This Week
TLAB Meeting – Mon, Feb 27th
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 transit, the most efficient for moving large numbers of people:
- Private vehicles for providing services and moving small numbers of people
In person, monthly on the fourth Monday. Contact Richard Dandridge for location or more details.
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 pm | Location: Contact Richard for location
Learn about Bioluminescence – Wed, Mar 1st
Have you seen the waves hit the shore and glisten at night? Ever wonder what it is and what causes it? Where should you go to see it? Join Sam Kaviar from Olympic Kayak Tours to learn about the amazing phenomenon on bioluminescence. Sam received a Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Behavior and Zoology, and Conservation Biology from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. The presentation is sponsored by Friends of Fort Flagler a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring, preserving and protecting the natural and historic resources of Fort Flagler State Park. Register Here
Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Online
Jefferson County 2023 HOME SHOW – Sat March 4th *New*
Come visit the Local 20/20 booth at the Home Show! The Home Showoffers an opportunity to personally interact with local experts and review new products that add comfort and value to your home and garden. Plant specialists will be on hand to help you ready your soil, answer pruning questions and other plant issues common to the Pacific Northwest. From solar panels incentives to Permit Questions, the JCHBA Home Show is the SHOW to SEE for ideas to turn your dreams into reality. And they will have an EV Sections out front featuring New EV & Hybrids courtesy of the Wilder Auto of Sequim. Don’t miss this chance to test drive in one of this year’s EV models. See presentation schedule and more here, including presentations on “Electrify Everything”, solar energy, and growing vegetables!
The Local 20/20 booth will have information on how you can save money and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time, on EVs, and on how you can prepare your home for climate impacts. Stop on by!
Time: 9-4 pm | Location: Blue Heron School, 3939 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend
Medicinal Plants in Agroforestry, Permaculture, & Ecosystem Restoration – Sat, Mar 4th
Learn how to incorporate medicinal plants into yard, farm and landscape levels. Michael “Skeeter” Pilarski will present a global overview followed by local specifics and species. Participants will look at how to choose species, plant interactions, spacing, and establishment, information that can be applied for home use and/or income. The workshop includes indoor lecture and a field trip to our medicinal herb farm at Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Pilarski has over 40 years experience in agroforestry, permaculture, ecosystem restoration, and medicinal plants. Registration Cost- $60 Details and registration here.
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Location: 10644-B Rhody Dr. Port Hadlock, WA 98339
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