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This month, join Nichole Kean (Rainflower Designs) and learn all about creating habitat for native backyard pollinators in this hands-on workshop!
Join Friends of the ACFL and certified mindfulness teacher Karissa Sellman, as we take a gentle, meditative approach to being with nature.
This month, we’ll explore the mysteries of the old-growth forest at the south end of Heart Lake! Wander through towering stands of Douglas-fir and western redcedar, and appreciate the work of the community that protected them.
✓ 10AM – 5 PM, Saturday June 27, 2026 (Last Saturday in June)
✓ Giant sidewalk sale in Downtown Anacortes
✓ Amazing deals on merchandise along Commercial Avenue and side streets
✓ Food and drink specials in local restaurants
✓ It’s a festive kickoff for the summer season!
Drop in to the Forest Discovery Center between 10 am and 1 pm on Saturday, June 27th to make collage animals with us!
Libraries love lakes, and so do the Friends of the ACFL! Throughout the month of July, we are partnering with the Anacortes Library and Skagit County Public Works to celebrate the lakes of Fidalgo Island. Join us as we tread on trails less-travelled and learn why these lakes are the backbone of our community forest lands.
Join us to learn from local water quality experts about the health of our beloved local waterways and what we each can do to protect them!
Earmarked as a scenic corridor and critical water supply for early Anacortans, today Heart Lake’s shores support an incredible diversity of old growth and wetland habitats. Since this hike is longer and goes over more varied terrain than our usual programs, hiking poles are recommended.
We’re excited to share some good news: the ACFL Forest Management Plan has been officially approved by the City of Anacortes!
Starting Tuesday, May 26, the Forest Discovery Center will reopen for regular exhibit hours, welcoming visitors Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Whether you’re curious about what’s growing and changing in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands (ACFL), looking to connect with staff, or hoping to browse our merchandise, we invite you to stop in and spend some time exploring.
Come downtown to Commercial Ave and take part in two days of joy, art, music, and education as we honor and celebrate our natural environment from the forest to the sea!