This Saturday, community members are invited to celebrate the planet and learn a thing or two about Whidbey’s flora and fauna.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the YMCA Camp Casey’s Earth Day celebration will feature a variety of fun and educational events for people of all ages.
Attendees can walk the beach while learning about marine life, scan the skies with binoculars to spot birds at Crockett Lake, or explore preservation efforts firsthand in the heritage forest and Admiralty Inlet Preserve, according to a press release from the YMCA of Snohomish County, which took over the camp earlier this year.
Throughout the day, over 20 local organizations — including the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, the Whidbey Audubon Society, the Pacific Rim Institute and more — will offer immersive activities grounded in the themes of Educate, Celebrate, Collaborate, and Activate, giving guests the chance to learn, connect and take meaningful action — such as volunteering.
“When people leave Camp Casey on Earth Day, we want them to feel energized — like they did something meaningful today, and they know what to do next,” said Jake Carlson, the camp’s executive director.
The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District will host a kids’ zone, and hungry attendees can enjoy treats from local food vendors.
YMCA Camp Casey and its new and developing features can be found at 1276 Engle Road in Coupeville.