Friends of Whidbey State Parks

Friends of Whidbey State Parks Keystone Spit and Possession Point. There are no fees to become a member and you can choose how you would like to help.

FOWSP is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting 7 State Parks on Whidbey Island: Joseph Whidbey, Fort Ebey, Fort Casey, Ebey’s Landing, South Whidbey, Keystone Spit and Possession Point. The Friends of Whidbey State Parks is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting 7 State Parks: Joseph Whidbey, Fort Ebey, Fort Casey, Ebey’s Landing South Whidbey. Our Mission: To creat

e and sustain a coalition of active community partners and park staff dedicated to care for, support, preserve and interpret our wonderful and diverse Whidbey State Parks for the enjoyment of all, today and for generations to come. Members…
• Help maintain trails, care for beaches and other areas of the parks
• Assist park staff with programs for children and adults
•Assist park staff with events
• Lead tours of Fort Casey and preserve historic structures
• Remove invasive plants and enhance habitat for native plants and animals
• Meet new friends and enjoy all our wonderful parks have to offer
We hope you will join our group! Funds and in-kind donations are gladly accepted to support our mission. For more information see our
website: https://www.friendsofwhidbeystateparks.org

This Tuesday at Ebey's Landing.
08/24/2026

This Tuesday at Ebey's Landing.

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08/24/2026

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An emerald ash borer was discovered in Washington— the first detection of this invasive insect in our state.

Two vigilant citizens spotted the live insect on their car window, collected it, and made a report.

As a result of their efforts, the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed their report of emerald ash borer in Vancouver, WA.

The arrival of emerald ash borer means ash trees in our forests, parks, and backyards are at risk. This invasive pest has wiped out more than 100 million ash trees throughout the country.

YOU can help protect our trees:

- Never move firewood more than 10 miles to avoid accidentally transporting forest pests

- Consider planting alternatives to ash trees

- Scan existing ash trees for signs of damage (thinning canopy, small D-shaped holes) or emerging adults (metallic green insect about a half inch in length).

Learn more: https://invasivespecies.wa.gov/priorityspecies/emerald-ash-borer/

Images courtesy of David Cappaert

This Saturday and Sunday at Fort Casey!
08/21/2026

This Saturday and Sunday at Fort Casey!

08/20/2026
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08/19/2026

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Washington’s exterior firewood quarantine law goes into effect today! Only heat-treated firewood labeled “approved pest free” is allowed from outside of the state.

Our lands are at risk from invasive insects like spongy moth, emerald ash borer, and Asian longhorned beetle, all known to spread to new areas in firewood.

You can help protect our forests and prevent the spread of harmful insects by:

- Telling your friends, neighbors, and family about Washington’s firewood quarantine and the dangers of moving firewood.

- When recreating, buying firewood locally (ten miles or less from your destination)

- Burning all your firewood before leaving your campsite

Learn more using the link in our bio.

Photos courtesy of David Cappaert

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08/18/2026

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Travel back to a time when windjammers sailed the Salish Sea. A transformational light in maritime history helped guide them through the treacherous waters around Whidbey Island. Learn the unique Whidbey Island story of one light, two lighthouses, and the Keepers that cared for them from the docents at the Admiralty Head Lighthouse and staff from Fort Casey State Park.

This Oak Harbor Library program will be at 4pm on Thursday, September 17. For more information, please visit https://buff.ly/ArPDxM3

Saturday- Tomorrow at Fort Casey!
06/26/2026

Saturday- Tomorrow at Fort Casey!

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1280 Engle Road
Coupeville, WA
98239

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