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
Pre-Commercial Forest Thinning Workshop and Field Tour
Sunday, October 19, 9 a.m., – 4 p.m., Senior Center -- from Meagan L. Nuss, Member Services Manager, Northwest Natural Resource Group -- Northwest Certified Forestry, a program of Northwest Natural Resource Group, will be
Rick Larsen Meeting on Lopez to Address Growlers
Tuesday, October 7, 2 – 3 p.m., Lopez Center -- from Cynthia Dilling -- Tuesday, October 7, from 2-3pm,U.S. Representative Rick Larsen will listen to the Lopez community and San Juan County concerns about EA18-G
F2C Program Visited by Cascade Culinary Students
School chef, Zach Holley, talks with culinary arts students from Bend, OR about the garden's role in Farm to Cafeteria as well as his role in preparing healthy school meals. -- by Madie Murray,
Upcoming San Juan Islands Audubon Weekend
Saturday, September, 27, 9:30 a.m., Lopez Ferry Dock San Juan Island Sunday, September, 28, 8:15 a.m., Whale Museum ( New Openings on Islands Boat Trip, Sunday, September 28 Boat Trip, Friday Harbor at 11:30 a.m.)
County Offices Having In-Bound Phone Troubles
Orcas Isssues tested the lines and 911 is working, although there may be a slight delay after dialing before it rings. -- from San Juan County Communications -- A malfunctioning CenturyLink phone trunk has resulted
Celebrate National 4-H Week by Joining or Volunteering
-- from D. N. Kinsey for Orcas 4-H -- [metaslider id=31711] More than 6 million young people across the United States will be celebrating National 4-H Week, which takes place annually during the first full
Free “Leave No Trace” Training this Sunday
The Leave No Trace™ Center for Outdoor Ethics has chosen Washington State’s San Juan Islands as only one of eight ‘Hot Spots’ in the entire United States. The organization considers these public lands to be
Countywide Bat Study Reports First Results
-- from Russel Barsh -- The best available scientific evidence is in, and it’s a fact: San Juan County is very batty, and Orcas is the battiest island! Kwiaht director Russel Barsh has announced results
Ask Orcas Set to Launch!
-- from Hilary Canty -- Have you ever wondered where you or a friend can go for help with medical or mental health concerns? Or where to go to sign up for Food Stamps? Or
Community Solar for Our Schools – Join In!
-- from Linda Lyshall, PhD, San Juan Islands Conservation District -- “By investing in solar energy, we are lowing utility costs for our schools,” said Janet Brownell, President of the Orcas Island Education Foundation. “That
County Council Drafting “Leave No Trace” Resolution
-- from Barbara Marrett/San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- The San Juan County Council is working on a draft resolution supporting a Leave No Trace (LNT) ethic in San Juan County. The resolution is a
October is Time to Savor Living in the Islands
The 7th Annual Savor the San Juans: A month-long medley of food, farms & art promises farm tours, a new Bite of the San Juan Islands, wine dinners, and more -- from Barbara Marrett/San Juan
Ocean Degradation is Fact, Not Theory
Shellfish Growers and Marine Scientists Agree that Ocean Degradation is Fact, Not Theory; Collaboration and Adaptation Key Next Steps -- from Julia Vouri -- Ocean acidification is fact, not theory, and collaboration and adaptation are
At-Large Entangled Humpback In Need of Rescue
-- from Kim Rose, Marine Mammal Stranding Network -- Entangled humpback whale seen near Tofino, BC A badly entangled humpback whale was recently sighted (just a little over 24 hours ago) off of
Leave No Trace Comes to San Juan Islands Sept 23-28
-- from Barbara Marrett for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Special Education Events September 25-29 in the San Juan Islands with the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers to Help Preserve and Protect Natural Resources
