Events
Upcoming Events
Community Potluck
Friday, November 8, 2024
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Dinner begins at 6:00 pm
Friday, November 8, 2024
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Dinner begins at 6:00 pm
Open House at the Colonel's House
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Join us for an open house at the historic Colonel's House at Camp Casey as we enjoy impressive views, heavy appetizers, live music, and history re-enactments based on life at Camp Casey.
The evening benefits Friends of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Join us for an open house at the historic Colonel's House at Camp Casey as we enjoy impressive views, heavy appetizers, live music, and history re-enactments based on life at Camp Casey.
The evening benefits Friends of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve.
Colonel's House at Camp Casey. Photo courtesy of Rainy Simpson.
Previous Events
Sunflower Soiree
A Local Harvest Dinner
Thursday, September 5, 2024
4:30 to 7 pm
Join us as we dine amongst the sunflowers in support of preservation within the Reserve. A multi-course meal created by local chefs highlighting local producers will pair well with plein air painter
$150 per person
A Local Harvest Dinner
Thursday, September 5, 2024
4:30 to 7 pm
Join us as we dine amongst the sunflowers in support of preservation within the Reserve. A multi-course meal created by local chefs highlighting local producers will pair well with plein air painter
$150 per person
Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Ebey's Forever Conference
Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4
Community Potluck
Friday, November 3
Conference Schedule
Below is an overview of the conference offerings.
Updated information on the web at ebeysreserve.com or click the button above.
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Coupeville Rec Hall & Surrounding Coupeville Locations:
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 4, 2023 - Coupeville High School & Surrounding Coupeville Locations:
Updated information on the web at ebeysreserve.com or click the button above.
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 3, 2023 - Coupeville Rec Hall & Surrounding Coupeville Locations:
- 9a - 12p - Registration, Coupeville Library
- 9a - FIELD TRIP 1: Uncovering Island County History. Island County Museum, Dalva Church. Meet on Museum Porch
- 10a - FIELD TRIP 2: Wander In Wonder: Price Sculpture Park. Depart parking lot @ 10am. Lisa Bernhardt will talk a bit about the creative district, and hand it over to Scott Price who will guide the tour
- 11a - SESSION 1: Preservation Perspectives: National Trends, Washington State, and Ebey’s Reserve. Chris Moore/Alex Gradwohl @ Coupeville Rec Hall
- 11a - FIELD TRIP 3: Lavender Production Lavender Wind & Western Sun Lavender, @ Lavender Wind Shop, Lavender Wind staff/Western Sun farmers
- 12p - Lunch on your own
- 1p - SESSION 2: Rebuilding a Ferry System that Works for Everyone. Dave Paul, @ Coupeville Rec Hall
- 1p - FIELD TRIP 4: Master Mariners and Lighthouse Keepers. Sunnyside Cemetery. Depart parking lot at 1p. Guided by Patrick Hussey, Ebey’s docent
- 2p - KEYNOTE: Honor the Treaties. Brian Cladoosby, @ Coupeville Rec Hall
- 3p - 6p: On your own - shopping, resting, etc.
