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
Guest Opinion: Reflections on the 2nd Anniversary of the Gulf Oil Spill
By Mike Doherty, Clallam County Commissioner and Lovel Pratt, San Juan County Councilmember As we reflect on the second anniversary of the Nation’s largest oil spill, we want to share information about the work we
Friends of the San Juans Host Earth Day Clean-Ups
On Orcas Island: FRIENDS of the San Juans will host a Crescent Beach clean-up Garbage bags and gloves provided. All ages encouraged. Prize for most unusual item collected. Call FRIENDS at 378-2319 for more information. When? Saturday, April
Documentary Screening — Legendary Environmental Leader Aldo Leopold
The San Juan Preservation Trust and the San Juan Island Library are pleased to co-host the documentary film Green Fire! Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time, on Friday, April 27
Moran State Park as an Outdoor Classroom
Sunday May 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Moran State Park From Fiona Norris, Science Director, San Juan Nature Institute San Juan Nature Institute and Kwiáht, with the collaboration of Friends of Moran
Wildflowers of Hogback Preserve Nature Walk
Sunday, April 29 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Pickett (see directions) Discover the floral features of this isolated meadow adjoining the southeast shoulder of Mt. Pickett with San Juan Preservation Trust Stewardship Director,
Skagit Community to Receive $535,000 for Cypress Island, Secret Harbor
from Tom Bugert, Outreach Director Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition In a last minute agreement before session ended, legislators released their final capital construction budget, including $535,000 for restoration work on Cypress Island and Secret
Video Tour of the Water’s Edge
"At the Water’s Edge" Lecture Series begins with "The Invisible Shoreline: A Video Tour of the Nearshore Ecosystem," on Wednesday April 25. The series is sponsored by the Stewardship Network of the San
As Candidate Filing Week Approaches, Questions about Council Terms Remain
Filing deadline is between May 14 and May 18 By Milene Henley, County Auditor Candidate filing week will arrive three weeks earlier in 2012 than last year, because of a change in state law. County
Letter to the Editor: County Considers Parking at West Sound
Recently County Public Works started a project by the County Dock in West Sound to remove the unsightly and temporary concrete barriers that were placed on the shoulder after the bank was stabilized following a storm
OPALCO’s 75th Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Election
Saturday May 5 on the Ferry From the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) From the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a local electric cooperative that is owned and operated by its
Lopez Gardeners and Creatures invite Orcasians to celebrate Earth Day!
Inter-island Garden Projects: Lopez Island Garden Work Party and Creature Parade, April 22 10:30 am-3 pm From Callie Blue We need your help! Our community garden which is located in the middle
World Music Dance Earth Day Celebration Benefits FEAST Program!
Saturday April 21 from 8:30-11:30 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall Bring your dancing shoes and get ready for another fun night of dancing sponsored by Orcas Community Dance! The theme is World Music and the dance will feature a combination of salsa, reggae,
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for a Super Clean Up Day!
Friends of Moran would like to send an enthusiastic Thank you to the community volunteers all 50 or more of you! The Annual Spring Clean Up was a great success. Not only did
Expedition Talk to Support Education Foundation
Tuesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Senior Center From Janet Brownell This past summer, Orcas Islanders Shawna Franklin and Leon Somme took 44 days away from their kayak school,
Orcas Parks and Rec Has Big Summer Plans
By Ken Brown At the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District’s meeting on April 12, it was clear that they are preparing for a busy, active summer season. A playground structure has been donated by
