Community Happenings

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• Wallingford Walks for September/ Wallingford Tree Audit
  What: Back in 1992 Arthur Lee Jacobsen and Evelyn Roehl surveyed Wallingford and cataloged. And we have an inventory from the City of the street trees they have planted. The question is, are they all still there? We will have maps for small areas of four to eight blocks with the known trees listed. You only have to be able to say that a tree that seems it could be the listed tree is still there. Can you take some time in September to walk around your neighborhood or maybe somewhere else in Wallingford if your neighbor has already volunteered and complete our check list?
  Where: Wallingford
  When: September
  More Information: If you are able to help, please send an email to Mike Ruby at mruby@envirometrics.com. You will receive a map, an inventory and detailed instructions.

• Bug Blast Family Day
  Who: Scarabs: The Bug Society and the Burke Museum
  What: Getting’ Buggy at the Burke Museum! Double your fun at the Burke Museum’s 12th annual Bug Blast family day with the return of two of Seattle’s favorite “buggy” entertainers – the “Bug Chef,” David George Gordon, and “Bee Boppin’ Bugs” singer Nancy Stewart. Throughout the day, experience close-up interactions with butterflies, tarantulas and other spiders, beetles, bees and bug-eating plants from the Burke’s collection and other amateur collectors.  Talk to expert entomologists and ask questions of experienced bug-lovers, including the Burke’s own arachnologist, Rod Crawford. Enjoy hands-on activities geared to all ages: wear special bug-eye glasses, make a bug craft to take home, and see and hold insects and arachnids of all types.
  Where: Burke Museum, University of Washington, at the corner of NE 45th St and 17th Ave NE, Seattle, WA.
  When: September 19; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  More Information: Visit http://www.burkemuseum.org/event/bugblast_2010/.
  Cost: Entrance to Bug Blast is included with museum admission. Admission $9.50 general, $7.50 senior, $6 student/youth. Free to children 4 and under, Burke members, UW students, faculty, and staff.

• Green Talks
  Who: East Shore Unitarian Church’s Green Team
  What: You and members of your organization are invited to join members of the Green Team at East Shore Unitarian Church in Bellevue for their brand new monthly discussion series around topics of sustainability, green living, climate change, and Earth Justice.  Discussion evenings will feature films, books and/or guest speakers. Refreshments will be provided, and lively discussion is encouraged.
  Where:  East Shore Unitarian Church, 12700 SE 32nd St, Bellevue, WA 98005.
  When: September 14, October 12, November 9, December 7; 7 p.m. Welcoming refreshments 6:40 – 7 p.m.
  More Information: Call 425-747-3780.

• A Land Apart: New Zealand’s Remote Offshore Chatham Islands
  Who: The Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller Charitable Foundation
  What: For the 16th Annual Elisabeth Carey Miller Memorial Lecture, this compelling account by Gordon Collier will focus on the unique flora and fauna of these far off specks of land where earth meets sky. Enjoy tales of endemic plants evolving through millions of years of isolation from other land masses; these include the choice and elusive giant forget-me-not, Myosotidium hortensia, and the equally spectacular silver spear, Astelia chathamica.
  Where: Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, University of Washington, near the intersection of 15th Ave NE and NE 40th St.
  When: September 16; 7:30 p.m.
  More Information: RSVP to the Miller Library at 206-543-0415 or e-mail hortlib@uw.edu (subject line: Miller Lecture). Parking is available in the Central Plaza Garage for $10. Lecture followed by refreshments.
  Cost: Free, courtesy of the Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller Charitable Foundation. Seating is first-come, first-served.

• Northwest Permaculture Convergence
  Who: Washington State Permaculture.org and Abundance Consulting LCC
  What: The Northwest Permaculture Convergence will host a wide array of fabulous regional presenters, and opportunities to present your own work.  In addition, look for collaboration with the Cascadia region's Transition Towns initiatives.  They will be integrating their own summit into the Convergence.  Also look for Seattle's own SCALLOPS (Sustainable Communities ALL Over Puget Sound) to be a presence as well. You can pitch in and do your part to help by volunteering for a couple of hours during the event and bringing your fabulous homegrown food to share.
  Where: South Seattle Community College
  When: September 17 - 19
  More Information: Visit http://www.nwpermaculture.org. Register at  http://www.washingtonstatepermaculture.org/wordpress/?page_id=20.
  Cost: $65 through August 1, $85 August 2 through Sept 15, and $100 at the door.

