The Jefferson Co Grain and Bean Project, April 3rd, 6.30-8.30 pm
This evening program at the Chimacum Grange will reinvigorate the local conversation about growing grains and beans in Jefferson Co, and what knowledge and equipment is needed to support a grain and bean economy.
Bellingham author Krista Rome will be speaking about her book “Growing Grains and Beans in the Pacific Northwest”, and her “Backyard Grain and Bean” Project. Local … Read the rest
Feb 7th Event – Climate Change and Reasons for Hope
Update: see the list of organizations participating here!
Climate Change news can be overwhelming, every week there seems to be more reasons for concern. But there is hope. The tide is not only rising, it is turning, and there are positive actions happening around the globe and in our own backyard! This event will include a presentation on reasons … Read the rest
Nov Events: Home Energy Audit Workshop and Climate Change and Antarctica Talk
Free Home Energy Audit Workshop
Saturday November 8, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock
Want to save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and improve your comfort?
Learn from a professional how to identify energy wasting
Community Forum on Ocean Health/Acidification – Oct 7th 6:30 PM
There is a talk on ocean health on October 7th, including ocean acidification. Speakers are Dr. Simone Alin, Supervisory Oceanographer at NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Lab; and Betsy Peabody, the Director of Puget Sound Restoration Fund. You’ll learn about changes in the marine waters of Puget Sound, and what’s being done to address them by some of the amazing people … Read the rest
People’s Climate Marches in Port Townsend, Sequim and Port Angeles
Come join in the People’s Climate March in Port Townsend on Sunday, September 21, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, at Pope Marine Park, and be part of a worldwide climate demonstration!
On the weekend of Sept. 20-21, people around the world will gather for what promises to be the biggest climate demonstration in history, centered upon the People’s Climate March… Read the rest
Energy Lunch August 19, 2014
Tues., August 19, 2014, 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Mark Miller, an account executive at the Bonneville Power Administration, will discuss BPA operations and BPA’s wholesale purchase of electric power. His presentation will include discussion of the 31 federal dams and nuclear power facility, the network of power distribution lines that provide power to the Pacific Northwest region, the management of river water … Read the rest
Climate Change Lobbying Workshop
June 29 (Sunday), 2:30 to 5:00 PM, Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, 401 East First Street, Port Angeles
A new group is forming to lobby our Jefferson County and Clallam County federal congresspeople on climate change. This is part of a national/international organization, the Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL). In just six years, that organization has grown to over 180 chapters in … Read the rest