Electric Vehicles: Progress and Possibilities
Third Thursday Meeting & Social
September 21, from 7 to 8 pm on Zoom
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EV sales are ahead of projections as many people discover their value and convenience.
The Clean Car Standards will go into effect with 2025 models and by 2030 the sale of gas-powered cars will be phased out.
Find out what EVs can do for you and our state's effort to avoid worsening the climate crisis.
Join us for this informative session and bring your questions and concerns. |
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Influence Snohomish County Future
Environmental Impact Open House
Saturday, Sept. 23, 10:00 to 1:00
Unity,16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Take this opportunity to ask county planners about land use alternatives in the county Comprehensive Plan. Be an informed citizen, prepared to influence county development for the good of all.
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Local Comprehensive Plans Matter
Many cities are currently working on plans that will direct their development for the next 20 years. Public input is required, so make sure your city administration is listening.
Edmonds environmentalists are working to make sure that climate change is considered in planning and that critical areas such as wetlands and watersheds are protected. What are your concerns for your city planning? Speak up.
Here are links to city comprehensive plan updates. |
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Act Now to Save Mature Forests in Snohomish County |
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| You too can help protect the few remaining acres of carbon dense mature forests that have regrown in a natural state after being logged before the days of clear cutting with chain saws and replanting as tree plantations. The Sno-Isle Sierra Club, the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County, the Center for Responsible Forestry and other organizations are asking the Snohomish County Council to protect those forests in the county. Add your voice to theirs. |
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Repair Cafe Offers Free Fix-it Help
Saturday, Sept. 23, 10:00 to 2:00
Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St.
Toss it? No way! Take it to the Repair Cafe. Bring your vacuums, lamps, bikes, jewelry, anything you might want to make usable again. Volunteer fixers will diagnose the issue and do their best to make repairs. They will also show you their process and help you learn how you can do it on your own. |
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Global Climate Change Course
Mondays, Sept.18 to Oct. 9,
1:00 to 2:30
Edmonds College MAB 109
This course explains how the Earth System works, including the global energy balance. The focus proceeds to global climate change: what happened, where things are now, and estimates about where things are headed.
The second half of the course will concentrate on action: reducing our own greenhouse gas emissions, preparing for environmental impacts, and influencing governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to prepare for climate change challenges.
Dr. Richard Gammon and Dr. Nick Maxwell will teach this Creative Retirement Institute course which has no tests and no grades. |
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Wolves Off Endangered List?
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 5:30 to 6:30
Zoom meeting
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing down-listing wolves from endangered to sensitive. The Washington State Sierra Club Wildlife Committee is hosting WDFW Gray Wolf specialist, Ben Maletzke, to present the 2022 wolf report. The presentation provides an opportunity to learn more about gray wolves and how they are recovering and dispersing in Washington. |
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Online Course:
Resilience and Acceptance in the Face of Collapse |
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Wednesdays, Sept. 20 to Nov. 15
Online, 6:30 to 8:30
Join this free 9-week course offered by Jon Witte and Thomas Griggs. Starting with a sobering introduction to societal collapse, the course guides participants through a supportive pathway by exploring inner and outer adaptation to greater resilience and acceptance. Be prepared that this experience will be emotionally rigorous.
Limited to 20 participants, reserve your spot by September 11. Contact Wittejon317@gmail.com
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Snohomish County Energy Fair
Saturday, Sept. 23rd,10:00 to 2:00
Location to be announced soon
The dynamic Sno-Isle Energy Team will present and demonstrate home energy electrification options. Details will be announced soon. Sign up now and we'll keep you informed.
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'Ridge Ender' Legacy Forest Walk
Sept. 23rd at 10:00
The Center for Responsible Forestry will walk you through "Ridge Ender", an upcoming timber sale with examples of mature legacy forest that can be saved.
Learn about CRF's work to end clear cutting of mature forests, and the tools that communities can use to fight back against unsustainable timber sales.
