North Cascades off the Mountain Loop Hwy. This trail area is famed for its botanical richness, a waterfall, alpine meadows, views of the impressive wall of Big Four Mountain and the white volcano of Glacier Peak. It will soon have a new trail head (shared with Mount Dickerman), which will extend the hike a mile, but make parking much less stressful. This week we'll work on annual maintenance and tread work on the old trail.
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What's the connection between composting and climate change? Join Earth Ministry's Chris Olson, Outreach Coordinator and resident Master Composter, as he explains the how-tos of yard waste and worm bin composting and why they are an important tool in curbing global climate change.

What's the connection between composting and climate change? How do our kitchen scraps fit into our call to care for God's creation? How, specifically, will the Pacific Northwest be affected by climate change?

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This trail is situated in the Olympic National Forest, smack in the armpit of the Olympic rain shadow. The use of the trail is limited to hikers, horses and dogs only. We'll work 1.5 miles down on the Lower Dungeness trail on a slide area.

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Issaquah Alps. We will be working at the intersection of Wilderness Peak and Cliffs Trails. This section turns into a mud hole when it rains, and so we will work on solutions to improve this, possibly moving the trail to higher ground

Seattle University's School of Theology and Ministry is hosting a free lecture by Brian Swimme, director of the Center for the Story of the Universe at the California Institute of Integral Studies. This lecture is part of the Institute for Ecology, Theology, Spirituality, and Justice.

Seattle University's School of Theology and Ministry is hosting a free lecture by Brian Swimme, director of the Center for the Story of the Universe at the California Institute of Integral Studies. This lecture is part of the Institute for Ecology, Theology, Spirituality, and Justice.

Bring the entire family (all ages) for this exciting day of adventure. Spark your curiosity, learn new skills and have fun with activities such as canoeing, bouldering, kayaking, rafting, archery, mountain biking, camping, cooking, long boarding, hiking and more! Local outdoor vendors on site for all your needs. Bring your own picnic (no food vendors).

Join EarthCorps, Friends of Licton Springs, Global Visionaries and Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation in an effort to restore this amazing north Seattle Park. We will be planting native trees, shrubs and ground cover as well as performing maintenance on several of the restoration sites located in the park.

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July 12 La Conner training for monitoring the invasive week spartina by kayak

People For Puget Sound is once again calling out to experienced sea kayakers to help locate infestations of invasive Spartina grass on Puget Sound shorelines. 

The first volunteer training will be on Sunday July 12 in La Conner in Skagit County.

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Eastern Washington near Republic in the Kettle Range. This trail winds 3.5 miles to the Kettle Crest Trail. And, the meadows along this trail are said to be some of the finest in the state. Although it doesn't have much log out work, it is in need of some tread work. Please join us for one day, or the entire weekend, as we work on getting this trail back in good shape for hikers.

July 12 backyard neighbor gathering with food, talk, workshops open to all

Inspire people to get involved in Saving Our Sound.  Get involved in local issues and learn about candidates.

Come visit with us at this family-friendly backyard picnic with a candidate forum and interactive workshops.

Keynote speaker is Nina Carter, former executive director of Audubon Society of Washington.

Bring a potluck dish to share.

3516 Pifer Rd. SE, Olympia

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I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass. This short trail follows the old covered wagon trail which crossed Snoqualmie Pass in the late 1800's. Possible work will include general maintenance, and/or bridge construction

You're invited to TUXES AND TRAINS - Transportation Choices Coalition's Celebration of Light Rail Opening!

It's almost here!  On July 18, Seattle's first light rail line will open and boy are we excited! Transportation Choices invites you to Tuxes and Trains, our celebration of the grand opening Link Light Rail.  Join us to celebrate this momentous occassion on the eve of light rail opening.  There will be music, drinks, great food and fun so dust off those tuxes and let's have a party! 

TUXES AND TRAINS:

Deception Pass Lichens. Leaders: Richard Drokar and Katherine Glew.

July 18^th, 2009

10:00am - 3:00pm

Need some fresh air? Come out and celebrate summer on our South Sound prairies! The South Puget Sound stunning mounded prairies were created thousands of year ago as the glaciers retreated. They were then sustained for thousands of years by the fires of the native american people who lived on the land. Today conservationists like you maintain our prairies through active management and restoration.

