GoGreen '10 is a one day sustainability conference for business in Seattle on Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 built to motivate, inspire, and educate business owners to "go green" and become more sustainable.

Awards and prizes to businesses, agencies, and schools with the most members getting to work or school by green modes on Earth Day 2010 (April 22). Green modes include bike, bus, walking, carpooling and other low-energy transportation. Turn in a form to your designated rep. Fare free Valley Transit service all day Thursday!

More info: www.sustainableww.org.

April 22, April 29 and May 1, 2010

Isaacson Classrom, Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington,

3501 NE 41st St, Seattle

Taught by Deborah Horn

Learn about evaluating your garden site, drawing plans, site considerations, design principles and approaches, plant selection, and more, with a focus on Northwest native plants.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the chorus will perform director Fred West's environmental oratorio, "Upon this Land," a composition for chorus, quartet of soloists, brass quintet, woodwinds, and percussion. The concert is open to all ages and will be held at Town Hall Seattle. Advance tickets are $15.00 and are available by calling (206) 264-5532. Day of tickets will be $20.00 at the door.

Native plants grown from locally collected seed are the corner stone of conservation and ecological restoration. Learn about and actively participate in growing native plants for stream and wetland restoration projects. On going activities include starting plants from seed and cuttings, and transplanting and maintaining nursery stock.

Please join Earth Ministry and Washington Interfaith Power & Light at St. James Cathedral for an ecumenical Taize Prayer Service for Climate Protection. A reception and discussion of climate action by local churches will follow the service.

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Join EarthCorps, Friends of the Hylebos, the City of Federal Way and Washington State Parks as we spend a day restoring Federal Way's premier parks on this day of service! Gloves and tools will be provided but if the volunteers have their own tools/gloves they like to use they are encouraged to bring them.

Today volunteers will be working to restore native habitat by removing English Ivy from the forest floor and trees.

Directions

Poverty Bay Park:
2500 SW 301st St, Federal Way, WA 98023

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Join EarthCorps, Friends of the Hylebos, the City of Federal Way and Washington State Parks as we spend a day restoring Federal Way's premier parks on this day of service! Gloves and tools will be provided but if the volunteers have their own tools/gloves they like to use they are encouraged to bring them.

Today volunteers will be working to restore native habitat by removing English Ivy from the forest floor and trees.

Directions

Dash Point State Park:
5700 Southwest Dash Point Road Federal Way, WA 98023-2045

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Apr 24 restoration work day at Everett's Union Slough

Come celebrate Earth Day 2010 with People For Puget Sound in Everett.

Volunteers will be helping improve wildlife habitat at the Union Slough Wetlands Restoration site ripping out weeds and nurturing our native plants with a hearty spring mulching.

Come lend a hand and do something good for the Sound.

koconnell@pugetsound.org

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SAT, Apr 24th ~ Celebrate Earth Day!
Invasive Removal @ Pickering Reach (Issaquah)
All Day Team: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm  sign up

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the chorus will perform director Fred West's environmental oratorio, "Upon this Land," a composition for chorus, quartet of soloists, brass quintet, woodwinds, and percussion. This matinee performance will be held at the Bastyr University Chapel and is open to all ages.
Advance tickets are $15.00 and are available by calling (206) 264-5532. Day of tickets will be $20.00 at the door.

Please join ECOSS staff and board as we thank our wonderful community of members, donors and supporters!

Where: Ecohaus, located at 4121 1st Avenue South.
When: Thursday, April 29th from 6:00 until 8:00pm.
How much?: This is a free event for everyone involved with the organization - and for those of you who want to learn more.

Enjoy live music from Satisfly, catered local, organic appetizers from Duos Catering, wine from Snoqualmie Vineyards and beer from Georgetown Brewing Company! We will also be introducing our new staff members who are working on the Direct Install program.

Please join ECOSS staff and board as we thank our wonderful community of members, donors and supporters!

Where: Ecohaus, located at 4121 1st Avenue South.
When: Thursday, April 29th from 6:00 until 8:00pm.
How much?: This is a free event for everyone involved with the organization - and for those of you who want to learn more.

