Join us for a fresh day on the market green with hot food vendors, artisans, crafters, music and the annual Maypole winding!

Bayview Farmers Market | Saturdays, April 25 to October 17!

Stroll through vibrant market stalls, soak in the sounds of live local music, and find that just-right handmade treasure—then go ahead and grab a second (or third!) helping of your favorite Lumpia.

As we celebrate our 26th season, we’re welcoming everyone—seasoned regulars and first-time visitors—to the beloved Bayview Corner Farmers Market. Come discover what’s new, reconnect with old friends, and help us kick off this milestone year with joy, flavor, and community spirit.

The Whidbey Greening Congregations Collaborative is sponsoring a  community presentation about the South Whidbey Elementary School Garden.  Head teacher & farmer Kate Miller will talk all about this wonderful program which is so beneficial in introducing kids to the wonders of nature, nutrition and good gardening practices!

Join us for Opening Day of the Bayview Farmers Market, chock full of local farmers, food producers, and artisans!

All classes are science-based instruction focusing on sustainable methods. $25/class when registered in advance, $30 at the door, except for the Bench Grafting Class. Space in some classes is limited.

Instructor is Dan Vorhis, B.S. Ag from The Ohio State University and owner of Muscle and Arm Farm in Freeland. Dan has 45 years of experience in fruit horticulture.

Fruit Tree Selection and Care

Saturday, January 24, 10 AM - 12:30 PM

This is the foundation of the other classes. If you are interested in growing your own fruit, this is not one to miss.

Fruit Tree and Vine Pruning

Saturday, February 28, 10 AM - 1 PM

Science-based classroom with Q/A followed by a short field lab. Rain or shine - come dressed for the lab.

Bench Grafting ($30 in Advance, $35 at the Door)

Saturday, March 14, 10 AM - 12 PM

Hands-on bench grafting. You’ll leave with your own apple tree! Rootstock, scion wood, and necessary materials are provided. Bring your own grafting knife if you have one.

Soil Science 101

Saturday, April 25, 10 AM - 12 PM

Like a good cook knowing his or her ingredients, knowledge of soils is the starting place for successful gardening.

Maritime Figs

Saturday, May 23, 10 AM - 12 PM

Online information on growing figs is not always accurate. We will give you the information you need to decide if you can reliably grow figs and how to propagate your own trees.

You’ll go home with your own, self-propagated tree.

Link to register for all the workshops:
https://pacificriminstitute.networkforgood.com/events/94647-2026-fruit-tree-workshops

All workshops will be held in the Granary Building, at Pacific Rim Institute, 180 Parker Rd, Coupeville, WA 98239.  Questions? Contact Julie@pacificriminstitute.org or (360) 678-5586

North Central Whidbey Farmers Market through October 10th

Celebrate community with the North Central Whidbey (formerly Coupeville) Farmers Market each Saturday from April 18 to October 10, 2026.  You’ll find the best in locally produced food, crafts, and produce. The market has been operating since 1979. There is no market on August 8, the weekend of the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festiva

Each week, we'll have either an open mic, a solo musician, or a duo providing music. Bring a potluck dish, your own serving pieces (plates, utensils), and your favorite beverage. We'll contribute to the table via something from the field and our wood-fired oven. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors.

Parking is limited.

North Central Whidbey Farmers Market through October 10th

Celebrate community with the North Central Whidbey (formerly Coupeville) Farmers Market each Saturday from April 18 to October 10, 2026.  You’ll find the best in locally produced food, crafts, and produce. The market has been operating since 1979. There is no market on August 8, the weekend of the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festiva

Kicking Gas is hosting a drop-in/drop-out seed bomb making event to open our new space in Langley to the public, celebrate Earth Month, and cultivate native seed distribution. Come to make your own seed bombs to take home or share with others! This is a family-friendly event.

Stop by anytime during the event to join in on the fun!

Kicking Gas is a grassroots, Whidbey Island-based climate justice organization. We’re working to help electrify homes and improve the health of our communities by increasing affordability and awareness of the health and environmental impacts of fossil fuel combustion and usage. Come learn about the health impacts of combustion fuels in our homes, businesses, and nonprofits—and learn how Kicking Gas can help you take the next step towards an “All-Electric Home”! Since 2023, we have helped install over 450 efficient, electric appliances, including space heating/cooling and induction stoves on Whidbey Island and beyond. Find out if you’re eligible for a generous rebate and/or financing, start your application, or join our mailing list: www.KickGasNow.org

On Wednesday, April 22, come visit the lovely Education Garden at Greenbank Farm to wander through the nine different gardens and learn about plants that thrive here on Whidbey Island. WSU Extension Island County Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions from 10-12.

