Stewardship Network of the San Juans

10/15/2026

This Saturday @ Madrone Cellars 5:00!

10/15/2026

🌱 Designing Agroforestry Systems in the San Juan Islands 🌲 Dynamic, resilient, and productive working landscapes start with thoughtful design!

Join Agroforestry Northwest, San Juan Islands CD, and WSU San Juan County Extension for an immersive, full-day, in-person workshop focused on practical agroforestry design for local farms!

Where: 📍2687 W Valley Rd
Friday Harbor, WA

When: Nov 4th 9am - 3pm

What you’ll learn:

📍 How to design 3 key systems: Silvopasture, Alley Cropping, and Riparian Forest Buffers

📍 Choosing native and non-native tree species tailored to soil moisture, farm goals, and site conditions

📍 Hands-on experience creating a design plan for an active project site

Led by experts in agroforestry, Indigenous ethnobotany, ecology, and forestry, this event is designed for producers, land planners, and students looking to enhance shade, soil health, water quality, and farm yields. 🚜🌾

Spaces are limited! Register here to sign up https://buff.ly/o0nVx1k

10/15/2026

Join Friends of the San Juans for an evening of learning and Halloween fun! Hear from Friends Legal Director and Staff Attorney Magali Cota about the Endangered Species Act, the threats it faces, and how we can all help protect wildlife. Afterwards, enjoy delicious food, and compete in an endangered species pumpkin carving contest for a chance to win a gift card to a local restaurant or shop. Pumpkins will be provided, costumes and vegetarian dishes are encouraged, we hope to see you there!

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10/15/2026

09/25/2026

The Madrona Institute Announces 2026 Stewardship Fund Request for Proposals

PROPOSAL DEADLINE: October 5, 2026

The Madrona Institute small grant program is now accepting proposals for youth-focused environmental programs and climate resiliency initiatives within the San Juan Islands. If your organization has programming that involves youth engagement, environmental stewardship and education, or climate resiliency, apply for up to $7,500 in grant funding.

Learn about the application process and how to submit a letter of inquiry (LOI) at the link in our bio.

$30,000 is available to support eligible organizations in implementing projects that focus on youth engagement and climate action. Proposals can range from $2,500 to $7,500.

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09/19/2026

Canada is introducing even more resource extraction projects that will dramatically increase fossil fuel transport to, and across, the Salish Sea. This will without any doubt accelerate the denaturing of our lands and waters and threaten the Southern Resident Orca Whales with functional extinction.

These projects illustrate a disregard and disrespect on behalf of the Canadian Nation for the health of the Salish Sea, the inherent rights of the First Peoples on both sides of the border, and our sacred obligation to the salmon, the orca and all of the Creation, to the Ancestors, and to future generations.

Please join us by standing up for the Salish Sea on September 21st at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church in Vancouver for, The Seven Sisters on the Salish Sea: Our Sacred Duty.

09/19/2026

🌊 Join us for the The Great Islands Clean-Up! And help protect eelgrass while you’re at it! 🌱

On Saturday, September 26, we’ll be at Jackson Beach picking up trash AND taking a Seagrass Stroll with the SJICD Eelgrass Restoration Team!

From 10:30am–12pm, help us collect healthy eelgrass shoots for restoration while learning about this vital habitat and how we can protect it. Come lend a hand, clean up our shoreline, and give eelgrass a little love. 💚

📍 Jackson Beach, Friday Harbor
🧤 Buckets and gloves provided
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome
📩 RSVP for the Seagrass Stroll: [email protected]

Learn more about The Great Islands Clean-Up here: https://plasticfreesalishsea.org/event/fall-2026-great-islands-cleanup/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUZOLZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVZDWGNBSjZWUGlGS2RpemZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEerIfJTiKaXE7HZx3PKMy-w4XxU7t2ItkFRegEnBfflJvWY131Ix1ulS3zqIo_aem_uk6nPbIoiJKOYmxS9Jfv1Q

09/14/2026

We’re Hiring: Bookkeeper!

The San Juan Islands Conservation District is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Friday Harbor.

20 hours/week
$30–$42/hour, depending on experience, plus benefits
Based in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

This position supports the District’s financial operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, financial reporting, and audit preparation—all while helping an organization dedicated to conservation and the sustainable management of San Juan County’s natural resources.

Application deadline: Friday, September 25. Position open until filled.

Learn more about the position, qualifications, and how to apply:
https://www.sanjuanislandscd.org/bookkeeper

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