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.

We believe that our property is more valuable if we and our neighbors protect the shoreline. Orcas need salmon. Salmon need forage fish. Salmon and forage fish need the protection of eelgrass and kelp. Eelgrass and kelp need clean water. Shoreline protections are good for ecosystems and for the long-term economy of these lovely islands.

Val and Leslie Veirs

members, San Juan Island