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Leaders Inspiring Leaders

We invite you to join exceptional leaders for a night of inspiration and generosity to support Helping Hands, an evening of Leaders Inspiring Leaders! Hear from a diverse group of leaders, including the Former United States Secretary of Defense, Dr. Robert Gates, as they share motivational insight about leading organizations and government entities from Skagit...

Skagit Symphony’s Gardens of Note

Skagit Symphony enthusiastically welcomes you to stroll in the picturesque gardens of our 2022 Tour. This year’s tour presents the home-garden of Christianson's Nursery owners John & Toni Christianson, as well as several Anacortes treasures including a drought resistant Pollinator Garden and an impressive artful garden. Explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest while enjoying...

Friends of the ACFL Community Hike: ACFL Traverse

This long happy hour hike will take us into two ACFL corridors—starting through Heart Lake corridor with a lollipop loop in Little Cranberry corridor. We’ll come across old-growth trees, wetlands, and look for wildlife along the way. Bring snacks, more snacks, and extra water.

Fourth of July Parade

Event will start at 3rd and Commercial, head south to 10th street, turn right on 10th Street and then right on N Avenue to complete the parade route.

Anacortes Fireworks Show

Come enjoy the community firework show - starting at dusk…. Between 10pm and 10:30pm.

Friends of the ACFL Community Hike: Dragonflies of the ACFL

A secret about dragonfly behavior was discovered right here at Little Cranberry Lake by physicist and dragonfly whisperer James Walker. Come join our hike to learn more about the dragonflies who call the ACFL home, learn about their lifecycles, and discover fascinating facts about dragonflies! You are welcome to bring your own binoculars, magnifiers, dragonfly...

Friends of the ACFL: Community Science Wetlands Monitoring

We’ll be meeting on the second Friday of each month during 2022 to monitor wetlands around Little Cranberry Lake and Big Beaver Pond. Wear weather-proof clothes and bring your curiosity! Let us know you’ll be joining us by registering on our event webpage.