Topic: Nature
Zylstra Lake Preserve Closed for Maintenance
Written on August 6, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please excuse our dust while your Conservation Land Bank completes maintenance on the Zylstra Lake Preserve dam. Friday, August 5th, the Preserve will be closed to public access to complete a siphon installation.
Share Stories about San Juans Fishing for Conservation Project
Written on July 24, 2021 at 8:59 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Environmental Stewardship Department San Juan County’s Environmental Stewardship Department wants to hear and share your fishing stories. We are collaborating with an organization called Salmon Nation that recognizes the fight for wild salmon is about much more than fish — it’s about culture, livelihoods and the viability of our natural and Continue Reading
Join Virtual Seadoc Event to Learn about Organization’s Successes
Written on July 20, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From SeaDoc Society Bottoms Up will be a virtual one-hour event at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Join us for an evening of science, education, storytelling and, most of all, fun. We’ll look back on a unique but incredibly productive year for SeaDoc Society from the seafloor to the surface. Don’t miss the journey! Registration is $5 and Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Labs Presents Marine Heatwave Lecture at Brickworks
Written on July 18, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From Friday Harbor Labs Friday Harbor Labs is excited to welcome Dr. Gretchen Hofmann from the University of California, Santa Barbara, our 2021 Illg Distinguished Lecturer at Brickworks at 7 p.m. Aug. 4. The title of the lecture is “Marine heatwaves: what are we learning, what we can expect, and some talk about Hot Moms and Cool Dads.” Continue Reading
Birdwatching at the Sculpture Park
Written on July 17, 2021 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
To all bird watchers — Please join us at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park this coming Wednesday, July 21st at 8:00 AM, where Phil Green, will again lead our monthly Bird Walk. So far over 30 species have been identified. Bring binoculars and mosquito repellent. The park is located just past the Welcome Arch on Continue Reading
Zylstra Lake Preserve | Algal Blooms May Prevent Swimming
Written on July 17, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Doug McCutchen, Preserve Steward, San Juan County Land Bank This is the first in a series of articles describing the background of Zylstra Lake Preserve and the work that is going on to develop a long-term stewardship and management plan for the property. This article focuses on recreational access to the reservoir. Zylstra Lake Preserve Continue Reading
State Recreation and Conservation Office Seeks Virtual Volunteers
Written on July 16, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office is recruiting 45 volunteers to fill positions on advisory committees that help determine how the state invests in the outdoors. The 18 committees evaluate grant proposals for parks, trails, boating amenities, firearm and archery ranges and other outdoor recreation facilities. Continue Reading
Join Virtual Land Bank Meeting Friday
Written on July 14, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the San Juan County Land Bank The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its monthly meeting from 8:30–11:15 a.m., July 16 via Zoom. The public is invited to attend. Click here to download the agenda, Zoom link and meeting materials. To learn more about the San Juan County Land Bank, visit sjclandbank.org. If you’re Continue Reading

Zylstra Lake Preserve Closed for Maintenance
Written on August 6, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please excuse our dust while your Conservation Land Bank completes maintenance on the Zylstra Lake Preserve dam. Friday, August 5th, the Preserve will be closed to public access to complete a siphon installation.

Share Stories about San Juans Fishing for Conservation Project
Written on July 24, 2021 at 8:59 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Environmental Stewardship Department San Juan County’s Environmental Stewardship Department wants to hear and share your fishing stories. We are collaborating with an organization called Salmon Nation that recognizes the fight for wild salmon is about much more than fish — it’s about culture, livelihoods and the viability of our natural and Continue Reading

Join Virtual Seadoc Event to Learn about Organization’s Successes
Written on July 20, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From SeaDoc Society Bottoms Up will be a virtual one-hour event at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Join us for an evening of science, education, storytelling and, most of all, fun. We’ll look back on a unique but incredibly productive year for SeaDoc Society from the seafloor to the surface. Don’t miss the journey! Registration is $5 and Continue Reading

Friday Harbor Labs Presents Marine Heatwave Lecture at Brickworks
Written on July 18, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From Friday Harbor Labs Friday Harbor Labs is excited to welcome Dr. Gretchen Hofmann from the University of California, Santa Barbara, our 2021 Illg Distinguished Lecturer at Brickworks at 7 p.m. Aug. 4. The title of the lecture is “Marine heatwaves: what are we learning, what we can expect, and some talk about Hot Moms and Cool Dads.” Continue Reading

Birdwatching at the Sculpture Park
Written on July 17, 2021 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
To all bird watchers — Please join us at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park this coming Wednesday, July 21st at 8:00 AM, where Phil Green, will again lead our monthly Bird Walk. So far over 30 species have been identified. Bring binoculars and mosquito repellent. The park is located just past the Welcome Arch on Continue Reading

Zylstra Lake Preserve | Algal Blooms May Prevent Swimming
Written on July 17, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Doug McCutchen, Preserve Steward, San Juan County Land Bank This is the first in a series of articles describing the background of Zylstra Lake Preserve and the work that is going on to develop a long-term stewardship and management plan for the property. This article focuses on recreational access to the reservoir. Zylstra Lake Preserve Continue Reading

State Recreation and Conservation Office Seeks Virtual Volunteers
Written on July 16, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office is recruiting 45 volunteers to fill positions on advisory committees that help determine how the state invests in the outdoors. The 18 committees evaluate grant proposals for parks, trails, boating amenities, firearm and archery ranges and other outdoor recreation facilities. Continue Reading
Join Virtual Land Bank Meeting Friday
Written on July 14, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the San Juan County Land Bank The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its monthly meeting from 8:30–11:15 a.m., July 16 via Zoom. The public is invited to attend. Click here to download the agenda, Zoom link and meeting materials. To learn more about the San Juan County Land Bank, visit sjclandbank.org. If you’re Continue Reading