Green Sanctuary Program
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Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
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March 1: World In Crisis Support Group Our world is drastically changing on so many levels: the economy, increased prices, peak oil, loss of jobs and benefits, loss of our freedoms, global warming, over population, pollution, and on and on. As we work through our denial, the first stage of Elizabeth Kubler Ross's Five Stages of Grief, we may feel overwhelmed, fearful, angry, sad and or depressed. Since many people are afraid to talk about their fears and worries, a few local therapists have come together to offer support groups for our community. Knowing that the more we talk about our concerns and the more we connect with others, the more likely we will find the supportive community we need to face these crucial issues. We invite you to join us. Co-sponsors: Whatcom Peace & Justice, Sustainable Bellingham, Bellingham Institute of Noetic Sciences (BIONS). Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: Bellingham Senior Center (Halleck off of Cornwall), Room #1 Fee: $5 donation requested March 1: 'Trees for Streams' Tree Give Away Join Farmers Growing Trees for Salmon on March 1 for a tree give away. Four thousand trees, including Western red cedar, Sitka spruce, and Douglas Fir, have been grown by local farmers to help enhance riparian habitats in Whatcom County. Bagged and ready trees will be available for pickup so you can plant them along your streams, rivers, wetlands, ponds, or lakes to improve water quality Time: 9am-12pm Location: The Bob Hunter Farm, 2630 Lampman Rd., Ferndale Contact: Dorie at 398-9187 March 4: Great Blue Herons of the Salish Sea Wildlife expert Ann Eissinger speaks about the Great Blue Heron, an iconic species bridging shoreline and upland, saltwater and fresh, science and art. Herons are a familiar species which many of us take for granted. With a complex life history, sensitivity to humans, and dependency on rapidly diminishing habitats, the heron represents the plight of native wildlife throughout the Salish Sea. Eissinger will explain the cycles, rituals, and ecology of this magnificent shoreline sentinel. Eissinger is a professional Wildlife Biologist specializing in the coastal realm. She is owner of Nahkeeta Northwest Wildlife Services in Bow, Washington, and has worked as researcher, consultant, planning advisor, educator, and conservationist. Her latest publication was part of the Puget Sound Nearshore Partnership Technical Report Series. Time: 12:30 pm Location: Whatcom Museum, Rotunda Room Contact: (360)676-6981 March 5: Green Drinks Bellingham! Join RE Sources for another session of Green Drinks Bellingham every first Wednesday of the month from 5-7 pm to connect with other green thinkers, movers and shakers. Tell all your friends and co-workers to come, too! Green Drinks is an organic networking session that started in London, England and has since caught fire around the world. Like-minded individuals in places from Hong Kong to India, Sweden to South Africa meet every month to catch-up, network and talk about the latest green issues. According to greendrinks.org, "These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity." The best part about Green Drinks is that there is no structure, just good people meeting at a regular place and time. Visit www.greendrinks.org to see the rave reviews from Green Drinkers across the planet! Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm Location: To be announced Event Cost: Free Contact: Megan Artz at (360) 733-8307 or www.re-sources.org March 6: Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Annual Community Celebration Learn about NSEA's recent partners, projects, and accomplishments. Discover NSEA's exciting new programs and projects for 2008. Become a member of NSEA's strong community with our volunteers, supporters, staff, board, partners, and cooperators. Support NSEA by purchasing silent auction items donated by local businesses and artists. Buy fishy items from the Salmon Store to support NSEA's education programs and enjoy light refreshments. Celebrate NSEA's 18 years of commitment to salmon recovery in Whatcom County Time: 9:00 am-12:00pm Location: The Majestic, 1027 North Forest Street Event Cost: Free Contact: (360) 715-0283 or info@n-sea.org. March 8: NSEA Work Party Help NSEA kick off our spring work party season by removing invasive species and planting new native plants along Squalicum Creek. Tools and gloves are provided. Refreshments are provided by The Bagelry, Starbucks Coffee, the Community Food Co-op, Rocket Donuts, Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods, and Tony's Coffee. Please wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring your enthusiasm, your friend and family, and anyone else that can hold a shovel! Time: 9:00 am-12:00pm Location: To be announced- Squalicim Creek Event Cost: Free Contact: (360) 715-0283 or info@n-sea.org. March 8: Tree Sale Presented by the Whatcom County Farm Forestry Association. Trees are only $.75 each (15 varieties available) Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Northwest Washington Fairgrounds Horse Arena, Lynden Event Cost: Free Contact: March 11: NOOKSACK SALMON ENHANCEMENT ASSOCIATION, SLIDE SHOW! The salmon that once filled the rivers and streams of Whatcom County year after year are now an endangered resource and an icon of environmental fragility here in the Pacific Northwest. Discover the wonders of these native fish as the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) presents information on the five different species of Pacific salmon, the amazing lifecycle of these fish, and their habitat needs. Take advantage of a great opportunity to learn about the salmon recovery efforts happening locally in the Nooksack Basin, what you can do to minimize your impact on these incredible fish, and find out how you can help NSEA restore sustainable wild salmon runs to Whatcom County. The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring sustainable wild salmon runs in Whatcom County. Lindsay Taylor is the Volunteer Coordinator for NSEA. She earned her B.A. in Environmental Studies from Western Washington University's Huxley College and has taught environmental education on both