At least 100 Lopez residents of all ages gathered at the Community Center last Saturday for the first (first annual?) Procession of the Species parade. Anemones, jellies, sharks, dragons, giraffes and many other representatives of the plant and animal kingdom paraded happily through the streets of Lopez village in celebration of the diversity, beauty, and uniqueness of the world we all share.
Charlie Behnke (2009 Beach Watcher,) and Amanda Wedow -- Program Directors for the Lopez Island Conservation Corps, working with the Lopez Prevention Coalition and the Lopez school, did a great job in preparing and publicizing the event. The parade was followed by a pot luck supper, music, and awards and speakers. It was a great evening!
Check out Charlie's costume! He said he didn't know how many people would come, so decided to be the entire marine ecosystem. Barnacles, rockweed, fish, and on his back, a frosted dirona! And as you'll see in the photos, the creative juices were flowing freely in the Lopez community. Plan to join the fun next year!
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