| COVID-19 Update on Mon, Apr 5th *Update* The Weekly COVID-19 update with Jefferson County Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Locke. To watch live or recorded videos of the entire 9 a.m. Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, including the 9:45 a.m. COVID-19 update, go to the website for videos of meetings. You can choose “Streaming Live” or, if viewing later, “Recorded.” You can also listen live to Dr. Locke on KPTZ or later in the KPTZ archives. For more information, you can go here. Stream Stewards Class Registration Open: Applications Accepted through Fri, Apr 30th *New* *Online* Want to know more about our local streams, salmon, water quality and habitat restoration? Join the WSU Extension Stream Stewards class! This 6-week virtual course offers presentations by regional experts around the Olympic Peninsula with an emphasis on the rivers/streams that flow into the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound, and the environments that impact them. The class includes Zoom sessions, recommended field observations & activities, and connections with organizations that offer opportunities to get involved in local efforts. In addition, we are presenting a supplemental virtual natural history course which centers on Olympic Peninsula flora and fauna identification and observation, culminating in a field trip (COVID guidance permitting). Upon completion, volunteers are asked to commit to 20 hours of ecosystem-based volunteer service in the next year. Opportunities range from citizen science projects to engaging in public outreach. Volunteers choose the opportunities that best fit their skills and interests. Class lectures: Wednesdays, May 5th – June 9th, 9:30 – 12:30 pm Nature study: Mondays, May 10th – June 14th, 10:30 – 12:00 pm (no class May 31st) Cost: $25, Scholarships are available To register, go here.Go here for more information or email Bridget. Register for the 2021 Virtual Beach Naturalists Training – Register by Thurs, Apr 8th *Online* Jefferson WSU Extension is partnering with Kitsap WSU Extension and WA Sea Grant to offer a 6-week Beach Naturalist trainingvia Zoom. You’ll learn from regional experts about Salish Sea marine habitats and species, restoration and conservation efforts, and community science opportunities. The virtual course will be offered 9:30am-12:30pm on Tuesdays and 12:30-2pm on Thursdays, April 13th – May 18th. Early bird cost: $70 ($75 after April 1st). Register here by April 8. Space is limited! Contact Monica for more information. Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation: “Espalier Fruit Trees” – Thurs, Apr 8th *Online* Doug Van Allen, Jefferson County Master Gardener, will begin with a brief introduction to espalier fruit trees including reasons to consider culturing espalier trees (or not…), the various types of espalier forms and what trees do best with the practice. Additionally, some practical considerations will be covered along with some useful reference resources and a short Q & A session. Time: 3:00-3:50 pm. Location: Online Zoom A Glimpse of Sxʷčkʷíyəŋ, a S’Klallam village at Washington Harbor – Thurs, Apr 8th *Online* Learn about the ethnographic and archaeological research on sxʷčkʷíyəŋ, one of the ancestral villages of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe that stood at Washington Harbor. The presentation will feature artifacts, maps, and historical photos as well as ethnobotanical and cultural data. To access the presentation go here. For more information, call 360-681-4632 or go here. Time: 3:00 — 4:30 pm Location: Online Local 20/20 Climate Action Outreach Meeting – Thurs, Apr 8th *New**Online* Want to help educate the community on what we all can do related to reducing our carbon footprint? Attend our monthly meeting to learn more about what is currently planned, and add your ideas to the mix! We are going to discuss the learnings from Taming Bigfoot and consider next steps. Meetings are generally on the second Thursday of the month, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. For the online meeting information, email Cindy. Time: 3pm – 5pm Location: Zoom online Port Townsend Farmers’ Market – Sat Apr 10th The Port Townsend Saturday Farmers Market is open for its 29th season! A friendly reminder that we are following State Guidelines for operations. This means: face masks are a requirement; use the designated entry and exit (to help us monitor patron numbers); use the handwashing station, or hand sanitizer as you enter; maintain 6′ of physical distance between other shoppers and Vendors; no eating, drinking, or sampling in the Market (for now). You can also shop online Tuesday 1 pm – Thursday 1 pm, see details here. Time:9 am – 2 pm, Location: Tyler and Lawrence St Uptown, Port Townsend Recycling Survey! Please complete by April 15th *New* *Online* Port Townsend Students for Sustainability is updating their recycling information to help our