Topic: Nature
Scotch Broom Census Set for May
Written on May 4, 2020 at 9:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need an excuse to get outside? (safely and and while maintaining self-distancing, of course…) OLYMPIA–The Washington Invasive Species Council, state agencies and researchers are calling for a census in May to help determine the location of Scotch broom throughout the state. “We need everyone’s help to size up the problem,” said Justin Bush, executive coordinator of Continue Reading
The Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale is Online!
Written on May 4, 2020 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
No standing in lines and no rushed shopping at the Mullis Senior Community Center this year. We are online only in compliance with all safety guidelines for COVID-19. Our Spring Plant Sale starts at 9am, Tuesday, May 5. Healthy veggie starts need new homes! Eight new varieties this year, including two delicious cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbages and Continue Reading
Forest and Tree Health Webinar
Written on April 15, 2020 at 6:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dead and dying conifers have proliferated throughout the Salish Sea area, especially with cedars and hemlocks, causing concern for many property owners. This webinar will talk about why so many trees are dying right now and how to recognize when there’s a problem on your property. Topics include insects, diseases, and drought, and what property Continue Reading
COVID-19 Crisis Increases Gratitude for Greenspace and Highlights Need to Leash Dogs
Written on April 10, 2020 at 9:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Land Bank Preserves remain open despite other public land closures because we believe people need access to nature close to home, especially when nothing else in life seems normal. Early evidence suggests that dogs don’t spread COVID-19. However, current social distancing rules apply to both people and their pets. To that end, we want to Continue Reading
From San Juan County, HOT TOPIC #9: Navigating Nature
Written on March 30, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islandersNavigating This article is from Brandon Cadwell, Chief of Visitor and Youth Engagement at San Juan Island National Historical Park. Now is the time to take the road less traveled. Or perhaps, the trail or sidewalk less traveled. As the Chief of Visitor and Youth Continue Reading
Walking at English Camp
Written on March 29, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“And because enjoying the outdoors is critical to supporting your mental health, you can still go for a walk or a bike ride or garden in your yard.” Governor Jay Inslee from his “Stay home, stay healthy” order. “English Camp is good hiking spot with its upland trails to Young Hill, Bell Point loop, Westcott Continue Reading
All Washington State Parks Closed Temporarily Through April 30
Written on March 27, 2020 at 4:03 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
This week, we announced the temporary full closure of all Washington state parks for at least two weeks. The decision follows Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order issued on Tuesday. We want to do our part to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, COVID-19. The measure adds to our March 22 decision Continue Reading
SeaDoc Society Launches Marine Science Homeschool Resource
Written on March 21, 2020 at 5:55 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Today we launched a resource called HOMESCHOOL that will allow homebound students to explore the Salish Sea during this period of self-isolation. These videos and activities can be easily deployed amid the chaos of the current moment. Also, they’re fun! We’ll continue to add content to this page, so keep an eye out and share Continue Reading

Scotch Broom Census Set for May
Written on May 4, 2020 at 9:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need an excuse to get outside? (safely and and while maintaining self-distancing, of course…) OLYMPIA–The Washington Invasive Species Council, state agencies and researchers are calling for a census in May to help determine the location of Scotch broom throughout the state. “We need everyone’s help to size up the problem,” said Justin Bush, executive coordinator of Continue Reading

The Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale is Online!
Written on May 4, 2020 at 9:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
No standing in lines and no rushed shopping at the Mullis Senior Community Center this year. We are online only in compliance with all safety guidelines for COVID-19. Our Spring Plant Sale starts at 9am, Tuesday, May 5. Healthy veggie starts need new homes! Eight new varieties this year, including two delicious cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbages and Continue Reading

Forest and Tree Health Webinar
Written on April 15, 2020 at 6:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dead and dying conifers have proliferated throughout the Salish Sea area, especially with cedars and hemlocks, causing concern for many property owners. This webinar will talk about why so many trees are dying right now and how to recognize when there’s a problem on your property. Topics include insects, diseases, and drought, and what property Continue Reading

COVID-19 Crisis Increases Gratitude for Greenspace and Highlights Need to Leash Dogs
Written on April 10, 2020 at 9:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Land Bank Preserves remain open despite other public land closures because we believe people need access to nature close to home, especially when nothing else in life seems normal. Early evidence suggests that dogs don’t spread COVID-19. However, current social distancing rules apply to both people and their pets. To that end, we want to Continue Reading

From San Juan County, HOT TOPIC #9: Navigating Nature
Written on March 30, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islandersNavigating This article is from Brandon Cadwell, Chief of Visitor and Youth Engagement at San Juan Island National Historical Park. Now is the time to take the road less traveled. Or perhaps, the trail or sidewalk less traveled. As the Chief of Visitor and Youth Continue Reading

Walking at English Camp
Written on March 29, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“And because enjoying the outdoors is critical to supporting your mental health, you can still go for a walk or a bike ride or garden in your yard.” Governor Jay Inslee from his “Stay home, stay healthy” order. “English Camp is good hiking spot with its upland trails to Young Hill, Bell Point loop, Westcott Continue Reading

All Washington State Parks Closed Temporarily Through April 30
Written on March 27, 2020 at 4:03 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
This week, we announced the temporary full closure of all Washington state parks for at least two weeks. The decision follows Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order issued on Tuesday. We want to do our part to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, COVID-19. The measure adds to our March 22 decision Continue Reading

SeaDoc Society Launches Marine Science Homeschool Resource
Written on March 21, 2020 at 5:55 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Today we launched a resource called HOMESCHOOL that will allow homebound students to explore the Salish Sea during this period of self-isolation. These videos and activities can be easily deployed amid the chaos of the current moment. Also, they’re fun! We’ll continue to add content to this page, so keep an eye out and share Continue Reading