Join us to celebrate Earth Day on Whidbey Island! Enjoy activities, immersive experiences, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to get involved in your island home. Visit the Goosefoot table to learn more about scotch broom removal, the Agricultural Resources Committee / Island County's work, and be the first to get the 2026 Farm Stand Brochure!

Snag some cool seeds at the Great Whidbey Seed Swap. Bring any extra plant starts to the opening day of the Coupeville Farmers Market, and swap your extra starts for something different, new, or something you just plain forgot!

In memory of Caroline Gardner of Fennel Forest Farm, a 20 year member of the Coupeville Farmers Market.

North Central Whidbey Farmers Market through October 10th

Celebrate community with the North Central Whidbey (formerly Coupeville) Farmers Market each Saturday from April 18 to October 10, 2026.  You’ll find the best in locally produced food, crafts, and produce. The market has been operating since 1979. There is no market on August 8, the weekend of the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festiva

Join Oak Harbor Main Street Association for the annual Wine, Bites & Brew Fundraiser at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.

Enjoy an afternoon of tasty bites from local restaurants and bakeries alongside samples of locally made ciders, brews, meads, wines, and whiskey. Participating producers include Anacortes Brewery, Crossed Arrows Brewery, Dancing Fish Vineyards, Hierophant Meadery, Holmes Harbor Cellars, Misfit Island Cider Company, Skagit Cellars, Spoiled Dog Winery, Whidbey Island Distillery and Wicked Teuton Brewing Company will be at our event this year!

Please note: This event is for guests 21 and older. A state-issued ID is required for entry. No children or animals/pets will be allowed entry to this event.

Join us for a celebration of all things wooly! Watch the step-by-step process, from the wool fleece on the sheep to spinning into yarn, dyeing, weaving, knitting and more.

Meet local farmers, artists and craftspeople that are part of this beautiful, age-old practice and watch them at work.

There is so much going on in the world, certainly a lot of it is not healthy or based on community. OK. We each do what we can about that. But there is absolutely no reason to avoid celebrating what is beautiful, kind, and forward leaning at the same time.

So, on Friday, April 10, from 4-6, here's the plan.

Step One. Go HERE to order a hoodie, t-shirt, or ball cap with the Organic Farm School logo on it! Pre-order by March 15.

Step Two. Plan to come to the Farm on Friday, April 10 at 4pm. We'll distribute the shirts and caps.

Step Three. Meet our new Training/Farm Manager, Cindy Krepke. Although she has a strong history of farming in the Snoqualmie Valley, she has most recently been living and farming in southern Oregon. Come introduce yourself and hear about plans for the year!

Step Four. Meet our five Apprentices! We are so excited to have Carmela, Ryan, Brian, Grace, and Jonathan joining us for the year!

Step Five. Put on your new OFS gear and pose with us for a group photograph! It's going to be a dynamic year and we want to document how it all gets rolling!

Step Six. A mini-potluck, bring your own plates, serving pieces, an appetizer to share, and your favorite beverage. Rain or Shine, we'll all celebrate the beginning of a rambunctious season.

Step Seven. Do us a favor and RSVP? Let us know if you order some swag, and indicate that you're bringing something for the table. That just helps us plan for the rain/shine issue.

No matter how heavy the world is, collectively we have broad shoulders and so many reasons to CELEBRATE!

Mason bees are some of the most effective and gentle pollinators in our region, and spring is the perfect time to learn how to support them. Join us for a hands-on class covering habitat setup, cocoon care, and simple ways to boost local biodiversity. Whether you’re a gardener, a nature lover, or just curious about pollinators, this session offers practical tips you can use right away.

**This class is taught by one of the farmers at Natembea NW- Hailey Lampe of Cruising Climate.

Registration is required, (registration closes 1 day before the event).

Max of 20 participants

Tickets sold on a sliding scale of $10-$30 per person

What is soil? Is it the same as dirt? Why should I care about it? How can I care for it? How does it affect my plants? If you’ve asked yourself any of these questions, this class is for you. In this class, we will explore basic soil science, how healthy soil grows healthy plants, and soil’s connection to water-wise habits. You’ll leave this class with answers to the above questions and a basic plan for how you can care for your own soil throughout the entire year.

Email Hailey Lampe of Cruising Climate with questions- cruisingclimate@gmail.com

Hey Whidbey friends! It's never too late to plant trees, or at least it's not too late yet. Come on by to pick up some seedlings FOR FREE on March 28. We've been hosting this tree giveaway for several years, and enjoy meeting kindred tree planters who are passionate about reforesting the Earth!

Hundreds of bare root trees available until we run out! Find red cedar, Doug fir, white pine, hazelnut, chestnut and more!

