Follow these links for ways you can help with the many education, stewardship, and citizen science projects happening on Whidbey
- COASST - Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team edit
(Puget Sound, website) http://depts.washington.edu/coasst/involved/volunteer.html
Learn about seabirds, and walk the beaches to collect data on any 'beached birds' that you find. Citizen project of UW in partnership with state, tribal and federal agencies, environmental organizations, and community groups. - Composting edit
(Whidbey, website) http://ext100.wsu.edu/island/composting/
Good for the soil good for the soul! WSU Waste Wise explains why composting is important and provides great resources in the different methods and uses for composting. - Deception Pass State Pass: Get Involved edit
(Whidbey, website) http://www.parks.wa.gov/volunteers/friends/
People need parks – and parks need people! The support and help given by friends groups are integral to preserving, maintaining and developing Washington state parks. Your help is vital to support state parks - Farmers Market and Garden: South Whidbey Tilth edit
(Whidbey, website) http://www.southwhidbeytilth.org/garden.html
South Whidbey Tilth Garden Gardening space is available for people in the community. There is also a demonstration garden that is evolving. In 2000, we conducted an heirloom seed research project. We also have gardening educational materials that can be loaned. - Friends of Freeland edit
(Whidbey, website) https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfFreeland
Friends of Freeland is dedicated to improving the lives of those who live and work in Freeland - Greenbank Farm: Get Involved edit
(Whidbey, website) http://greenbankfarm.biz/get-involved/
Back in 1997/1998, the Farm was “saved” by a large and energetic group of local citizens who were willing to stick their neck out. These folks weren’t just interested in preventing residential development of the site – they were interested in creating a vibrant gathering place for community. - Marine Mammal Stranding Network edit
(Puget Sound, website) http://www.orcanetwork.org/Main/index.php?categories_file=Strandings
The Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network (CPSMMSN) is a partnership between WSU Beach Watchers, the Orca Network, wildlife veterinarians and biologists under the auspices of the National Marine Fisheries Service. The Network is part of the regional stranding network established by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA)/NMFS under the marine Mammal Protection Act. - Maxwelton Outdoor Classroom edit
(Whidbey, website) http://www.whidbeywatersheds.org/outdoor_classroom.html
Since the opening of the Outdoor Classroom in 1997, MSA and Whidbey Watershed Stewards have maintained a steady program of K-5 lessons in spring and fall sessions. Each lesson uses one of our staff teachers and two volunteer assistants trained by us, plus parent volunteers brought by the classroom teacher. - Pacific Rim Institute Education edit
(Whidbey, website) http://www.pacificriminstitute.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=60
Ways that you can join in. - Pigeon Guillemot Research Group edit
(Whidbey, website) http://pigeonguillemot.org/
Learn about the Pigeon Guillemots that gather into colonies to breed in our seaside bluffs. These entertaining and endearing black and white seabirds with fire-engine-red feet symbolize healthy coastal waters. - Recycling - Where, What and How edit
(Whidbey, website) http://county.wsu.edu/island/nrs/wastewise/Pages/Recycling.aspx
WSU Waste Wise provides a resource into understanding what types of items can be recycled, where to take them and how your area handles these items. - Shore Steward Resources edit
(Whidbey, website) http://www.shorestewards.wsu.edu/island/resources.html
A great start in researching how to be a great steward for the local environment! - Where Our Garbage Goes edit
(Whidbey, website) http://county.wsu.edu/island/nrs/wastewise/Pages/default.aspx
WSU Waste Wise provides important information into understanding where our garbage goes and ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. - Whidbey Camano Land Trust: Get Involved edit
(Whidbey, website) http://www.wclt.org/get-involved/
From work parties to guided tours to becoming a member, there are numerous ways you and your family can become involved with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust. - Whidbey Island Conservation District edit
(Whidbey, website) http://www.whidbeycd.org/
Local solutions for local natural resource concerns. - Whidbey Watershed Stewards - Get Involved edit
(Whidbey, website) http://www.whidbeywatersheds.org/get_involved.html
There are many ways to contribute to this grand adventure in watershed care - whether it's with time and talents, physical labor, networking, or financial donations. - WSU Beach Watchers Program edit
(Island County, website) http://www.beachwatchers.wsu.edu/island/
We hope you share our passion for these beautiful islands and will join us to understand, value, and protect Island County's priceless marine environment.