Become a Friends of Cortes Island member and support the work that we’re doing in the community to help look after our beautiful island
Become a Friends of Cortes Island member and support the work that we’re doing in the community to help look after our beautiful island
Become a Friends of Cortes Island member and support the work that we’re doing in the community to help look after our beautiful island
Become a Friends of Cortes Island member and support the work that we’re doing in the community to help look after our beautiful island
Become a Friends of Cortes Island member and support the work that we’re doing in the community to help look after our beautiful island
Love Cortes Appeal–We Need Your Help
Join our 2019 Love Cortes Appeal. We need to raise $35,000 to support our important work and develop new projects.
Humpback Comeback!
Humpback whales are being increasingly seen around Cortes. Report all your sightings and help keep them safe in our waters.
Love the Lakes Video
Watch our great new video about the lakes and what you can do to help.
Species at Risk
Cortes Island has a wealth of wildlife, including a large number of Species at Risk. Check them out!
Parks and Trails
We maintain the island’s regional parks, trails and beach accesses, keeping them beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
Streams and Salmon
Cortes Island Stream Keepers play a vital role monitoring, protecting and enhancing local streams and salmon.
Marine Stewardship
We are monitoring and mapping the island’s diverse habitats and working to protect our marine environment.
Community Education
Our events and education programs are a great way to get involved, be inspired, learn and discover.
Love the Lakes
Our lakes are under threat and need care. We are working to protect them, and encouraging everyone to help.
What’s New
Room for RiderIn Education, Media RoomFOCI’s Transportation Committee is delighted to be launching a new Room […]
Current Events
Join master assembler Jane Newman in making a sea-life sculpture from your collected beach-combed finds. Bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure for this fun art-making afternoon.
Friends of Cortes Island Society (FOCI) is a charitable organization that has been active for over 25 years. Our organization exists to monitor and preserve the health of local ecosystems, and to provide educational programs that foster a greater understanding of the natural environment. Through all of our projects, we work to promote environmental integrity through community responsibility.
