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1st 2010 Orchard Street Ravine Work Party - Come and Help

March 13, 2010
9:00 amto1:00 pm

Join the work party at Orchard Ravine this Saturday, March 13.

Hey, it’s Spring ;>)))

It looks that way too!  If you haven’t taken a walk in the ravine you’re over do. There are lots of blooming shrubs – Ribes in pink and white, Indian Plum and various types of Mahonia. The birds are arriving too.

It will be great to get together with friends in the Ravine again.  Join us, visit with neighbors and friends, get some exercise, have ...continue reading

1st Conference on Sustainability for Pacific NW Region

March 25, 2010
8:00 amto6:00 pm
March 26, 2010
8:00 amto6:00 pm

The Institute for Sustainability presents the First Conference on Sustainability for the Pacific Northwest Region at Seattle University on Thursday and Friday, March 25 and 26.  More information is available at both the Seattle City Green Building website and at the Institute for Sustainability Conference website. The technical program is available at this link http://pugetsound.aiche.org/TechProg, and abstracts for the conference papers are available at ...continue reading

Seattle Tilth Classes in West Seattle - A Suite of Options

March 27, 2010
10:00 amto1:00 pm

What: Grow Great Garden Soil

When: March 27; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Where: South Seattle Community College, Olympic Hall Room 105, 6000 16th Ave. SW.

Tasty and nutritious plants require healthy soil that is full of life and nutrients. This class will introduce techniques that enhance the life of your soil so that you get the most out of your garden. We will cover four seasons of soil building methods including ...continue reading

Tool Library Committee Meeting: Tonight - March 9th!

March 9, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

Tues. March 9th at Uptown Espresso, at Edmunds, just south of the Alaska Junction. We are starting the very important work of developing our operations manual, procuring tools and other important tasks to get our West Seattle Tool Library ready for a Late Spring launch. We are looking for folks to help out on this effort. Our working group meetings are open and welcome your participation. If you are ...continue reading

Free Class on Building Raised Garden Beds

March 6, 2010
9:00 amto11:00 am

Interested in learning how to build raised beds for your garden?  Cascadian Edible Landscapes is offering a class on how to build raised beds on March 6th in White Center.  The class will be held at a house, and there is no charge to attend.  Come get hands-on experience with starting a garden. For more information or to sign up, please contact Christina Hahs at christina.hahs@gmail.com or ...continue reading

Sustainable West Seattle March General Meeting

March 15, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

Join us at the Senior Center for West Seattle on Monday, March 15, at 7:00 pm, for an evening of permaculture with Laura Sweany, a member of SWS, the owner of Terra Flora Farm, and a certified permaculture instructor.  You will learn how to prepare an area, what to consider planting, how to manage sun, water and other environmental elements, and how to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of ...continue reading

Discovery Park To Host Education Program on Coyotes

March 4, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

Seattle Parks and Recreation will hold an educational session on coyotes at the Discovery Park Environmental Education Center, 3801 W Government Way, at 7:00 pm Thursday, March 4.

Nature correspondent and blogger Denny Ryan will talk about “The Urban Coyote” and its not-so-secret urban life.

Learn about the behavior, biology, and habitat of coyotes. Find out why they have been able to adapt to urban life unlike many other predators. Learn what you need to know to avoid conflicts ...continue reading

Women and Climate Change: Connecting Around the World

March 4, 2010
7:00 pmto10:00 pm

CoolMom and several other organizations are co-sponsoring Women and Climate Change, Connecting Around the World, at Town Hall, March 4, doors open at 7:00 pm, the lecture starts at 7:30 pm

Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear all about how climate is affecting women around the world and what we can do about here in Washington.

As unpredictable and extreme weather increases across the globe, so does the suffering of women in poor countries as they struggle to plant ...continue reading

Guided Tour of Georgetown Power Plant

March 13, 2010
10:00 amto2:00 pm

6605 13th Avenue S

Steam meets, free and open to the public, are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Steam meets include operating hot gas, gasoline, air, and steam engines, beverages, snacks, and guided plant tours including oral history and dynamic display of plant engines. Cited below are some links to videos and photos of this local but hardly-known cultural and engineering feature:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6210580512035483148# http://flickr.com/photos/espressobuzz/sets/72157621451817510/ http://flickr.com/photos/vwguy/sets/72157606651279302/ ...continue reading

Nature Consortium’s 2nd Annual Brunch Benefit

March 14, 2010
12:00 pmto1:30 pm

The Nature Consortium invites everyone to join them for Nature Consortium’s second annual Brunch Benefit!

The Brunch is designed for newcomers and supporters alike to learn more about our organization. You will be asked to consider making a contribution. There is no minimum and no maximum gift requested. Nature Consortium staff, volunteers, and program participants will produce an inspirational program. Only a few seats left… RSVP today by contacting Lisa at 206-923-0853 ...continue reading