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Third Thursday Meeting & Social
April 20, from 7 to 8 pm
Join us during Earth Week to recognize and celebrate our local environmental heroes in Island and Snohomish counties for their environmental and social justice accomplishments. You will be inspired by the work going on so close to home.
Meet other environmentally concerned people to share information and ideas. |
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Snohomish County Climate Planning
Comment period ends May 1
Public input about each facet of the comprehensive plan update is an important part of county planning. Climate change policies are highlighted this month. If you have concerns or ideas about how Snohomish County should be planning for a resilient future, respond to this survey.
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Learn About Protecting Mature Forests
Wednesday, April 19 at 2 pm
Can Snohomish County match Thurston County in getting a moratorium on timber sales of mature forests? These forests are worth more left standing, economically and environmentally. Just think: if we let all the mature forests in Washington State remain, that alone would get us half-way to the state's 2030 carbon sequestration goal.
Put it on your calendar to activate this link:
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| Electric Vehicles at Earth Day Block Party |
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Saturday, April 22 from 11 am to 2 pm
Snohomish PUD
2320 California St. Everett
A full range of electric vehicles will be on display, including bikes and trucks as well as cars. Meet EV owners and learn about their experiences. Find out from SnoPUD how to save money on your energy bill and how the PUD is working to protect the environment. |
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Green Snohomish Fun on Earth Day
Saturday, April 22, 12 to 6 pm
The Carnegie,105 Cedar Ave. Snohomish
Music and games set the stage for old fashioned fun for all ages. Games will include a mother/son or father/daughter three-legged race, a sack race, an egg toss and a pie eating contest. Music will be provided by Tim Noah and the Pond Bond Beyond Players as well as Reggie Miles with the Come Play Along Orchestra. In addition, Green Snohomish awards will be presented. |
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Camano Island Library Sea Grant Speaker
Saturday, April 22 from 5 to 6:30 pm
848 N. Sunrise Blvd., Camano Island
The Camano Island Library invites you to join them in welcoming Ian Miller of Washington Sea Grant for an informative and intereactive presentation about the climate-driven sea level rise in Puget Sound.
Thanks to Sno-Isle Sierra Club member Stuart Heady for organizing this event. |
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Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire Movie
Sunday, April 16 from 7 to 8:30 pm
Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave.
In a visually stunning manner, Elemental distills what we've learned about wildland fire over the decades. This film provides a roadmap for badly needed changes that will benefit thousands of people, particularly in fire-prone communities. |
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A Beautiful Way to Help the Planet:
Learn About Native Pollinators
Saturday, April 15 from 1 to 3 pm
At NW Stream Center, McCollum Park
Wildlife Habitat Steward and native plant specialist Julie O'Donald will share photos featuring native bees and the flowers that attract them. She will describe how to create a native plant garden where pollinators thrive.
This is one in a series of classes sponsored by the Adopt a Stream Foundation. |
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Green Drinks Edmonds
Thursday, April 27, starting at 6 pm
Salish Sea Brewing Boathouse, Edmonds
The huge turnout for the last Green Drinks event encouraged repeat opportunities for environmental activists to gather. With better weather, we hope to expand to the outdoor area. Due to popular demand, a brief presentation about an environmental organization will be included each month. We will start with the Edmonds Marsh/Estuary Advocates. Let us know when you want your group featured. Also feel free to bring brochures or flyers about your group anytime. |
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Climate Champions Kickoff Event
Saturday, April 29 from noon to 3:30 pm
Frances Anderson Center playfield, Edmonds
Come and learn to be a climate champion. Engage with organizations working to reduce and responsibly dispose of waste, to eat more plant-based foods, and to reduce our carbon emissions. This family-friendly event is the first in a series, each addressing different topics in the Edmonds 2023 Climate Action Plan. |
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Privilege, Poverty, and the Environment
Thursdays, May 4-25 from 10 am to noon
Edmonds College MAB 109
This course explores how factors such as race, gender, socioeconomic class, and systems of oppression affect how societies think about and address environmental challenges. Dr. Fran Solomon, environmental biology professor at Western Washington University, will also share stories about successful community actions and discuss what we can do to advance environmental justice.
To register email cri@edcri@edmonds.edu
or call 425-640-1830. |
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Seattle Port Commissioner Presentation
At last month's group meeting, we learned about how the Port of Seattle is dealing with the climate crisis and social justice from Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins. If you missed that event, you can watch the discussion between Commissioner Calkins and Sierra Club activist David Jones. We all benefit from the port facilities, which include SeaTac airport.
You may also be interested in a recent article by Commissioner Calkins, Turning Decarbonization into Economic Opportunity. |
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SnoPUD Recognized for Clean Energy
Snohomish PUD is one of just 12 utilities nationwide to earn a spot on the Smart Electric Power Alliance 2023 Utility Transformation Leadership Board. Snohomish County residents can feel proud knowing that the electricity they use is environmentally sustainable, affordable and reliable, averaging 97% carbon free power. |
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Join the Sno-King Water Watchers
Volunteer opportunities with Sno-King Watershed Council include monitoring a variety of streams. Volunteers learn to monitor for chemicals, bacteria and other factors that affect the safety of the streams for salmon and for humans.
The Swamp Creek Habitat Restoration Project is one volunteer site. Next work party is Sunday, April 23 from 11 am to 2 pm at Wallace Swamp Creek Park in Kenmore. All ages are welcome.
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I found a fruitful world,
because my ancestors planted it for me.
Likewise, I am planting for my children.”
~ Talmud, Taanit 23A
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