Where: Meridian Park Elementary (map)

Join NWSEED and several other energy advocates for a fun day of solar discovery. Live music, activities for the kids and food will be complimented by opportunities to gain new information about solar technology and sustainability. For more information visit http://www.shorelinesolar.org/.

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North Cascades off Hwy 20. An accessible interpretive trail meanders for a mile from the campground and alongside the Creek. Wildlife, especially the ubiquitous Methow Valley deer, is often seen in the area. This is the first of five weekends that we'll have scheduled, dedicated to the construction and installation of a single stringer log bridge. On this work party we will prep for the project.

TrailsFest 2009 will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2009. We'll be back at Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area outside North Bend with a great mix of outdoor activities, hands-on nature lessons, and all the latest from the world of outdoor gear.

HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN TAKE PART IN TRAILSFEST 2009

Metro Parks Tacoma's Summer Adventure Activities series presents a Sunset Paddle around Gig Harbor.  4:30-6:30pm.  Paddle and take in the amazing views of Mt. Rainier and the Puget Sound.  Afterward head with the group to the Tides and Tavern for no-host good food and camaraderie.  Equipment and instruction are provided.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 253.594.7847 or download the Activity Guide at www.metroparkstacoma.org for more details.

July 21 free beachwalk guided by Seattle Aquarium naturalists

Join us on the beach at a free, family-friendly beachwalk guided by trained Seattle Aquarium marine naturalists.

Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

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Sedge Workshop and Field Trip

Fred Weinmann has agreed to lead a sedge identification workshop to Olallie Meadows, a beautiful, sedge rich location. Carex species we may find in Olallie Meadow include C. aquatilis, echinata var. echinata, lenticularis, laeviculmis, luzulina, preslii, mertensii, nigricans, pachystachya, and scopularum var. bracteosa. If we're able to find the hidden bog, we'll also see the rare Gentiana douglasiana.

Join EarthCorps and the Green Seattle partnership as we continue to restore this amazing park. Today we will be performing maintenance on past restoration sites and removing invasive plant species such as English ivy. This is a Green Seattle Partnership project.

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Puget Sound Area off Hwy 2. The trail leads into the some very scenic meadows below Captain Point, travelling through some fine old-growth forest. Projects on this trail will include brushing, regrading and drainage work

July 25 guided night learning adventure in Olympia

The American Lung Association of Washington is now accepting applications for the Master Home Environmentalist Fall 2009 Volunteer Training. Classes are held September--November at our Seattle office.  This free 35-hour training meets Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., and occasional Saturdays.

Master Home Environmentalist Volunteers:

The American Lung Association of Washington is now accepting applications for the Master Home Environmentalist Fall 2009 Volunteer Training. Classes are held September--November at our Seattle office.  This free 35-hour training meets Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., and occasional Saturdays.

Master Home Environmentalist Volunteers:

The American Lung Association of Washington is now accepting applications for the Master Home Environmentalist Fall 2009 Volunteer Training. Classes are held September--November at our Seattle office.  This free 35-hour training meets Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., and occasional Saturdays.

Master Home Environmentalist Volunteers:

Aug 1-2 community sustainable living festival in Port Gamble

Come visit with People For Puget Sound at this community celebration of sustainable life styles.

"Making sustainable lifestyle choices should always be this much fun!," the organizers say. The two-day festival features a new Old Time Chautauqua-- A popular vaudeville troupe delights young and old with topical humor, live music, magic shows, juggling, acrobatics.

Aug 1-2 community sustainable living festival in Port Gamble

Come visit with People For Puget Sound at this community celebration of sustainable life styles.

"Making sustainable lifestyle choices should always be this much fun!," the organizers say. The two-day festival features a new Old Time Chautauqua-- A popular vaudeville troupe delights young and old with topical humor, live music, magic shows, juggling, acrobatics.

A tour Partnering with Seattle Architecture Foundation.

Discover the Future with a Look at the Past; A "Case" Study in Sustainable Architecture