Since Local 20/20 posted our social justice statement, what emerged was interest amongst several Local 20/20 council members to form “Social Justice L2020 Work Group” within the Resiliency of the Heart Action Group. The group’s intent is a good faith effort to do the work that is required in standing by our statement.
Understanding that there will be … Read the rest
Is it possible to get beyond boiled & buttered veggies? How much meat would you eat if you boiled and buttered it each night? Not much, I’m guessing and yet that’s how we always serve vegetables. No wonder kids don’t want to eat them. But, if you turn veggies into nuggets and add a ranch dip… or roast them to … Read the rest
Black, Indigenous People Of Color (BIPOC) in the Port Townsend community are hosting an event; please feel welcome to show up in support, to witness and hold space for this event.
After receiving approval from the Port Townsend City Council, and an outpouring of support from community members, plans to install street art in downtown Port Townsend are in action! … Read the rest
“We see that institutional racism and the climate crisis are two parts of the same larger systemic problem.”
– Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Dear Community,
As our hearts, minds, and bodies survive and move through the Covid 19 pandemic and … Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 6/3/20. Thank you PT Leader!
A Novel Approach to Climate Action at the State Level
By Cindy Jayne
An effort is afoot to bring an ancient Athenian democratic process to Washington State – a Citizen’s Assembly, where a representative group of randomly chosen Washington State … Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s regular Resilience Review column in the Port Townsend Leader, published 5/13/20. Thank you PT Leader!
COVID, Climate and Local Food Resilience
By David Seabrook
The emergence of the COVID-19 virus has in some news reports been termed a “Black Swan” event, something entirely unforeseen that takes the world by surprise. However, scientists have for years … Read the rest
“Recycling in Jefferson County – what is and is not recyclable, and why?”
This session will cover our unique source-separated recycling program in Jefferson County. Learn where our recycling goes, and what it becomes. Understand the history of recycling in our county and why we have been ahead of the curve for 30 years!
The class is held via the FinnRiver … Read the rest
In honor of this year’s 50th Earth Day, the BEARTH Soundscape art piece was collaboratively created. A collection of inspiring audio recorded messages and sounds for the Earth and all beings was used to create the soundscape. The intention of this work is to celebrate the Earth and convey our compassion by weaving sounds and words (poems, wishes, praise, expressions) … Read the rest
