April Becomes Earth and Ocean Month on Whidbey Island

 

Planting parties, forest and birding walks, guided meditations and more will welcome April on Whidbey Island. Here, Earth Day has expanded to encompass the whole month of April, collectively known as Whidbey Earth and Ocean Month. In addition, Orca whales have been making their appearance to the area early, with sightings being seen in north Puget Sound!

Photos by Suzi Pratt Photography

The theme for 2022, Caring for Our Common Home, has also been split into a four-week area of focus: Waste, Transportation, Water, and Food. Activities to help learn more about how we can keep our island home beautiful include lectures, an art show, work parties, walks and tours, and more. Participating organizations include Goosefoot, Greening Congregations Collaborative, Island Transit, Orca Network, Pacific Rim Institute, Sno-Isle Libraries, South Whidbey Tilth, Whidbey Audubon Society, Whidbey Watershed Stewards, and more. Most events are free and open to everyone. A complete schedule is available at www.whidbeyearthday.org. For details on recent whale sightings, visit www.orcanetwork.com