Nursery Manager Gordon will go over why we mulch, what counts as a groundcover with examples of options for a variety of conditions, and how to utilize groundcover plants in the landscape as a living mulch to enhance both beauty and the overall health of our outdoor spaces. Class fee $15, students will get a coupon for 20% off plants! To register call or Click Here.

Horticulturist and rhodie expert Kristi O’Donnell will review planting, pruning, feeding and caring for rhododendrons and give a walk about the nursery to show and tell. Kristi moved to Whidbey Island to be the garden manager and then executive director of the Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens in Greenbank in 1993-2011, from her position as assistant supervisor of horticulture for the City of Cincinnati Parks. Class fee $15, students will receive a coupon for 20% off plants! To register call or Click Here.

**This class is taught by one of the farmers at Natembea NW- Theresa Kim of Mollayo Farm.

Registration is required, (registration closes 1 day before the event).

Max of 12 participants

Tickets are $30 per person.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at brooding chicks on a small-scale pastured poultry farm. In this workshop, participants will tour a live brooder setup housing approximately 300 chicks and see best practices in action—from heat management to ventilation, lighting, and bedding.
You’ll learn the fundamentals of chick care, including feeding and watering systems, daily management routines, and how to read chick behavior.

Perfect for new poultry keepers or anyone looking to improve their current brooding set-up, this class delivers practical, real-world knowledge you can confidently apply at home or on the farm.

Email Theresa Kim of Mollayo Farm with questions- theresa@mollayo.farm

Celebrate the Promises of Spring! The 37th event is attended by over 400 gardening enthusiasts, Master Gardeners and Speakers. The award winning Whidbey Gardening Workshop is a full day of focused classes, panel sessions, hands-on-learning and demonstrations.

Registration closed but day-of classes available. Not Attending Classes?  Come enjoy shopping at the Marketplace!

Get ready for the growing season with a seed swap. There will be plants to share and a gardener’s rummage sale, plus yummy treats. Donations of rummage sale items, gardening tools and books in good condition, may be dropped off at the Grange Hall between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Saturdays, March 7 or 14, or make arrangements with Margaret King at margaretking@whidbey.com.
Please bring disease-free seeds and plants on Sunday, March 15.
Some guidelines for saved seeds are the following:
• Edible and ornamental seeds welcome.
• Bring open seed packets from the garden store.
• Bring seeds you have saved in a clearly labeled baggie or envelope (there will be envelopes and marking pens for participants)
• Do not bring seeds collected from hybrid plants, as they won't grow true to type.
• Bring seed that is viable — in other words, not too old! Most seeds will remain viable for 2 to 4 years if kept in a cool, dry place, out of the light. Some seeds (onions, leeks, parsnips, celery, spinach) are only good for a year unless stored especially well
• Make sure your donated seeds are clearly labeled with crop type, variety name and the date they were packaged/harvested.
For more information, contact info@southwhidbeytitlh.org or leave a message at 360-321-0757.

All classes are science-based instruction focusing on sustainable methods. $25/class when registered in advance, $30 at the door, except for the Bench Grafting Class. Space in some classes is limited.

Instructor is Dan Vorhis, B.S. Ag from The Ohio State University and owner of Muscle and Arm Farm in Freeland. Dan has 45 years of experience in fruit horticulture.

Fruit Tree Selection and Care

Saturday, January 24, 10 AM - 12:30 PM

This is the foundation of the other classes. If you are interested in growing your own fruit, this is not one to miss.

Fruit Tree and Vine Pruning

Saturday, February 28, 10 AM - 1 PM

Science-based classroom with Q/A followed by a short field lab. Rain or shine - come dressed for the lab.

Bench Grafting ($30 in Advance, $35 at the Door)

Saturday, March 14, 10 AM - 12 PM

Hands-on bench grafting. You’ll leave with your own apple tree! Rootstock, scion wood, and necessary materials are provided. Bring your own grafting knife if you have one.

Soil Science 101

Saturday, April 25, 10 AM - 12 PM

Like a good cook knowing his or her ingredients, knowledge of soils is the starting place for successful gardening.

Maritime Figs

Saturday, May 23, 10 AM - 12 PM

Online information on growing figs is not always accurate. We will give you the information you need to decide if you can reliably grow figs and how to propagate your own trees.

You’ll go home with your own, self-propagated tree.

Link to register for all the workshops:
https://pacificriminstitute.networkforgood.com/events/94647-2026-fruit-tree-workshops

All workshops will be held in the Granary Building, at Pacific Rim Institute, 180 Parker Rd, Coupeville, WA 98239.  Questions? Contact Julie@pacificriminstitute.org or (360) 678-5586

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