Steve Layman, a biologist and expert falconer, employs his raptors at restaurants and farms from Whidbey Island to the East Coast.
During the course of Saturday’s Renaissance at the Farm, attendees had the opportunity to learn from and observe a number of entertaining and educational presenters.
Aiming to curb traffic congestion and decrease collisions at Sharpes Corner, the state Department of Transportation is revisiting proposals for revamping Sharpes Corner, where Highway 20 turns south toward Whidbey Island. Among the ideas considered in the past are a large roundabout.
The fields of purple are abuzz with more than bees as farmers and artisans prepare for the 12th annual Lavender Wind Festival this weekend.
Greenbank Farm will transcend time during the island’s first Renaissance festival on Saturday, July 25.
June Aries cracks open a beige three-ring binder filled with hundreds of newspaper clippings, dozens of letters, a few poems and several awards.
“This is my life,” she said, gazing at the pages.
The contents, like Aries’ work, is predominantly devoted to animal rights, activism and education.
Whidbey Island’s YogaFest will commence its third year from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, July 25, at Fort Nugent Park.
