Connecting community to promote environmental sustainability, social equity, and economic vitality.

Thrive Orcas Island is helping to build resiliency in San Juan County, and across the Salish Sea, by shining a light on our communities' success stories; by connecting social innovators to one another; and by promoting the most effective sustainable practices from around the world. 

We are a collaboratory of individuals & organizations helping our communities to flourish.

thrive(thrv): intr.v. thrived or throve (thrv), thrived or thriv·en (thrvn), thriv·ing, thrives
1. To make steady progress; prosper.
2. To grow vigorously; flourish

We host two community events each month:

Orcas Island Green Drinks and The Orcas Community Council.

What is Green Drinks?

It's is an informal monthly, LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, Happy Hour gathering of environmentally minded folks* on Orcas Island. Open to all, we meet to network, make friends, discuss green issues, support each other, and have fun. 
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The Orcas Community Council

On the SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, Community meetings are called to discuss issues that impact property rights, environmental concerns and how we should manage our trash. We are an island community that leans into self-reliance and sufficiency. 
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Contact

Gretchen@thriveorcasisland.com
(360) 317-8220