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
Calendula Salve Workshop in the School Garden
Thursday, July 23 - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Public School Garden -- from Farm to Cafeteria Committee -- The community is invited to come to the garden and learn how to make a
Naturalists Program Starts on Anacortes/San Juan Islands Sailings
-- from Lynne Griffith, Assistant Secretary WSDOT/Ferries Division -- Starting on Wednesday, July 22, our popular Ferry Naturalist Program resumes on select Anacortes/Friday Harbor sailings. This longstanding partnership between WSF, the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor
Lummis and Unitarian Universalists Unite for Totem Pole Journey
To support opposition to fossil fuel production and transportation -- from the Lummi Nation and the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship -- Master Carver Jewell James photo by James Leder Each year for the
Health Department Unveils Water System Mapping Tool
Interactive Map of Water Systems now available online -- from San Juan County Health and Community Services -- San Juan County Health and Community Services and Information Services have teamed up to launch an interactive
Youth Conservation Corps Restores Fish Habitat
--by Katarina Schiller, Maya Heikinnen and Taylor Morrison with Trillium Swanson, Crew Leader -- [metaslider id=38127] The Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps recently spent three days working on fish habitat restoration projects with Tina Whitman,
Time to Eradicate That Toxic Tansy
-- from Judy Jackson -- It is tansy ragwort season again, one of the county’s worst weeds, and the plants are beginning to flower along roadsides, in fields and in residents’ yards. Highly toxic, its
Granny Wins Children’s House Mayoral Race
-- from Susan Anderson, Director, Children's House -- Granny Wins! At 103 years of age, orca Granny proved experience counts most to voters. Named Honorary Mayor of Eastsound on July 4, Granny beat
Volunteer to Help with Hearts and Hands
-- from Didier Gincig -- Imagine yourself as an elder needing to get to town but being unable to drive. Imagine coming back from a hospital stay and being exhausted by preparing a meal and
Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us
Author Talk & Book Signing on July 22 with David Neiwert -- from Jenny Atkinson of the Whale Museum -- Come to The Whale Museum on Wednesday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. for an Author
Guest Opinion: Can We Reclaim Water?
-- from Bill Gincig -- I have been following all of the statements and comments concerning Eastsound Water and have asked myself what can I do. I can conserve water, which I do and continue
Celebrate Recovery Moves to Tuesday Nights
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The leaders of Celebrate Recovery have a strong desire to meet the needs of the community. After conducting a survey, the results indicated a preference for Tuesday over Friday nights.
“Open Garden Gate Thursdays”
Orkila kids in awe of the garden's garlic ...in the School Garden, and more! -- from Madie Murray for Farm to Classroom -- Join kids and counselors from Camp Orkila and Kaleidoscope for
Guest Column: Public Hearing for Injunction to Stop Growlers
-- from the Citizens of Ebeys Reserve -- Representatives of citizen groups traveling from Whidbey Island and surrounding areas will be at the Federal Courthouse in Seattle to hold a 1 p.m. news conference on
EWUA Water System Update
-- from Paul Kamin -- This is EWUA’s second of what will likely have to be regular water system updates this summer. UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS: 1. Water demand has continued at a substantially higher than normal rate.
Youth Conservation Corps Back on the Job
-- from Mary Gropp -- The third season of the Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps is underway, with 15 crew members, ages 12-15, providing valuable stewardship service around the island this summer. The mission of
