Topic: Environment
Forest Stewardship Course
Written on February 9, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSU Extension Forestry offers class for Woodland Owners Woodland owners can build skills for caring for their trees by taking Washington State University Extension Forestry’s Forest Stewardship Coached Planning course. This course teaches owners of wooded property how to assess their trees, avoid insect and disease problems, enhance wildlife habitat, improve wood quality, reduce fire Continue Reading
Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean
Written on February 8, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore, in Collaboration With The San Juan Island Library and The San Juan Preservation Trust presents: TIDES: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean By Jonathan White Sunday, February 19, 7:00 pm San Juan Island Library 1010 Guard Street Expert mariner and marine conservationist Jonathan White’s love for the sea is lifelong. He grew up diving, sailing Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit 2017
Written on February 7, 2017 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A dynamic opportunity for networking and learning about farming & food systems Orcas Island, February 10 – 12 Join fellow farmers, regional experts, and local food and farm advocates this February 10th through 12th for two-and-a-half days of education, inspiration, and camaraderie at beautiful YMCA Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. The theme for this year’s Continue Reading
Earthquake Swarm near San Juan Island
Written on February 7, 2017 at 11:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is shared with you from The Town of Friday Harbor/San Juan County Department of Emergency Management… A swarm of eight small earthquakes happened near San Juan Island on January 29th & 30th. All of the quakes were located in San Juan Channel, roughly between Jones Island and Mineral Point on San Juan Island. The Continue Reading
Stewardship Award Nominees Sought
Written on February 6, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all tree huggers! Look out Oscar, the Finnie is coming! Its award season here in the San Juans. Know someone who deserves to walk the stewardship red carpet? Nominate them for a Good Steward Award! Since 2008, the Good Steward Awards, affectionately known as “Finees,” have been sponsored by the Stewardship Network of the Continue Reading
Islanders for Safe Shipping
Written on January 21, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over 150 people came to San Juan County Park on MLK day to oppose the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline project. If the pipeline is allowed as proceed as proposed it will increase the tanker shipping in Haro Straits from 5 tankers a month to 34 tankers and three barges per month. This increase in Continue Reading
Work Party on Cady Mountain Preserve
Written on January 21, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Okay Oakies – the weather has turned favorable and the ground has softened to make work on the mountain plausible! This Sunday’s plans are to pick up where we left off in 2016: the continuation of cage cleaning, as well as pruning the saplings within them. And, with luck, a little thistle and blackberry removal Continue Reading
Progress on the Zylstra Lake Purchase
Written on January 17, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank shares more good news… We Won! We Won! Fun Fact: on January 5, 1933, construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began in the San Francisco bay. Fast forward to January 5, 2017: Zylstra Lake, on San Juan Island, was awarded a $1 million federal coastal wetlands grant from the US Fish and Wildlife Continue Reading
Family Nature Club
Written on January 12, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Finding time to get outside can be tough, and figuring out what to do once outside can be even tougher. The San Juan Island National Historical Park and the Land Bank are making it easy in 2017 with the San Juan Island Family Nature Club, a free monthly outdoor exploration club for families. What’s a Continue Reading
Salmon Still Declining
Written on January 7, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
State’s New Report Shows Salmon Still Declining “Salmon are ours to save,” says Governor OLYMPIA – Salmon throughout most of Washington are in trouble, and will need continued investment by state, federal and local organizations if they are to be saved, according to a report released today by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office. “Washington State Continue Reading
Mount Grant Preserved
Written on January 6, 2017 at 5:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve Reaches Finish Line We did it! After two years of fundraising, the $4.2 million Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve has come to a successful completion. The 141-acre ridgeline, which includes open grassy knolls and stately old-growth Douglas firs, is now permanently protected. The San Juan County Land Bank made an initial Continue Reading
Cool School Challenge
Written on December 23, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Students are Saving Energy to Combat Climate Change Extreme weather events, rising sea levels, melting glacier – oh my! While climate change is an overwhelming issue, there is certainly hope, especially in the collective power of individual actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. That’s the underlying principle of the Cool School Challenge Continue Reading
Cady Mountain Preserve Work Party
Written on December 16, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a work party invitation for you from Tanja at the Land Bank… Wow – I can’t believe this Sunday is the last Oakie gathering for 2016! This Sunday’s plans include the continuation of cage cleaning, as well as pruning the saplings within them. And perhaps there will be time to throw in a little Continue Reading
117th Annual Christmas Bird Count
Written on December 13, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count will be on Saturday, December 31st and will be a wonderful way to celebrate the coming of a new year… From Christmas Bird Hunts to Christmas Bird Counts In 1900 ornithologist Frank Chapman along with other conservationists were troubled at the slaughter of birds in the annual holiday event called Continue Reading
Work Party on Cady Mountain Preserve
Written on December 1, 2016 at 4:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Oakies! It’s hard to believe we’re entering into our last work month of 2016 – thank you for all the pruning, limbing, hauling, and camaraderie this year. Your support is greatly appreciated! The next couple work parties will focus on protecting our little dears from those browsing big deers. When? Sundays, December 11 & Continue Reading
New Steps for American Camp Trail
Written on November 21, 2016 at 1:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The six-mile American Camp Trail (ACT) connecting Friday Harbor with the national park’s visitor center is a relatively easy walk for most people, but as it goes through a gully on airport property it has been difficult for some. So last Saturday, November 18, a crew of Trails volunteers led by Steve Ulvi built steps Continue Reading
