Loving this place isn’t enough—we need to protect it, too!


||| FROM AYN GAILEY for FRIENDS OF THE SAN JUANS |||


Join Friends of the San Juans Tuesday 10/15 at 5 PM (PST) for our 45th annual virtual gathering, a 45-minute virtual report for members of the work they empower in the Salish Sea and the San Juan Islands!

Members are anyone who has volunteered 4 hours with us annually or donated any amount. RSVP, learn more or become a member here: https://sanjuans.org/gathering/

Members Receive:

  • A membership sticker in the mail.
  • Quarterly Executive Director updates, just for members.
  • First dibs on registering for Friends’ events, such as boat trips to Patos, Stewart, and other islands.
  • An invite to our Annual Gathering, curated specifically for members.
  • Monthly e-news and periodic Action Alerts (and can update your email preferences anytime.)
  • You will stay informed about environmental issues, policies, and protections for the islands and the Salish Sea.
  • You are making a difference. It’s not just about giving to an organization; you are supporting mission-driven work and personally engaging in critical ways.

Questions? Visit https://sanjuans.org/gathering/ or email friends@sanjuans.org

Want to see what Friends does? Watch this short youtube video made with help from Orcas Islanders

See you there.


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