coasts of the U.S. Time: 7:00pm Location: Village Books Event Cost: Free Contact: (360) 671-2626 March 15: World In Crisis Support Group Our world is drastically changing on so many levels: the economy, increased prices, peak oil, loss of jobs and benefits, loss of our freedoms, global warming, over population, pollution, and on and on. As we work through our denial, the first stage of Elizabeth Kubler Ross's Five Stages of Grief, we may feel overwhelmed, fearful, angry, sad and or depressed. Since many people are afraid to talk about their fears and worries, a few local therapists have come together to offer support groups for our community. Knowing that the more we talk about our concerns and the more we connect with others, the more likely we will find the supportive community we need to face these crucial issues. We invite you to join us. Co-sponsors: Whatcom Peace & Justice, Sustainable Bellingham, Bellingham Institute of Noetic Sciences (BIONS). Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: Bellingham Senior Center (Halleck off of Cornwall), Room #1 Fee: $5 donation requested March 15: NSEA Work Party Join NSEA, the Whatcom Conservation District, and the Maple Ridge Community Association to plant native shrubs along Scott Creek. Students and staff from Everson Elementary and their families are cordially invited. Tools and gloves are provided. Refreshments are provided by The Bagelry, Starbucks Coffee, the Community Food Co-op, Rocket Donuts, Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods, and Tony's Coffee. Please wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring your enthusiasm, your friend and family, and anyone else that can hold a shovel! Time: 9:00 am-12:00pm Location: Parking is available at Everson elementary at 216 Everson-Goshen Road in Everson Event Cost: Free Contact: (360) 715-0283 or info@n-sea.org. March 18: Showers and Flowers: Karen FitzGerald, Piano Contemporary pianist and composer Karen FitzGerald paints sound pictures inspired by the moods and movements of our Northwest environment. According to the Bellingham Herald, "her soaring piano compositions are reminiscent of snowstorms and waterfalls. Her expression is at once powerful and melodic." A classically trained pianist from an early age, FitzGerald has composed for the piano for over twenty-five years. Residing in Bellingham for the last nineteen years, she has been heard in performance with the Kulshan Chorus, Equinox vocal ensemble, and as a solo artist. Time: 12:30 pm Location: Whatcom Museum, Rotunda Room Contact: (360)676-6981 March 20: The Inevitable Architect: An Introduction to Implementing Green Building in your Designs Author of "Green Building for Dummies" Eric Corey Freed to Present in Bellingham. In this lecture you will hear about the emerging field of green building; see some of the most exciting technologies available; and get a glimpse of the inevitable future of our buildings. Join us in an energetic and lively discussion on green architecture from one of the pioneers in the field. Eric Corey Freed is an award winning green architect and principal of organicARCHITECT,a research and design firm based in San Francisco. Eric is a warm and engaging speaker and presents this inspirational and informative material in a logical way. Time: 5:30 pm-6:30pm. Networking to follow. Location: Fairhaven Public Library, Bellingham Event Cost: Free Contact: March 22: NSEA Native Plant Celebration and 15th Annual Native Plant Sale Come celebrate the spring season and native plants with NSEA and the Whatcom Conservation District. Learn about landscaping with native plants and select a Pacific Rhododendron or Beaked Filbert for your own backyard Time: 9:00 am-4:00pm Location: Cordata Community Food Co-op, located at the corner of Cordata Parkway and Westerly Road. Event Cost: Free Contact: (360) 715-0283 or info@n-sea.org. March 26: FSC Tour Sustainable Connections and NNRG are hosting a field tour of FSC forests, manufacturing facilities, and distributors to help Whatcom County design, construction, and policy professionals understand the positive difference that purchasing FSC certified products makes to forest ecosystems and rural communities. The tour will also address the complexities of sourcing products in the still emerging FSC market. Tour sites will include privately managed forests, small and large manufacturing facilities, and FSC distributors in the Bellingham area. Event Cost: Free Contact: To register for this event contact Nick or call 360-647-7093 x107 March 28: Farm Worker Awareness Week: "Fighting For Our Lives" film Time: 5:00 pm-7:00pm Location: St. Lukes Health Education Center 3333 Squalicum Parkway Event Cost: $5.00 donation March 29: Earth Hour: International Lights Out Day From the World Wildlife Fund: "On March 29, 2008, cities around the world will join together to literally turn off the lights for one hour to offer leadership and symbolize their commitment to finding climate change solutions. Individuals, local businesses, and corporations will also be asked to turn off their lights. Will you join us?" Time: 8:00 pm-9:00pm Location: Everywhere! This is a Global Event! Event Cost: Free March 29: NSEA Work Party Join NSEA and the City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program to plant native shrubs along the new Racine Trail, which runs along Whatcom Creek north from Fraser Street to the south end of Racine Street, just below Whatcom Falls Park. Parking is available in the softball field parking lot at the corner of Fraser Street and Puget Street. Look for signs and check in at the NSEA tent . Tools and gloves are provided. Refreshments are provided by The Bagelry, Starbucks Coffee, the Community Food Co-op, Rocket Donuts, Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods, and Tony's Coffee. Please wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring your enthusiasm, your friend and family, and anyone else that can hold a shovel! Time: 9:00 am-12:00pm Location: Racine Trail on Whatcom Creek, Bellingham Event Cost: Free Contact: (360) 715-0283 or info@n-sea.org. March 30 - April 4: Farm Worker Awareness Week: Cesar Chavez Birthday Celebration Dinner Time: 5:00 pm-7:00pm Location: Community to Community Office 203 W. Holly, Suite 317 Event Cost: Contact: |
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