Green Sanctuary Program
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Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
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November 3: Fall Massive Apple Harvest Pick a load of apples for juice and apple-bobbing at harvest parties, for treats at football games, political gatherings, school conferences, and for lunch rooms and meeting rooms. Time: 9:00a to 5:30p Location: Sm'Apples Orchard in Whatcom County, 1197 Willeys Lake Rd., Fe Cost: Free Contact: (360) 318-1776 November 3: A Workshop in Urban Ecological Survival Skills: Exploring the Cross-Section of Permaculture and Social Activism SCOTT KELLOGG will be in Seattle presenting an introductory workshop on the systems and techniques for urban sustainability that have been developed and used over the last eight years at the Rhizome Collective in Austin. Kellogg is the co-founder of the Rhizome Collective and coauthor of "Toolbox for Sustainable City Living: A Do It Ourselves Guide". This introductory workshop will touch on some of the systems covered in Kellogg's weekend long intensive R.U.S.T. courses (Radical Urban Sustainability Training) available in Austin, TX and Albany, NY. Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Location: University of Washington ~ Thompson, Room 125 Cost: Free Contact: Claudia zpackrat@gmail.com or visit http://www.radicalsustainability.org November 5: Bike Maintenance 101 Want to gain some confidence in your bike and hit the trails and roads? Everyone knows bikes are better to ride than walk. This free clinic will show how to easily change a flat tire, deal with minor repairs, clean and lube your bike to keep your wheels spinning. Great clinic for the beginner or as a refresher for any age. Time: 6:00 pm Location: REI Bellingham Cost: Contact: November 5-6: LID Technical Workshop Series: Permeable paving Workshop to include: specifications for permeable asphalt, concrete, interlocking concrete pavers and other paving systems, subgrade preparation and base material specifications and modeling and maintenance. Cost includes: workshop materials, light breakfast (coffee/tea and pastries) and lunch both days. Catering provided by Ciao Thyme Catering in Bellingham. Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Bellingham Cruise Terminal • 355 Harris Avenue (Fairhaven) Cost: $75.00 Contact: Laura@Sconnect.org. Register: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/43831 November 6: Fauna of the Future with David Drummond, Merlin Falcon Project wildlife biologist We animals inhabit a constantly changing landscape, and all of us need to adapt and evolve in order to survive. In this class, we'll take a look at just how well we're doing in this transformative dance via images, discussion and reflection. We'll consider generalists, which are successful in a wide range of habitats—examples include gulls, Canada geese, black-tailed deer and raccoon—as well as the specialists, which have highly specific needs—examples of these include the Spotted Owl, Swainson's Hawk, and Red-backed Vole. Bring your insights, local lore and questions to share in painting a multi-faceted Northwest collage. This program will help us better appreciate the challenges and solutions to maintaining a sustainable quality of life in our shared community! Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Co-op Connection Building on the south side of the parking lot on Forest Street. Please park off site if possible. Cost: $10 members, $12 non-members Contact: Kevin at 734-8158 or email kevinm@communityfood.coop. November 6: Protect Our Winter! "My Own Two Feet" presented by RE Sources and the NWS Surfrider Chapter My Own Two Feet is a hi-definition, human powered adventure snowboarding film which “throws a wrench” in the “popular mechanics” of conventional snowboard film-making. Eschewing high-carbon mechanical means of alpine ascent (i.e. snowmobiles, helicopters, and chair-lifts), Leeward Cinema and cast committed their legs to a grueling winter of self-propelled locomotion. Staying true to the green ethic with their sustainable filming techniques, Leeward Cinema filmed locally and solely in the Sierra Nevada range of California. “Walking is the cheapest, easiest, and oldest mode of transportation. By hoofing it and by carpooling when we had to drive, we significantly reduced the amount of fuel used during production. Once at the foot of the mountains we took off on our own power and camped in the wild during the duration of our shoots.” says company founder Chris Edmands. Time: 7:00 PM Location: WWU's Frasier Hall 4, near Red Square Cost: $7 at the door includes one raffle ticket. All proceeds go to RE Sources and Surfrider's NWS Chapter Contact: Surfrider's NWS Chapter at surfrider.wwu at gmail November 6: "Achieving Zero Waste" Workshop (Sustainable Connections) We'll start with some inspiration from special guest, Terry Gillis of Recovery One (Tacoma) where he heads up the most innovative waste processing station in the Nation. And then quickly move into some peer to peer coaching while you create a plan for your next steps. This is Beyond Recycling 101: * Making the business case for waste reduction with Rodd Pemble of SSC, who will walk you through your business' "waste ledger"Regardless of whether you're new to these ideas or have gone as far as you think you can, come prepared to think critically and formulate new plans. Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Broadway Hall 1301 Broadway, Bellingham Cost: Members $15 General $25 Contact: Laura@Sconnect.org. Register: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/43831 November 6: Construction Waste Recycling: Waste turned Profit (Sustainable Connections) Familiar with that whole waste=food concept? Well, this is it: your chance to find out how one local construction firm has turned their construction waste operations around by an anticipated $30,000 per year. Paying to dispose of waste seemed like an outdated idea for Louws Truss of Ferndale... so they devised a waste management plan that is paying out serious profit. Check out the case study. We're also joined by special guest, Terry Gillis of Recovery One (Tacoma) where he heads up the most innovative waste processing station in the Nation. Not only is his operation finding innovative ways to deal with new waste streams, he's taking your construction waste and turning out new materials to be used back on your jobsite instead of heading for that pesky landfill. Sustainable Connections will provide LaFiamma snacks and beverages to participants that RSVP for this event. Stick around post panel for happy hour with our guests and help close out an excellent year of Towards Zero Waste. Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Sustainable Connections NEW office: 1701 Ellis Street Cost: $15.00 Contact: Register: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/45192 November 6: The Owl & the Woodpecker: The Photography of Paul Bannick Nature Photographer Paul Bannick presents a slideshow featuring compelling images from his new book The Owl and the Woodpecker: Encounters with North America’s Most Iconic Birds, published by The Mountaineers Books, which profiles all forty-one species of owls and woodpeckers across eleven key habitats. A book signing and reception will follow, with healthful catering provided by North Cascades Institute Environmental Learning Center chef, Charles Claassen. The program is co-sponsored by North Cascades Institute. Time: 7:00 PM Location: Whatcom Museum, 1892 Old City Hall Building Cost: Free Contact: (360)778-8930 November 6: Forum II—Agricultural Lands Preservation Tools: Where are they needed most, which tools do we use? Are you interested in a more stable future for agriculture in Whatcom County? Joine us to explore how local and-use planning tools can be used to preserve and create a more stable future for Whatcom County agricultural lands. In early 2009 Whatcom County will amend its Ag Land Work Program and input is needed from rural and urban Whatcom County residents. Results from the Ag Land Forums will be used to develop program recommendations for consideration by Whatcom County’s Agricultural Advisory Committee and Whatcom County Council’s Natural Resource Committee. Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: St. Luke’s Comm. Health Cntr. 3333 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham Cost: Free Contact: RSVP 360-354-1337 or registering on line at www.wcfarmfriends.com November 7: Ten Thousand Villages Crafts of the World Sale Ten Thousand Villages presents unique gifts, created by artisans from around the world. You’ll find exquisite home décor, accessories and gift items. Founding member of the International Fair Trade Association. Time: 9:00a to 8:00p Location: Good News Fellowship Church, 1252 West Axton Road, Ferndale Cost: Free Contact: (360) 384-1515 November 8: North Cascades Audobon Society Field Trip: Lake Terrell, Whatcom Wildlife Area This trip will be a repeat of the September 20 trip. Waterfowl hunting will be under way at Lake Terrell but there is sufficient habitat in the Whatcom Wildlife Area for us to all to coexist and find good, safe places to observe wildlife. This is a half-day trip co-sponsored by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Join us for a chance to spend some quality birding time at one of our best local places. Warblers and other neotropical birds will be on the move! (Remember that WDFW parking permits are required at Lake Terrell! Those interested in carpooling from another location please contact Paul at 380-3356.) Trip Leaders: Paul Woodcock and Jim Edwards of Tennant Lake Interpretive Center. Time: 9:00 am Location: Meeting Place: Lake Terrell parking lot. Cost: Free Contact: Paul Woodcock at 380-3356 November 8: 2008 NSEA Fall Work Party - Scott Ditch Join NSEA, the Whatcom Conservation District, and the Maple Ridge Community Association to plant native plants and spread mulch around Scott Creek. Students and staff from Everson Elementary and their families are cordially invited. Parking is available at Everson Elementary at 216 Everson-Goshen Rd. in Everson. Look for signs and check in at the NSEA tent. All work parties are on Saturdays from 9AM until 12PM. 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 - 12:00 pm Location: Mt. Baker Rotary Bldg., 1775 Front Street, Lynden Cost: Free Contact: 715-0283 or volunteers@n-sea.org. November 10: Chuckanut Brewery's Autumn Beer Dinner The Autumn Beer Dinner will be hosted inside Chuckanut Brewery's State of the Art Brewery, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy a gourmet four course dinner, paired with five Chuckanut Brewery Beers. Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen, 1200 N. Forest St., Bellingham Cost: Contact: Kevin (360) 734-815 November 10: Call to Artists: Recycled Art Show at Boundary Bay Brewery Art needed for RECYCLED art show that will be on display from Nov. 28th/29th through December 5th. All pieces submitted must be created with some element of recycled material. Time: 8:00 am Location: Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro 1107 Railroad Ave. Cost: Contact: (360) 647-5593 November 12: Forum II—Agricultural Lands Preservation Tools: Where are they needed most, which tools do we use? Are you interested in a more stable future for agriculture in Whatcom County? Joine us to explore how local and-use planning tools can be used to preserve and create a more stable future for Whatcom County agricultural lands. In early 2009 Whatcom County will amend its Ag Land Work Program and input is needed from rural and urban Whatcom County residents. Results from the Ag Land Forums will be used to develop program recommendations for consideration by Whatcom County’s Agricultural Advisory Committee and Whatcom County Council’s Natural Resource Committee. Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Mt. Baker Rotary Bldg., 1775 Front Street, Lynden Cost: Free Contact: RSVP 360-354-1337 or registering on line at www.wcfarmfriends.com November 13: BUF Fair Trade Event Fair Trade is much more than a fair price! Fair Trade principles include: • Fair price |
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