- 6p - 9p: Community Potluck @ Crockett Barn
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 4, 2023 - Coupeville High School & Surrounding Coupeville Locations:
- 9a - 10a - Late Registration, CHS Pac Lobby (Coffee Hour)
- 10a - SESSION 3: Farm/Forest/Sea: An Interdisciplinary Community Action Project. Amanda Pitts & Children from the Alternative Learning Program. PAC
- 10a - SESSION 4: Jimmie Jean Cook and her Passion for Preservation: The Birth of the Central Whidbey Island Historic District. Lynn Hyde & Kathy Baxter. Classroom
- 11a - FIELD TRIP 5: Pacific Rim Institute - Who we are, what we do w/Robert Pelant. Depart CHS at 11am
- 11a – FIELD TRIP 6: Orca Network, Coupeville Wharf
- 11a - SESSION 5: Farming Ebey’s Reserve: Then and Now. Karen Bishop & Danielle Bishop. Classroom
- 11a - SESSION 6: The Future of the National Park Service in Ebey’s Reserve. NPS. Classroom
- 12p - Lunch on your own or with Friends of Ebey’s (Catered by Serendipity and featuring Sugar Hubbard Squash lasagna)
- 1p - FIELD TRIP 7: State Parks/Bill Young, Admiralty Head Lighthouse. Depart CHS at 1p
- 1:30p - SESSION 7: A Treasure on Ebey’s Prairie: the Ferry House. Sandy Moore @ Coupeville Rec Hall
- 1:30p - SESSION 8: Wharves of the Reserve: Past and Present. Josh Pitts. CHS Classroom
- 1:30P - FIELD TRIP 8: TBD
- 2:30p - Break
- 3p - KEYNOTE: Canoe Culture. Tony Cladoosby & Michelle Calvin, PAC
Salmon Ceremony for Tokitae
Sunday, September 10 from 5 to 7 pm
Please join Coast Salish Elders Rosie Cayou James and Bill Bailey for the first in a series of salmon ceremonies to honor Tokitae who died at Miami Seaquarium on August 18th. Additional dates and locations will be announced soon. The ceremony will take place at the Whale Wheel at the corners of Front and Alexander Streets, on the shores of Penn Cove where Tokitae was captured 53 years ago. That request that everyone wear black and white. There will be cedar available to place in the water during the ceremony, but feel free to bring your own if you would like.
The evening will also include words from Howard Garrett and Susan Berta of Orca Network and Mayor Molly Hughes of Coupeville. This event is sponsored by Orca Network, Town of Coupeville, Port of Coupeville, Coupeville Chamber, Friends of Ebey's, Ebey's Landing Trust Board, Penn Cove Water Festival, and so many people who love Tokitae and want to remember and honor her. We hope to livestream this event for those who are unable to attend in person.
The evening will also include words from Howard Garrett and Susan Berta of Orca Network and Mayor Molly Hughes of Coupeville. This event is sponsored by Orca Network, Town of Coupeville, Port of Coupeville, Coupeville Chamber, Friends of Ebey's, Ebey's Landing Trust Board, Penn Cove Water Festival, and so many people who love Tokitae and want to remember and honor her. We hope to livestream this event for those who are unable to attend in person.
45th Anniversary
Picnic on the Prairie - Postponed
Saturday, September 30 from 1 to 4 pm
Picnic on the Prairie - Postponed
Saturday, September 30 from 1 to 4 pm
Our decision to postpone the 2023 Picnic on the Prairie was not a decision made lightly. We encourage you to attend one of the number of other events being hosted by other organizations. We'll look forward to celebrating with you at another upcoming Picnic on the Prairie!
Join us at the
Penn Cove Water Festival
Saturday, May 13 from 11 am to 5 pm
Penn Cove Water Festival
Saturday, May 13 from 11 am to 5 pm
Scotch Broom Pull Event
w/ Island County Noxious Weed Board
Monday, May 1 from 10 am to 12 pm
w/ Island County Noxious Weed Board
Monday, May 1 from 10 am to 12 pm
Friends of Ebey's is partnering with the Island County Noxious Weed Board on a scotch broom weed pull Monday, May 1 from 10 am to 12 pm.
Warmer weather means the weeds are beginning to grow in earnest. Join us for a volunteer Scotch broom pull event along the Kettles trails. Bring gloves and any small hand tools if desired. We will have weed wrenches and other tools available to help with removal work.
We will meet at the parking lot where the main paved kettles trail enters the kettles trail complex. Limited parking space so carpooling if possible recommended.
Contact program coordinator: [email protected] or 360-678-7992 for further details.
Warmer weather means the weeds are beginning to grow in earnest. Join us for a volunteer Scotch broom pull event along the Kettles trails. Bring gloves and any small hand tools if desired. We will have weed wrenches and other tools available to help with removal work.
We will meet at the parking lot where the main paved kettles trail enters the kettles trail complex. Limited parking space so carpooling if possible recommended.
Contact program coordinator: [email protected] or 360-678-7992 for further details.
