As we continue our series about volunteers at Lime Kiln State Park, here’s more about Dennis Linden, as he answered some questions we asked him: Tell us about yourself! Number of years living in the San Juan archipelago: 10 years Occupation in your real, or unreal, life: Food Writer, Fresh Blueberry broker Furthest place in  Continue Reading

Remember I told you Erin from Lime Kiln State Park was gonna introduce you to the folks who volunteer there? Here’s more about Kerry Hartjen, who answered a few questions: Tell us about yourself! Number of years visiting &/or living in the San Juan archipelago: 6 visiting, 2 living here Occupation in your real, or  Continue Reading

One of this island’s true & lasting treasures is folksinger/philosopher/educator Mike Cohen. He’s been teaching nature’s way for decades, and it’s people like him who will make the difference in the coming years as we face the incredible disconnect too many folks have with nature & the planet. Here’s more: Nature’s Path to Earth and  Continue Reading

Here’s Ivan from Western Prince, with his story of his most memorable day on the water:

This was a photo Jim Maya took last week when those humpbacks were in the area…he said the guys in the Prince of Whales boat didn’t try to get close to the whale – the whale came over to them. -oo-

Diane from the Land Bank says the Trails Committee volunteers could use a hand: Greetings, Please join us for the following San Juan preserve summer trail work parties and noxious weed removal: Thursday, June 25th marks our first (of 11) volunteer trail work parties at 4 – 6 pm on each Thursday from June 25  Continue Reading

Tanja wanted to let us know there’s a fundraiser for the Agricultural Guild this weekend – here’s more: Three Farm Walking Tour and Picnic Dinner Join us behind the scenes for a personal tour and picnic dinner with friends.  Stroll the back trails of San Juan Island’s picturesque West Valley, while visiting adjoining Mitchell Bay  Continue Reading

Tanja wanted to let us know there’s a fundraiser for the Agricultural Guild this weekend – here’s more: Three Farm Walking Tour and Picnic Dinner Join us behind the scenes for a personal tour and picnic dinner with friends.  Stroll the back trails of San Juan Island’s picturesque West Valley, while visiting adjoining Mitchell Bay  Continue Reading

I asked Parks Interpretive Specialist Erin Corra to tell me more about her volunteers, and she did! Here’s the first in a series about the folks who volunteer this summer at Lime Kiln State Park… Shelley answered a few questions posed by Erin: Tell us about yourself! Name: Shelley Alan Number of years visiting &/or  Continue Reading

You know it’s what keeps things going – when the three resident pods of killer whales come together to mate & jump around & play with one another, it’s called a superpod… both Sandy Buckley & Jim Maya wrote today to confirm that yesterday’s gathering on the westside was, indeed, a superpod. Jim doublechecked with  Continue Reading

You’ve seen her in the harbor here – she’s a beautiful ship, and they’re having a public sail this coming weeknd – here’s the notice: Sail aboard The Adventuress on a three hour public sail from Friday Harbor dock. Members of Sound Experience sail for free, non-members, $40 for adults, $20 for kids 18 and under.  To register call  Continue Reading

My friend Frankie Robertson was wondering if you see (or photograph!) a minke whale, if you wouldn’t mind letting her & her team know. By the way, I’m not being mean by saying they’re stinky…ever left boccoli in the fridge for a week too long, and sniffed it? Probably said to yourself, “Is that broccoli,  Continue Reading

My friend Frankie Robertson was wondering if you see (or photograph!) a minke whale, if you wouldn’t mind letting her & her team know. By the way, I’m not being mean by saying they’re stinky…ever left boccoli in the fridge for a week too long, and sniffed it? Probably said to yourself, “Is that broccoli,  Continue Reading

I reported to you yesterday that a humpback was seen on the west side of the island this weekend – looks like he/she may have wandered to the other side. Here’s a report from San Juan Safaris‘ Tristen, from the Orca Network’s e-mail blast: June 13: Our evening tour spent time with a Humpback Whale  Continue Reading

You remember last year all the hoo-rah about the crumb rubber the new play structure had…well, it has since been removed (yay!) and replaced with wood chips. It looks like we’re not the only ones who were concerned…here’s more from the AP, in an article passed along by Michael Buckley. -00-

This past weekend we had a lot of visitors to the island for graduation and for the sunny weather, but we also had a humpback whale on the west side of the island, as you can see.  – 00 –