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
International Ocean Mapping Conference to be held at Rosario Resort April 30- May 4
by John Aschoff People used to think of the ocean’s resources as inexhaustible. Today we know better. Despite that knowledge, a growing human population and increasing economic development will continue to place pressure
Oh, What A Night!
By Madie Murray Friday the 13th was certainly not unlucky for the Farm to Cafeteria Program when a sell-out of 200 people enjoyed a truly memorable evening of food and film organized by Marc Turtletaub
Tree Grafting Demo Tomorrow
Sunday, April 15, 2–3 p.m., at the Bullock's Homestead from Learner Limbach 1:00-2:00 Potluck with Bullock's Community and Visitors 2:00-3:00 Topworking Demonstration with Q&A James Most will topwork a tree, showing how to graft new
Calling all Partners in Philanthropy
By Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Annual Community [Foundation] grants process is underway. Over 25 organizations serving the Orcas community have applied for funding, and the Orcas Island Community Foundation Grants
Habitat Restoration Opportunities Abound on Orcas
Sound Stewardship Training Begins at Earth Day Work Party on April 21 By Rachel Benbrook Hundreds of volunteers from all over Puget Sound have learned about nearshore habitat restoration and volunteer management through People
Reclaiming the Concrete Wilderness: a Lesson from Seattle
From Crosscut.com and Green Acre Radio By Martha Baskin As spring turns a warm corner, there’s no better place to experience it than a wetland, alive with swallows and the chorus of frogs. One wetland,
New Funhouse Commons Events Start Next Week
SAT Prep Class This class is for students preparing for the May 5 or June 2 SAT Test. April 24, 26, May 1 & 3. 5 - 6 p.m. Call 376-7177 to register. Spring Soccer
Guest Editorial: Coal Terminal Threatens Marine Life
By Jan Ehrlichman, Mark Mayer, Donna Riordan and Michael Riordan Goldman Sachs, SSA Marine, Peabody Coal and BNSF Railway are plotting to build a huge port facility near Orcas that would ship coal
Japanese Flower Arranging (Ikebana): Spring Season Begins
By Joan Stamm The Spring Ikebana class will begin Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m., and will also meet on Wednesday April 25tat 1 p.m. Class meets regularly April through October. Beginners are
Letter to the Editor: Help Landscape Moran Park
Saturday, April 14, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Moran State Park The play structure in Moran State Park is open and yet maybe you thought the orange fence was an indication that it
Next Session Last for Proposed Charter Changes
From the San Juan County Charter Review Commission Outreach Committee The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) is on Saturday April 14 at the Orcas Hotel from 8 a.m. to
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from a Grateful Food Bank
There has been concern that the Food Bank was in dire need of food items and funding, and the Board would like to apologize for what appeared to be empty shelves. In the course of
Orcas Kiwanians Start E-Recycle Drive
The Orcas Island Kiwanis Club is holding an E-Recycle Fundraiser. They say, "Yes you can pay someone to take it away!" and will be collecting electronic items listed below on Saturday, April 21, from 9
Bring Your Collections to Granny’s Attic
Tuesdays, until April 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center Granny’s Attic is Orcas Island's Spring Senior Center fundraiser. On Saturday, April 28, islanders will be able to browse
Audubon Field Trip April 15 on San Juan Island
From Barbara Jensen, San Juan Islands Audubon Society In celebration of the spring birding season San Juan Islands Audubon will be co-sponsoring a presentation on the watercolors of John James Audubon and offering a field trip
