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"Try mass transit if you can't walk or bike."  We Need Your Help!
Ever borrow a tool from your neighbor?
Ever wish they had a better selection?
Sustainable West Seattle has won a grant from the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and has set up a tool lending library. You can find out more information or check out our inventory!
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Our schedule for the Winter 2012 is: February 5 – drop by – it’s s’posed to be Sunny!! February 19 (demo day) March 4 March 18 (demo day)The second tabling each month is where we host demonstrations using tools from the Tool Library. We also have the new West ..continue reading
Sunrise Heights and Westwood neighbors will have seen King County Wastewater Division crews doing field investigations throughout the fall. This is necessary field work to understand the characteristics of Sunrise Heights and Westwood neighborhoods and begin the process of selecting sites for the bioretention swales. To learn more about the ..continue reading
In response to challenging budgets and a directive from City Council, Seattle Parks and Recreation spent 2011 meeting with community stakeholders and staff to develop a new plan for operating community centers in 2012. That work has resulted in a new tiered system ..continue reading
The local folks who created Walk Score have launched a new site that helps you find apartments by commute time. Whether you prefer driving, public transit, walking, or biking, Walk Score can help you find a commute that fits your lifestyle. Visit walkscore.com/apartments and enter your work (or school) address, select your preferred mode of transportation, and set the time slider to how long you’re willing to commute. Apartment listings from craigslist ..continue reading
In 2008 the Green-Duwamish Map first edition was printed and released at the April Earth Day “Duwamish Alive” celebration. Since then, the partner organizations who helped create the map have handed out nearly 30,000 maps to volunteers, visitors, school groups, and other interested parties. In 2009, the Green-Duwamish map won the prestigious Exhibit Award from the Association of King County Historical Organizations.
Ecofreek.com is a search engine that searches the web for free and ‘for swap/trade’ items people no longer need from over 45+ sources, 10,000 libraries, real estate, agricultural/seed swap sources and more-providing the most diverse and accurate results anywhere in the world. Also included are items for trade like books, sports equipment, antiques, automobiles, bicycles, motorcycles, CDs/DVDs, computers, ..continue reading
In recognition of Emergency Preparedness Month this September, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) and Seattle Office of Emergency Management (OEM) encourage community members to apply for funding to help them organize and engage their ..continue reading
The kids may still be running through the sprinkler, but for us parents, back-to-school time is here, and along with it that ..continue reading
If you are a participant, log those trips. If you are not a participant, go to the King County Metro sign-up page and join. The benefits ..continue reading
Take a deep breath. How clean is the air you just inhaled? It all depends on where you call home. The Sierra Club Beyond Coal campaign has launched an online air pollution map that shows how much air pollution there is where you live, how many people are at risk for health problems from coal pollution, and how many asthma attacks and premature deaths are caused by coal-fired power plants. |
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