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Connor Perry carries an armful of trees to help a classmate plant during a field trip on March 25. Third graders from Helen Haller Elementary planted hundreds of trees on state trust land off Blue Mountain Road managed by the Department of Natural Resources.

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Third graders dig deep into forest on field trip

Third grade green thumbs traveled up Blue Mountain Road last week to plant trees as part of an…

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Books announced for NOLS April discussion groups

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts three Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. Registration is not required. Here…

Photo courtesy NOLS/ Throughout April and May, nature-themed poems will be placed in inspirating locations on six trails.

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NOLS hosting programs for Poetry Month

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is bringing poetry programs to Clallam County during Poetry Month this April…

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Parenting in Focus: What does ‘ready for kindergarten’ really mean?

By Cynthia Martin

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Off the Shelf: New books from the bird realm

By Emily Sly

Pauline Geraci

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Fit Tips: Jump into spring — and into better health

By Pauline Geraci

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“Upper Dungeness in dappled light” by Anne Pfeiffer is on display at The A. Milligan Art Studio Gallery at 520 N. Sequim Ave.

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Step into spring with Sequim’s First Friday Art Walk

Pink is the theme color for April’s event supporting local artists

Photo courtesy OUUF/ Julie McKennaBlessing-Nuffer

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FAITH NEWS — April 1, 2026

”Arise, it’s Easter — Let’s Wake Up and Bloom!” will be the topic of Rev. Julia McKennaBlessing-Nuffer’s sermon…

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A yellow warbler sings while perched on a branch.

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Backyard Birding series returns Saturday, April 4

“Sounds of Spring” will be the topic of the next installment of the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society’s Backyard…

Photo by Pixabay/ A bee on an apple blossom.

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Get It Growing: Ask a Master Gardener

Facts about fruit trees and pollination

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A&E BRIEFS — April 1, 2026

Blue Whole Gallery hosts Writers Read

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Michelle Rhodes, who is in her second year as director of the Sequim Irrigation Festival, was voted Best Volunteer in last year’s “Best of the Peninsula” contest sponsored by Sound Publishing Inc., owner of the Sequim Gazette, Peninsula Daily News, and Forks Forum.

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Unsung Hero: Michelle Rhodes

Irrigation Festival director was named 2025 Best Volunteer in reader poll

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Be a Hero: Ongoing volunteer opportunities

Below is a list of organizations that provide services to the Sequim community and would welcome volunteers: