Third Thursday Meeting & Social
June 16, from 7 to 8 pm.
Note: starts an hour later than usual
With the threat of wildfire increasing all across our state, Chad has a message for anyone concerned about Washington's ecosystems. Meet Chad Hanson, a member of the Sierra Club Board of Directors. He will speak on forest protection to mitigate climate change, and the myths about wildland fire that impede progress.
Join friends and environmentally concerned people to hear updates on key issues and let us know your ideas. We hope to see you!
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Confront Amazon's Plastics Problem
Amazon generated 599 million pounds of plastic packaging waste in 2020, enough to circle the Earth over 600 times in the form of plastic air pillows. Sno-Isle Sierra Club and League of Women Voters of Snohomish County are among the organizations joining with Oceana.org calling on Amazon to reduce its plastic packaging. Ask Amazon to provide plastic-free alternatives. |
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Two Independence Days
Wednesday, June 29 from 5:30 to 8:30
Edmonds Center for the Arts and Online
The event, Bridging the Gap: Juneteenth and the 4th of July, celebrates two distinctly different days of independence. Event moderators, Alicia Crank from Edmonds and Jon Bauer of the Everett Daily Herald, will interview panelists to learn how as a community we can celebrate across all cultures.
Co-sponsored by League of Women Voters and Crank'd Up Consulting. Register |
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Island Transit Monthly Ride With a Guide
Saturday, June 18, Whidbey Island
On the June tour, visit the Coupeville and Bayview Farmers' Markets. Meet the farmers, purchase food and crafts, listen to music and learn about Whidbey's Organic Farm School. To reserve your free seat and get the itinerary, email Travel@IslandTransit.org or call 360-678-9536. Find out about future tours: Ride With a Guide Tours |
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How Student Activists Are Making Change
Monday, June 27 at 7 pm, on Zoom
The June meeting of Everett 350 will feature speakers from United Student Leaders of Whidbey. They will share their process for an impressive list of actions such as: their Transforming Education campaign that added Ethnic Studies and an Environmental Science class at South Whidbey High School, writing and getting the Langley City Council to adopt a Climate Emergency declaration and working to get it adopted by Island County, leading protests against banks investing in fossil fuel, and generally raising awareness of climate and social justice issues. Zoom Link
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| United Student Leaders marching about the climate emergency. |
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Major Land Trust Acquisition on Whidbey
The Whidbey Camano Land Trust has purchased 226 acres of coastal farm and forest on Admiralty Bay near Coupeville. The property includes two-thirds of a mile of shoreline and 175 acres of forest, protecting it from high-end homesite development. For more information see:
Read the Story |
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Fifty-Nine Truckloads of River Trash So Far
Doug Ewing's retirement project is cleaning up a stretch of the Snohomish River called Thomas' Eddy. Besides the 59 truckloads of trash, he has collected over 3000 pounds of lead fishing lures. Read The Daily Herald Report. |
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Progress On 100% Clean Energy Schools
Changing to clean energy benefits the planet -- and student health too. Clean energy in schools and on school buses is a major Sierra Club campaign, and teams are working with school districts around the state. The Everett Public Schools Parent-Teacher-Student Association recently adopted a resolution committing to environmental sustainable programs, policies, and practices.
Ask your school board and district leadership where they stand on the issue. Many districts are currently discussing it. |
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Whidbey Students Lead Climate Action
Island County commissioners have begun preparing proposals for a climate emergency declaration and climate action plan. The climate emergency declaration written by United Student Leaders of Whidbey and adopted by the city of Langley is the basis for the county proposal.
Read the South Whidbey Record Article. |
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Edmonds Environmental Resources Portal
Visit the new environmental web page on the city of Edmonds website; discover resources and opportunities to get involved with environmental-focused projects -- from conservation at home to volunteering in the community.
Enter the Portal |
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If the State Won't Do It, Cities Still Can
A bill requiring cities and counties to cut greenhouse gases narrowly failed to pass in this year's state legislature, but many cities and counties are planning to do it anyway. That is the topic of a recent article in the Everett Daily Herald written by environmental journalist Julie Titone. Read the Article |
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Sierra Club Leader Nominations Open
Do you or someone you know have an interest in helping direct our future activities to protect our environment and promote social justice?
Nominations for leaders are now open for Island and Snohomish counties. Help build a diverse leadership team. Self-nominations are encouraged.
Contact our nominations committee at
Sno-Isle@Washington.SierraClub.org |
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Hoping to See You at a Farmers' Market
Have fun with us meeting friendly folks at your favorite farmers' market or other outdoor events this summer. We'll have a table to engage people about local environmental initiatives and build support.
Visit us at the Edmonds Summer Market on June 25.
To volunteer contact Nancy Johnson at Nancy.Johnson@Washington.SierraClub.org |
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These Washington State activists perform a song they wrote about removing the Snake River dams to free the river for salmon.
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