There was a higher than average predicted tide on October 18th (8.95′ predicted) along with a somewhat strong ESE wind (25 kts gusting to 40 kts), which gave us another chance to visualize the higher sea levels that will become more often in the future due to global sea level rise, and a few of Local 20/20’s Climate Action Group … Read the rest
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Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene Recycling – Mon, Oct 21st
Port Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project, collects white styrofoam (expanded polystyrene, or EPS), all colors of polyethylene (LDPE-4), white EPS food trays, and separated biodegradable (squishy) packing peanuts, but not crispy (EPS) peanuts, and no mixtures. Materials are inspected at the curb, and only … Read the rest
A.I.R.E. Artwork Reveal – Wed, Oct 16th *New*
You are invited to attend a REVEAL of the exquisite artwork created by star artist Margie McDonald, the second Artist in Residence at the Transfer Station. Come learn about the program, see and hear about Margie’s process and experience, and help celebrate the completion of A.I.R.E.’s (Artist in Residence and … Read the rest
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Food for Thought Lecture Series: Overwinter Growing – Tue, Oct 8th *New*
In this lecture, Jude Rubin of Shooting Star Farm will present results from her Jefferson County Master Gardeners Foundation grant. She explored a number of vegetable varieties and grew them with varying degrees of cover through the winter to test both what varieties are most productive … Read the rest
Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Group Meeting – Wed, Oct 2nd *New*
The Beyond Waste Action Group looks at a number of issues including food waste composting, plastics reduction and recycling, reduction of garbage on an individual and community level, and various other waste-related topics that spontaneously come up during the meeting. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of … Read the rest
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Jefferson Transit Authority Virtual Open House – Mon, Sep 23rd
Featured projects: Climate Action Plan, Comprehensive Operational Analysis. Help shape JTA’s plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, advance clean and efficient transit solutions, and build community resilience to climate impacts. Share your input on JTA’s operations and services to help shape future service recommendations.Learn more here. For … Read the rest
The September 11 Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column by Danny Milholland shared a summary of August’s All County Picnic, as well as why Danny is passionate about celebrating!
BOOMSHAKALAKA! Celebrating Community Resilience at the 12th Annual All County Picnic
By Danny Milholland
It’s true, I love to celebrate and our team at the Production Alliance feels privileged to organize … Read the rest
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*** Local 20/20 All Member Picnic – Wed, Sep 18th ***
Local 20/20 will be holding an all-member collective picnic at Chetzemoka Park on September 18 from 5 PM – 7 PM. If you’re a current member of an Action Group, a past member of an Action Group, or curious about what all this Local 20/20 Action Group … Read the rest
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Leopold Land Ethic Discussion – Tues, Sep 10th *New*
In 1924, conservationist Aldo Leopold led the effort to create the first designated wilderness area in the world. Join the WA State Parks Commanding Officers Quarters Museum for an interactive reading from Aldo Leopold’s seminal work, A Sand County Almanac with WA State Parks Host and environmental educator Elena … Read the rest
| This Week League of Women Voters County Commissioner Candidate Forum – Tues, Sept 3rd *New* Watch County Commissioner candidates Heather Dudley-Nollette and Ben Thomas answer questions live on Zoom on Sept 3rd at 5:30 pm. The League of Women Voters-Jefferson County holds their forums on zoom and the videos of the forums are later posted on their website, so |