Green Happenings Around Seattle
The Sustainable Saturday Series at 21 Acres
Visit 21 Acres Farm to learn and participate in a variety of activities showcasing and demonstrating sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. This is the first in the free series of Sustainable Saturdays, to be held the first Saturday of every month through November. Participate in a farm task, walk the trails, chat with a Community Gardener or just meander through the wildlife corridor.
Sat, Feb 7, Demonstrations and volunteer work projects are planned between 10am-12pm, official Farm Tour is at 11am.
21 Acres Farm, 13701 NE 171st St, Woodinville
Solar Hot Water 101
This workshop, presented by Seattle City Light and Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development, will include an overview of system theory and design, as well as a discussion of component selection and sizing. The workshop will walk you though the basics of site assessment, understanding a system's potential in our climate, finding a solar contractor, comparing bids and understanding incentives, installation, and maintenance and operation of your system. FREE, RSVP Required.
Sat, Feb 7, 10am-1pm
REI Flagship Store, 222 Yale Ave N
Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Plant Tour
Washington State produces almost three fourths of its electricity from hydropower, the largest proportion in the country. Hydroelectric plants produce no emissions while operating, representing a step toward sustainability in our energy consumption. Learn about this form of renewable energy and see first-hand how it's generated at the Snoqualmie Falls hydroelectric plant. Snacks will be provided. Please dress for the weather. Cost: $15.
Sat, Feb 7, 10am-1pm
Meet at the EOS Alliance offices for carpool, 650 S Orcas St
Make Your Own Biodiesel
In this hands-on workshop learn how biodiesel is made from waste vegetable oil and discuss sustainability issues from the production of biofuels. Other topics to be covered include chemistry of the reaction, quality control, vehicle compatibility, cold weather issues, methanol recovery, disposal of wastes, and how a biodiesel co-op can be an example of a decentralized fueling system. Participants will make and keep small batches of biodiesel from waste fryer oil.
Sat, Feb 7, 12pm
EOS Alliance, 650 S Orcas St, Suite 220
Seeking Sustainable Solutions:
Linking Our Health, Our Environment, Our Economy, Our Communities
The sixth annual seminar series will explore how changes to our environment affect our health, economy and community. The series opens with a seminar that highlights a major dilemma as our nation seeks to reduce its reliance on oil: the burden placed on our limited water supplies through the development of many renewable energy sources. In the second part of this seminar, these issues will be brought home to Washington State, as they discuss environmental legislative priorities and what our state is doing now to meet the changing needs of our region. Buy your tickets at Brown Paper Tickets.
Wed, Feb 11, Reception: 5:30pm-6:30pm; Seminar: 6:30pm-8pm;
Post-seminar networking: 8pm-8:30pm
Downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, Seattle
Sustainable Kirkland - Monthly Meeting
Please join your neighbors and fellow green community members for a friendly dinner, discussion, and planning. This month's meet will be in the Juanita neighborhood. The topic for the February meeting is "So... What Is "Sustainable", anyway?". You can get more information about the group and upcoming meetings by visiting Sustainable Kirkland's website.
Thu, Feb 12, 6:30-8:30pm
Yes, We Must! An Environmental Film and Discussion Series
" Everything's Cool" is the third film of this series; it will be introduced briefly and set in context of the issues it explores, and will be followed - after a short break - by a moderated community discussion. Refreshments will be provided; please bring your own beverage mug and your own chair cushion. There is no admission charge; donations are always appreciated.
Fri, Feb 13, Doors open 6:45pm, program 7pm
EHCC Fellowship Hall, 105 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island
Environmental Lobby Day
Join the state's leading conservation groups and hundreds of citizen lobbyists as they engage their elected legislators with their powers of persuasion to push for the passage of the Environmental Priorities Coalition's legislative package. Cost is $15 and includes an advocacy toolkit and lunch.
