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
Indian Island Stars at Senior Center Art Exhibit
Indian Island is represented by land and by sea in this month's exhibit at the Senior Center From Jacqueline Kempfer This beautiful, informative exhibit features paintings and photography of Indian Island combined with
Free Veggie Potluck and Movie Nights
From the Orcas Veggie Club The Orcas Veggie Club has been learning the crucial science surrounding the importance of eating more plant-based whole foods. Therefore, on the second Thursday of every month at 6 pm, starting this Thursday, April
Orcas Middle School Earns Achievement Award
Orcas Island School District's Elementary/Middle School Principal Kyle Freeman was notified by Randy Dorn, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction this week that Orcas Island Middle School has earned the 2012 Washington Achievement Award. Washington
Volunteer with Friends of Moran!
Friends of Moran Park Gift Shop at Mt. Constitution Summit Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m. in the Public Library From the Friends of Moran Each summer season for the last 6 years
Orcas Youth Conservation Corps Update
Lopez Island Conservation Corps By Morgan Meadows Parents, educators, counselors, youth and curious folk are invited to the next open forum meeting of the Youth Conservation Corps on Monday, April 8 at the
Community Taco Feast This Saturday!
Saturday, April 6 • 4 to 6 p.m. in the School Cafeteria Made-from-scratch tortillas, fresh beef and pork or bean filling, salsas, cheese, lettuce YUM! Immediately following the Student Chef Competition this Saturday,
Orcas Montessori School is Going Green
Emily Barrett of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation demonstrates the solar oven at Orcas Montessori From Tina Whitman, Science Director, Friends of the San Juans As the Orcas Montessori School celebrates its 25th
Science Fair Explodes All Expectations
Meg Waage, left, and Kayleigh Horton are stunned and proud to win the "Richie Moore Rocket Ship of Wonder Award" at the 2013 Funhouse Commons Science Fair By Margie Doyle With its fire-starting,
At the Library: How to Preserve our Written Cultural Record?
John Wilkin will speak on preserving our written cultural heritage The Orcas Island Library will offer a lecture and discussion, "Digital libraries: facing the challenge of preserving our written cultural record," in its
Oil Spill Risks in Salish Sea Countered with International Coalition
After participating in a trans-boundary discussion of an oil spill on International Water Day, Stephanie Buffum signs a treaty on behalf of the FRIENDS of the San Juans. By Katie Fleming, FRIENDS
The Rufouses Are Here!
Rufous Humming Bird. Photo by Martin Taylor By Martin Taylor We have had several families of non-migratory Ana humming birds with us year round ever since 2006. That winter was a cold one
Guest Column: Tree Removal in Moran State Park
By Michel Vekved, President Friends of Moran State Park There is a distraction driving through Moran State Park and its not the number of deer in the last few weeks, but rather the abundance of
Celebrate Spring with Lopez Community Land Trust
Saturday, March 30, 2:30 p.m., Lopez Community Center Saturday marks a Spring Celebration for the Lopez Community Land Trust Annual Meeting. Beginning at 2:30 p.m., the inviting schedule includes: 2:30–4:30 p.m.—Plant starts for sale by
LWV Thanks Those Who Supported San Juans’ National Monument Designation
From Washington State League of Women Voters Through the efforts and support of many, including private citizens, local businesses and government and organizations including the League of Women Voters of the San Juans, our voices
San Juans’ Nat’l Monument Designation Party & Potluck!
Parties in Anacortes and Lopez on Monday, April 1 From Tom Reeves, San Juan Islands National Conservation Area We will have two opportunities on Monday for the public to celebrate the national monument with some