Agricultural Resiliency and Climate Change
ZoomJoin the Whidbey Island Growers Association the first Monday of each month to learn and discuss issues of importance to Island County farmers. For July, the Snohomish Conservation District will share their Ag Resiliency Plan and Climate Impacts Assessment Tools, as well as the community process that created the plan. We will also hear from […]
Earth-friendly landscaping – Zoom Presentation
Shore Stewards and the Snohomish Conservation District are partnering to bring you a free Zoom presentation on Earth-friendly landscaping. Join us to learn about water conservation, native plants, lawn alternatives, and more! Please visit SCD's event page to register. By registering, you will be given the Zoom link to join the webinar. We will also […]
Whidbey Island Growers Association – Organic Seeds and Seed Production
ZoomThe September presentation of the Whidbey Island Growers Association next Tuesday evening will be a discussion on organic seed production, genetic diversity, and locally adapted seeds. Our guests will be Micaela Colley and Laurie McKenzie from the Organic Seed Alliance, and Nathaniel Talbot of Deep Harvest Farm. Date: Tuesday September 8, 2020 Time: 6:30pm social […]
The Invisible Disaster: How an unprecedented harmful algal bloom disrupted the U.S. West Coast
Great news! The Our Earth, Our Home seminar series is back...this time virtually. Join us for the first of two autumn sessions. You can register here .There you will also have the opportunity to register for the second session: "USGS volcanoes: Glacier Peak and Mt. Rainier", taking place on November 5th. You will need to […]
USGS Volcanoes: Glacier Peak and Mt. Baker
ZoomJoin us for the second Our Earth, Our Home autumn session! You can register here for this virtual seminar. You will also be able to register for our first autumn session—The Invisible Disaster: How an unprecedented harmful algal bloom disrupted the U.S. West Coast. You will need a Zoom account to access this presentation. New […]
Planning for Your Greener Holidays
Planning for your Greener Holidays 10-26-20 With COVID impacting all of our lives, what better time than now to buck tradition and plant the seed of new ways of celebrating in a way that is kinder to the earth? Everything you need to think about from Shopping Sustainably, Green Gift Giving, Eco-tastic Decorating, Entertaining Tips […]
Eco-style: Tips from a Former Fashion Designer
WSU Extension Island County and Sno-Isle Libraries are excited to bring you the first virtual "Our Earth, Our Home" presentation of 2021! You can register here for this Zoom event. You will need a Zoom account (username and password) to access this presentation. New to Zoom? You can sign up for free here. Summary: We […]
Sustainability Series: Stemming the Tide on Plastic: Can Washington Lead the Way?
Online ZoomStemming the Tide on Plastics: Can Washington Lead the Way? Our February Sustainability Series is focused on plastics. Our second presentation of this month will be Stemming the Tide on Plastics: Can Washington Lead the Way? February 24th, 5 pm Session Description: We have both a plastics crisis and a recycling crisis, resulting in significant […]
Camano Plastic Plant Pot Exchange
Can Ku Rd, lot behind CASA and Island Transit Can Ku Rd, Camano IslandNote: Event status confirmed. See you Saturday! Have plastic plant pots to share? Need some pots to start next spring’s seedlings? Home gardeners, organizations, and volunteer groups are encouraged to come gather what they need. If your group is having a plant sale next spring, this is a great time to stock up on your […]
Wiring an Active Underwater Volcano: Eruptions, Hot Springs and Novel Life Forms
Nearly 300 miles off the Cannon Beach and almost a mile underwater lies the largest and most active volcano off our coast. Join us as marine geologist, Deb Kelley PhD, takes us on a virtual tour of this geologic wonder. See glass-covered lava lakes, spectacular underwater hot springs, and amazing life forms...and learn about the […]