Thu, Feb 19, 8:45am-5:30pm
United Churches, 110 11th Ave E, Olympia
Camp Long Environmental Movie: Broken Limbs
Apples, agriculture, and the new American farmer-Wenatchee, Washington, the "Apple Capital of the World". This pastoral valley in the heart of the Northwest prospered for nearly a century as home to the famed Washington apple. But the good times have vanished. Apple orchardists by the thousands are going out of business and thousands more await the dreaded letter from the bank, announcing the end of their livelihoods and a uniquely American way of life.
Thu, Feb 19, 7-9pm
Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave S, Seattle
Eat and Dance for a Farm!
Kim and Dan Hulse formed Tahoma Farms , LLC in December of 2008 with the goal of purchasing 45-acres of the Orting Valley Farms and start production of organic vegetables and small fruits for the 2009 growing season. This event hopes to raise $20,000 to help finance the purchase of this farmland in Pierce County, potentially a key part of a new PCC Farmland Trust farm. The event will feature local food and drink, speakers, and a bluegrass band. Representatives of the Farmland Trust will be there also. Tickets are $75 (not tax deductible).
Sat, Feb 21, 6pm
Bellarmine Preparatory School, 2300 S Washington St, Tacoma
Water 1st-Beer 2nd Fundraiser
Water 1st is a local organization with a mission to serve families in the poorest communities in the world as they implement community-managed projects that integrate water supply, sanitation, and health education. Attend their fundraiser and enjoy food, beverages, live music, dancing, silent auction, and a short Water 1st film and presentation, plus a Hawaii Vacation raffle. Tickets: $30/person
Fri, Feb 27, 7pm
The Armory at South Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle
Yes, We Must! An Environmental Film and Discussion Series
Liquid Assets is the fourth film in this series. With water quality and quantity in doubt, is our water infrastructure up to the task? Yes, We Must! will examine moral issues and practical solutions related to urgent environmental challenges. The film will be introduced briefly and set in context of the issues it explores, and will be followed - after a short break - by a moderated community discussion. Refreshments will be provided; please bring your own beverage mug and your own chair cushion. There is no admission charge; donations are always appreciated.
Fri, Feb 27, Doors open 6:45pm, program 7pm
EHCC Fellowship Hall, 105 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island
Visit 21 Acres Farm to learn and participate in a variety of activities showcasing and demonstrating sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. This is the first in the free series of Sustainable Saturdays, to be held the first Saturday of every month through November. Participate in a farm task, walk the trails, chat with a Community Gardener or just meander through the wildlife corridor.
Sat, Feb 7, Demonstrations and volunteer work projects are planned between 10am-12pm, official Farm Tour is at 11am.
21 Acres Farm, 13701 NE 171st St, Woodinville
Solar Hot Water 101
This workshop, presented by Seattle City Light and Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development, will include an overview of system theory and design, as well as a discussion of component selection and sizing. The workshop will walk you though the basics of site assessment, understanding a system's potential in our climate, finding a solar contractor, comparing bids and understanding incentives, installation, and maintenance and operation of your system. FREE, RSVP Required.
Sat, Feb 7, 10am-1pm
REI Flagship Store, 222 Yale Ave N
Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Plant Tour
Washington State produces almost three fourths of its electricity from hydropower, the largest proportion in the country. Hydroelectric plants produce no emissions while operating, representing a step toward sustainability in our energy consumption. Learn about this form of renewable energy and see first-hand how it's generated at the Snoqualmie Falls hydroelectric plant. Snacks will be provided. Please dress for the weather. Cost: $15.
Sat, Feb 7, 10am-1pm
Meet at the EOS Alliance offices for carpool, 650 S Orcas St
Make Your Own Biodiesel
In this hands-on workshop learn how biodiesel is made from waste vegetable oil and discuss sustainability issues from the production of biofuels. Other topics to be covered include chemistry of the reaction, quality control, vehicle compatibility, cold weather issues, methanol recovery, disposal of wastes, and how a biodiesel co-op can be an example of a decentralized fueling system. Participants will make and keep small batches of biodiesel from waste fryer oil.