Enjoy live music from Satisfly, catered local, organic appetizers from Duos Catering, wine from Snoqualmie Vineyards and beer from Georgetown Brewing Company! We will also be introducing our new staff members who are working on the Direct Install program.

Get first pick of the plants and raise extra funds for Seattle Tilth!

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Tiger Mountain Trail
May 1st, 9am-2pm

Calling all girls and women—join the Issaquah, Redmond, and Southcenter REI stores as they team up with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust for the first ever Women in the Woods event.

Want to do some good for the environment and have a little outdoor fun at the same time? People for Puget Sound will be sponsoring an outdoor work party on Saturday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Picnic Point near Mukilteo. Volunteers will be helping clean up this special park on the Mukilteo shoreline. We'll be ripping out invasive plants like ivy, blackberry and stinky bob! Join the Sound Stewards for a day and do something good for Puget Sound!

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May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

This is the place to buy the best selection of organic veggie starts.

Grow a fantastic food garden during the Year of Urban Agriculture!

Take part in this annual spring pilgrimage and choose from the largest selection of organically, sustainably and locally grown vegetable starts in Seattle.

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

This is the place to buy the best selection of organic veggie starts.

Grow a fantastic food garden during the Year of Urban Agriculture!

Take part in this annual spring pilgrimage and choose from the largest selection of organically, sustainably and locally grown vegetable starts in Seattle.

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

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Join EarthCorps and the Green Seattle Partnership and Seattle Parks and Recreation as we work together to keep Ravenna Park healthy!

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Have lots of fun volunteering for the Bicycle Alliance at Bike Works Kids Bike Swap on May 8th from 10AM-4PM at Genesee Playfield in SE Seattle.  Volunteer for a two hour shift or longer.   We will need the most help in the morning.   Combine it with a bike ride or check out the Georgetown Flower and Garden Show afterwards.

Washington Native Plant Society Annual Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, 8 May, 2010, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main St Bellevue, WA 98005

Thousands of plants, hundreds of species native to Washington, including wildflowers, ferns, grasses, sedges, shrubs, and trees. Also available will be books, cards, gifts, and more.

Cash, check or Visa/Mastercard accepted.

Bring your own trays or boxes please.

For more information:
Call: 206-527-3210
Email: wnps@business-strategies-etc.com
URL: www.wnps.org

SAT, May 8th

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance hosts its 3^rd Annual Community Oyster Roast at the Golden Gardens Bathhouse with a spectacular view of the Sound.

• Featuring local grower Taylor Shellfish
• Beverages by Fish Brewing and Firesteed Winery
• Includes delicious side dishes and desserts!
• Plus, foot-stompin' live music by Ballard's own "The Tallboys"

2 seatings:  2pm-4pm  and   5pm-7pm

Southern-style oyster roast at Golden Gardens Park

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

Annual Sweep cleanup event

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SAT, May 15th

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Come join KingCD, Longfellow Creek Watershed Council and the Green Seattle Partnership in their efforts to restore one of the last salmon streams in Seattle. Come pitch a hand planting native trees and shrubs to improve water quality and wildlife habitat. Help out removing invasive species such as Ivy and Blackberry that displace native species or spread some mulch to keep these invasive from coming back. Come out and enjoy our local greenspaces and lend a hand improving them!

People for Puget Sound will be holding an outdoor work party and free barbeque on Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at Jetty Island in Everett. Volunteers are needed to help the Port of Everett and People for Puget Sound clean up Jetty Island in Everett! We'll be ripping out invasive weeds and picking up garbage on the beach. Volunteers will be celebrated with a free barbeque at the Marina following the event at noon!

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

May is National Bike Month and many communities around Washington State organize events to encourage people to ride their bikes. Below is a listing of events that we know about.

Tacoma-Pierce County

BikeMonth features a Kid's Health and Safety Fair, Bike Swap, Bike to Work Week Commuter Challenge, and more.
www.piercetrips.com

Native plants grown from locally collected seed are the corner stone of conservation and ecological restoration. Learn about growing native plants for stream and wetland restoration projects while helping to perform critical nursery tasks. Activities include starting plants from seed, divisions, and transplants, or help maintain nursery stock by watering and weeding.