Topic: Environment
Beachwatchers and Birders Wanted for COASST
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beachwatchers and Birders Wanted For Coastal Observation And Seabird Survey Team The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver two free trainings, one in Friday Harbor on Saturday, October 15 and one on Lopez Island on Sunday, October 16. Additionally, Julia Parrish, Executive Director of COASST, will give a presentation entitled Seabirds, Citizen Science Continue Reading
Beautifying the Town
Written on September 30, 2016 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deborah Neff shares this note about volunteers doing good things last Saturday… Last Saturday a group of community volunteers participated in United Way San Juan County’s annual Day of Caring in Friday Harbor by helping to beautify the town. The work party pulled weeds at the Mullis Center and the Elementary School, planted trees by Continue Reading
Our Own SJI CC Thistle Slayers
Written on September 28, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Theresa Simendinger On two very hot days of July, Friday the 22nd and Tuesday the 26th, the San Juan Island Conservation Corps (SJICC) climbed up Young Hill to take down the thistle. The first crew of four kids with the CC of Middle School looked like the proverbial David against Goliath but as you Continue Reading
Letter About Community Treasures
Written on September 26, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Stephanie Prima about Community Treasures in today’s mailbag… To anyone who cares about the disposal of recyclables on this island, take note: we are in peril of losing our most valuable recycling gem – Community Treasures (CT). I was at the meeting last Thursday that Frank Penwell put together to let the Continue Reading
Fire Risk Status “LOW”
Written on September 20, 2016 at 2:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has reduced the fire risk status to “LOW.” However, burn permits will not be issued until October 3rd and only recreational fires are permitted at this time.
Know Your Island Walk
Written on September 20, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On this leisurely 2-3 hour interpretive walk up Young Hill, discover how to beneficially relate to Nature in and around you through your senses. Nature’s maverick genius Mike Cohen will teach us as we walk. Meet at the English Camp parking lot at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 24th.
Fire Danger “Medium”
Written on September 15, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, fire danger in San Juan County has been reduced to “MEDIUM.” However, burning is still limited to recreational fires only.
Prescribed Fires Scheduled For San Juan Island NHP
Written on September 12, 2016 at 12:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park is preparing to conduct a prescribed burn on Young Hill, beginning Wednesday, September 14, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, announces Park Superintendent Elexis Fredy. The prescribed fire units scheduled to burn will cover approximately 10-30 acres, provided that weather and fuel conditions allow for safe and successful project Continue Reading
Shoreline Workshop
Written on September 10, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Free Workshop for Shoreline Property Owners and Managers September 24th Interested in learning more about your shoreline property and how it can help feed salmon, seabirds and orca? Join engineering geologist and shoreline erosion management expert Jim Johannessen of Coastal Geologic Services and nearshore habitat biologist Tina Whitman of Friends of the San Juans for Continue Reading
Eco-Friendly Remodeling Tips
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s see what’s in the mailbag today… Here’s a good one: a San Juan Update reader from California, Paul Denikin, shares this set of tips on Ecologically Friendly remodeling tips for your home. Check them out below and be sure to visit his website… The Best Eco-Friendly Remodeling Tips Going green is an important part of Continue Reading
Island Rec – Star Party
Written on September 8, 2016 at 1:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Join the National Park Service and Island Rec to honor the 50th Anniversary of San Juan Island National Historical Park. 7:00pm Bat Talk ‘n Walk 8:00pm Cake 8:30pm Owl Prowl ‘n Star Walk. Large telescopes will be available for viewing. Rochelle Kelly, (a PhD candidate at the University of Washington studying our local bats), will Continue Reading
Leave No Trace
Written on September 7, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will visit September 8-10 The traveling trainers are back and they’re bringing Big Foot along to share their message of sustainable minimum impact practices to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Click here for more information about Leave No Trace and be sure to check out the flyer at right to see what’s Continue Reading
Get Your Painting Now!
Written on September 3, 2016 at 9:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reminder – LAST WEEKEND for Plein Air Paintings Auction to Benefit Mount Grant Preserve Thanks to a group of generous and very talented local artists, 17 artworks—all inspired by rocks, trees, trails, and vistas they observed at Mount Grant Preserve—are up for auction. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Campaign for the Continue Reading
Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan
Written on September 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Parks, Trails and Natural Areas Plan (PTNA) provides direction for the development, management and acquisition of parks, trails, non-motorized transportation facilities, and natural areas for the Parks & Fair Department, Land Bank, and Public Works Departments of the County. New with this update is incorporation of the County’s Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. The PTNA provides Continue Reading
Staxx Brothers
Written on September 1, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Staxx Brothers are playing at the Rumor Mill this Friday and Saturday night. No cover. Just some groovy hard soul! Here’s what the Rumor Mill has to say… The Staxx Brothers are coming back this weekend. Yes it does mean we’ll have one of the most entertaining and dance-able bands since Sly & The Family Stone. Continue Reading
Reach the Top!
