Beginning Bee Classes #2 & 3
East Jefferson Beekeepers Association Welcome Welcome to the EJBees website. Learning about bees and beekeeping has become quite popular the last five years. Some of us want to help out with the tough times bees are going through lately. Some of us are interested in getting back to the land. Some of us just think it is […]
The Greenhorns: FILM about Young Farmers
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 […]
TAXES & You: Economy that works for all
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 why property taxes keep rising? Come learn how our state’s tax code hurts middle and working class families while giving the wealthy a special deal-- […]
Farm Financial Planning I ~ Cultivating Success
Olympic College Poulsbo 1000 NW Olympic College Way, PoulsboLOW TIDE BEACH WALK ~ North Beach in PT
North Beach Park 5880 Kuhn St, Port TownsendLow 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.
Resilience Webinar: Rebecca Wodder & richard Heinberg
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 […]
Saving our Oceans~ Kevin Bailey
Port Townsend City Council Chambers 540 Water Street, Port TownsendFirst 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 […]
Orchard Winter Care II
Finnriver Orchard 124 Center Rd, ChimacumPower of Ownership! Start a Co-op!
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 […]
Rare Plants Talk ~ Dodson & Milliken
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
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 […]
Jeff. Co. FARMING ~ 20 YR Comprehensive Plan
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 […]