. Jay Inslee Talks Reading
-- by Valerie Easton for Crosscut.com -- Jay Inslee is a home-grown governor. His Dad was a biology teacher at Garfield and Sealth high schools, and Inslee’s first foray into public service was when he
OIYCC Eradicates Scotch Broom
-- by Sklar Dalusio and Maia Lewis-Shunk, with Mary Gropp -- The Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps spent two days last week working with the San Juan Preservation Trust on easement property surrounding a large
Beachwatchers and Birders Wanted
Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, Lopez Island Public Library Sunday, July 26, 11 a.m.to 3:30 p.m., Orcas Island Public Library -- from Hannah Spohn -- Dr. Julia Parrish, found of COASST—the
