WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I unplug the toaster and coffee maker when I'm done using them, saving standby energy.  -Jen, Mountlake Terrace
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
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
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
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 try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
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
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
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 take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
 

Nature Consortium Work Party at the West Duwamish Green Belt

April 23, 2008 - 2:08pm — clybecker
05/17/2008 - 10:00am
05/17/2008 - 2:00pm
Etc/GMT-7

Forest Restoration Work Party, 10am - 2pm. Performing artists come out to play in the woods during many of our work parties. Please RSVP to volunteer@naturec.org or 206-923-0853 if you will be attending as we work at different sites within the greenbelt. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided. Wear waterproof footwear and weather appropriate clothing. Bring a full water bottle. We will have water available for refills. We are currently working at two different sites. Contact us prior to the work party to find out where we will be meeting. The Corner of: 14th Ave. SW & SW Holly Street, Seattle, WA 98106 Pigeon Point Park/Cooper School 1901 SW Genesee St Seattle, WA 98106 Please email: volunteer@naturec.org or call 206-923-0853 to verify location.