WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
For drying clothes I use a clothesline when the weather is good, or a wooden drying rack in the house when it's not.  -Jeanne, Onalaska
I work @ home, so have flexibility. From May-Oct, I try to line dry all but 3X/month. I save 100 hours of dryer time a year!  -Deirdre, Vashon
I RECYCLE JUST ABOUT ANY THING YOU CAN THINK OF.. I EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO STRIP RECYCLABLES OF NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DO YOU ?  -RON, OAK HARBOR,WA.
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro.  -kylie repp, snoqualmie
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
I've given up plastic grocery bags altogether. I have about 7 reuseable ones which can fit just about everything I need.  -JenF, West Seattle
I ride my bike as much as possible rather then drive my car. I can easily put 150 miles on my bike a week this time of year.  -Lyn, Kent
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses.  -Steven , Sammamish
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
My home now runs on 100% wind power--the bill is a bit more but I hardly notice considering the impact it makes.  -Tasha, Vancouver
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
I refill four, one gallon, water bottles for work. I am a May truck driver. I hope all trucks get APU's to stop useless idling.  -Richard Carstens, Carson
I buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world.  -Ardel, Snohomish, WA
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain.  -Susanne , Bellevue
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors.  -Cristina , Seattle
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices!  -Caitie, Bellingham
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
 
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« June 01, 2008 - July 01, 2008 »
 
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Start: 12:00 am

Date: June 5-7, 2008
Location: Boston University, Boston, MA
The Sixth Annual BALLE Conference will celebrate pioneers of the local green economy – those who say, “My business is the most powerful way for me to express my values, serve my community, and make a contribution to a healthier natural environment.”

06 / 6
06 / 7
Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

Celebrate the seastars in the tidepools, walk the ancient geology of the shoreline, and listen to the magic of native storytellers. Welcome the beach landing of the Blue Heron Native Paddlers boat. Beach naturalists, lighthouse keepers and native plants experts will be on hand to applaud the stunning richness of the Puget Sound shoreline. This event will take place from 10-3:30PM and is open to the public. To register or for more information, please contact Daoud Miller at dmiller@pugetsound.org or by phone at (206) 382-7007.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Work with EarthCorps and the City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Dept. to help restore Pioneer Park!

Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Make Turner's Bay a Spartina Free Zone. This is the premier MudUp event for restoration thrill seekers: something you can really get muddy for and have a great time digging those little and big buggers out of the mud. This event will take place from 10-2PM at Turner’s Bay in Skagit County. To sign up or for more information, please contact Keeley O’Connell at koconnell@pugetsound.org or by phone at (360) 336-1931.

06 / 8
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 06/08/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/09/2008 - 12:00pm

Celebrate World Ocean’s Day with People For Puget Sound and the City of Olympia by attending a marine film festival at the Olympia Film Society. Films TBA. FREE. For more information, please contact Gabrielle Byrne at gbyrne@pugetsound.org or by calling (360) 754-9177.

06 / 9
End: 12:00 pm
Start: 06/08/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/09/2008 - 12:00pm

Celebrate World Ocean’s Day with People For Puget Sound and the City of Olympia by attending a marine film festival at the Olympia Film Society. Films TBA. FREE. For more information, please contact Gabrielle Byrne at gbyrne@pugetsound.org or by calling (360) 754-9177.

06 / 10
06 / 11
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Learn about the emerging discipline of biomimicry and the viable sustainable solutions that arise when inquisitive humans ask nature for solutions to our design challenges. This evening lecture by Rose Tocke and the Biomimicry Guild includes unique images of nature coupled with the technologies inspired by them to tell the story of a world in which humans fit in with the environment, meeting our needs while simultaneously creating conditions conducive for all life.

06 / 12
06 / 13
06 / 14
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 06/14/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/15/2008 - 12:00pm

Habitat restoration sites on the Duwamish River were once used for industry, but now provide shelter and food for wildlife like salmon, osprey, great blue herons, and bald eagles. At our events we remove invasive weeds, spread mulch, plant native vegetation, and pick up trash.

No experience necessary. Children 10 and under must have one-to-one adult supervision. We’ll be there rain or shine so please dress appropriately for the weather. Bring work gloves and tools if you have them and don’t forget your lunch!

Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Join EarthCorps and the Green Kirkland Partnership at a beautiful setting next to Lake Washington. At 2.5 acres, Kiwanis Park is a quiet neighborhood jewel. This park is being transformed into a healthy forested park. We’ll be removing invasive species including blackberry and ivy, and there may be an opportunity to do some planting. This event will run from 9AM - 12PM and is open to the public.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Join EarthCorps the Green Seattle Partnership, Friends of Frink Park and the City of Seattle Department of Parks in an effort to protect open spaces from the threat of English ivy, an invasive plant that covers trees and results in a loss of native habitat. We will be installing "Survival Rings" around trees covered with ivy as well as performing restoration site maintenance and monitoring on sites in which we have previously worked. Some projects may include planting native trees and shrubs.

