Sustainable First Mondays!
A full evening of information and conversation!
June 2, 7:00-9:00pm, The Commons, Bjune Drive
Sponsored by Sustainable Bainbridge
Planting
a Winter Garden: Plant this July and harvest fresh vegetables winter through next
spring! Whether you want to plant your
back or front yard, or a small "victory garden" a winter garden can provide
delicious, nutritious food and fun - and the price is right! Whether you're a newbie or an expert, we'll
share ways of putting VERY local food on our tables year-round. This
mini-workshop will be informative and interactive. Presenter: Chuck Estin,
Bainbridge permaculturist and Sustainable Bainbridge Board Member.
Citizen's
Climate Lobby: Learn how we can act to influence our political leaders to pass
critical legislative bills to lessen global warming. Presented by Marshall
Saunders.
Global
Source Education: A brief presentation on two exciting sustainability-focused
retreats, The Sustainable Schools Project and Food and Farming, Culture &
Education.
For more Info: [email protected]
Waterfront Park
Improvements
Tuesday, June 3, 6:30pm, COBI Council Chambers
Join City
staff for an Open House on proposed shoreline restoration and trail
improvements at Waterfront
Park. These
improvements will implement a project funded through the
state Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Aquatic
Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) for a restoration and recreation project
in Eagle Harbor Waterfront
Park. This project will
meet the community's multiple objectives of water-oriented recreation,
environmental stewardship and creation of community spaces
Info: Kelly Dickson, 780-3725 or [email protected]
Home Energy Solutions: An Evening with Kathleen O'Brien and Alistair
Jackson
June 5,
7-9pm, Islandwood
Sponsored by Sustainable Bainbridge
Did you
feel the pinch of higher heating bills this past winter? Are you
interested in reducing your carbon footprint? Concerned about quality of life
for future generations? Then join us for a great evening and learn how
you can reduce your home's energy consumption and save money with some simple and
affordable solutions. No charge.
Make Compost at Home
Saturday, June 14, 10am-12pm,
Bainbridge Public Library
Learn
the basics of backyard composting. It's fun and rewarding! Participants
are eligible to win a free Cascadia Composter. Taught by Bobbie Morgan, Natural
Landscapes Project. Supported by funds from Washington State Department of Ecology. Free of charge.
To
register, call 842-5955
Bainbridge Permaculture Guild Monthly Meeting:
Bee-keeping
Wednesday, June 18th 7:00pm, 9432 Holly Farm Gardens
Sharing of experiences in beekeeping - a discussion of how to get started
keeping your own bees. RSVP to [email protected]
Summer Solstice Picnic
Saturday, June 21, 1:00pm (Rain or Shine)
The Johnson Farm, Fletcher Bay Road
Please join us for our first ever Solstice Picnic, for
members of Sustainable Bainbridge, the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, and the
Trust for Working Landscapes and their families. Come celebrate the longest day
of the year with old and new friends who share your commitment to beautiful
Bainbridge Island.
Bring your favorite dish to share, and your own plates, cups
and utensils. Beverages will be
provided. Consider using some of
Bainbridge Island's bountiful local food in your dish to share!
Questions, please call 842-5537
Permaculture Workshop: Mushroom
Culture in the Home Garden
Sunday, June 22, 1:00 - 4:00, 9432 Holly Farm Lane
Learn a variety of mushroom cultivation techniques - chips, log plug inoculations,
etc. $25 suggested donation. RSVP to [email protected]
Backyard Habitat Fun Fair
Sunday, June 29 - 12-4pm, IslandWood on Blakely Avenue
All
are welcome to attend the Backyard Habitat Family Fair at IslandWood, Sunday,
June 29 from noon-4 pm. This free event is family-friendly. Come see a
demonstration bee hive, hear a presentation by the Bat Man, build a bird nest
box, visit Sammy Snag, write wildlife poetry, plant a sunflower seed to take
home, enjoy story hour, do origami and crafts. Snacks provided. Learn how you
can make your own backyard a certified wildlife habitat. It's fun and
rewarding! No registration is required. See
you at the fair!
For More Events off Bainbridge see our Events page!