Topic: Nature
Autumnal Animal Adventure
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bring your family out to relish autumn with naturalist Shona Aitken. Shona will lead an exploration into the woods in search of wild creatures. Your child will use their senses to find clues about which animals live there and where they would go to stay dry and warm when the weather becomes cold and wet. Continue Reading
Dyeing with Nature
Written on September 30, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, at the Mullis Community Center located at 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor. The guest speaker will be Krispi Staude, who will explain/demonstrate how she uses photo dyes and natural plant material for “dye printing” fabrics. Come join us for coffee, 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
Skyline Garden Club Hosted Excursion
Written on September 25, 2016 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Christianson, of Christianson’s Nursery in Mount Vernon, often shares his in depth knowledge of all things garden nursery related. This time he will share his knowledge of alternatives to overused plants/dwarf shrubs and trees. His presentations are always filled with common sense and good humor. This is an opportunity one will not want to Continue Reading
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.
Praying Mantis
Written on September 13, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer John Miller shares this image he captured this weekend… Tim – My wife, Victoria, called excitedly to me to come the garden and bring my camera. What a surprise to to see the following insect. John PS – for those who are interested: Nikon Df, 105mm manual focus macro, spot meter, f5.6, handheld 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
Secrets of Gardening
Written on September 10, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
All gardeners are invited to this year’s 2016 Annual Gardening Workshop: Secrets of Gardening, presented by the San Juan County Master Gardeners at Friday Harbor Middle School on Saturday, October 1st, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker will be author and biologist Thor Hanson (thorhanson.net), speaking about seeds, based on his 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
“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
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
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
J14 Considered Missing, Possibly Deceased
Written on August 26, 2016 at 12:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sad news from the Center for Whale Research… J14, a 42-year old female in J pod, is considered missing. Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research last saw her on July 31. Center for Whale Research staff members have since had three on-the-water encounters with the rest of her matriline but she was not Continue Reading
Food Web Picnic
Written on August 19, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of the San Juans is excited to hold a family-friendly Food Web Picnic on Tuesday, August 30, at Jackson’s Beach on San Juan Island from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. At the event, children will explore the animal habitats at and around Jackson Beach and will earn their Coastal Food Web Investigator badge. Participants can Continue Reading
Orca Friendly Products at Ace!
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pacific Whale Watch Association and Ace Hardware stores in Anacortes and Friday Harbor, WA Launch “Orca Friendly Products” Ace is the place for… saving orcas! In a unique partnership, Ace Hardware is partnering with the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) in helping its customers find “Orca Friendly” products in its stores. The pilot project will Continue Reading
Autumnal Animal Adventure
Written on October 6, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bring your family out to relish autumn with naturalist Shona Aitken. Shona will lead an exploration into the woods in search of wild creatures. Your child will use their senses to find clues about which animals live there and where they would go to stay dry and warm when the weather becomes cold and wet. Continue Reading
Dyeing with Nature
Written on September 30, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, at the Mullis Community Center located at 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor. The guest speaker will be Krispi Staude, who will explain/demonstrate how she uses photo dyes and natural plant material for “dye printing” fabrics. Come join us for coffee, 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
Skyline Garden Club Hosted Excursion
Written on September 25, 2016 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Christianson, of Christianson’s Nursery in Mount Vernon, often shares his in depth knowledge of all things garden nursery related. This time he will share his knowledge of alternatives to overused plants/dwarf shrubs and trees. His presentations are always filled with common sense and good humor. This is an opportunity one will not want to Continue Reading
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.
Praying Mantis
Written on September 13, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer John Miller shares this image he captured this weekend… Tim – My wife, Victoria, called excitedly to me to come the garden and bring my camera. What a surprise to to see the following insect. John PS – for those who are interested: Nikon Df, 105mm manual focus macro, spot meter, f5.6, handheld 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
Secrets of Gardening
Written on September 10, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
All gardeners are invited to this year’s 2016 Annual Gardening Workshop: Secrets of Gardening, presented by the San Juan County Master Gardeners at Friday Harbor Middle School on Saturday, October 1st, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker will be author and biologist Thor Hanson (thorhanson.net), speaking about seeds, based on his 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
“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
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
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
J14 Considered Missing, Possibly Deceased
Written on August 26, 2016 at 12:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sad news from the Center for Whale Research… J14, a 42-year old female in J pod, is considered missing. Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research last saw her on July 31. Center for Whale Research staff members have since had three on-the-water encounters with the rest of her matriline but she was not Continue Reading
Food Web Picnic
Written on August 19, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of the San Juans is excited to hold a family-friendly Food Web Picnic on Tuesday, August 30, at Jackson’s Beach on San Juan Island from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. At the event, children will explore the animal habitats at and around Jackson Beach and will earn their Coastal Food Web Investigator badge. Participants can Continue Reading
Orca Friendly Products at Ace!
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pacific Whale Watch Association and Ace Hardware stores in Anacortes and Friday Harbor, WA Launch “Orca Friendly Products” Ace is the place for… saving orcas! In a unique partnership, Ace Hardware is partnering with the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) in helping its customers find “Orca Friendly” products in its stores. The pilot project will Continue Reading