Written on August 31, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you had a chance to enjoy “Sundays at the Summit” of Mount Grant on San Juan Island? The road to the top is open Sundays noon to six through September 25. Hiking trails are open daily. The Summit offers 360-degree views of valleys, lakes, straits, mountains, soaring raptors and wind-gnarled Douglas firs. It’s a Continue Reading
“Antarctic Ice & Climate” Public Lecture
Written on August 31, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join the UW Program on Climate Change and Friday Harbor Laboratories for this two-part public lecture followed by refreshments and conversation featuring Stephen Warren and Kyle Armour on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Friday Harbor Labs Dining Hall. Climate of the Antarctic Ice Sheet presented by Stephen Warren, UW Most Continue Reading
Fire Danger “High”
Written on August 31, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fire Risk Status “HIGH” – Only Recreational Fires Allowed Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has changed its fire risk status from “EXTREME” to “HIGH. This will limit burning to recreational fires only.
Mount Grant Geological Interpretive Walk
Written on August 30, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Explore the geology of Mount Grant Preserve! Local geologist, Julia Turney, will lead an interpretive walk up the Mount Grant access road, stopping to look at rock exposures and geologic features. Over the course of the walk, Julia will unearth the general geology of the San Juan Islands, the geologic history of Mount Grant Preserve, Continue Reading
SJPT’s Island Dispatch
Written on August 27, 2016 at 9:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Extra, Extra! Read All About It! An e-version of the San Juan Preservation Trust’s August 2016 Island Dispatch newsletter is now live on the web. Click here to view it. Here’s a preview of what you’ll find: Guardians Forever: Monitoring SJPT’s 226 (and counting) conservation easements is a big job that we take very seriously. Plus, What Is a Continue Reading
Historic Sailing Vessel Visiting Friday Harbor
Written on August 26, 2016 at 2:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited to celebrate the arrival of the ketch, Golden Rule, in Friday Harbor. She will be stopping over on her way from the Vancouver Wooden Boat Show to the Victoria Classic Boat Festival. Purchased by the Quakers in 1958, she gained international recognition for her attempt to sail into the nuclear test zone in Continue Reading
Sonic Sea at the Whale Museum
Written on August 26, 2016 at 12:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The NRDC invites you to The Whale Museum next Tuesday for this screening of Sonic Sea… Please join us at The Whale Museum on August 30 for a special kickoff screening of NRDC’s new documentary film “Sonic Sea.” Once quiet, our seas are now filled with a cacophony of noise unleashed by oil prospectors, freight Continue Reading
Beachwatchers and Birders Wanted for COASST
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beachwatchers and Birders Wanted For Coastal Observation And Seabird Survey Team The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver two free trainings, one in Friday Harbor on Saturday, October 15 and one on Lopez Island on Sunday, October 16. Additionally, Julia Parrish, Executive Director of COASST, will give a presentation entitled Seabirds, Citizen Science Continue Reading
Beautifying the Town
Written on September 30, 2016 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deborah Neff shares this note about volunteers doing good things last Saturday… Last Saturday a group of community volunteers participated in United Way San Juan County’s annual Day of Caring in Friday Harbor by helping to beautify the town. The work party pulled weeds at the Mullis Center and the Elementary School, planted trees by Continue Reading
Our Own SJI CC Thistle Slayers
Written on September 28, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Theresa Simendinger On two very hot days of July, Friday the 22nd and Tuesday the 26th, the San Juan Island Conservation Corps (SJICC) climbed up Young Hill to take down the thistle. The first crew of four kids with the CC of Middle School looked like the proverbial David against Goliath but as you Continue Reading
Letter About Community Treasures
Written on September 26, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Stephanie Prima about Community Treasures in today’s mailbag… To anyone who cares about the disposal of recyclables on this island, take note: we are in peril of losing our most valuable recycling gem – Community Treasures (CT). I was at the meeting last Thursday that Frank Penwell put together to let the Continue Reading
Fire Risk Status “LOW”
Written on September 20, 2016 at 2:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has reduced the fire risk status to “LOW.” However, burn permits will not be issued until October 3rd and only recreational fires are permitted at this time.
Know Your Island Walk
Written on September 20, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On this leisurely 2-3 hour interpretive walk up Young Hill, discover how to beneficially relate to Nature in and around you through your senses. Nature’s maverick genius Mike Cohen will teach us as we walk. Meet at the English Camp parking lot at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 24th.
Fire Danger “Medium”
Written on September 15, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, fire danger in San Juan County has been reduced to “MEDIUM.” However, burning is still limited to recreational fires only.