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Environmentalists Green Drinks
Thursday, Sept. 28, starting at 6:00
Salish Sea Brewing Company
Harbor Square,102 Dayton St., Edmonds
In addition to good conversation, the Edmonds Green Drinks gatherings feature a short presentation each month by an environmentalist group. Kristin Kelly of Futurewise is scheduled for the September
event. Stick around afterwards for fun music from the Sidekickers. Put it on your calendar for every 4th Thursday. |
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Edmonds Stewards Marsh Walk
Thursday, Sept. 28, 5:00 to 6:00
Harbor Square near athletic club
Enjoy a stroll along the marsh walkway while talking about the history of the North Marsh buffer and the invasive plants that grow there. Also learn about the vegetation restoration effort by the Edmonds Stewards and about animal life supported there. Discuss the future of this plant community as sea levels rise and the climate changes.
Afterwards, you can walk next door to Salish Sea Boathouse Brewery for the Green Drinks event at 6 pm.
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Kayaking Through Climate Change
Saturday, Sept. 30 at 2:00
Northwest Stream Center
600 128th St.SE, Everett
Their next program is about paddling the headwaters of the Mississippi River. "Paddling Pilgrim" David Ellingson will share a beautiful short film, stories, and what the river teaches about the environment, native peoples, history, geology, economy, and spirituality, as well as the urgency of stewardship of our planet.
Register now and preview upcoming programs such as All About Cougars on October 5. |
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Audubon Feast in the Forest
Saturday, Oct. 7, 6:00 to 9:00
Floral Hall in Forest Park, Everett
Enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Ryan's REZ-ipes, and hear a presentation by Dr. Todd Wildermuth, University of Washington Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law. Todd will share his insights on the Endangered Species Act after 50 years. His background includes chairing the Washington Wildlife Diversity Advisory Council and leading a committee recommending changes to the state endangered species program. Tickets are $75.
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Japanese Gulch Hike
Friday, Sept.15, from 10:00 to 1:00.
Mukilteo
Join Cynthia Jones, Sierra Club Outings Leader, for a 3.5 mile hike on the Japanese Gulch loop trail. Hikers will explore the south side of the gulch, walking through second-growth alders and cedars.
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Recent hike at Meadowdale Beach Park
Photo by Bill Trueit
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Rally to Save Legacy Forests
More than 200 forest protection advocates showed up in Bellingham last month to give a message to the Board of Natural Resources. The message was, "Commissioner Franz and BNR, please become the climate champions we need you to be and enact a mature forest conservation policy NOW!"
The crowd demanded that our forests be managed for climate change and biodiversity, not just timber profits. |
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Marsh Booth A Popular Attraction at Edmonds Market |
| Drawn by the attractive displays and activities, the Edmonds Marsh booth at the Edmonds Market had people lined up to get information, keeping Marsh Advocates volunteers busy responding to questions. The salmon props and children's games were a big draw, and the aerial visuals of the marsh area helped explain the concept of restoration as a functioning estuary. |
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Join our Team of Leaders
Sierra Club Sno-Isle Group Leader Nominations are closing this month. Do you know someone in Island or Snohomish counties who has an interest in helping direct our future activities to protect our environment and promote social justice? Help us build a diverse leadership team. Self-nominations are welcomed. Contact our nominations committee at:
Sno-Isle@Washington.SierraClub.org
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Volunteer to Help Register Voters
Opportunities available Sept.16 - 19
At Goodwill Stores in Marysville, South Everett and Lynnwood.
League of Women Voters Snohomish County is again participating in National Voter Registration Day and partnering with Evergreen Goodwill as well as Common Power. The partnership provides technology and venues from Goodwill, and training, materials, and volunteer management from Common Power. The LWV promotes the events and recruits volunteers, which are most needed in South Everett and Marysville. |
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Change does not roll on the
wheels of inevitability,
but comes through continuous struggle.
~ Martin Luther King Jr.
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