Local 20/20 is excited to announcement that the Port Townsend StyroCyclers, which has been recycling Styrofoam in Jefferson County since 2021 is now part of Local 20/20, a project in our Beyond Waste action group! The Port Townsend Styrocyclers, which have recycled over 5 tons of styrofoam since October … Read the rest
This symposium will offer perspectives on the healing potential of psychedelic medicine for veterans, law enforcement, and first responders–both for themselves and for the communities they serve.
Topics addressed will include alternative treatments for processing traumatic experiences, suicide prevention, alliance building amongst public servants, community healing … Read the rest
Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation presents “Growing Under Cover” by WSU Master Gardener Trish Morehead. This presentation is both in-person and online. Trish will discuss methods available to those who want to garden through all four seasons. Organized by the Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation. To join on Zoom, register … Read the rest
Jefferson County 4-H is partnering with Quilts of Valor to offer Quilts of Valor Annual Sew Day, which is Day #2 of the youth quilting clinic. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of … Read the rest
In the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Cyndy Bratz summarizes how the Inflation Reduction Act can save you money and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time.
by Cyndy Bratz
What if you could reduce your carbon footprint and save money at the same time? The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the biggest climate bill … 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 based on: 1. People walking – the most healthful mode. 2. People bicycling – the most efficient mode. … Read the rest
Pull beachgrass to save moths! The sand verbena moth only lives in a few places in the world, including Fort Worden State Park. This moth is dependent on the sand verbena wildflower, which is being pushed out by invasive beachgrass. Bring work gloves if you want them, and make … Read the rest
| This Week Forestry Lunch Breaks: Birds of Washington – Jan 9th-13th Washington State and the greater Pacific Northwest are home to many species of birds. Private timberland can serve as critical habitat for many of theses species, partly because these forests tend to be more diverse in species composition in structure. In this series they will discuss multiple types and |
A low pressure system and south wind that occurred along with a high astronomical tide (9.74′) resulted in a 12.06′ tide (preliminary) in Port Townsend on 12/27/22, which would be a new highest tide for Port Townsend. (It takes NOAA a few weeks to verify the readings.) Read below to see the details of the weather system, historical tides, and … Read the rest
Master Gardener Volunteers are here to assist you with your gardening questions. They will work in partnership with you topics including right plant for your environment, composing, insect infestations, unknown pathogen destroying your beloved plants, and everything in-between!
If you’d like to bring in a sample, please follow the … Read the rest