• Introduction to Small Acreage Sustainable Farming
  Who: Quillisascut
  What: Learn from experienced value-added producers through a hands-on, multidisciplinary, immersion course in small scale sustainable farming. The purpose of the course is to give participants actual hands on farm experience while gaining awareness of the skills necessary for successful farming. For those who are interested in getting their hands in the earth and their feet on the ground, this immersion course is designed to be fun, informative and inspiring.
  When: October 9-13
  More Information: Visit http://quillisascut.com/farm-school/intro-to-farming/.

• 2010 Washington Organic Recycling Council (WAORC) Annual Conference
  Who: WAORC
  What: Everyone is welcome to attend the Board Meeting held December 8th at the Holiday Inn Express. All WORC members and conference attendees are invited to attend the President’s reception and Awards Presentation after the Board Meeting.
  Where: Hal Holmes Center, 209 North Ruby Street, Ellensburg, WA 98926.
  When: December 9th; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  More Information: To register, visit www.compostwashington.org
  Cost: $115.00 for members, $140.00 for non-members & late registrants.

• Free Burlap Bags
  Who: Espresso Vivace
  What: Burlap bags available on first-come, first-served basis.
  When: M-F; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  Where: 1512 11th Ave.

• Bradner Gardens Park Volunteer
  Who: Seattle Tilth, Bradner Gardens
  What: Work alongside the founders of Bradner Gardens Park to help this committed citizen group maintain a public park as a demonstration of a productive, inviting, and ecologically functional landscape. Work parties, events, workshops, cider presses and more!
  When: See schedule of work parties, events and workshops.
  Where: Bradner Gardens, South Seattle
  More info: Contact Joyce Moty at jmoty@earthlink.net.

• Job Posting: Landscape Maintenance Crew
  Who: City People’s Gardens
  What: City Peoples Gardens has a temporary Landscape Maintenance crew position available. Professional gardening, pruning and plant identification experience required. Attention to detail in weeding, raking, trimming, staking, and planting. Must have a valid WDL, be in good physical condition and able to lift 50lbs. Salary DOE.
  More Information: Email your resume to citypeoplesls@comcast.net, fax to 206-328-6114, or apply in person at 2939 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112.

• Job Posting: Lettuce Link Program Development and Outreach Americorps
  Who: Apple Corps
  What: An Apple Corps member will help Lettuce Link expand the availability of fresh, locally grown produce in food banks and meal programs by developing systems and support that enable more community gardeners and fruit tree owners to raise and donate produce.  Additionally, the volunteer will help promote food security and backyard gardening through outreach events, garden education, seed distribution at food banks, and working at Marra Farm.
  More Information: Email Michael Kim at Michaelk@solid-ground.org, or call (206) 694-6711. Please send a resume and cover letter to Michael Kim at Michaelk@solid-ground.org, or Apple Corps, Solid Ground, 1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103. Interviews will be scheduled the last week of June, 2010.  Position starts early October 2010.

• Job Posting: 2010-2011 Corpsmember (October – August); 2010-2011 Crew Leader (September – August); 2010-2011 Volunteer Team Member (September - July); 2010-2011 Volunteer Team Coordinator (September – July)
  Who: EarthCorps
  What: EarthCorps’ mission is to build global community through local environmental service. EarthCorps restores parks and open spaces while providing leadership and community service experiences for young people from the United States and around the world. EarthCorps runs more than 300 volunteer events year round to complete local community-based restoration and build stewardship capacity within the greater community.
  More Information: Click on links above to view a full position description and obtain information regarding application requirements, or Visit http://www.earthcorps.org/index.php.

• Job Posting: Workshop Instructors
  Who: Northwest Environmental Training Center
  What: The Northwest Environmental Training Center is seeking workshop instructors to teach professional development courses in environmental science, technology, regulations, and green building around the country.
  Where: 650 S. Orcas Street, Suite 220, Seattle, Washington 98108.
  More Information: Call (206) 762-1976, or visit www.nwetc.org.

Info about event and job listings

Is your organization offering an opportunity to support local food systems, a healthy environment or community?  Would you like your event to be included in this listing? If so, please email lizaburke@seattletilth.org with your info concisely written in this format: Title:, Who (presenting org.):, What:, When:, Where:, Contact Info (w/website). Thank you!