LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY
LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY
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Margaret Croom is ‘Magsy’, a local of Whidbey Island, Washington. Whether you’re a local, a would-be islander, or just someone who loves a good story, ”Local Whidbey” is your weekly dose of community, inspiration, and a reminder that the best places aren’t just found on maps—they’re found in people. Are you an AUDACIOUS ISLANDER(tm)? For more info, go to https://WithMagsy.com.
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The podcast focuses on community stories, local businesses, and personal journeys, with episodes featuring topics such as small business struggles and successes, the importance of collaboration, and unique local traditions. For instance, recent episodes have showcased entrepreneurs like Adrienne Hawkins from Zen Esthetics and the new owners of Whidbey Distillery.
Margaret Croom is ‘Magsy’, a local of Whidbey Island, Washington. Whether you’re a local, a would-be islander, or just someone who loves a good story, ”Local Whidbey” is your weekly dose of community, inspiration, and a reminder that the best places aren’t just found on maps—they’re found in people. Are you an AUDACIOUS ISLANDER(tm)? For more info, go to https://LocalWhidbeyPodcast.com
There’s something I love about talking with people who’ve chosen Whidbey Island — people who didn’t just land here by accident but saw something in this place worth rooting into.
My guest today, Hannah Andersen, is one of those people. She’s the Outreach and Education Coordinator for the Whidbey Island Conservation District, and part of a younger generation that’s quietly shaping the island’s future through stewardship, creativity, and community work.
Hannah first came to Whidbey as an AmeriCorps volunteer with Coupeville Farm to School, teaching kids where their food comes from and helping connect classrooms to the gardens and farms around them. Those two years left her deeply connected to the land, the people, and the rhythms of island life.
Now, through her role at the Conservation District, she’s helping residents of all ages understand how their daily choices — from gardening to shoreline care — tie into the larger health of our ecosystems. You’ll find her leading workshops, organizing events like Orca Recovery Day, and building bridges between science, education, and community.
What makes Hannah’s story so interesting to me is that she represents a perspective we don’t always hear on Whidbey — the voice of a young professional who’s building a life here now, in real time. On an island often known for retirees and second homes, she’s asking: what would it take for more young people to see a future here?
In this conversation, we’ll talk about what drew her to stay, the projects that light her up, and how she sees Whidbey growing — not just in numbers, but in awareness and care.
I think you’ll find Hannah’s perspective refreshing and hopeful — a reminder that stewardship isn’t just about protecting land and water but about belonging to a place and helping it thrive for generations to come.
Here’s my conversation with Hannah Andersen, on The Local Whidbey Podcast.
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