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
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
The 2013 Student Chef Contestants Are…
By Madie Murray On Saturday, April 6, one of the most exciting and fun events will occur at our public school. Students are warming up their ovens and the stage is set for the Fourth
Guest Opinion: The Beauty of Zoning
By Rick Steinhardt Criticism of zoning laws comes from those who see the restrictions as a violation of property rights, stripping property owners of their right to unencumbered use of their land. The argument most
Hugelkultur Workshop: It’s Going to Be Cool
Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m., 914 White Beach Road Hugelkultur is a composting method that uses large pieces of rotting wood as the centerpiece for long-term humus building decomposition. Sound intriguing? Workshop host Learner Limbach,
Conservation District Offers Landowner Workshops
The San Juan Islands Conservation District is sponsoring educational landowner workshops throughout San Juan County during 2013. Join us for any or all of our five workshops. April 19th on San Juan Island at Mitchell
Letter to the Editor: What A Turnout!
About 200 people came to the “Soup Bowl” dinner at the school cafeteria on March 15 and enjoyed three types of delicious scratch-made soup made by our school chef, Zach Holley, in handmade bowls they
