Urban Crop Circle Monthly Gathering - Sept 2010

September 13, 2010

Where? 

a member's house

please contact Susan Helf for details

What time? 

6:30 pm

For more information, contact 

Susan Helf

Our speaker will be Amy Ockerlander from Seattle Tilth. She'll talk about saving seeds and starting winter gardens.

A Conversation about Sustainable Design

2 architects, Ash Awad of McKinistry and Daniel Friedman of UW School of Arch.

September 14, 2010

Where? 

downstairs at Town Halll

address=1119 8th Ave, Seattle

What time? 

5:30 - 9 PM

For more information, contact 

Sustainable Path

Sustainable design is key to integrating systems in buildings of the future.. Learn more abou how this can be done.

Carbon Neutral Community Forum

Community Recommendations to City Council

September 14, 2010

Where? 

City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room

600 4th Ave

What time? 

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

For more information, contact 

carbonneutral@seattle.gov

Please join Seattle City Council for a discussion of carbon neutrality.

Community groups will present their ideas on what Seattle should be doing over the next 3 years to reach our climate protection goals in eight sectors: transportation, green jobs, land use, energy, youth, neighborhoods, food systems and zero waste.

For more information, visit the website at www.carbonneutral.seattle.gov or follow the initiative on Facebook and Twitter.

In January of this year, the Seattle City Council announced that that achieving carbon neutrality was one of its priorities. In May, Van Jones came to Seattle and spoke about the incredible opportunity Seattle has to make history and to continue to make opportunities for other cities to do the right thing.

Van Jones spoke about the “green economy” and the need to respect our planet by moving in a green direction. This green direction included protecting the health of the planet, returning to production and reducing thrift. This green economy was to be the next American economy and Seattle was the place that could lead this new model.

He also highlighted the fact that Seattle out-competed many cities in the nation to receive a $20 million block grant for energy retrofits. It was one of six cities to receive this incredible opportunity.

Finally, Van Jones was clear in making the point that the success of things like the green economy and the block grant, and even the general success of climate advocacy can only happen if everyone in the community participates. It cannot just be the guys on bikes, or the wonky economists, or the government. This is an entirely new movement – a true shift in the way we all think and operate. We need everyone at the table.

Following Van Jones’ speech, the Council began asking the question in earnest– “How will Seattle become a carbon neutral city?” The community has already given a considerable amount of thought to this question and so we began to ask for their ideas. We helped them self organize into groups: transportation, youth, neighborhoods, green jobs, land use, food systems, energy, and zero waste. From there, the groups have really taken off – each is developing a white paper and presentation for Council, explaining their thoughts and recommendations. Those recommendations will be presented to Council on September 14 at 6:00 pm in the Bertha Knight Landes room at City Hall. We hope you can attend.

FutureShack - How Do We Want to Live?

September 15, 2010

Where? 

Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion

305 Harrison, Seattle

What time? 

5PM Resource Fair, 6:30PM Program

For more information, contact 

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 5:00pm - Resource Fair and Reception featuring "Salmon-Safe" wine & beer 6:30pm - Presentation Begins Location: Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion Cost: $15 General Public, $5 for students w/ID and seniors/adults with disabilities* Tickets available at www.aiaseattle.org/FutureShack_2010 What is FutureShack? While many think of architecture as grand, historic buildings or the latest artistic showpiece, it is more often found in the dwellings that we see every day. What is the future of home design? How will it affect you and how can you get involved? FutureShack helps us discover, through examples around our city, what makes good design work. A panel of design professionals and public advocates will lead a discussion focusing the key issues facing our communities when it comes to design. Please join us!

Check out the 2010 FutureShack Gallery http://futureshack.aiaseattle.org/ to view locally-designed homes from around the region This past Spring, AIA Seattle sent out a "Call for Projects" for the 2010 FutureShack program, looking for innovation in both single-family and multi-family homes and how residential those homes fit into the broader community. The projects could be already built or conceptual (built or designed in 2005) with a project team that included at least one Washington-licensed architect. The 2010 FutureShack Gallery http://futureshack.aiaseattle.org/ showcases the work of those who submitted. Enjoy!

Your Home Project: Where to Begin? Sometimes it may feel like it takes a village to make a home project successful. How do you figure our how to make the most of my budget? What does "green design" really mean and can I even afford it? How do I to plan for my family's changing needs? What questions should I be asking? FutureShack will have tips and information on-hand to help you answer these questions and more.

