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TAXES & You: Economy that works for all
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 […]
The Greenhorns: FILM about Young Farmers
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 […]
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Resilience Webinar: Rebecca Wodder & richard Heinberg
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 […]
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Saving our Oceans~ Kevin Bailey
Saving our Oceans~ Kevin Bailey
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!
Power 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 […]
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Rare Plants Talk ~ Dodson & Milliken
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
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
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 […]
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Kevin Bailey ~ Saving the Oceans
Kevin Bailey ~ Saving the Oceans
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.
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4-H CAT SHOW!
Paws-N-Claws ~ 4-H Club Cat Show at Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds; for more information, contact Laurie at catwoman@olympus.net
Mason Bees ~ Jim Ullrich
Mason Bees ~ Jim Ullrich
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 […]
PT HOME SHOW
PT HOME SHOW
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 […]
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JLT: Gateway Preserve
JLT: Gateway Preserve
Jefferson Land Trust Spring Stewardship: Port Townsend Gateway Preserve Tues, March 6, 10 am - 1 pm Calling all volunteers: Help trade blackberries in for trees! The Port Townsend Gateway Preserve protects a scenic greenbelt leading into Port Townsend along the Larry Scott Trail. The greenbelt has a few open areas, a few wet areas, […]
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Energy Action Group – Local 20/20
Energy Action Group – Local 20/20
Energy Action Group - Local 20/20 – Wed March 7th *New* The Energy Action Group is dedicated to finding practical answers to help us locally to conserve energy, save money, enhance our self-reliance and strengthen our community. It generally meets the first Wednesday of the month from 3-5pm in the conference room of First Federal. Please park in the back or ride your bike. […]
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JCMGF Monthly GENERAL Meeting
JCMGF Monthly GENERAL Meeting
The JCMGF Monthly GENERAL Meeting is open to all Master Gardeners including the public and is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month as follows: January, February, March, April, October, November: 3-5 pm @ JC Classroom, 97 Oak Bay […]
Climate Outreach Action Group
Climate Outreach Action Group
Climate Outreach Action Group - Local 20/20 - Thurs March 8th *New* Want to help educate the community on what we all can do related to reducing our carbon footprint? Attend the monthly meeting of the Local 20/20 Climate Outreach Action Group to learn more about what is currently planned, and add your ideas to the mix! Meetings […]
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Dawley Tree Planting
Dawley Tree Planting
Saturday March 10, 10am – 1 pm The North Olympic Salmon Coalition is having our final volunteer tree planting of the 2017-2018 winter season at one of our recently completed nearshore restoration sites along Sequim Bay. The property, previously belonging to the Dawley family, was donated to the US Fish and Wildlife Service for purposes […]
Fruit Tree Grafting
Fruit Tree Grafting
Fruit Tree Grafting Class - Sat March 10th *New* CedarRoot Folk School offers Fruit Tree Grafting & Woody Perennial Propagation Class. Learn and practice basic grafting techniques under the guidance of Spring Rain Farm's John Bellows. Grafting allows the home orchardist to inexpensively select rootstock and varieties of fruit trees that are best adapted to their local soil and […]
Beginning Bee Classes #4
Beginning Bee Classes #4
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 […]
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DEADLINE: Beach Natural Course sign up!
Beach Naturalist Class – Spring 2018 Explore the shore and learn about our coastal landscape. What lives in the intertidal zone? How do beaches form? Are sea stars recovering from the wasting disease? Offered this spring by Jefferson County WSU Extension, classes are held Wednesdays, 3/28 to 5/2 from 9 am to 4 pm at the WSU Extension […]
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Nearshore Planting Party at Fort Townsend
Nearshore Planting Party at Fort Townsend
NEARSHORE PLANTING PARTY AT FORT TOWNSEND STATE PARK Help Friends of Fort Townsend as they plant dunegrass plugs at the beach landing area. Contact Cheryl Lowe (cheryl.lowe@wsu.edu) for more details. http://www.jeffersonmrc.org/projects/fort-townsend-nearshore-restoration/
Duckabush Riparian Clean Up
Duckabush Riparian Clean Up
Spring Stewardship: Duckabush Riparian Forest Preserve Tues, March 20, 12pm - 3 pm Calling all volunteers! The stewardship crew needs a hand. Come help clean up trash from the slopes above the Duckabush river. Meet at the Duckabush Oxbow and Wetlands parking area at 9:45 a.m. to caravan and carpool to the work site (high-clearance 4WD vehicles […]
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Vegetation Workshop for Shoreline Landowners
Vegetation Workshop for Shoreline Landowners
SORRY THIS CLASS IS FULL! GET ON OUR MAILING LIST FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE CLASS! cheryl.lowe@wsu.edu The Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee hosts a free workshop on vegetation management for shoreline landowners from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 at the WSU Jefferson County Extension classroom, 97 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock. This […]
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Beginning Bee Classes #5&6
Beginning Bee Classes #5&6
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 […]
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Exchange plants/seeds
Exchange plants/seeds
Quimper Grange: 7th Annual Plant and Seed Exchange Sunday, March 25, 2018, 11:00am - 03:00pm The 7th Annual Plant and Seed Exchange, will take place at Quimper Grange 1219 Corona St in Port Townsend on March 25th from 11 to 3. Bring your extra seeds, plant divisions, spare potted plants, trees, bare roots, bulbs, and whatever else needs […]
4-H kids ~ SEW PET BEDS!
4-H kids ~ SEW PET BEDS!
Paws-N-Claws 4-H Club would like to invite other 4-Hers to join them on Sunday, March 25th, from 1-5pm, in the WSU Classroom to sew pet beds (do not bring any fabric, please) and to make “Happy Spring” cards for local care centers (materials will be supplied). These are Community Service opportunities for 4-Hers and should be recorded as […]
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JLT Breakfast
JLT Breakfast
Jefferson Landtrust Conservation Breakfast - Thurs March 29th *New* Local actions do lead to collective impact. Join Jefferson Land Trust at their annual community update. Wendy Jackson, executive vice president of the Land Trust Alliance in Washington DC, will be be featured to talk about the ripple effects of the innovative conservation work happening right here in […]