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
Heads Up! Summer Program for Outdoor Recreation, Zombies, Musicians, Ninjas & Cardboard Artists — and a 5K Run!!
Orcas Island Park and Recreation District logo. The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) has a full and varied slate of summer activities: some for an afternoon; some for a week; some,
Lots to Do this Weekend in Fickle Summer Weather — Cool!
Friday, June 22 Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research – Microplastics Assessment – Noon. “One World Music Festival” Martin Lund’s annual festival, this year paying tribute to the revolutionary music of the ’60s &
Letter to the Editor: Fighting Tent Caterpillars
Hello everyone, For the last few weeks we have been inundated by thousands of tent caterpillars, they have attacked all of our fruit trees and especially the apple trees, (they love them). But you will
Draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan – Public Comment Period
How best to fight fire? Comments accepted until July 6 on county website From the Department of Emergency Management San Juan County is seeking public input on its draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Learn to Make Compost with FoodMasters
Monday June 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. Do you dream of weed free, nutrient rich, living fertilizer? Come learn how to build awesome compost at the Bullocks'. Food Masters is offering a class on
2012 Orcas Graduates: The Best Days of Our Lives
We did it! Class of 2012 graduates are jubilant at the close of Orcas High School Commencement Exercises on June 16. Orcas Fire Chief O’Brien and State Senator Ranker Salute the Class
“Homestead Tour” Benefits Educational Programs and Grants to Community
An island garden from the 2011 Garden Club tour Homestead Garden Club Tour June 23-24 By Margaret Payne “Not your ordinary garden club” is an apt description of the Orcas Island Garden Club.
Orcas Discusses the Future Funding of State Parks
By Michel Vekved Last Saturday, a meeting on Orcas to discuss the future of Washington State Parks was held at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Ten similar meetings took place statewide as a public outreach.
Creepy Caterpillars Invade Orcas
by Lin McNulty It may be climate driven, as a result of our mild winter. It may well be the result of something we don't know about. If you are on a section
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound ‘s Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. The next Field Research days
Homestead Tour Highlights Island Ingenuity
By Margaret Payne Three of the homesteads on the Orcas Island Garden Club’s “Homestead Tour,” June 23 and 24, date from the 1880’s. However, two more recent homesteads demonstrate that today’s islanders are
Emily Reid to serve as Grand Marshal of Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Orcas Farms” Parade
From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Orcas Farms” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade scheduled for Saturday, July 7 in Eastsound. “Our island is made up
Free Master Composter/Recycler Training
By Helen Venada, Waste Reduction/Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Public Works/WSU Extension Calling all islanders interested in composting and recycling! Join WSU Extension and San Juan County Solid Waste in the first County-wide training
San Juan Businesses urge President to Declare National Monument
From Tom Reeves, San Juan Islands National Conservation Area Momentum grows as local leaders join Sen. Cantwell, Rep. Larsen, Gov. Gregoire, San Juan County Council and San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau in call for
Orcas Island Rowing Offers Sculling Class
Martin Taylor Community Journalist Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) is offering a beginning sculling (rowing) class for adults. Rowing is a great sport. It is a low impact fun outdoor exercise. Once you
