Cornet Bay --- Mark the calendar, it’s time to hike into the New Year! Meet park staff, rain or shine, for the annual First Day Hike in the Cornet Bay parking lot. Choose between a variety of hikes and distances that morning. Learn about the history of Cornet Bay, explore the […]
Double Bluff Beach, 6325 Double Bluff Rd., Freeland --- Start the new year off with a splash! Join a fun-loving crowd for a bone chilling dive into 2023. WHY?! It’s fun. Seriously! Plus it benefits local youth programs. A New Year’s tradition since 2004. Swim at your own risk; no lifeguard […]
Oak Harbor Library --- Rain or shine, January is a great time to take a hike at Deception Pass. Join park staff to discover how to prepare for your next adventure. All ages welcome. Adult caretakers must be present for the duration of the program.
Penn Cove Taproom, Freeland --- Join us for Sea Shanty and Pub songs lead by Johann. Learn the tunes and belt away! No cover. For more information, call 360-682-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com.
Coupeville High School --- Featuring presentations on a wide variety of topics. Cost of the workshop is $40 or $30 for students/seniors. Pre-registration is highly recommended, as seating is limited. Further information and online registration are available at www.orcanetwork.org. Teacher clock hours are available through The Heritage Institute.
Deception Pass State Park --- 2-miles roundtrip --- Join park staff for a walk through Hoypus Forest’s old growth forest! Learn about the fascinating history of Hoypus Point, discover the importance of forest ecosystems, and explore how our perceptions of old growth have changed since the 1900s. […]
Saturdays; 2-miles roundtrip --- Join park staff for a walk through Hoypus Forest’s old growth forest! The walk is roughly two miles round trip with less than 300 feet elevation gain. Surface includes an old road and dirt trail. Expect the hike to take 1.5 hours with a 15-minute return walk. […]
Zoom meeting ----- Jean Wilcox Hibben will present “Using Keywords to Unlock Genealogical Doors.” Learn how to locate ancestors using database and search engine searching and browsing techniques employing the keyword function. Non WIGS members send email to whidbeygensearchers@gmail.com by Jan. 15 to receive Zoom invitation. All are invited to join.
Zoom meeting --- Jean Wilcox Hibben will present “Using Keywords to Unlock Genealogical Doors.” Learn how to locate ancestors using database and search engine searching and browsing techniques employing the keyword function. Non WIGS members send email to whidbeygensearchers@gmail.com by Jan. 15 to receive Zoom invitation. All are invited to join.
Oak Harbor Library --- Learn the history of Whidbey Pies and what it takes to produce over 2,000 pies each week. Owner Joe Gunn will share secrets for making a perfect pie!