WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
I sell and use laundrypure in my home to remove soaps,bleach and other chemicals from my water discharge into city sewer system  -eric byers, Gig Harbor
instead of throwing out old things, i find someone who can use them, i even rehome the things my neighborhood puts on the curb.  -C.P., poulsbo
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 re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this.  -Bill, Issaquah
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses.  -Steven , Sammamish
I now use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out.  -Marilene, Seattle
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted.  -Monica, Redmond
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
We've changed nearly all our ligh bulbs to the new compact type..they may not look beautiful but it's worth the savings!  -Angela, Black Diamond
Follow my kids around shutting off lights and making sure the water is shut off.Sounds funny but my house saves elec/water.  -Michel Brooks, Auburn
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , 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 biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, 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
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
I check my tire pressure once a month to improve the efficiency of my gas and reduce the amount CO2 into the air.  -Terra Moreland, Tacoma
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
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
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
Nutri lawn helps me keep my yard chemical free. Salmon spawn in the river by my house and we want to keep them from being harmed  -Dana, Issaquah
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
 

EarthCorps Restoration Work Party at the West Duwamish Green Belt

April 23, 2008 - 2:09pm — clybecker
05/17/2008 - 12:00am
05/17/2008 - 11:00pm
Etc/GMT-7

Join EarthCorps, the Green Seattle Partnership and the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation in efforts to restore the largest contiguous greenbelt in Seattle. The greenbelt is home to a diverse population of wildlife and provides an important corridor for migrating birds. Work with us and learn the secret to keeping this valuable resource viable habitat for animals and a great resource for humans. We will remove ivy, blackberry and other invasive plants that are detrimental to the native habitat, plant native trees to restore the native tree canopy, and perform past worksite maintenance.

Registration and Meeting location is the Brandon Street dead end just east of the interesection of 16th Ave SW & SW Brandon Street. Please park on SW 16th Street. For more information, please contact Chris LaPointe, Volunteer Program Manager, at (206) 322-9296 or by e-mail at chris@earthcorps.org.