Many of today’s island families are descended from U.S. Army soldiers. Join Park Historian Mike Vouri and learn more about how American Camp’s “frontiersmen in blue” played a key role in pioneering Euro-American settlement on San Juan Island. Vouri also will discuss how
agricultural operations changed the character of island landscapes, at American Camp.
Days and times: Wednesdays, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., June 12 to August 28
Bring blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic, and enjoy an evening of great music. Starts at 6:30 p.m.
For more information call: 360-378-4953
Accompany a park ranger or volunteer on this cross-prairie journey to the historic Salmon Bank at South Beach, where springs attracted Indians and Europeans alike. This activity can be strenuous.
This walk will take place on Thursdays, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., June 6 to August 29. For more information or to set up a time by request call: 360-378-2240, ext. 2233.
This summer, Doe Bay Resort and Artist Home are proud to present the Sixth Annual Doe Bay Festival at The Doe Bay Resort and Retreat on Orcas Island. This weekend festival features an extensive line-up of musicians, local cuisine, camping and activities in one of the most picturesque venues the Northwest has to offer. This event sells out each year, so check website right away or contact the resort front desk at 360-376-2291 about how to obtain tickets. Tickets will be on sale for our overnight guests at the Doe Bay Resort & Retreat front desk; if they don’t sell out, they will go on sale online in the spring.
The 2013 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival will open with the reunion of three magnificent musicians: Jeffrey Kahane, piano; Joseph Swensen, violin; and Carter Brey, cello. Three well known concertmasters will be featured together in one program – William Preucil (Cleveland Orchestra), Martin Chalifour (Los Angeles Philharmonic) and Margaret Batjer (Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra). Also performing this summer are Toby Appel, viola; Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio and Alexandra Preucil, violin; Eric Kim and Lachezar Kostov, cello; Viktor Valkov, piano; and of course OICMF Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann, violin/viola and Artistic Advisor Jon Kimura Parker, piano!
Please see the website for specific dates, times, and admission prices for the performances and seminars at: http://oicmf.org/concerts/201-summer-festival/
Puzzled by an animal or bird? Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Education Coordinator Shona Aitken answers questions and uses a variety of media to talk about wildlife in the San Juan Islands. These talks will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., on Fridays, from June 7 to August 30,
The forests, prairies and lagoons of American Camp attract a variety of birds throughout the summer, and offer a prime birding and hiking experience. Join park staff in enjoying this wonderful island resource.
This event will take place on Fridays, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., starting June 7 to August 30. Meets at American Camp Visitor Center; or by appointment. Call 360-378-2240, ext. 2228 for details.
Enjoy the presentations from Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center educational staff. There will be display boards with photos of local wild life and answer questions about the wild life on the island.
Beloved NW jazz vocalist. Show Time: 8:00 p.m.
Park rangers and volunteers describe events leading up to and including the Pig War and the peaceful joint occupation of San Juan Island by English and American troops. This walk is every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - noon from June 8 until August 31.