Forest Stewardship Course
Written on February 9, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSU Extension Forestry offers class for Woodland Owners Woodland owners can build skills for caring for their trees by taking Washington State University Extension Forestry’s Forest Stewardship Coached Planning course. This course teaches owners of wooded property how to assess their trees, avoid insect and disease problems, enhance wildlife habitat, improve wood quality, reduce fire Continue Reading
Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean
Written on February 8, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore, in Collaboration With The San Juan Island Library and The San Juan Preservation Trust presents: TIDES: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean By Jonathan White Sunday, February 19, 7:00 pm San Juan Island Library 1010 Guard Street Expert mariner and marine conservationist Jonathan White’s love for the sea is lifelong. He grew up diving, sailing Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit 2017
Written on February 7, 2017 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A dynamic opportunity for networking and learning about farming & food systems Orcas Island, February 10 – 12 Join fellow farmers, regional experts, and local food and farm advocates this February 10th through 12th for two-and-a-half days of education, inspiration, and camaraderie at beautiful YMCA Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. The theme for this year’s Continue Reading
Earthquake Swarm near San Juan Island
Written on February 7, 2017 at 11:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is shared with you from The Town of Friday Harbor/San Juan County Department of Emergency Management… A swarm of eight small earthquakes happened near San Juan Island on January 29th & 30th. All of the quakes were located in San Juan Channel, roughly between Jones Island and Mineral Point on San Juan Island. The Continue Reading
Stewardship Award Nominees Sought
Written on February 6, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all tree huggers! Look out Oscar, the Finnie is coming! Its award season here in the San Juans. Know someone who deserves to walk the stewardship red carpet? Nominate them for a Good Steward Award! Since 2008, the Good Steward Awards, affectionately known as “Finees,” have been sponsored by the Stewardship Network of the Continue Reading
Islanders for Safe Shipping
Written on January 21, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over 150 people came to San Juan County Park on MLK day to oppose the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline project. If the pipeline is allowed as proceed as proposed it will increase the tanker shipping in Haro Straits from 5 tankers a month to 34 tankers and three barges per month. This increase in Continue Reading
Work Party on Cady Mountain Preserve
Written on January 21, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Okay Oakies – the weather has turned favorable and the ground has softened to make work on the mountain plausible! This Sunday’s plans are to pick up where we left off in 2016: the continuation of cage cleaning, as well as pruning the saplings within them. And, with luck, a little thistle and blackberry removal Continue Reading
Progress on the Zylstra Lake Purchase
Written on January 17, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank shares more good news… We Won! We Won! Fun Fact: on January 5, 1933, construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began in the San Francisco bay. Fast forward to January 5, 2017: Zylstra Lake, on San Juan Island, was awarded a $1 million federal coastal wetlands grant from the US Fish and Wildlife Continue Reading
Family Nature Club
Written on January 12, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Finding time to get outside can be tough, and figuring out what to do once outside can be even tougher. The San Juan Island National Historical Park and the Land Bank are making it easy in 2017 with the San Juan Island Family Nature Club, a free monthly outdoor exploration club for families. What’s a Continue Reading
Salmon Still Declining
Written on January 7, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
State’s New Report Shows Salmon Still Declining “Salmon are ours to save,” says Governor OLYMPIA – Salmon throughout most of Washington are in trouble, and will need continued investment by state, federal and local organizations if they are to be saved, according to a report released today by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office. “Washington State Continue Reading
Mount Grant Preserved
Written on January 6, 2017 at 5:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve Reaches Finish Line We did it! After two years of fundraising, the $4.2 million Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve has come to a successful completion. The 141-acre ridgeline, which includes open grassy knolls and stately old-growth Douglas firs, is now permanently protected. The San Juan County Land Bank made an initial Continue Reading
Cool School Challenge
Written on December 23, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Students are Saving Energy to Combat Climate Change Extreme weather events, rising sea levels, melting glacier – oh my! While climate change is an overwhelming issue, there is certainly hope, especially in the collective power of individual actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. That’s the underlying principle of the Cool School Challenge Continue Reading
Cady Mountain Preserve Work Party
Written on December 16, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a work party invitation for you from Tanja at the Land Bank… Wow – I can’t believe this Sunday is the last Oakie gathering for 2016! This Sunday’s plans include the continuation of cage cleaning, as well as pruning the saplings within them. And perhaps there will be time to throw in a little Continue Reading
117th Annual Christmas Bird Count
Written on December 13, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count will be on Saturday, December 31st and will be a wonderful way to celebrate the coming of a new year… From Christmas Bird Hunts to Christmas Bird Counts In 1900 ornithologist Frank Chapman along with other conservationists were troubled at the slaughter of birds in the annual holiday event called Continue Reading
Work Party on Cady Mountain Preserve
Written on December 1, 2016 at 4:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Oakies! It’s hard to believe we’re entering into our last work month of 2016 – thank you for all the pruning, limbing, hauling, and camaraderie this year. Your support is greatly appreciated! The next couple work parties will focus on protecting our little dears from those browsing big deers. When? Sundays, December 11 & Continue Reading
New Steps for American Camp Trail
Written on November 21, 2016 at 1:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The six-mile American Camp Trail (ACT) connecting Friday Harbor with the national park’s visitor center is a relatively easy walk for most people, but as it goes through a gully on airport property it has been difficult for some. So last Saturday, November 18, a crew of Trails volunteers led by Steve Ulvi built steps Continue Reading