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Burrows Island Trail Day!
Sat, Aug 01
|The Salish Sea School
Explore beautiful Burrows Island with Salish Sea School staff and Burrows Island Lighthouse Keepers and help maintain the trails around Burrows Island Lighthouse! We'll also go for a short hike and tour of the lighthouse!
Time & Location
Aug 01, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
The Salish Sea School, 2201 Skyline Way Unit 101, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
Guests
About the event
Explore beautiful Burrows Island with Salish Sea School staff and Burrows Island Lighthouse Keepers while helping maintain the trails around the Lighthouse! Learn about the fascinating human and natural history of the island and lighthouse and then help maintain and restore the surrounding nature trails. We'll also go for a short hike and tour of the lighthouse with the lighthouse keeper!
What to bring:
Sturdy CLOSED TOED shoes
Weather appropriate clothing you don't mind hiking and getting dirty in
Backpack with water bottle, snacks, and lunch
Gloves (optional)