A woman stands in the hollow of a large tree in the forest.

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Upcoming Events

06 Dec

Ranger Hour - Star Stories

Deception Pass State Park

Washington State Parks is returning to the Oak Harbor Library for the third year for a fun program series called Ranger Hour!

Join staff from Deception Pass State Park once a month to learn about parks, wildlife, native plants, and more! Play games, be creative, and discover the natural world in our own community. All ages welcome. Adult caretakers must be present for the duration of the entire program. Programs are scheduled for 60 minutes.
01 Jan

Twanoh First Day Hike

Twanoh State Park

The hike will be led by a park ranger and will follow Twanoh Creek before climbing up to a forested ridgetop. It then follows an old service road along the ridge before descending back to finish along the creek.
01 Jan

Horan Natural Area First Day Hike

An informative, fun nature stroll through the Horan Natural Area. Focusing on seasonal wildlife and native vegetation, while touching on the history of the area.
Deer grazing on a green grassy slope with dark mountains rising in the background

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