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
Christmas Bird Count 2010 Results
By Barb Jensen People are in out of the cold, they have warmed up their toes and sent in their area data from the December 18th San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count. Most
Best Available Science Study to be Released Jan. 18
San Juan County will release a public review draft of the Best Available Science synthesis for San Juan County Critical Areas on January 18, 2011. The draft includes chapters on scientific information associated with wetlands;
Landscape Design Topic of Garden Club
The Orcas Garden Club will feature a talk on Landscape Design, presented by Colleen Howe on Wednesday, January 19, 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center. Colleen has been the proud owner of Mitchell Bay Nursery
Sharon Abreu Speaks Out for Peace in Honor of Martin Luther King
Sunday evening gathering to honor Nobel Peace Prize Winner Martin Luther King, Jr. Sharon Abreu, professional singer, committeed environmentalist and passionate peacemaker, invites all Orcas Islanders and visitors to the Senior Center in
Letter to the Editor: Save Buck Park thru Recreation District
Dear Friends, Many of you know me as I have been a resident of Orcas Island for some time. You may not know that as President of the Board and then the first Executive Director of
Prevention Partnership Plans Meet With Sheriff Nou
First Community Forum of 2011"Draws the Line" Do you have concerns about underage drinking? Do you wonder if we have a drug problem here on Orcas? Do you have questions about law enforcement or the
San Juan Preservation Trust Acquires 80-acre Preserve on Blakely Island
From the San Juan Preservation Trust It took over six years, but the San Juan Preservation Trust is pleased to announce the addition of a new 80-acre preserve on Blakely Island. Adjacent to
National Day of Service Celebration (and Work Party!)
Contributed by Hilary Canty Come join the Orcas Island Community Foundation for National Day of Service in celebration of Martin Luther King. The Foundation is hosting a volunteer party on Monday, January 17th from 11-3
Restaurants and Unspoiled Nature Give San Juans #2 Ranking in NY Times “Must See” Places
By Sara Dickerman The San Juan Islands were voted number 2 in the top 41 places to see in 2011, as compiled by the New York Times The big draw for the San Juan Islands
Guest Opinion: Concerned Lopezians Address Solid Waste Crisis
Submitted by: Concerned Lopezians; Suzanne Berry (former Lopez solid waste employee), Larry Eppenbach (former state treasurer of Alaska), Ed Stuhr (former SJC solid waste manager), Ed Kilduff (Solid Waste Advisory Committee, SWAC member), Sandy Bishop
Annual Native Plant Sale- Order Now for Best Selection!
With the New Year rolled over and the seed catalogues arriving daily in the mailboxes, gardeners are making their to do list for the perfect, dream garden. The Master Gardeners of San Juan County have
EPRC Dives Into Full Plate at January Meeting
It was a long and intense Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on January 6. After seating two new County advisory committee members, the volunteer advisory group tackled an agenda including: Plans for the design
Flowers, Flours and Flavors: Farm to Classroom Experiences
It seems the experiences individuals on our Island bring to our students are endless - especially when they relate to Mother Nature and the lessons she has to offer. Last November, Steve Deipenbrock
Letter to the Editor: Love and Peace in Our Country
Dear Friends, On Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 17), as on Christmas, we have a day to meditate on love and peace. My great-grandparents came to the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th
Orcas Food Masters About to Launch — Ready to Participate?
By Learner Limbach The date of our first Food Masters meeting is quickly approaching -- Feb. 6th. The purpose of FM is to establish local food security by choosing to invest in the economy of
