Topic: Nature
The Land Bank’s First “Outer Island” Preserve
Written on January 16, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Land Bank received a spectacular gift on December 28th, 2016: an 80-acre donation on Henry Island! Sarah Hart is generously donating the underlying fee interest in the property to the Land Bank, along with a conservation easement to the San Juan Preservation Trust. The new Preserve has two shorelines extending over Continue Reading
Native Plant Sale
Written on January 13, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Master Gardener Foundation Annual Native Plant Sale Happy New Year! It is time again for our Annual Native Plant Sale. Visit our website for a complete list of plants and descriptions. Fill out your order form (online or hard copy) and mark your calendar for Saturday, March 11. NOW is the time to think about 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
FHL Tide Bites
Written on January 10, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is January’s edition of the UW Labs’ Tide Bites, written by Andrea Dingeldein… When you have a question about something you see in nature, a research scientist provides you with an answer in words. My explanation, on the other hand, comes in the form of an image. My name is Andrea Dingeldein, and when people 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
Counting Birds
Written on January 2, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
We had a good time out on Saturday counting birds for the Audubon Society’s 117th Annual Christmas Bird Count. More information on counts around the county will be coming soon.
Project of the Year for NYC’s ASL Crew
Written on December 23, 2016 at 9:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
National Park Service and Northwest Youth Corps announce that their American Sign Language (ASL) Inclusion Conservation Crew has been honored with Corps Network Project of the Year Award. What: San Juan Island National Historical Park and Northwest Youth Corps (NYC) announce that the NYC American Sign Language (ASL) Inclusion Crew is chosen as one of 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
Morning on Mitchell Bay
Written on November 17, 2016 at 11:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Theresa Simendinger shares a beautiful photo of this morning at Mitchell Bay with a rainbow reflection. Thanks for sharing Theresa!
3rd Annual Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail Event
Written on November 9, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opt outside for a leisurely morning stroll to the summit of Mount Grant Preserve, then savor some cider and 360-degree views before heading back down. Your friends, family, even your dog, will appreciate the opportunity to work off some of that Thanksgiving dinner before settling back into the couch for the afternoon bowl games. Friday, Continue Reading
Apply for the WSU SJC Master Gardener Program
Written on November 8, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hard working Master Gardeners tend and harvest vegetables for the the Friday Harbor Food Bank from the San Juan Island Master Garden Demonstration Garden. If you are interested in being a Master Gardener yourself, applications are being accepted for the 2017 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees will receive over 60 Continue Reading
Work Party on Cady Mountain Preserve
Written on October 25, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tanja from the Land Bank shares this invitation with you… Hello Oakies! I hope you all have been enjoying the work party respite and are ready for some Fall Planting Fun atop Cady Mountain! Under the guidance of Land Steward, Eliza Habegger, The Salish Seeds Project had a fruitful season and has many native species Continue Reading
Jim’s Calendar is Out Soon
Written on October 19, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Captain Jim Maya has this news to share… Dear Friends… I hope this note finds you all well. Our new calendar is out soon! San Juan Islands Wild, 2017… The Photography of James Mead Maya. Here is the cover image. You can order by return email, at www.mayasimages.com and through Facebook, at Maya’s Images. If Continue Reading
Become a Master Gardener
Written on October 14, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Looking for a fun way to get involved? Love problem solving? Interested in gardening? Apply now to become a WSU Master Gardener! Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees will receive over 60 hours of training, both in the classroom and on-line. The training Continue Reading
Still Time To Prepare For Stormy Weather Ahead
Written on October 13, 2016 at 3:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dave Halloran with SJCDEM shares these thoughts before the storm… The National Weather Service has updated their forecast with the latest information available. They are forecasting with higher certainty that storm 1 of 2 this weekend will start early evening tonight the 13th with the strongest winds starting late in the evening and lasting into Continue Reading
First European Green Crab in Washington’s Salish Sea
Written on October 11, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Sylvia Yamada and Craig Staude “Sylvia, I think we caught one!” Craig Staude shouted excitedly as he and his team of volunteers opened a baited trap in a tidal channel near the sculpture park at Roche Harbor on August 30th. Sure enough, the 74-millimeter-wide male was the first live European green crab ever caught Continue Reading
The Land Bank’s First “Outer Island” Preserve
Written on January 16, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Land Bank received a spectacular gift on December 28th, 2016: an 80-acre donation on Henry Island! Sarah Hart is generously donating the underlying fee interest in the property to the Land Bank, along with a conservation easement to the San Juan Preservation Trust. The new Preserve has two shorelines extending over Continue Reading
Native Plant Sale
Written on January 13, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Master Gardener Foundation Annual Native Plant Sale Happy New Year! It is time again for our Annual Native Plant Sale. Visit our website for a complete list of plants and descriptions. Fill out your order form (online or hard copy) and mark your calendar for Saturday, March 11. NOW is the time to think about 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
FHL Tide Bites
Written on January 10, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is January’s edition of the UW Labs’ Tide Bites, written by Andrea Dingeldein… When you have a question about something you see in nature, a research scientist provides you with an answer in words. My explanation, on the other hand, comes in the form of an image. My name is Andrea Dingeldein, and when people 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
Counting Birds
Written on January 2, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
We had a good time out on Saturday counting birds for the Audubon Society’s 117th Annual Christmas Bird Count. More information on counts around the county will be coming soon.
