Introduction to Biochar Production & Use – Mon May 20th:
The potential of biochar to heal the earth has led Francesco Tortorici to promote its uses and benefits to farmers, orchardists and students as soil amendment, as well as for the purpose of environmental cleanup. With his wife Joan, he created Olympic Biochar, a business that produces locally made biochar. Most recently Francesco’s focus has been on regenerating soils using biochar to produce nutrient dense food. There will be opportunities for Q and A and a social half hour following program. A suggested donation for this program is $5-10 to help maintain and make improvements to the Quimper Grange hall. More details on the Quimper Grange website.
Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Quimper Grange, 1291 Corona St. Port Townsend
Climate on Tap – Create a Climate for Change! – Mon June 3rd:
Finnriver Farm and Cidery in Chimacum is hosting a monthly series, “Climate on Tap”, to provide information as well as actions you can take to create a climate for change. The series is co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action and Jefferson County Public Health. The series is free and open to all. The series will feature discussions facilitated by community climate educators and cover topics relevant to Jefferson County citizens. This will not be a lecture series, but conducted in a book club/discussion format with each session including information to get the conversation started, followed by group discussions that include what locals think and what locals plan to do. Participants will receive a summary of the group discussions and suggested actions to take. Session topic for June 3rd is Carbon offsets, and on July 1st- Shopping for change. For further information email Laura Tucker or call 360-379-4491;
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Finnriver Farm and Cidery; 124 Center Road, Chimacum, WA 98325
Beyond Waste Potluck – Thurs June 11th:
Please join Local 20/20’s Beyond Waste Action Group for an informal potluck/meeting. We focus on issues relating to food waste, composting, recycling, reduction of garbage and other waste related topics. We would especially like to invite those of you who may be interested in finding out more about the Beyond Waste group, as well as returning members to attend. Email Tracy at oldtimeyart@centurylink.net for information on the meeting venue in Port Townsend.
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
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