citizens recycle right. You can register for a drawing for prizes too. First prize is an Earth Machine backyard composter. Other prizes that help reduce our waste include reusable coffee cups, drink cups, vegetable bags, and more. Click here to access the survey. JCHS History Happy Hour – Beekeeping with the East Jefferson Beekeepers Association – Fri, April 16th *New* *Online* Mix up a honey-themed cocktail with the bartender-led tutorial (non-alcoholic versions too), and then enjoy your drink as you learn some fun facts about the history of bees and beekeeping in the northwest. Richard Thomas, Vice President of the East Jefferson Beekeepers Association, will share fascinating facts about bees and beekeeping: the differences between skeps and Langstroth hives, a brief history of bees and beekeeping, details about several beekeeping objects from the JCHS collection, and beekeeping today in Jefferson County. JCHS will send you the Zoom link to tune in, as well as a list of ingredients for the drinks. A recording of the program will be available to all registered participants, so if you can’t make the date but would like to see the program, be sure to register. This program is FREE! If you’re able, please consider supporting JCHS by becoming a member. Register here via Simpletix Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM Location: Zoom Online Exploring Radiocarbon Chronology of Western WA Shell Midden Sites – Wed, Apr 21st *Online* JCHS is thrilled to announce an upcoming online archaeology talk, hosted by Gary Wessen, 2020 recipient of the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Award for Career Achievement. This talk will present original research summarizing radiocarbon dates from shell midden sites in western Washington and what they may be telling us about changes in the precontact human population and the antiquity of maritime adaptations. Suggested $10 donation. Register here via Simpletix. For more information, go here. Time: 7:00 pm Location: Zoom Online Earth Day at Fort Flagler State Park – Sat, Apr 24th Help restore the natural beauty at Fort Flagler State Park by removing invasive plant species. Friends of Fort Flagler is organizing a park clean up. We’re looking for volunteers to sign up for two-hour shifts (9-11 or 11-1). The Park will be giving free day passes to any volunteer who does not have state park passes. Volunteers will bring their own tools, water, masks, and gloves and be directed to a specific site. We will be following CDC and State pandemic guidelines to keep all our volunteers safe. Please sign up by registering here. If you have questions, please email them for more information. Times: 9 am and 1 pm Location: Fort Flagler |
| Community Notices Help Local 20/20 Implement its Mission Local 20/20’s mission is “Working together toward local sustainability and resilience – integrating ecology, economy and community through action and education.” As you likely know, we implement this in various ways. Much work happens through our action groups, including Community Gardens, Intergenerational Art Happenings, Neighborhood Preparedness, Compassionate Communication Trainings, the Taming Bigfoot carbon footprint contest, Health and Wellness and Waste Reduction projects. We also lead cross-action group projects such as the visioning the future survey, and public meet and greets. As part of the Transition Network (a movement of communities coming together to reimagine and rebuild our world), we participate in regional and national virtual gatherings. The times we are living in are encouraging Local 20/20 to grow, to better serve and connect our community. If you are fortunate to have extra funds due to the stimulus, or just think the time is right for donating, please see our Donate page. We are a grassroots organization with no paid staff, so your money goes far. While on our website, check out the Action Group information and the ways you can get involved. Local 20/20’s Weekly Announcements is Seeking a Weekly Newsletter Editor Do you like to write? Do you have a passion for building local sustainability and resilience? As our volunteer editor you review submissions and edit them for brevity, clarity, and coherence, and check to see if they are still current. The Editor needs editing skills of course, plus basic writing and computer skills and an interest in keeping track of what’s going on in our community. Coaching in MailChimp will be provided. You’ll need to be available over the weekend, with copy turned in by Sunday afternoon. Our weekly distribution goes out to a list of about 1000 subscribers. Your weekly time commitment would be approximately 3-7 hours depending. It can be a fun and rewarding way to contribute to our community. Those with questions or interest are asked to email us here. This is a subset of the full announcements. Read the full version, including the full list of Community Notices, and Resiliency Readings. |
