Please welcome Eden to the team! We are excited to have her on board. ✨ Eden joined The Madrona Institute in the winter of 2025 as the Stewardship Coordinator. She brings a strong background in art and ecology. Her role focuses on website and social media management, event planning and promotion, grant support, and coordinating the Stewardship Network of the San Juans. To contact Eden, please email Eden@madrona.org. (fb)

🌿 Lopezians! Your Voice Matters! 🌿 Join us Friday, February 21st, from 6-8 PM at the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts for Climate COMPASS—an interactive community event designed to shape the future of San Juan County! San Juan County is updating its Comprehensive Plan and adding a Climate Element for the first time. This is your chance to weigh in on local climate policy & action and help shape policies that will impact our islands for years to come. ✔️ Engaging discussions on climate resilience ✔️ Learn about climate impacts & greenhouse gas emissions in our county ✔️ Share your observations & ideas for action ✔️ Meet and connect with fellow islanders ✔️ Refreshments & childcare provided (for childcare contact 650-538-6538 in advance) This is the first in a series of events happening across the islands—with upcoming sessions on Shaw, Orcas, and San Juan. Let’s turn ideas into action and ensure our community’s voice is heard! 🌎💡 Learn more at madrona.org/compass RSVP is not required but would be helpful for our planning. Please click here or email climatecompass.sjc@gmail.com to RSVP. Thank you. (fb)