The local Farmer’s Markets are closed for a few months, but we can still use food from the markets and local farms that we preserved for our winter meals. Did you freeze local berries? Do you have apples, pears, cabbages, squashes, onions, garlic or potatoes in cold storage? Here are some great recipes using these foods. You will recognize some … Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader 11/17/21 edition about ideas on greening your holiday giving. Thank you PT Leader!
Recycling, Upcycling and Sharing for a Local Holiday Season
By Suzanne Jones and Tracy Bigelow Grisman
Looking forward to the Holidays? Many folks will say “Always!” It is easy, though, to feel overwhelmed during this time … Read the rest
The Local 20/20 King Tide team documented the tides and water levels on 10/25/21. The event was selected based on the predicted storm surge and strong winds during a time of moderately high tide. Since the winds had largely subsided and the remaining waves were in the 1′ range, the wave runup appeared to be only about 0.1′. With that … Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the 10/27/21 Port Townsend Leader. Thank you PT Leader!
It’s Prime Time for EVs
By Cyndy Bratz
Jefferson County’s 2018 Greenhouse Gas Inventory indicates that transportation accounts for 66% of our greenhouse gas emissions. This might be your best excuse yet for buying the most responsive (fast), fun vehicle you’ve ever … Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you PT Leader!
Key Takeaways from the Recent Climate Change Report
By Laura Tucker
The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) recently published their 6th report on climate change. Thousands of scientists worldwide have been reviewing climate data since the previous report in 2014. As you … Read the rest
The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) recently published their 6th report on climate change. Thousands of scientists worldwide have been reviewing climate data since the previous report in 2014. As you might expect from reading the headlines, the news is not good. You are invited to attend the next “Climate on Tap” on Wednesday, October 6th… Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you PT Leader!
To Eat or Not to Eat Locally
By Suzanne Jones and Sonja Hammar
We understand that eating locally is not always easy. It may not be as difficult as it sometimes seems, though. The Local 20/20 Local Food Action Group, along with the Salish Sea … Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you PT Leader!
Neighborhood Picnics Cultivate Preparedness Through Play
by Megan Claflin
All County Picnic Invites All to Celebrate Community Resilience
As a rural community, our ability to respond to emergencies and recover from disaster is dependent on the networks and relationships we build in advance. … Read the rest
Continue to join us online for the Eat Local! Campaign. For details, links to resources, farm-finder lists, and unique Thanksgiving recipes using local foods go to http://l2020.org/local-food/eat-local
And don’t forget that the Farmer’s Market in Uptown Port Townsend is still open through early December. You can find delicious fall and winter produce – squashes, pumpkins, onions, potatoes, kale and much … Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader!
All County “Picnic in Place” Returns in August
Neighborhood Gatherings Build Community, Emergency Preparedness
By Megan Claflin
The 9th annual All County Picnic (ACP) invites East Jefferson County to strengthen neighborhood networks as part of a community-wide celebration of resilience and emergency preparedness. … Read the rest