Keep up to date with our latest news and what we're doing
Keep up to date with our latest news and what we're doing
Keep up to date with our latest news and what we're doing
Small Acts of Conservation Kindness!
Small Acts of Conservation Kindness! -- by Shannon Hogan, May 1, 2023 It’s not a happy topic, but it is a reality. We find ourselves deep in the throes of a climate emergency and are experiencing severe weather events such as heat waves and droughts. During the peak...
Cortes Species Highlight: Banana Slug!
Cortes Species Highlight: Banana Slug! -- by Shannon Hogan, April 15, 2023 Have you ever been strolling through the forest when all of a sudden, you just happen to look down just in time to narrowly avoid stepping on the largest slug you’ve ever seen?! Yeah, that...
Thank you, Ryan!
Friends of Cortes Island would like to offer heartfelt thanks to Ryan Harvey for his outstanding 20-years-plus service in maintaining our Regional Parks and Trails. Ryan has now stepped back to focus on his business. Deep gratitude to Ryan for his passionate...
Cortes Species Highlight: Rough-skinned Newt
Cortes Species Highlight: Rough-skinned Newt -- by Shannon Hogan, March 2, 2023 As you’ve driven around Cortes, you’ve most likely seen the bright yellow “Newt XING” signs along the roadsides. Whenever you’re going past one, and it’s the rainy spring season, make sure...
Small Acts of Conservation: Collect Your Rainwater!
Small Acts of Conservation: Collect Your Rainwater! -- by Shannon Hogan A quick and easy way to save water is to collect it! And what’s more conservation-oriented than saving water?! Every Cortes local is more than familiar with our rainy autumns and winters. Our...
Planting for Pollinators
-- by Shannon Hogan, January 19, 2023 It’s never too early to start planning your garden! Maybe this year you could plan to incorporate a native plant section amongst all your fruits, vegetables, and flowers! Let’s start with the basics, what is a native plant anyway?...