Earth Day Orcas

04/27/2026

Earth Day everyday gathering in Port Townsend looks full of great learning experiences. Ten tracks, over 100 presenters. Thanks to the Whidbey Institute for referring us!

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! ON-LINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Join Us May 7-11 2026 On-Line From Anywhere in the WorldOr In-Person At TheHistoric Fort Worden State Park & Conference Center Port Townsend, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula A groundbreaking gathering of global change-makers dedicat...

04/24/2026

Peace Garden sculptures from local creatives Pete Welty, Dwight Duke, Daniel Marty. Enjoy them through the 30th at Emmanuel. Special Peace and Memorial altars welcome flowers, poetry, art and reflection on Sat. the 25th.
https://www.dwightduke.org/

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

04/21/2026

"What are you doing to help steward our planet for future generations?" Many islanders are active stewards - how do you show up to protect this place?

Saturday reflection: Earth Day is April 22, 2026 and actions to support & heal our environment are happening across the country this weekend.

Dr. Jane Goodall reminded us that hope inspires action, and action brings change. She encouraged us to “Treat every day of the year as Earth Day.”

What are you doing to help steward our planet for future generations?

04/20/2026

Protecting Our Home Planet.

Earth Day, Orcas Style is a vibrant nature, arts and science celebration with something for everyone, and for all ages. In celebrating the wonders of the Salish Sea and our island home, we voice our vision and hope for a safe and beautiful world for all generations to come.

The full week's news is at https://mailchi.mp/sanjuanmakersguild/bluemarble-10353000
and the full web site is at https://earthdayorcas.org

Sculptures by Eric Morris and Pete Welty in the Emmanuel Peace Garden

04/17/2026

Earth Day Orcas Film Fest week is now open, April 17-26. Enjoy any of the short or feature films and let us know what you valued about what you have viewed.

Share what you experienced watching these films in the comments below. Learn something new? Find a topic or issue you want to explore more? Any hero you'd like to commend? Film viewer comments welcome!

Please feel welcome to share the registration link with friends and family. Click to register hff.org/earthweek2026-preview
and you will be sent a password the evening you register.

Explore. Discover. Learn. Enjoy!

04/17/2026

Creativity Rises! 'Edge of the Salish Sea' Art, Poetry and Nature on Saturday the 18th, then Ecstatic "Dance for the Earth' on Sunday the 19th in Eastsound for Earth Day Orcas. Drop in for Dance, register for Edge of the Salish Sea Arts and Nature at https://earthdayorcas.org . All events are free to the community and all ages welcome.

04/16/2026

Writer, Poets, and Lovers of the Salish Sea are invited to a writing workshop on Orcas Island, Sat. April 18th.

‘Edge of the Salish Sea’ is a day of great low tide discoveries and expressive art and poetry experiences. The Poetry workshop is led by esteemed Lopez Island Poet, Abigail Morgan Prout, author of Walk Deep. Gathering is 10-3 pm in Eastsound WA. Register at https://earthdayorcas.org/edge-of-the-salish-sea

“We will be exploring our relationship with the Shoreline and then journeying into a specific memory at the edge that continues to teach, nurture, shape us. From this exploration, we will emerge to 'write into' the ongoing relationship with this special place, honoring Earth with a personalized ode.”

No previous poetry experience needed!

04/16/2026

Exploring Life on the Edge - Waterfront Low Tide Beach Walk and Hands-on Creativity on April 18th, 10-3 at the Parish Hall on Orcas Island. All ages welcome.
Enjoy some of the year’s most dramatic daytime minus low tides on a guided beach walk with Tina Whitman, Senior Science Director with Friends of the San Juans. Then dive into hands-on creativity with Debra Lee Babcock and Abigail Morgan Prout for art and poetry sessions. Free event. Open to all ages and arts ability. Great family activity !!

Register at: https://earthdayorcas.org/edge-of-the-salish-sea

04/15/2026

Share the News with your Friends – registration is open for the Earth Day Orcas Film Fest with free streaming of 8 inspiring films open April 17-26. Enjoy the intrepid accomplishments of explorers, scientists, farmers, and activities working in forests, on the land, and in the sea. Local to global themes. View films online from anywhere, and enjoy the shorts focusing on the Salish Sea and San Juan Islands. Preview and register at https://www.fhff.org/earthweek2026 .