06 / 15
End: 12:00 pm
Start: 06/14/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/15/2008 - 12:00pm

Habitat restoration sites on the Duwamish River were once used for industry, but now provide shelter and food for wildlife like salmon, osprey, great blue herons, and bald eagles. At our events we remove invasive weeds, spread mulch, plant native vegetation, and pick up trash.

No experience necessary. Children 10 and under must have one-to-one adult supervision. We’ll be there rain or shine so please dress appropriately for the weather. Bring work gloves and tools if you have them and don’t forget your lunch!

Start: 12:00 am
Start: 06/15/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/16/2008 - 12:00pm

The peak growing season for fruits are vegetables in Skagit County is almost here - are you prepared? Learn about how you can eat locally throughout the spring and summer months and how food choices have impact on maintaining a healthy Puget Sound.

The discussion will be lead by a local food expert and will focus on a “local food plan.” Enjoy Chef Sean Gervais’s delicious “Skagit Soup” while being a part of this conversation!

06 / 16
End: 12:00 pm
Start: 06/15/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/16/2008 - 12:00pm

The peak growing season for fruits are vegetables in Skagit County is almost here - are you prepared? Learn about how you can eat locally throughout the spring and summer months and how food choices have impact on maintaining a healthy Puget Sound.

The discussion will be lead by a local food expert and will focus on a “local food plan.” Enjoy Chef Sean Gervais’s delicious “Skagit Soup” while being a part of this conversation!

06 / 17
06 / 18
06 / 19
06 / 20
06 / 21
Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Me-Kwa-Mooks Park, located along the shoreline of West Seattle, offers gorgeous views of the Olympic Mountains. Meaning shaped like a bears head, Me-Kwa-Mooks was the original name of the West Seattle peninsula. Work with EarthCorps, Seattle Parks and Recreation, MudUp and the Green Seattle Partnership as we work to keep this urban forest happy and healthy! You can be part of the action - by removing damaging invasive plant species, planting native plants, and taking care of past forest restoration sites, we help preserve our natural areas for generations to come! Join us!

Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Get muddy, make friends, do good. This restoration event will run from 10AM-2PM and will take place in Snohomish County, site TBD. For more information or to sign up, please contact Keeley O’Connell at koconnell@pugetsound.org or by phone at (360) 336-1931.

Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

The low tides of late spring reveal the living beach, our Puget Sound treasure. On this summer solstice, the longest day of the year, enjoy learning “Best Beach Behavior,” explore with a beach naturalist guide, and save a life on the beach. Learn how you can make a difference. Displays, guided walks, crafts, touch tanks, stories and gyotaku or fish printing.

This event will take place from 11AM - 3PM and is free and open to the public. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Dauod Miller at dmiller@pugetsound.org or by phone at (206) 382-7007.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Fred West, the City Cantabile Choir, and maybe the whales celebrate. This event will take place at Lime Kiln State Park, San Juan Island, from 6:30-8PM, and is free to the public. For more information, please contact Britta Eschete at beschete@pugetsound.org or by phone at (360) 336-1931.

06 / 22
06 / 23
06 / 24
06 / 25
06 / 26
Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Join EarthCorps, Mercer Island Parks and Recreation and community members working to save this Mercer Island Park. Clarke Beach is located on the shores of Lake Washington and it hosts a wide variety of activities such as swimming, hiking and picknicking. The forested area of this park is threatened by the spread of invasive plants such as Himalayan blackberry & English ivy. These invasive plants, if uncontrolled, cover and kill trees, fill the forest floor, and prevent the sprouting of tree seedlings. This project is part of a larger effort to restore Mercer Island Parks.

06 / 27
06 / 28
Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Join EarthCorps, Seattle Service for Peace, the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Green Seattle Partnership for a day of service at Dr. Jose Rizal Park. Rizal was a Filipino patriot who, during his short life, made lasting contributions to medicine, political and social reform, engineering and a large number of other disciplines. We will spend the day working to restore this urban forest to a healthier state. Volunteers will be removing English ivy, an invasive plant that climbs and chokes native trees.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Join EarthCorps, the Green Seattle Partnership, Friends of Queen Anne Parks and the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation Department as we work to restore NE Queen Anne Greenbelt. The Greenbelt is a combination of two new parks: Trolley Hill Park and MacLean Park. Trolley Hill Park is home to a P-Patch and picnic area while MacLean Park commands a terrific view of the Cascades and Mt. Rainer. These parks are home to beautiful and interesting native plants that are being threatened by non-native, invasive plants such as English ivy.

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