| This Week European Green Crab Molt Search Training – Sun, June 11 The emerging invasion by European green crabs (Carcinus maenas) threatens marine resources in Washington. Early detection of small populations gives us the best chance to reduce the spread and impact of this globally damaging invasive species. Washington Sea Grant and Washington State University Extension have teamed up |
What grants are available to co-ops? When does it make sense to apply for a loan? How do you go about getting a loan?
In this workshop, Sam Green from the Northwest Cooperative Development Center will explore how to apply for grants and low interest loans that can be used to … Read the rest
In the March 2023 Local 20/20 Column in the Port Townsend Leader, Polly Lyle describes the PT Styrocycler’s process and results, and that they recently merged with Local 20/20.
By Polly Lyle
It’s early morning at Fort Worden Battery Putnam when Port Townsend StyroCyclers volunteers carry 500-700 pounds of expanded polystyrene foam (EPS, hereafter “styrofoam”) from East Jefferson County to … Read the rest
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:
| This Week Health & Wellness Action Group meeting – Mon, May 15th Healthcare seems to be in the news a lot lately, and this meeting of the Health and Wellness action group is a chance for the public to share some concerns about any aspect of our healthcare system and find out what is being done locally (and at other |
Join Meaningful Movies on Monday, May 8 at 6:30 PM for our online screening of InHospitable. A community discussion will follow the film. InHospitable follows the story of patients and activists as they band together in an effort to fight UPMC, a multi-billion dollar nonprofit hospital … Read the rest
Master Gardener Grants Application Deadline – Mon, May 1st
The Jefferson County Master Gardeners Foundation (JCMGF) wants to support Jefferson County residents with up to $1,000 in funding for volunteer horticulture and environmental stewardship projects. Schools, community gardens, individuals, and organizations with not-for-profit projects are eligible to apply. Grants are available for supplies and materials. Monies are not … Read the rest
| This Week TLAB Meeting – Mon, Apr 24th *New* 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 |
In the latest Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column, David Thielk discusses the intersection between transportation, infrastructure, human and climate health, and housing, and describes the conference happening in Port Townsend on April 14th, 2023.
Moving in the Right Direction
By David Thielk
The transportation beliefs we have, and the resulting policies, funding and ultimately, infrastructure, affect all
aspects … Read the rest
Join your fellow Jefferson County citizens for an engaging interactive workshop with instruction on how to create and maintain a healthy compost system with food and yard waste. Create compost to amend your soil, retain moisture, provide essential nutrients for your plants, & MORE! Workshop … Read the rest