Program: River Otter Beach Walk/Talk – Wed, May 22nd
Come learn about these cute and curious creatures that live throughout the Puget Sound. This program will be a beach walk on East Beach past the Wansboro Battery at Fort Flagler and discussion about the river otter’s life cycle, behavior, and where you might find them. If lucky, participants may even … Read the rest
Meaningful Movies Port Townsend Presents “Nuclear Now!” – Mon, May 13th
Nuclear Now! takes viewers on a mind-opening journey with legendary director Oliver Stone as he reveals the true history of nuclear energy and its potential to solve climate change. The looming climate crisis remains unresolved, and the amount of carbon-free electricity needed over the next 30 years … Read the rest
Get to Know Your Local Investing Network – Mon, May 6th
LION (Local Investing Opportunity Network) will hold a public meeting open to current and potential members, as well as businesses that might be interested in funding. The meeting will include presentations from three groups that have received LION member funding: Quillbilly’s, Sail Port Townsend, and the new … Read the rest
Home Composting Class – Tues, Apr 30th
Join an engaging, online, interactive 90-minute 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, and more! Workshop cost is $25. Participants will receive a $125 Earth Machine … Read the rest
Happy Earth Day from Local 20/20!
Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene (“Styrofoam”) Recycling – Tues, Apr 23rd
Port Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project, collects white styrofoam (expanded polystyrene, or EPS), all colors of polyethylene (LDPE-4), white EPS food trays, and separated biodegradable (squishy) packing peanuts, but not crispy (EPS) peanuts, and no mixtures. Clean and dry … Read the rest
Local 20/20 Council Meeting – Wed, Apr 17th
The monthly Local 20/20 Steering Council meeting is open to all and welcomes those interested in involvement in Local 20/20 leadership. Newcomers are always welcome, we will be meeting via zoom. If you’d like more information and/or a virtual orientation, or for the meeting link, contact us.
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This Week
Interview with Transportation Lab on KPTZ’s “Attention Please” – Mon, Apr 8th New
Dave Theilk and Scott Walker of Local 20/20’s Transportation Lab (TLab) will be guests on KPTZ Radio’s “Attention Please.” Building on the success of TLab’s conference in April 2023, the group has organized the second annual Moving in the Right Direction Conference for April 19th. … Read the rest
Polystyrene & Low-Density Polyethylene (“Styrofoam”) Recycling – Tues, Apr 2nd *Updated*
Port Townsend StyroCyclers, a Local 20/20 Beyond Waste Project, collects white styrofoam (expanded polystyrene, or EPS), all colors of polyethylene (LDPE-4), white EPS food trays, and separated biodegradable (squishy) packing peanuts, but not crispy (EPS) peanuts, and no mixtures. Clean and dry materials only! Materials are inspected … Read the rest
Local 20/20 TLab Meeting – Mon, Mar 25th
| The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group working to promote a transportation system that minimizes the need for personal motor vehicles. Such a transportation system must be safe, convenient, and healthy, and it must be based on walking, the most healthful mode; bicycling, the most efficient mode; mass |
| This Week Friends of Fort Flagler Rat Island Docent Program Informational Meeting – Wed, Mar 20th Join the Friends of Fort Flagler (FOFF) in its 2024 docent program, to be held from Memorial Day weekend through August, to protect the delicate habitat and diverse wildlife on Rat Island. Docents will have 4-hour shifts to stand, sit, and walk the Rat |