Join Island naturalist, Bill Engle, on a hunt for spring wildflowers and explore the ecology of the Jakle’s Lagoon area in a guided nature walk through the forest. Engle will point out the plants, wildflowers in bloom and natural cycles. He will also explore the ecotone or transition zone between forest and prairie.

* Location: San Juan Island National Historical Park, Jakle’s Lagoon, parking area at Amercian Camp,
* Contact: Mike Vouri
* Phone: (360) 378-2902

In celebration of Friday Harbor’s Centennial and National Preservation Month, three of Friday Harbor’s oldest churches are opening their doors to tell the history of the town’s historic sacred places and the people whose faith helped shape San Juan Island. Established in 1860, the historic church was erected on Madden Lane in 1875 and relocated to Price Street in 1959. St. Francis Parish will celebrate its 125th anniversary during Preservation Month.

* Location: St. Francis Catholic Church, 425 Price Street, San Juan Island
* Contact: Mary Smith
* Phone: (360) 378-2910

This is a free guided walking tour of selected sites from the downtown historic district. Participants will need to be able to walk comfortably on town sidewalks, including some hills, for 1.5 hours. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance of the tour. Tours will be canceled if insufficient reservations are received by 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Printed self-guided walking tour guides are available at local book stores, or for purchase at the start of the tour. Purchase is optional.
* Times: Every Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
* Location: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
* Contact: Sandy Strehlou
* Phone: (360) 378-2810
* Admission: Free

Opening weekend of the 8th annual invitational Sculpture Exhibition at Westcott Bay Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve  May 1 to May 3. See over 100 sculptures by Pacific Northwest regional artists including Ann Morris and Gerald Tsutakawa, placed throughout 19 acres of meadow, forest, and pond.

* Times: Daily, sunrise to sundown
* Location: Westcott Bay Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve, San Juan Island
* Phone: (360) 370-5050

Every Monday evening there is an informal get together of San Juan Island country-dance musicians and other enthusiasts. They play, learn and/or participate in Mixers, Squares, Lines, Rounds, Contras, Polka, Waltz, Schottisch, Hambo, and folk dances. Learn, perform, dance or just enjoy watching and hearing a variety of traditional “Barn Dance” tunes and dances, (as demonstrated at the San Juan Island Farmer’s Market and at National Park Service Reenactments.) Strengthen community and friendships on the Island through the spirit of America’s folk heritage and by dancing with everybody in the hall. Benefit from non-commercial friendships and community participation.
San Juan Singers in Concert

* Location: The Mullis Center, San Juan Island
* Contact: Mike Cohen
* Phone: (360) 378-6313
* Admission: Optional donation: 25 cents, more or less