WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
When shopping, if I can carry my purchase out with my two hands I always refuse the bag. Recycling's good too :)  -Candice, Des Moines
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
I use a bicycle instead of the car for meetings and minor errands such as going to the post office, bank or grocery store.  -Doug, Seattle
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
I unplug the toaster and coffee maker when I'm done using them, saving standby energy.  -Jen, Mountlake Terrace
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
I bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week.  -Stacey, Renton
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , 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
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
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
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
I recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin.  -Joanne, Everett
I use hankies instead of kleenex. If you wash them with existing laundry and use a new one each day or so, they don't get gross.  -Gracie, Federal Way
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
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
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
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
 

Nature Consortium Work Party at the West Duwamish Green Belt

April 23, 2008 - 2:20pm — clybecker
05/20/2008 - 9:00am
05/20/2008 - 2:00pm
Etc/GMT-7

Forest Restoration Work Party, 9am - 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.