FutureShack Jury This summer, a panel of design professionals and public advocates evaluated the projects submitted to FutureShack and selected those they felt reflected the goals of the FutureShack program. The jurors, Jonathan Segal FAIA of Jonathan Segal Architect in San Diego; Jim Russell of ideabox in Salem, OR; Betsy Hunter of Seattle's own Capitol Hill Housing; and Jim Diers, community-builder and author of "Neighbor Power," will discuss their choices live at the September 15 event.

Redhook Bratwurst BBQ

hosted by Ballard Market, proceeds benefit Sustainable Ballard

September 18, 2010

Where? 

Ballard Market

1400 NW 56th Street

What time? 

Noon - 5:00 pm

For more information, contact 

info@sustainableballard.org

Ballard Market will barbecue Redhook Bratwursts from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, to benefit Sustainable Ballard. The Redhook Bratwurst BBQ features a $3 meal, which includes a brat, chips and a bottle of water. Employees of Ballard Market, a block north of N.W. Market Street on 15th Avenue N.W., are cooking and organizing the event.

Sustainable Movie Series - Sept

The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

September 21, 2010

Where? 

Sunset Hill Community Clubhouse

3003 NW 66th St

What time? 

Doors at 6:30, Movie at 7:00

For more information, contact 

orna@sustainableballard.org

20 Herbs Everyone Should Know - Class 1 Yarrow

Habitat, Uses and Medicinal Preparations

September 25, 2010

Where? 

Dandelion Botanical in Ballard

5424 Ballard Ave. NW Suite 103 Seattle, WA 98107

What time? 

2:00 - 4:00 pm

For more information, contact 

Dandelion Botanicals 206.545.8892

Join Crystal Stelzer in an exploration into the herbs surrounding us. This 10-class course is designed to introduce you to 20 herbs that are integral to herbal medicine. Each class may be attended separately.

Each 2-hour class will cover a range of information about the herb (Materia Medica) that includes: the family it belongs to, botanical characteristics, native region, preferred habitat, constituent content, actions on the body and traditional and current uses, plus any folk lore surrounding the herb, and which medicinal preparations can be made utilizing the herb's vital force.

We will cover herbs that are either native to the Pacific NW or that are easy to grow in your garden, in order to bring us all closer to the plant spirits that surround us and are just waiting for us to use them in building an herbal medicine chest.

Cost is $40 per class, $400 for the series. Those registered and paid for the series by September 11th save 15%.

Crystal Stelzer, B.S., Herbal Science, is an adjunct professor at Bastyr University and member of the American Herbalist Guild and the American Botanical Council. Her knowledge stems from her love and devotion to all things green, and from her education in herbal medicine.

Carkeek Park Stormwater Tours

hosted by People for Puget Sound

September 26, 2010

Where? 

Carkeek Park

What time? 

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

For more information, contact 

Monthly Gathering - September 2010

September 27, 2010

Where? 

Sunset Hill Community Clubhouse

3003 NW 66th St

What time? 

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

For more information, contact 

info@sustainableballard.org

6:30 Potluck (bring a dish to share or $5 to contribute for food)
7:00 Program Topic: Physical & Mental Health

Introduction to Backyard Habitat--Site Analysis and Design

September 28, 2010

Where? 

Woodland Park Zoo

What time? 

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

For more information, contact 

http://www.zoo.org/Page.aspx?pid=545

Join Allen Howard, Woodland Park Zoo horticulture staff, to learn the basic principles of creating habitat for wildlife, with a focus on planning, site analysis, and design.

Cost: $25 per class. Registration closes one week before each class. Drop-in registrations may be available if the class is not already full and will be accepted the night of class. Drop-in classes are $30. To see if space is still available in the class and to find out the class location, contact the Individual Registration Specialist at 206.548.2424 or send an email to individual.registration@zoo.org.

21 Acres Sustainable Living Fair

Growing-Eating-Living

October 2, 2010

Where? 

21 Acres

13701 NE 171st Street, Woodinville, WA 9072

What time? 

10 am to 4 pm

For more information, contact 

generalinfo@21acres.org

The 21 Acres Center is preparing for it’s inaugural Sustainable Living Fair. This free event will showcase local food and agriculture, alternative energies and energy efficient systems. Speakers, workshops, demonstrations, farm fresh food, local vendors, kids activities. Located in Sammamish Valley in East King County.

20 Herbs Everyone Should Know - Class 2 Comfrey, Plantain

Habitat, Uses and Medicinal Preparations

October 09, 2010

Where? 

Dandelion Botanical in Ballard

5424 Ballard Ave. NW Suite 103 Seattle, WA 98107

What time? 

Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

For more information, contact 

Dandelion Botanicals 206.545.8892

Join Crystal Stelzer in an exploration into the herbs surrounding us. This 10-class course is designed to introduce you to 20 herbs that are integral to herbal medicine; you may attend any or all classes. This session will cover comfrey, plantain and marshmallow.

Each 2-hour class will cover a range of information about the herb (Materia Medica) that includes: the family it belongs to, botanical characteristics, native region, preferred habitat, constituent content, actions on the body and traditional and current uses, plus any folk lore surrounding the herb, and which medicinal preparations can be made utilizing the herb's vital force.

We will cover herbs that are either native to the Pacific NW or that are easy to grow in your garden, in order to bring us all closer to the plant spirits that surround us and are just waiting for us to use them in building an herbal medicine chest.

Cost is $40 per class, $400 for the series. Those registered and paid for the series by September 11th save 15%.

Crystal Stelzer, B.S., Herbal Science, is an adjunct professor at Bastyr University and member of the American Herbalist Guild and the American Botanical Council. Her knowledge stems from her love and devotion to all things green, and from her education in herbal medicine.

Fall Plants and Planting

October 9, 2010

Where? 

Woodland Park Zoo

What time? 

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For more information, contact 

http://www.zoo.org/Page.aspx?pid=545

Join Monica Vander Vieren, Washington Native Plant Society Native Plant Steward, and David Selk, Woodland Park Zoo horticulturist, to discover how different plants in your garden can provide for the basic needs of wildlife. The class includes a plant walk around zoo grounds focusing on aesthetic and size considerations, as well as proper planting techniques.

Cost: $25 per class. Registration closes one week before each class. Drop-in registrations may be available if the class is not already full and will be accepted the night of class. Drop-in classes are $30. To see if space is still available in the class and to find out the class location, contact the Individual Registration Specialist at 206.548.2424 or send an email to individual.registration@zoo.org.

Natural Yard Care in the Fall

October 9, 2010

Where? 

Woodland Park Zoo

What time? 

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

For more information, contact 

http://www.zoo.org/Page.aspx?pid=545

Join E.J. Hook, Woodland Park Zoo horticulture staff, to learn seasonally appropriate sustainable gardening practices, including composting, mulching and proper fall planting.

Cost: $25 per class. Registration closes one week before each class. Drop-in registrations may be available if the class is not already full and will be accepted the night of class. Drop-in classes are $30. To see if space is still available in the class and to find out the class location, contact the Individual Registration Specialist at 206.548.2424 or send an email to individual.registration@zoo.org.

Sustainable Ballard 10/10/10 Global Work Party

in cooperation with 10:10US and 350.org

October 10, 2010

Where? 

Ballard Commons Park

NW 57th St and 22nd Ave NW

What time? 

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

For more information, contact 

info@sustainableballard.org

This year, Sustainable Ballard has decided to shift from its traditional Fall Sustainability Festival in favor of a special event that will combine our celebration of sustainability in the community with the global work party events organized by 350.org, designed to call attention to climate change.

Think rally, 'green' work parties throughout the community, and a big community party to celebrate what we've done!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SUNDAY, 10-10-2010!

SB's Movie Night

This Month: TBD

October 12, 2010

Where? 

Sunset Hill Community Club

3003 NW 66th St, Seattle WA (one block east of the metro bus #17)

What time? 

Doors open at 6:30PM (Movie at 7PM)

For more information, contact 

orna@sustainableballard.org

Sustainable Movie Series - Oct

Movie: TBD

October 12, 2010

Where? 

Sunset Hill Community Clubhouse

3003 NW 66th St

What time? 

Doors at 6:30, Movie at 7:00

For more information, contact 

orna@sustainableballard.org

20 Herbs Everyone Should Know - Class 3 Elder

Habitat, Uses and Medicinal Preparations

October 23, 2010

Where? 

Dandelion Botanical in Ballard

5424 Ballard Ave. NW Suite 103 Seattle, WA 98107

What time? 

Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

For more information, contact 

Dandelion Botanicals 206.545.8892

Join Crystal Stelzer in an exploration into the herbs surrounding us. This 10-class course is designed to introduce you to 20 herbs that are integral to herbal medicine; you may attend any or all classes. This session will cover elder and dandelion.

Each 2-hour class will cover a range of information about the herb (Materia Medica) that includes: the family it belongs to, botanical characteristics, native region, preferred habitat, constituent content, actions on the body and traditional and current uses, plus any folk lore surrounding the herb, and which medicinal preparations can be made utilizing the herb's vital force.

