Local 20/20 Announcements February 26, 2018 Promoting Sustainability and Resilience in East Jefferson County The Sentinel at sunrise. The Greenhorns: A Film of Young Farmers - Mon February 26th *New* The Greenhorns documentary film, completed after almost 3 years in production, explores the lives of America’s young farming community – its spirit, practices, and needs. It […]

Local Taxes & You: Creating an Economy that Works for All - Mon February 26th  Do you ever wonder how much money you spend in sales tax per year, or […]

Low Tide Walk Mon Feb 26, 6:30 – 8:30 pm North Beach County Park, PT RSVP to James Swanson at jswanson@ptmsc.org or call 360-385-5582 x 115.

Free Resilience Webinar: Post Carbon Institute - Tues February 27th*New* Join Post Carbon Institute and Island Press for a free webinar featuring Richard Heinberg and Rebecca Wodder, contributors to The Community Resilience Reader.  Richard, co-author of Our Renewable Future and Senior Fellow of Post Carbon Institute, will explain the intersections of our multiple sustainability crises and the six foundations for building community resilience. Rebecca, former President […]

First Friday Lecture: Fishing Lessons: Artisanal Fisheries and Saving Our Oceans Friday, March 02, 2018, 07:00pm - 08:00pm First Friday Lecture. Kevin M. Bailey will share history and anecdotes featured in his new book, "Fishing Lessons: Artisanal Fisheries and Saving Our Oceans". In the Port Townsend City Council Chambers at 540 Water Street, 7:00 p.m.  A $5 donation […]

Power of Ownership: Start a Co-op - Wed February 28th  Find out how to start a local co-op, create a sustainable economy and own your future!   Learn about the many types of co-ops and how they benefit workers, farmers, producers and those seeking fair housing. This event is sponsored by Chimacum Grange, Quimper Grange, Northwest Cooperative […]

The Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society meets at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum.  Kelly Dodson and Sue Milliken of Far Reaches Farm are to present a program on their fall 2017 plant-hunting trip to Vietnam’s Northern Mountains. They explored that region […]

OPRAA Community Forum - Thurs March 1st *New* Olympic Peninsula Regenerative Agricultural Alliance is organizing a community forum to discuss the County's Comprehensive Plan.  OPRAA states, "right now Jefferson County is deciding on it’s 20 Year Comprehensive Plan. This Spring the plan will be finalized. These decisions will effect our future"  The OPRAA hopes to follow up on a […]

Community Forum: Jefferson County’s 20 Year Comprehensive PlanFarmer organized and sponsored.Thursday, March, 1st. 6-8 pmChimacum Grange 9572 Rhody Dr.Right now Jefferson County is deciding on it’s 20 Year Comprehensive Plan. This Spring the plan will be finalized.  These decisions will effect our future.We need the county to make regional food security a top priority.At the Farmer’s Convergence […]

Kevin Bailey will speak about his new book Fishing Lessons: Artisanal Fisheries and Saving Our Oceans at the First Friday Lecture, March 2 at 7:00 in historic city council, upstairs from the Jefferson Museum of Art & History.

Wild Birds Unlimited hosts Jim Ullrich of Knox Cellars Mason Bees for a presentation set for 9-11 a.m., March 3 at 275953 U.S. Highway 101.  Ullrich gives a family-friendly talk on the benefits of the mason bee, and how to attract them and keep them in your garden. To reserve a spot, call 360-797-7100. Admission […]

Come visit our WSU MASTER GARDENER BOOTH! Featuring more than 50 exhibitors, the Port Townsend Home Show offers a local opportunity to meet experts and learn about the new products and services that are available to add comfort and value to your home. From kitchens and baths to closets; from roofing and siding to decks […]

Friends of Chimacum Creek Clean Up  Irondale Beach County Park & WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife beach March 3, 2018 10 - 11 am - meeting in parking lot Keep the beach free of garbage Bring garbage bag and wear garden gloves  Leave large bags in Jim Stark's yard in the open trailer. His home is the one […]