Environmental Awareness Programs

NWEEC Event Calendar

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS PROGRAM
PUBLIC EVENT CALENDAR 2009

EVENT	LOCATION	DATE/TIME	RSVP	FEE
2009
South Seattle Greendrinks! NWEEC hosts the January Greendrinks in South Seattle. Come join NWEEC and other neighborhood organizations and residents for free food and drink! Seattle Greendrinks is a non-profit that exists as a platform for connecting and growing Seattle's environmental community. Description	NWEEC Offices 650 S. Orcas St. Ste. #220 Seattle, WA 98108 Directions	Tuesday, January 13, 2009 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM	RSVP	FREE
Parsons PR Green Building Tour Geared specifically for small business owners and those in a position to implement change, this workshop will be hosted by Joanie Parsons. Giving a tour of her award-winning, retrofitted business, Joanie will be going over the buildings remodel, reasons for using green design and how to apply green design at your own business or home. Course Description Register	Parsons PR 6517 Phinney Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 Directions	Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM	RSVP	$10
MLK Day of Service at the Maple School Natural Area NWEEC is working to restore the Maple School Natural Area, a 15-acre greenspace on Beacon Hill that has been devastated by invasive ivy and blackberry. Join us to remove these invasive plants, lay down mulch, and plant native species to create a beautiful and healthy community greenspace. Bring yourself and work clothes; tools, gloves, snacks, and instruction will be provided.	Maple School Natural Area S Lucile St and 18th Ave S Seattle, WA 98108 Meet at the base of the stairs Directions	Monday January 19, 2008 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM	RSVP	FREE
Make Your Own Biodiesel! In this hands-on workshop learn how biodiesel is made from waste vegetable oil and discuss sustainability issues from the production of biofuels. Other topics to be covered include chemistry of the reaction, quality control, vehicle compatibility, cold weather issues, methanol recovery, disposal of wastes, and how a biodiesel co-op can be an example of a decentralized fueling system. Participants will make and keep small batches of biodiesel from waste fryer oil. Course Description Register	NWEEC Offices 650 S. Orcas St. Ste #220 Seattle, WA 98108 Directions	Saturday February 7, 2009 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM	Register	$20
Tolt Treatment Facility Tour The Tolt Treatment Facility processes water from the South Fork of the Tolt River, one of the two large, unfiltered surface water sources that supply 1.3 million people in and around Seattle with drinking water. On this tour, learn about the types of pollutants in one of our drinking water sources that can and cannot be treated for, where the treated water is sent, and how this process affects salmon in the region. Course Description Register	Tolt Treatment Facility 12910 Kelly Rd. NE Duvall, WA 98018 Directions	Saturday, March 28, 2009 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM	Register	$15
Rain Garden Workshop presented by Stewardship Partners Stormwater runoff associated with increased development is one of the biggest threats to Puget Sound water quality. It may result in flooding, scouring of streams, and increased pollution entering our waterways. Rain gardens, planted depressions that are strategically placed to capture rainwater and slowly filter it into the ground, provide an easy way to reduce these impacts. When planted with the right types of plants, rain gardens also attract birds, butterflies and bees. Advanced registration required. RSVP Course Description	NWEEC Offices 650 S. Orcas St. Ste #220 Seattle, WA 98108 Directions	Thursday, April 23, 2009 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM	RSVP	FREE
View a list of the Council's Movie Collection This program is funded in part by net revenue from the Council's environmental professional training program. These events are intended to improve environmental awareness through education and community dialogue. Some film and lecture topics include: natural resource and energy conservation, composting and organic gardening, watershed protection, native plant landscaping, habitat restoration, waste reduction, and pollution prevention. Arranging a Movie, Event, Field Trip, or Lecture Series If you or your company/group are interested in arranging a film screening or other event in your area, or if you are interested in getting involved with the Council, please contact Shannon Luoma, the Environmental Awareness Program Manager: sluoma@nweec.org or (206) 923-1980