Celebrate 40 Years of Friends at a Gathering in the Islands or Seattle this Fall!

Celebrate the power of people coming together to make change and protect what you love.

Enjoy seasonally inspired food and beverages while connecting with Friends!

Tickets are $50 per person and space is limited. Click here to register today: sanjuans.org/40th.

Celebration details:

Orcas, Sep. 22 Odd Fellows Hall, 112 Haven Rd., 4 – 6 pm, Keynote: Lawrence Solomon, Lummi Indian Business Council Secretary

Lopez, Oct. 5 Lopez Center for Community and the Arts, 4 – 6 pm, Keynote: Dave Blackinton, Samish Indian Nation Council Member

San Juan, Oct. 12 San Juan Island Yacht Club, 273 Front St., 4 – 6 pm, Keynote: Lorne Underwood, Wsanec Nation-Village of Tsawout

Seattle, Nov. 8 Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Ave., 5:30-7:30 pm, Keynote: Ken Workman, Duwamish Tribal member and descendant of Chief Sealth, Master of ceremonies Knute Berger “Mossback”

Can’t attend, but want to celebrate our 40th year? Click here to donate.

Friends of the San Juans protects and restores the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea for people and nature. We champion clean water, forests, food, and healthy communities by using science, education, and advocacy. Our innovative programs help the region’s environment and economy thrive.

We look forward to celebrating 40 years with you this fall!

Whale picture above by Chris Teren.

San Juan County is at the center of existing and proposed fossil fuel export projects. We have much to lose and nothing to gain. Our community needs to stay informed, get involved, and be part of the public process of understanding the approaching changes which will affect us all.

San Olson

member, Lopez Island