Saturday, April 17, 2010

Billion Acts of Green - Start TODAY!

Earthday 2010 - 40th Anniversary

DO something!

Today marks the beginning of Earth Week. It is the 40th Anniversay and a pretty big deal.
As a personal note, I was actually a participant in the original Earthday back in 1970! So I guess that makes me an Earthday "geezer"! Oh well, could be worse! At least I'm still here!

So many great ideas and choices for things YOU can do to make a difference. Here is a sampling of local events. You can go big, or just do some simple things, like buy local, plant a garden or a tree (or TWEET for Trees), or buy some green products. Check out the Earthday 2010, Billion Acts of Green site for lots of ideas. Also Check out Earthcorps for their many offerings this month.

• Earth Day Every Day Event
Central Market -

15505 Westminster Way N.
Shoreline, Washington 98133

Make a difference throughout the year. Learn about new eco-living tips and tools for the home and yard. This year take home these earth-friendly products that minimize the amount of pollutants and chemicals released into soils and waterways:
    • kitchen compost pail and compostable bags
    • 15 lb. bag of worm castings
    • Simple Green 2 oz. car wash soap and a Brown Bear car wash coupon
Don’t forget to ask knowledgeable volunteers about composting and other sustainable practices.

For more information about the Earth Day Every Day Event, call (206) 801-2700.

• Earthday - Fish Singer Place

Grand Opening and Earthday 40th Anniversay

12-4 pm

15715 Dayton Ave N,

Shoreline, WA

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Earthcorps - Great Work and Great Choices

So much to do and so little time. But fortunately Earthcorps is there to muster help and muscle from all over the region and the world. They have the expertise, energy and training to help your community deal with projects to restore the natural environment.

Earthcorps has already done some cool work here in Shoreline at Cromwell Park, RB Saltwater Park and Paramount Park (steps).

Earthcorps Workparty at Cromwell Park

Designer Peg Gaynor and Shoreline Councilmember Chris Roberts Pitch In

Below find their April Volunteer Calendar for ideas. Also many events going on in Shoreline area.

Stay tuned!

Volunteer Calendar

Help EarthCorps "Build Global Community through Local Environmental Service!" In this photo Safeco helps EarthCorps restore Dr. Jose Rizal Park on Beacon Hill in Seattle. Start today and sign up for events below.

SCROLL DOWN TO SIGN UP FOR VOLUNTEER EVENTS!

Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your community and to make new friends. EarthCorps provides volunteer opportunities for individuals and/or groups to work on trails, remove invasive plants, and plant native species. See photos and read volunteer reviews on our sample events page.

Need to complete Service Learning hours for school credit? Get started today by signing up for one or several of the events listed below in our Volunteer Calendar.

EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water, light refreshments and a talk that covers safety, the park you are working in, forest structure, environmental restoration and the overview of the project. We suggest that volunteers dress in layers of older clothes that include long pants, long sleeve shirt and a jacket. Durable footwear such as work boots, hiking boots or running shoes are recommended for these events. These events take place rain or shine so please come prepared for the weather. Bring a lunch if you would like as well as a water bottle and a coffee cup/travel mug for refreshments.

Transportation to EarthCorps Volunteer events:

We encourage volunteers to carpool or utilize public transportation to our events.

You can use King County Metro Online to plan your trip.

Individuals and/or organizations interested in participating in volunteer events can contact Chris LaPointe, Volunteer Program Manager at volunteer

earthcorps.org or 206-322-9296 ext. 217. If you are interested in volunteering around the office send and e-mail to info

earthcorps.org.

Listed below are upcoming EarthCorps volunteer events. Click on the title of a Volunteer Event to get more information.

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APRIL 2010

Saturday, April 10

Woodland Park

Urban Forest Restoration: Phinney Ridge/Seattle

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Saturday, April 10

• Douglass Squirrel sighted in Briarcrest by Chris Southwick Feb 2012
• Cottontail Rabbit sighted in Briarcrest Neighborhood Nov 1st. Did not look like a domestic "bunny!"
• Coyote spotted in Paramount Park Meadow, just sittin'. 3/11
• Varied Thrush sighted in Paramount Park Neighborhood 2 & 3/11
• Townsends Warbler photographed in Highland Terrace Neighborhood 1/11
• Blackheaded Grossbeak sighted near Paramount Park last Fall
• Great Blue Heron sighted at Hidden Lake in Boeing Creek basin
• Barred Owl sighted in Thornton Creek Park #1 near Jackson Park, 8/10
• White crowned sparrow identified in Highland Terrace/Aurora Square neighborhood
• Blackheaded Grossbeak sighting in Hillwood neighborhood
• Two Raptors sighted in Shoreline. Osprey and Merlin have been documented at Ronald Bog and Echo Lake respectively this summer (2010)
• Pacific Chorus Frog heard in Shoreline's Hillwood Neighborhood
• Three types of warblers identified in Briarcrest neighborhood in May and June
• Red Breasted Sapsucker Banded in Briarcrest Neighborhood of Shoreline
• 4/16 - Mating pair of Pileated Woodpecker seen yesterday in Paramount Park. They were utilizing some "snags" (dead trees) which were placed in the wetland restoration area with a KC Wildlife Habitat Grant in 2002. The Pileated Woodpecker is considered a "Priority Species" by WDFW. The pairs mate for life and make their nests in cavities they excavate in dead trees with their sharp beaks. They eat insects and grubs they find in the dead wood.
• Great Blue Heron seen today at Thornton Creek Par #6 eating two fish in five minutes. It's interesting to note that it took many years to get the City of Seattle to realize that there are fish living in Thornton Creek, only 2-3 blocks from Northgate. In the design of the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel at Northgate, fish passage was a non-negotiable issue. The Great Blue Heron is considered a Priority Species by WA State.
• River Otter Spotted at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden! The Garden does not have a river running through it, so we were startled to see what appeared to be a river otter (Lutra canadensis) passing through recently. River otters live in rivers, streams, and coastlines. With water repellant fur and webbed feet, these playful members of the weasel family are designed for swimming and catching fish, their main food. However, they often wander far from water in search of a mate or new living area, surprising the unsuspecting staff of botanic gardens. The Kruckeberg Garden is near the headwaters of Storm Creek.
• Wood Ducks seem to be happily proliferating at Thornton Creek Park Six near Northgate. With the help of stewards, beavers and other species, habitat is improving at this little "wild" urban paradise. Despite a jungle of invasives there is a wetland habitat (improved by beavers) that suits the Wood Ducks. Today, 13 were sighted in the branches of a fallen cottonwood. 13 Wood Ducks Today!
• Beaver families have been moving in and building habitat around our urban watersheds, especially into Thornton Creek. Here is a photo a "creative engineer" naturally utilizing the creek corridor at Thornton Creek Park #6, which is a wetland waiting for better "engineering".
• At least 40 bird species have been sighted at Paramount Park over the last 20 years and more. The Barred Owl is one visitor who is watching over us.
• 12 birds at Greenlake today including Western Grebe, Bufflehead, Great Blue Heron and Hooded and Red-breasted Merganser

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