Take the “Island Time” challenge with San Juan Islands during COVID-19

Aired on April 4, 2020

Join us as we take the “Island Time” challenge with the San Juan Islands during COVID-19. Despite being an island paradise, the San Juan Islands have not been immune to the coronavirus. Barbara Marrett from the San Juan Islands shares how the virus has impacted the islands, though the effects have been minimal due to limited accessibility via ferry service and the swift implementation of health guidelines by Washington’s Governor.

In this video, Barbara highlights the incredible ways the tight-knit communities on the San Juan Islands are supporting each other while practicing social distancing. She also introduces two engaging programs that people nationwide can participate in. The first is an online family-fun science program sponsored by the SeaDoc Society, created by a San Juan Islands resident, featuring free educational videos about sealife. The second is the fun and interactive social media “island time” challenge.

As Barbara says, “you can experience island time at any time and anywhere.” Take a much-needed break from COVID-19 and participate in the #SanJuanIslandsTime challenge. Share your “island time” moments on social media and join a community dedicated to spreading positivity and connection.

For more inspiring stories and community programs, visit World Footprints.

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Experience the “Island Time” challenge with the San Juan Islands and World Footprints.

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    Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq., is a co-founder of World Footprints, a social impact travel media company that she runs with her husband, Ian. She is an award-winning journalist, global public speaker, and three-time TEDx presenter who has written for several prominent publications including the Miami Herald, AAA World, The Lens and Island Soul. Recognized as Black Travel Journalists of the Year alongside Ian, Tonya serves on several travel industry boards, including SATW, The Explorers Club (DC chapter), NATJA, and JourneyWoman. She has also been appointed to the Maryland Tourism Development Board by Governor Wes Moore.