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
From Fruit Tree Tours to Orcas Island’s FEAST, Hartzell & Cheevers Bring Hope to Kids
"We're the earth's immune system kicking in." Whitney Hartzell and Owen Cheever returned to Orcas Island earlier this month from their six-week Fruit Tree Tour and have already dived into plans and programs
Boating Permit, Training Requirements Begin at San Juan County Park
Measures to Protect Wildlife and Boaters By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning May 1, boaters will need to obtain a permit and attend a brief training session to use the launching ramp at
Will Stephens Wins Bill Yarlott Fishing Derby
Contributed by the Friends of Moran State Park The 13th Annual Bill Yarlot Fishing Derby sponsored by Friends of Moran and Eastsound Sporting Goods took place at Moran State Park on Saturday. Despite
Kwiáht Brings Beach Walks and Research to Indian Island Observatory
Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea Leads Partnership for Students and Amateur Scientists This Thursday, April 29, volunteers in a partnership of those who appreciate and steward marine life, under
May 2 Field Trips Follow Sustainable Living Fair
Contributed by Jeff Hanson, San Juan County Stewardship Network Coordinator Stretch your sea legs put on hiking boots or water shoes and pick a field trip over land, sea or both on Sunday, May 2
Guest Opinion: Friends’ Appeal Seeks Wildlife Conservation Along With Public Facilities
By Stephanie Buffum Field As an island community, we depend on barge landings, transfer stations, schools, water treatment systems and other essential public facilities. Friends of the San Juans [FRIENDS} thinks that we can and
Friends of San Juans Host Free Boater Workshops
Contributed by Tina Whitman Learn more about how you can help protect water quality, marine mammals and eelgrass habitat at a series of free public workshops for local boaters. Presentations will cover priority habitats and
Orcas Rec Takes Young Artists, Writers & Scientists to Canoe Island
Kids 10-14 will learn about art, music, science, nature, or writing throughout the weekend from local professionals in each field athe Orcas Rec-sponsored weekend camp at Canoe Island. There will also be an opportunity to
Granny’s Attic Abounds in Furniture, Art, Linens & Collectibles
This year,'"Granny's Attic" Sale promises to be another fun community fund-raiser for the Senior Center Advisory Committee. Along with the Holiday Bazaar in November, Granny's Attic provides major funding support for the Senior
A Poem for Earth Day by Katherine Flenniken
Kathleen Flenniken will give a free reading at the Orcas Public Library on Friday, April 23 in celebration of National Poetry Month. Flenniken, a poet, teacher and editor, will read at 7 p.m. Horse Latitudes
Land Bank Commission Field Trip on Orcas Tomorrow
San Juan County Land Bank Commissioners invite fellow islanders to walk beautiful Coffelt Farm, Orcas Island with them, along with Land Bank Staff, on Friday, April 23rd. This takes place shortly after their
Letter to the Editor: Maple Rock Farm’s Open House this Saturday
Please join us at Maple Rock Farm Saturday April 24th for our annual plant sale and Open House. We have a Huge selection of vegetable and flower starts that are guaranteed to perform well in
Community Foundation Hosts Board Boot Camp
From the Orcas Island Community Foundation Nonprofit “Board Boot Camp” is just around the corner! Board Boot Camp is an intensive four hour workshop on the essential skills and attitudes for effective service on a
Preview Montessori’s May 1 Auction Items Online
By Cathy Faulkner Orcas Montessori School will be hosting its May Day Party and Auction at Inn @ Ship Bay Saturday May 1st. In anticipation of this festive event, an online preview of
Student Chefs Wow the Crowd
Contributed by Madie Murray Saturday, April 17th was a day of tens. The ten competing recipes in the First Ever Orcas Island School District Student Chef Competition were so good, the judges had