Sat, Feb 7, 12pm
EOS Alliance, 650 S Orcas St, Suite 220
Seeking Sustainable Solutions:
Linking Our Health, Our Environment, Our Economy, Our Communities
The sixth annual seminar series will explore how changes to our environment affect our health, economy and community. The series opens with a seminar that highlights a major dilemma as our nation seeks to reduce its reliance on oil: the burden placed on our limited water supplies through the development of many renewable energy sources. In the second part of this seminar, these issues will be brought home to Washington State, as they discuss environmental legislative priorities and what our state is doing now to meet the changing needs of our region. Buy your tickets at Brown Paper Tickets.
Wed, Feb 11, Reception: 5:30pm-6:30pm; Seminar: 6:30pm-8pm;
Post-seminar networking: 8pm-8:30pm
Downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, Seattle
Sustainable Kirkland - Monthly Meeting
Please join your neighbors and fellow green community members for a friendly dinner, discussion, and planning. This month's meet will be in the Juanita neighborhood. The topic for the February meeting is "So... What Is "Sustainable", anyway?". You can get more information about the group and upcoming meetings by visiting Sustainable Kirkland's website.
Thu, Feb 12, 6:30-8:30pm
Yes, We Must! An Environmental Film and Discussion Series
" Everything's Cool" is the third film of this series; it will be introduced briefly and set in context of the issues it explores, and will be followed - after a short break - by a moderated community discussion. Refreshments will be provided; please bring your own beverage mug and your own chair cushion. There is no admission charge; donations are always appreciated.
Fri, Feb 13, Doors open 6:45pm, program 7pm
EHCC Fellowship Hall, 105 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island
Environmental Lobby Day
Join the state's leading conservation groups and hundreds of citizen lobbyists as they engage their elected legislators with their powers of persuasion to push for the passage of the Environmental Priorities Coalition's legislative package. Cost is $15 and includes an advocacy toolkit and lunch.
Thu, Feb 19, 8:45am-5:30pm
United Churches, 110 11th Ave E, Olympia
Camp Long Environmental Movie: Broken Limbs
Apples, agriculture, and the new American farmer-Wenatchee, Washington, the "Apple Capital of the World". This pastoral valley in the heart of the Northwest prospered for nearly a century as home to the famed Washington apple. But the good times have vanished. Apple orchardists by the thousands are going out of business and thousands more await the dreaded letter from the bank, announcing the end of their livelihoods and a uniquely American way of life.
Thu, Feb 19, 7-9pm
Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave S, Seattle
Eat and Dance for a Farm!
Kim and Dan Hulse formed Tahoma Farms , LLC in December of 2008 with the goal of purchasing 45-acres of the Orting Valley Farms and start production of organic vegetables and small fruits for the 2009 growing season. This event hopes to raise $20,000 to help finance the purchase of this farmland in Pierce County, potentially a key part of a new PCC Farmland Trust farm. The event will feature local food and drink, speakers, and a bluegrass band. Representatives of the Farmland Trust will be there also. Tickets are $75 (not tax deductible).
Sat, Feb 21, 6pm
Bellarmine Preparatory School, 2300 S Washington St, Tacoma
Water 1st-Beer 2nd Fundraiser
Water 1st is a local organization with a mission to serve families in the poorest communities in the world as they implement community-managed projects that integrate water supply, sanitation, and health education. Attend their fundraiser and enjoy food, beverages, live music, dancing, silent auction, and a short Water 1st film and presentation, plus a Hawaii Vacation raffle. Tickets: $30/person
Fri, Feb 27, 7pm
The Armory at South Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle
Yes, We Must! An Environmental Film and Discussion Series
Liquid Assets is the fourth film in this series. With water quality and quantity in doubt, is our water infrastructure up to the task? Yes, We Must! will examine moral issues and practical solutions related to urgent environmental challenges. The film will be introduced briefly and set in context of the issues it explores, and will be followed - after a short break - by a moderated community discussion. Refreshments will be provided; please bring your own beverage mug and your own chair cushion. There is no admission charge; donations are always appreciated.
Fri, Feb 27, Doors open 6:45pm, program 7pm
EHCC Fellowship Hall, 105 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island
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