South-Sound-Group

The Sierra Club South Sound Group serves members in Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, and Lewis counties of Washington State. Community Meetings are usually on the third Tuesday of the month.

For more information, contact one of our local leaders below or simply send an email to: sosound.sierraclub@gmail.com.

Group Co-chairs: Tony Usibelli, Ed Humble
Conservation: Phyllis Farrell
Meetings/Events: George Watland
Political: Ed Humble
Clean Energy for Schools: Tony Usibelli


South Sound Community Monthly Meeting

Free and Open to the Public

 

Olympia Community Center

222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501

Tuesday:  April 16th, 2024

Social time prior to the program begins at 5:30 pm 

Program begins at 6:00 pm

Read more about meeting and Zoom options:  March Community Meeting, Sierra Club South Sound.

Share with others using this link Apr.sososc.org

PROGRAM

Density, Equity, Rural Lands and Climate Change

Sustainable Thurston County

This presentation will explore the economic, social justice and environmental problems created by increased housing development in rural areas of our county.  Discussion will include the density goals contained in Sustainable Thurston and the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan, and examine inconsistencies between local government actions and those density goals. In particular, we will highlight recent discussions among elected officials about housing allocations intended to ensure adequate low-income housing.

Speakers:

Tom Crawford TCAT

Tom Crawford, Board Secretary, Thurston Climate Action Team

Tom is a founding member of TCAT, and served as board president for many years. He works closely with TCAT staff on developing and carrying out TCAT programs. He has lived and worked in Thurston County for over 30 years and has over 40 years experience working with community development, education, health, environmental, and transportation organizations. He has provided training on sustainability in Thurston County and throughout the Puget Sound region, with numerous presentations to elected officials. Tom has also worked with Native American communities in the Pacific Northwest and with state transportation agencies nationwide. Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT) is a local non-profit dedicated to bringing our community together to reduce climate disruption — resulting in a healthy, just and prosperous future for all.

Loretta Seppanen LGGC of Thurston County

Loretta Seppanen, Local Good Goverance Council of Thurston County

Long-time community volunteer with a focus on local foods and an effort to improve farmland protections in the Thurston County Comprehensive Plan and related development codes. Served on the Community Farm Land Trust Board for during the 2010s. Grew up in on mid-sized west central Minnesota farm that was early into organic grains, meats, and vegetables production and direct sales to consumers as well as to the commodity market.

The Local Good Governance Coalition is a new coalition of community groups in Thurston County tackling the environment, affordable housing, and community participation in local land use and budget policies.

Registration is not required.  
 
Remember, Sierra Club community events are always free and open to the public.

Hope you can join us!  Please bring a guest!

 

LOCAL EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES

All events below are FREE!  Download PDF.

April 22. FREE entrance! Washington State Parks, Natural Resource Conservation Areas, and Wildlife Areas.

Earth Day is one of the 12 days a year when a Discover Pass is not required to park on any land managed by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), or the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)

 

LEWIS COUNTY

Chehalis – 6th Annual Earth Day Celebration. Downtown on Boistfort Street -- April 20. 11 to 3. Family friendly activities, including a mini-pony. Gardening demonstrations. Farmers with plant starts and advice. Music and community booths. https://experiencechehalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/433234803_801868735313257_4167328147517614739_n-scaled.jpg

Chehalis – Earth Day Community Clean-up. Lewis County Historical Museum—April 20. 10 to 2. Early online registrants get a free tee-shirt. Volunteers meet at museum for instructions and free clean-up materials. https://experiencechehalis.com/earth-day/

Centralia --Repair & Sustainability Fair for Earth Day. Centralia College—April 27. 10 to 2. If you have small household items around your home that need to be fixed, bring them to this event. Volunteers will make the repairs and teach you how. On-site demonstrations for do-it-yourselfers. Shred documents 10 to 1. https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/solid-waste/recycling-in-lewis-county/community-recycle-events-programs/

 

MASON COUNTY

Celebrate Earth Day with Capitol Land Trust! Bayshore Preserve—April 28. 10 to 1. Two forest projects and one prairie project to improve habitat. Optional preserve tour. Tools, gloves, light snacks, and warm beverages will be provided. Family friendly. Bring own water and lunch if needed. https://capitollandtrust.org/earth-day-on-oakland-bay-2024/

 

THURSTON COUNTY

Olympia – Water Superheroes! WET Science Center—April 20. 10 to 4. How can you help the Earth for Earth Day? Become a water superhero! Create your own identity, make crafts, and play games to learn ways to save water and protect the planet. Family friendly. https://www.wetsciencecenter.org/event/water-heroes/

Olympia – Interfaith Earth Day Service. Decatur Woods Park—April 21. 1:00 to 2:15. Celebrate our precious and endangered species through songs, poems, and sharing. Six-graders will talk about endangered species whose masks they have created. All faiths and the non-faithful are invited. Family Friendly. Mild rain is okay for Northwesterners who are dressed for it, but If it pours, contact cpersons@yahoo.com.

Olympia – Luminaria. Downtown — April 26. 8:00 pm. For details on participation and procession route, https://oly-wa.us/procession/

Olympia — Procession of the Species. Downtown – April 27. 4:30 pm. For details,  https://oly-wa.us/procession/

 

FOUR WORK PARTY EVENTS ON SAT., APRIL 20:

Olympia – Earth Day 2024 Stewardship Event. Squaxin Park (formerly Priest Point Park) – April 20. 10 to 1. Restoration event. Meet at Shelter #2. Arrive early to park. School with most student volunteers will win cash for their school. https://volunteer.olympiawa.gov/need/detail/?need_id=905709

Lacey -- Earth Day Work Party. Wonderwood Park—April 20. 10 to 1. Mulching and light weeding. Tools, gloves and refreshments provided. First and second prizes for schools with most volunteers. Check-in by 32nd Ave SE parking lot. https://cityoflacey.org/events_list/earth-day-work-party-2/

Tenino--Earth Day Celebration. Tenino City Park – April 20. 9:30 to 1. Students and other volunteers clean up Tenino parks. School prize of $1,500 for school with most volunteers. Free tee-shirts, lunch. Information booths. Registration at event—under 18 only with parent. https://www.cityoftenino.us/community/page/earth-day-2024

Tumwater -- Volunteer Work Party. Tumwater Historical Park – April 20. 10 to 1. Mulch plant beds and light weeding. Light refreshments, tools, water, and gloves provided. Rain or shine!  https://www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/departments/parks-recreation-department/classes-programs-sports/special-events/earth-day-events/earth-day-registration-form 


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