Project of the Year for NYC’s ASL Crew
Written on December 23, 2016 at 9:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
National Park Service and Northwest Youth Corps announce that their American Sign Language (ASL) Inclusion Conservation Crew has been honored with Corps Network Project of the Year Award. What: San Juan Island National Historical Park and Northwest Youth Corps (NYC) announce that the NYC American Sign Language (ASL) Inclusion Crew is chosen as one of 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
Morning on Mitchell Bay
Written on November 17, 2016 at 11:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Theresa Simendinger shares a beautiful photo of this morning at Mitchell Bay with a rainbow reflection. Thanks for sharing Theresa!
3rd Annual Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail Event
Written on November 9, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opt outside for a leisurely morning stroll to the summit of Mount Grant Preserve, then savor some cider and 360-degree views before heading back down. Your friends, family, even your dog, will appreciate the opportunity to work off some of that Thanksgiving dinner before settling back into the couch for the afternoon bowl games. Friday, Continue Reading
Apply for the WSU SJC Master Gardener Program
Written on November 8, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hard working Master Gardeners tend and harvest vegetables for the the Friday Harbor Food Bank from the San Juan Island Master Garden Demonstration Garden. If you are interested in being a Master Gardener yourself, applications are being accepted for the 2017 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees will receive over 60 Continue Reading
Work Party on Cady Mountain Preserve
Written on October 25, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tanja from the Land Bank shares this invitation with you… Hello Oakies! I hope you all have been enjoying the work party respite and are ready for some Fall Planting Fun atop Cady Mountain! Under the guidance of Land Steward, Eliza Habegger, The Salish Seeds Project had a fruitful season and has many native species Continue Reading
Jim’s Calendar is Out Soon
Written on October 19, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Captain Jim Maya has this news to share… Dear Friends… I hope this note finds you all well. Our new calendar is out soon! San Juan Islands Wild, 2017… The Photography of James Mead Maya. Here is the cover image. You can order by return email, at www.mayasimages.com and through Facebook, at Maya’s Images. If Continue Reading
Become a Master Gardener
Written on October 14, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Looking for a fun way to get involved? Love problem solving? Interested in gardening? Apply now to become a WSU Master Gardener! Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees will receive over 60 hours of training, both in the classroom and on-line. The training Continue Reading
Still Time To Prepare For Stormy Weather Ahead
Written on October 13, 2016 at 3:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dave Halloran with SJCDEM shares these thoughts before the storm… The National Weather Service has updated their forecast with the latest information available. They are forecasting with higher certainty that storm 1 of 2 this weekend will start early evening tonight the 13th with the strongest winds starting late in the evening and lasting into Continue Reading
First European Green Crab in Washington’s Salish Sea
Written on October 11, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Sylvia Yamada and Craig Staude “Sylvia, I think we caught one!” Craig Staude shouted excitedly as he and his team of volunteers opened a baited trap in a tidal channel near the sculpture park at Roche Harbor on August 30th. Sure enough, the 74-millimeter-wide male was the first live European green crab ever caught Continue Reading