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SUMMARY:Sound Waters University
DESCRIPTION:Sound Waters University is Saturday\, February 7\, 2026 at Coupeville High School (501 S Main St\, Coupeville\, WA 98239)\n\n\n\nThe 2026 theme is “Tracing Life through the Salish Sea” \n\n\n\nTickets are now on sale for the 2026 Sound Waters University\, the 32nd annual education program of Sound Water Stewards. The event will take place on Saturday\, Feb. 7\, at Coupeville High School\, with optional field trips on Feb. 8. This year’s theme\, “Tracing Life through the Salish Sea\,” explores the intricate web of relationships that connect species\, habitats\, and communities throughout this unique marine ecosystem. The 2026 program promises something for everyone\, including an expanded offering of expert-led sessions\, inspirational keynote speakers and fascinating field locations.  \n\n\n\nAmong the offerings:\n\n\n\n\nA selection of classes that explore the latest research and case studies around topics including sea birds\, river otters\, geology\, butterflies\, salmon and conservation case studies\n\n\n\nAn opening presentation on orca eco-cultures by Dr. Florian Grainer\, a well-known wildlife filmmaker and executive director of Sound Water Stewards.\n\n\n\nA closing speech by environmental author and educator Elin Kelsey\, PhD\, who will speak on “How to be Hopeful: Empowering Practices to Overcome Despair and Act for Climate Justice.”\n\n\n\nAn opportunity to meet and network with representatives from local environmental and community groups.\n\n\n\nOptional field trips to locations around Whidbey and Camano islands\, including the newly preserved Keystone Farm and Forest property.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: Jan. 31 \n\n\n\n$70 Ticket: Each ticket includes admission to two Keynote Speakers + two elective classes. Limited Space. Ticket sales close on January 31st for the Event and Field Trips Add-ons. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. \n\n\n\nFor additional details and to register click HERE
URL:https://whidbeycamanoislands.com/event/sound-waters-university/
LOCATION:Coupeville High School\, 501 South Main Street\, Coupeville\, WA\, 98239\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Education
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SUMMARY:Ways of Whales Workshop: Orca Network 
DESCRIPTION:Ways of Whales Workshop | January 24th\, 2026\n\n\n\nJoin us for our annual Ways of Whales workshop in Coupeville (Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center 501 S. Main Street\, Coupeville)!  \n\n\n\nConfirmed speakers and topics include:\n\n\n\n\nSusan Berta and Howard Garrett\, Orca Network – Toki’s Legacy\, Orca Network updates\n\n\n\nRachel Haight\, Serena Tierra and Nikol Damato\, Orca Network – Whale Sighting Network\n\n\n\nCindy Elliser – Harbor Porpoise\n\n\n\nTed Cheeseman\, Happy Whale – Humpback Whales\, Bellweathers of Change\n\n\n\nErin Gless\, Pacific Whale Watch Association – Humpback Whales of the Salish Sea\n\n\n\nSalmon Success Stories – a series of short presentations followed by a panel discussion. Speakers and topics include Whitney Neugebauer from Whale Scout on the Former Wayne Golf Course\, George Pess on the Elwha dams\, and Stephanie Raymond on the Duwamish Waterway\n\n\n\n\nPlease check https://www.orcanetwork.org for updates on the agenda!   \n\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\nLunch is a taco bar from Rocket Taco\, with choices of fillings and toppings. The meat filling is ancho chicken and vegetarian/vegan options are cauliflower chickpea and sweet potato black bean. Gluten free available upon request. \n\n\n\nSilent Auction\n\n\n\nOur traditional Ways of Whales Silent Auction will take place online so virtual attendees can participate as well. Please check the auction tab soon to see available items ahead of time\, and register to bid. The items will also be available to view in person during the workshop. The auction will open the morning of January 24th and close at the end of the afternoon break at Ways of Whales.  \n\n\n\nAuction Item Pickup and Shipping – Items will be available on Saturday January 24th at close of workshop. They will be either virtually deliverable\, available for pickup at the workshop\,  shipped\, or coordinated with the donor. If you need to make other arrangements\, please contact jaelyn@orcanetwork. \n\n\n\nFor our friends farther away\, upon winning\, please verify your shipping address and full name so you can receive your items. Shipping costs will be invoiced via email and charged separately.  \n\n\n\nTickets$50 or $40 for students/seniors \n\n\n\nTo register click HERE
URL:https://whidbeycamanoislands.com/event/ways-of-whales-workshop-orca-network/
LOCATION:Coupeville High School\, 501 South Main Street\, Coupeville\, WA\, 98239\, United States
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SUMMARY:Peter and the Wolf: Saratoga Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Peter and the Wolf Presented by Saratoga Orchestra \n\n\n\nWhidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra invites families and music lovers of all ages to a delightful afternoon of music\, learning\, and holiday spirit at “A Very Merry Whidbey Concert” on Saturday\, December 13 at Coupeville High School. \n\n\n\n1:00 – 2:00pm Instrument Petting Zoo: Festivities begin at with the orchestra’s popular and engaging Instrument Petting Zoo\, where attendees can see\, hear\, and try out a variety of orchestral instruments. Musicians from the Saratoga Orchestra will be on hand to demonstrate instruments and offer a fun\, hands-on experience for both the young and the young-at-heart. \n\n\n\n2:30pm A Very Merry Whidbey Christmas: The orchestra will present a live performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s timeless classic\, “Peter and the Wolf.” The concert will be conducted by Music Director Anna Edwards and will feature special guest narrator Seth Tompkins from Classical KING (98.1 FM). \n\n\n\nProgram to include:
 
Peter and the Wolf – Sergei Prokofiev
Seth Tompkins\, narrator \n\n\n\nA Christmas Festival – Leroy Anderson \n\n\n\nChristmas at the Movies – Arr. Krogstad
Miracle On 34th Street • The PolarExpress • Somewhere In My Memory • Making Christmas • Where Are You Christmas?

 \n\n\n\nA Mannheim Steamroller Christmas – Arr. Chip Davis
Stille Nacht • Wassail\, Wassail • Greensleeves

 \n\n\n\nMinor Alterations – David Lovrien
Christmas Through the Looking Glass \n\n\n\nTickets:Our suggested ticket price for this concert is $30. “Pay What You Wish” with Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra! \n\n\n\nStudents 17 and under are always free! \n\n\n\nOne of our founding values is accessibility and we want to ensure that anyone who wants to experience our great music has the opportunity. \n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets HERE
URL:https://whidbeycamanoislands.com/event/peter-and-the-wolf-saratoga-orchestra/
LOCATION:Coupeville High School\, 501 South Main Street\, Coupeville\, WA\, 98239\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ways of Whales Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The annual Ways of Whales workshop is a day filled with in-depth learning about whales. \n\n\n\nSpeakers and topics: \n\n\n\nSusan Berta and Howard Garrett\, Orca NetworkRosie Cayou James\, Coast Salish Elder – L Pod visit to Penn CoveJohn Calambokidis\, Cascadia Research Collective – Blue whales\, and special mention of the 52 Hertz whalMichael Weiss\, Center for Whale Research – Southern Resident killer whale population update\, and using drones to study behaviorSalmon Conservation – a series of short presentations followed by a panel discussion. \n\n\n\nTickets: $40.00Student/Senior: $30.00 \n\n\n\nFor additional details and to register click HERE
URL:https://whidbeycamanoislands.com/event/ways-of-whales-workshop/
LOCATION:Coupeville High School\, 501 South Main Street\, Coupeville\, WA\, 98239\, United States
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