Prescribed Fires Scheduled For San Juan Island NHP
Written on September 12, 2016 at 12:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park is preparing to conduct a prescribed burn on Young Hill, beginning Wednesday, September 14, 2016, through Friday, September 16, 2016, announces Park Superintendent Elexis Fredy. The prescribed fire units scheduled to burn will cover approximately 10-30 acres, provided that weather and fuel conditions allow for safe and successful project Continue Reading
Shoreline Workshop
Written on September 10, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Free Workshop for Shoreline Property Owners and Managers September 24th Interested in learning more about your shoreline property and how it can help feed salmon, seabirds and orca? Join engineering geologist and shoreline erosion management expert Jim Johannessen of Coastal Geologic Services and nearshore habitat biologist Tina Whitman of Friends of the San Juans for Continue Reading
Eco-Friendly Remodeling Tips
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s see what’s in the mailbag today… Here’s a good one: a San Juan Update reader from California, Paul Denikin, shares this set of tips on Ecologically Friendly remodeling tips for your home. Check them out below and be sure to visit his website… The Best Eco-Friendly Remodeling Tips Going green is an important part of Continue Reading
Island Rec – Star Party
Written on September 8, 2016 at 1:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Join the National Park Service and Island Rec to honor the 50th Anniversary of San Juan Island National Historical Park. 7:00pm Bat Talk ‘n Walk 8:00pm Cake 8:30pm Owl Prowl ‘n Star Walk. Large telescopes will be available for viewing. Rochelle Kelly, (a PhD candidate at the University of Washington studying our local bats), will Continue Reading
Leave No Trace
Written on September 7, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will visit September 8-10 The traveling trainers are back and they’re bringing Big Foot along to share their message of sustainable minimum impact practices to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Click here for more information about Leave No Trace and be sure to check out the flyer at right to see what’s Continue Reading
Get Your Painting Now!
Written on September 3, 2016 at 9:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reminder – LAST WEEKEND for Plein Air Paintings Auction to Benefit Mount Grant Preserve Thanks to a group of generous and very talented local artists, 17 artworks—all inspired by rocks, trees, trails, and vistas they observed at Mount Grant Preserve—are up for auction. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Campaign for the Continue Reading
Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan
Written on September 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Parks, Trails and Natural Areas Plan (PTNA) provides direction for the development, management and acquisition of parks, trails, non-motorized transportation facilities, and natural areas for the Parks & Fair Department, Land Bank, and Public Works Departments of the County. New with this update is incorporation of the County’s Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. The PTNA provides Continue Reading
Staxx Brothers
Written on September 1, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Staxx Brothers are playing at the Rumor Mill this Friday and Saturday night. No cover. Just some groovy hard soul! Here’s what the Rumor Mill has to say… The Staxx Brothers are coming back this weekend. Yes it does mean we’ll have one of the most entertaining and dance-able bands since Sly & The Family Stone. Continue Reading
Reach the Top!
Written on August 31, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you had a chance to enjoy “Sundays at the Summit” of Mount Grant on San Juan Island? The road to the top is open Sundays noon to six through September 25. Hiking trails are open daily. The Summit offers 360-degree views of valleys, lakes, straits, mountains, soaring raptors and wind-gnarled Douglas firs. It’s a Continue Reading
“Antarctic Ice & Climate” Public Lecture
Written on August 31, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join the UW Program on Climate Change and Friday Harbor Laboratories for this two-part public lecture followed by refreshments and conversation featuring Stephen Warren and Kyle Armour on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Friday Harbor Labs Dining Hall. Climate of the Antarctic Ice Sheet presented by Stephen Warren, UW Most Continue Reading
Fire Danger “High”
Written on August 31, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fire Risk Status “HIGH” – Only Recreational Fires Allowed Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has changed its fire risk status from “EXTREME” to “HIGH. This will limit burning to recreational fires only.
Mount Grant Geological Interpretive Walk
Written on August 30, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Explore the geology of Mount Grant Preserve! Local geologist, Julia Turney, will lead an interpretive walk up the Mount Grant access road, stopping to look at rock exposures and geologic features. Over the course of the walk, Julia will unearth the general geology of the San Juan Islands, the geologic history of Mount Grant Preserve, Continue Reading
SJPT’s Island Dispatch
Written on August 27, 2016 at 9:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Extra, Extra! Read All About It! An e-version of the San Juan Preservation Trust’s August 2016 Island Dispatch newsletter is now live on the web. Click here to view it. Here’s a preview of what you’ll find: Guardians Forever: Monitoring SJPT’s 226 (and counting) conservation easements is a big job that we take very seriously. Plus, What Is a Continue Reading
Historic Sailing Vessel Visiting Friday Harbor
Written on August 26, 2016 at 2:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited to celebrate the arrival of the ketch, Golden Rule, in Friday Harbor. She will be stopping over on her way from the Vancouver Wooden Boat Show to the Victoria Classic Boat Festival. Purchased by the Quakers in 1958, she gained international recognition for her attempt to sail into the nuclear test zone in Continue Reading
Sonic Sea at the Whale Museum
Written on August 26, 2016 at 12:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The NRDC invites you to The Whale Museum next Tuesday for this screening of Sonic Sea… Please join us at The Whale Museum on August 30 for a special kickoff screening of NRDC’s new documentary film “Sonic Sea.” Once quiet, our seas are now filled with a cacophony of noise unleashed by oil prospectors, freight Continue Reading