Water-Saving Tips
Local wildfires and an unusually warm summer means our water supplies may be lean this fall. Have you been wondering what you can do to help conserve water before and during the upcoming drought? Check out ready.gov for tips. |
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Ballard Homeless Encampment
Although far from ideal, the Sustainable Ballard Board strongly supports facilities for the homeless – including the proposed encampments on city-owned land – until better and more permanent solutions can be achieved. There are many ways we can work together to help our community -- like funding the construction of a Tiny House!
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Festival Planning Continues - Next Meeting August 26
Everyone is welcome at our next planning meeting for the 12th Annual Sustainable Ballard Festival! Join us to contribute your ideas and help us bring all our great plans together. Wednesday, August 26 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Hilliard's
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Ballard Tool Library Meeting - September 10
Join us for our September meeting where we will discuss our proposal for St. Luke’s as a Ballard Tool Library location. We’ll also discuss our participation in the upcoming Sustainable Ballard Festival. Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 p.m.
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Ballard Share and Play Now Open!
Thank you to Toast and everyone who came and enjoyed the opening of Ballard Share and Play! Now up and running at five locations throughout Ballard, Share and Play lets families give or take gently used toys, clothing, books and gear for babies, toddlers or young kids.
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Other Community Events
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Groundswell NW: Sunset Hill / Shilshole Gateway Work Party - August 29
Please join Groundswell NW to pull weeds and keep the sight lines open at the 36th Ave NW median, starting early to beat the heat! Bring work gloves, water and any favorite weeding tools. We’ll provide some gloves and tools, safety vests and light refreshments. Saturday, August 29, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
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UW Botanic Gardens Class: Invasive Plant Management – August 29
Learn to identify and manage invasive plants of the Pacific Northwest, including integrated pest management solutions and restoration techniques. Saturday, August 29, 9 a.m. to noon
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Film Screening: "The Yes Men are Revolting" - September 4
For 20 years, the Yes Men have staged outrageous hoaxes to draw attention to corporate crimes against humanity and the environment. In their third cinematic outing, their mid-life crises are threatening to drive them out of activism forever – even as they prepare to take on their biggest challenge: climate change. Friday, September 4 at 7 p.m.
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Swansons Seminar: Drought-Tolerant, Water-Wise Gardening - September 5
Back by popular demand! Join designer / landscaper and King County Smart Watering expert Greg Butler for this encore performance of his informative and amusing seminar that provides strategies for making your garden more resilient to these drier times. Saturday, September 5 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
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Seattle Greendrinks - September 8
Seattle Greendrinks will be checking out one of the hottest new co-working and event spaces in Seattle. Metropolist is an integrated business combining real estate, education, a dynamic co-working space and an amazing event space! Tuesday, September 8, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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21 Acres: Introduction to Permaculture - September 14
This free introductory class is for anyone interested in understanding how to work with the natural world to provide abundant harvests and a resilient built environment. Jessi Bloom, an award-winning ecological landscape designer whose recent book is full of insight into permaculture, will be available for book signings.
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Join the Conversation! How is Seattle Changing?
The recent building boom is a reminder that Seattle is an attractive and growing place. Continued growth will present challenges about how the City can ensure that everyone will have a chance to prosper. The Draft Seattle Comprehensive Plan, which provides long-term guidance about managing growth, is now available for review.
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