Presentation about PT Gleaners: Gleaners Clean Up! – Tue, Jul 8th
Do you have questions about gleaning? Want to become a gleaner or prevent your own fruit from going to waste? Every summer, PT Gleaners pick 1000s of pounds of fruit and distribute it to local schools and other organizations. Hear the story of the PT Gleaners – … Read the rest
Beyond Waste Action Group Meeting – Wed, Jul 2nd
The Beyond Waste Action Group meets the first Wednesday of each quarter at 10:30 a.m.-12:00 pm via zoom. The 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 … Read the rest
| This Week Class and Tour: Grow Your Farm with Agritourism – Mon, Jun 23rd Discover how agritourism can help your small farm thrive. Join Paul Schiefen, co-owner of Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm and Farm and Food Business Development Program Manager at the North Olympic Development Council, for a behind-the-scenes tour of a working farm that has built a strong, |
Water-Wise Irrigation – Subtle Hints & Techniques – Tue, Jun 17th *New*
Keith Lierman will present pros & cons of various irrigation techniques, irrigation system choices, design, maintenance and ordering options. Samples of different systems will be displayed with plenty of time for Q & A. Keith has been gardening organically for more than 48 years in all … Read the rest
Tool Lending Library Donation Drives – Jun 10th, 14th, and 19th *New*
Help build the Tool Library’s inventory! Tool libraries (aka “Libraries of Things” or a “Lending Library”) are just like your public library, but instead of offering books, they offer tools and other useful supplies to borrow when you need them! The JeffCo Community Tool Library will be opening soon, … Read the rest
Home Composting Class – Tue, Jun 3rd *Updated*
Join Jefferson County Solid Waste for an engaging interactive 90-minute workshop with instruction on how to create and maintain a healthy compost system with food and yard waste. Workshop cost is $25. Participants will receive a $125 Earth Machine compost bin. One per household, please. Participants must attend the full … Read the rest
In the Local 20/20 column in the May 28th Port Townsend Leader, Tracy Grisman describes the various costs and processes associated with collecting, transporting and disposing of our garbage. The article also notes that curbside service instead of self-hauling reduces congestion and costs at the facility, as well as reduces the carbon footprint of our solid waste. And she … Read the rest
| This Week TLAB Meeting – Mon, May 26th The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group working to promote a transportation system that minimizes need for personal motor vehicles. Such a transportation system must be safe, convenient and healthy, and it must be based on: people walking, the most healthful mode; people bicycling, the most efficient mode; mass transit, |
| This Week Local 20/20 Steering Council Meeting – Wed, May 21st The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is open to all, and welcomes those interested in active involvement in Local 20/20 leadership. Newcomers are always welcome. If you’d like a virtual orientation, or for meeting location/online link, please contact us by email. Time: 3 – 5pm | Location: |
Meaningful Movies: Online Screening of Join or Die – Mon, May 12th
Follow the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research into America’s decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis. Join Bob as he explores three urgent civic … Read the rest