Transportation Changes for People and Climate
Third Thursday Meeting & Social
August 17th, from 7 to 8 pm on Zoom |
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As millions of people elevate demands for climate action and racial justice, the fossil fuel industry and polluters increasingly bankroll politicians to sabotage our democracy, destroy wild lands, and gut environmental protections.
Wes Sewart, Sierra Club Organizer, is working to transform our economy built on fossil fuels to a regenerative society built on sustainability, ecosystem protection, democracy, and interdependence. Find out about their work and our opportunities. |
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Protect Our Legacy Forests
Urge Snohomish County Executive Somers and the County Council to protect all county legacy forests. Support the call to action by the Center for Responsible Forestry and a coalition including Sierra Club and League of Women Voters Snohomish County.
Most of the 120,000 acres of state forest land in Snohomish County managed for logging by the Department of Natural Resources is young tree plantations, planted after clear cutting. The 6,000 acres of mature forests still left are expected to be logged in the next two years, despite including trees more than 100 years old.
The science is clear that preserving older, mature trees is essential for keeping water clean, providing fish and wildlife habitat, stabilizing land during heavy rains, and keeping carbon out of the atmosphere. There is no reason to cut these treasures, since there are now state programs to protect our forests without sacrificing funding for schools. |
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Ridge-ender forest scheduled for logging.
photo by Jim Oliver |
Middle May Forest after logging
photo by Everett Herald |
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Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan
Tuesday, August 22, at 5:30 pm on Zoom
Tuesday, September 26, at 5:30 pm on Zoom
The Snohomish County Planning Commission is in the final months of Comprehensive Plan Update briefings. The plan will guide county growth for years to come, impacting the lives of all county residents.
You can influence our future by tapping into their meetings, learning about the issues, and being prepared to comment at the October hearings. Recorded meetings are available now. Future meetings have been scheduled and their Zoom links will be posted soon. |
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Introduction to Forest Bathing
Sunday, August 13, from 11 am to 1 pm
Northwest Stream Center
McCollum Park, Everett
You may have heard of forest bathing and wondered exactly what it is. Here is your chance to find out more, with an introduction to practice and science guided by Kayla Horton. Native plant tea tasting will be an additional experience at this event sponsored by the Adopt A Stream Foundation. |
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Enjoying the NW Stream Center
Photo by Bill Trueit |
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Swifts Night Out Party
Saturday, August 19th from 4 pm to dusk
639 West Main St., Monroe
Nature lovers, community groups, families and anyone interested in the spectacular are invited to enjoy an evening of fun sponsored by Pilchuck Audubon. While waiting for the Swifts to appear around sunset, there will be children's activities, vendor booths, and a presentation in the Wagner Center Auditorium. The 911 Grub Food Truck will offer dinner options.
Join the excitement watching thousands of Swifts descend en masse into their evening chimney roost. |
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Bird Fest is Back Again for More Fun
Saturday and Sunday, September 9 & 10
Edmonds
The 19th annual Puget Sound Bird Fest will offer educational exhibits, kid's activities, guided walks and viewing stations, and a boat cruise. Further attractions include bird themed art exhibits and sales.
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Have Great Conversations at Green Drinks
Thursday, August 24. Starts at 6 pm
Salish Sea Brewing Company Boat House
Harbor Square, 102 Dayton St., Edmonds
Green Drinks is an international organization started decades ago in London for people interested in environmental issues. Pilchuck Audubon president Bill Derry started an Edmonds group last Spring, with meetings every 4th Thursday at the Salish Sea Brewery. Music by the Sidekickers follows.
See you there! |
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Inflation Reduction Act Energy Programs
Tuesday, August 29, at 11 am
Join Congresswoman DelBene's office for a federal grants webinar to learn about energy related grant programs and tax credits. Information includes rebates for household solar panels, heat pumps, and energy-efficient appliances from the Inflation Reduction Act. Nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments considering energy related facility upgrades are especially encouraged to attend. Register at Events.DelBene@mail.house.gov |
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Sierra Club Outings
New outings leaders have completed their training and will schedule hikes and other outdoor activities. We're still training new leaders. If you want to help others share your love of the outdoors, please contact Tom Crisp at Tom.Crisp@Washington.SierraClub.org |
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Help Elect Environmental Heroes
The Sierra Club Sno-Isle Website has information about endorsed candidates for the fall election. You can connect with and help these environmentally concerned candidates help implement strong climate protections. |
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Marsh Estuary Restoration Work Continues
Volunteers are again putting on chest waders and heading into the Edmonds marsh to work at restoring freshwater flows through it. Under the direction of fisheries biologist Joe Scordino, they are removing the Bitter-sweet Nightshade growing in Shellabarger Creek.
This is the third summer for the project, which began in July and will continue until mid-September. To volunteer contact joe.scordino@yahoo.com. |
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New PAWS Wildlife Center
PAWS is people helping rehabilitate orphaned and injured cats, dogs and wild animals to thrive in family homes or in the forest.
Their new 25-acre facility south of Snohomish on Hwy 9 will open next year. Until then, take injured wildlife to the current location at 15305 44th Ave W. in Lynnwood. |
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Pull Ivy, Beach Walk and Potluck on Whidbey
Sunday, August 20, starts at 2 pm
East Harbor Rd. and Brainers Rd.
Combine work with fun. Help pull ivy on Whidbey-Camano Island Land Trust property, and then enjoy a beach walk plus a potluck meal. Potluck and parking are next to the work area, at Ann Posner's home 4019 Alder Ave. Easy access to beach walk along Holmes Harbor.
It is a constant battle to keep ivy from killing the Douglas Firs, and help is needed. For more information and to RSVP, contact noraposner@gmail.com. Please include information in your email on your potluck contribution. Please bring your own work supplies. |
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Help The Kicking Gas Project Expand
Now that the Kicking Gas campaign has helped 100 homes on south Whidbey move to energy efficient heat pumps, the hope is for expansion to all of Whidbey Island and some portions of Snohomish County. Volunteer help will do much to make this hope a reality. Watching this short movie about the project may inspire you. |
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Become A WSU Sustainability Steward
Volunteer Training Wednesdays 6 to 8:30 pm
September 13 - November 8th.
Concerned about climate change? Learn about science-based climate impacts and solutions through university level training and become an informed community educator.
A combination of classroom presentations and discussions are paired with behind-the-scenes field trips. Half the classes are at WSU Snohomish County Extension office at Willis Tucker Park Activity Center, and the other half on Zoom. |
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It seems to me we can never give up
longing and wishing while we are still alive.
There are certain things we feel to be
beautiful and good, and we must hunger for them.
~ George Eliot
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