This Week
Preparedness Lecture: Wildfires, Smoke, and Heat – Thu, May 21st
As the risk of wildfire increases here in Jefferson County, East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) is scheduled to provide wildfire prevention information for local residents. Robert Wittenberg, Community Risk Manager for EJFR, and Lara Gaasland-Tatro, Jefferson County Public Health Environmental Health Specialist, will talk about how wildfires move and grow and ways you can protect your home and your health. Learn how to create defensible space around your home and protect your household from smoke and poor air quality. Register to save your spot.
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm | Location: Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock
Earth Day Molt Search Training with PTMSC – Thu, May 21st
Learn how to identify and report invasive European green crab sightings in the Salish Sea! Join PTMSC in a growing citizen science project called Molt Search, managed by Washington Sea Grant’s Crab Team & Washington State University Extension. Free, hands-on training and practice of Molt Search protocols, crab ID, and green crab basics.
Please dress for the weather, wear good walking shoes, and bring something to take notes with if desired. A Discover Pass is required. Register here. Email Hillary Sanders with any questions.
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm | Location: Port Townsend Marine Science Center Exhibit at Fort Worden State Park, 502 Harbor Defense Way, Port Townsend
Native People, Native Plants – Sat, May 23rd
Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden is excited to host Sabrina McQuillen Hill, qʷidiččaʔa·tx̌ (Makah Nation), who has deep ancestral ties to the Port Townsend area since time immemorial. She is a dedicated mother, climate and social justice activist who uses her voice and creative engagement to challenge systems, amplify voices, and inspire action rooted in equity and community.
Send email for more information.
Time: 11:30am | Location: the Salmon Shelter in the Native Plant Garden at HJ Carroll Park, 9884 Rhody Drive, Chimacum
Calling Local Photographers!
Local 20/20 Weekly Announcements invites local photographers to submit images that capture the character of our community and its natural setting. For the opening photo of each weekly email (which is also posted to our website), we seek local color, horizontal (“landscape”) orientation, and jpeg format. Please no children, pets, or recognizable faces. Kindly email your photos, including your name in the jpeg filename. If you’re sending multiple images, please send one per email. We are an all-volunteer non-profit, so compensation for your talent and generosity is a photo credit and our profound thanks.
Photo: Hydaspe Fritillary (Argynnis hydaspe) by Wendy Feltham
For the full set of announcements, including Upcoming Events, Recurring Events, Community Notices, Community Resources, and Resilience Readings, see here.