We will cover herbs that are either native to the Pacific NW or that are easy to grow in your garden, in order to bring us all closer to the plant spirits that surround us and are just waiting for us to use them in building an herbal medicine chest.

Cost is $40 per class, $400 for the series. Those registered and paid for the series by September 11th save 15%.

Crystal Stelzer, B.S., Herbal Science, is an adjunct professor at Bastyr University and member of the American Herbalist Guild and the American Botanical Council. Her knowledge stems from her love and devotion to all things green, and from her education in herbal medicine.

Attracting Birds to Your Yard

October 27, 2010

Where? 

Woodland Park Zoo

What time? 

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

For more information, contact 

http://www.zoo.org/Page.aspx?pid=545

Join Neil Zimmerman, Seattle Audubon Outreach Chair and Master Birder, to learn how to attract and care for birds in your yard through plant selection, placement and maintenance of bird feeders and nestboxes, and use of water features.

Cost: $25 per class. Registration closes one week before each class. Drop-in registrations may be available if the class is not already full and will be accepted the night of class. Drop-in classes are $30. To see if space is still available in the class and to find out the class location, contact the Individual Registration Specialist at 206.548.2424 or send an email to individual.registration@zoo.org.

20 Herbs Everyone Should Know - Class 4 Devil's Club

Habitat, Uses and Medicinal Preparations

October 30, 2010

Where? 

Dandelion Botanical in Ballard

5424 Ballard Ave. NW Suite 103 Seattle, WA 98107

What time? 

Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

For more information, contact 

Dandelion Botanicals 206.545.8892

Join Crystal Stelzer in an exploration into the herbs surrounding us. This 10-class course is designed to introduce you to 20 herbs that are integral to herbal medicine; you may attend any or all classes. This session will cover Devil's Club and St John's Wort.

Each 2-hour class will cover a range of information about the herb (Materia Medica) that includes: the family it belongs to, botanical characteristics, native region, preferred habitat, constituent content, actions on the body and traditional and current uses, plus any folk lore surrounding the herb, and which medicinal preparations can be made utilizing the herb's vital force.

We will cover herbs that are either native to the Pacific NW or that are easy to grow in your garden, in order to bring us all closer to the plant spirits that surround us and are just waiting for us to use them in building an herbal medicine chest.

Cost is $40 per class, $400 for the series. Those registered and paid for the series by September 11th save 15%.

Crystal Stelzer, B.S., Herbal Science, is an adjunct professor at Bastyr University and member of the American Herbalist Guild and the American Botanical Council. Her knowledge stems from her love and devotion to all things green, and from her education in herbal medicine.

20 Herbs Everyone Should Know - Class 5 Echinacea

Habitat, Uses and Medicinal Preparations

November 6, 2010

Where? 

Dandelion Botanical in Ballard

5424 Ballard Ave. NW Suite 103 Seattle, WA 98107

What time? 

Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

For more information, contact 

Dandelion Botanicals 206.545.8892

Join Crystal Stelzer in an exploration into the herbs surrounding us. This 10-class course is designed to introduce you to 20 herbs that are integral to herbal medicine; you may attend any or all classes. This session will cover Echinacea and White Willow Bark.

Each 2-hour class will cover a range of information about the herb (Materia Medica) that includes: the family it belongs to, botanical characteristics, native region, preferred habitat, constituent content, actions on the body and traditional and current uses, plus any folk lore surrounding the herb, and which medicinal preparations can be made utilizing the herb's vital force.

We will cover herbs that are either native to the Pacific NW or that are easy to grow in your garden, in order to bring us all closer to the plant spirits that surround us and are just waiting for us to use them in building an herbal medicine chest.

Cost is $40 per class, $400 for the series. Those registered and paid for the series by September 11th save 15%.

Crystal Stelzer, B.S., Herbal Science, is an adjunct professor at Bastyr University and member of the American Herbalist Guild and the American Botanical Council. Her knowledge stems from her love and devotion to all things green, and from her education in herbal medicine.

'Problem' Plants and Animals

November 16, 2010

Where? 

Woodland Park Zoo

What time? 

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

For more information, contact 

http://www.zoo.org/Page.aspx?pid=545

Join Sasha Shaw, King County Noxious Weed education specialist, and Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife biologist, to learn how to identify and eradicate problem weeds and coexist peacefully and legally with all wildlife that are attracted to your backyard habitat.

Cost: $25 per class. Registration closes one week before each class. Drop-in registrations may be available if the class is not already full and will be accepted the night of class. Drop-in classes are $30. To see if space is still available in the class and to find out the class location, contact the Individual Registration Specialist at 206.548.2424 or send an email to individual.registration@zoo.org.