Sustainable South Seattle (S3) is a volunteer-run organization working to promote sustainability in Seattle's south-end communities. We've defined sustainability as living in a manner that allows current and future generations of all life on Earth to thrive.
We design and implement projects to preserve the diversity of our community's businesses and residents, increase transit and transportation choices in our neighborhoods and to provide outreach and education about environmental, social and economic choices that enhance our community.
Sustainable South Seattle is a member of Sustainable Communities All Over Puget Sound (SCALLOPS) who connect neighborhoods taking local action to make their communities more sustainable.
schedule of events
Dr Robert Bullard, the "father" of the Environmental Justice movement, is coming to Seattle during the second week of December. CCEJ will host a "Town Meeting" with him on Wednesday, December 10. If you would like an invitation to this event, please email the office at [ mailto:justice@ccej.org ]gro.jecc|ecitsuj#gro.jecc|ecitsuj .Dr. Bullard was one of the first national organizers of the EJ movement, and wrote fourteen books that explained the situation to the public. A tireless organizer for the cause, Dr. Bullard founded the Environmental Justice Resource Center in Atlanta. Newsweek magazine recently named him one of the Environmental Leaders of the Century. CCEJ is honored to host Dr. Bullard for this event!
Maple School Ravine Restoration Work Party NWEEC will work to restore the Maple School Ravine, a 15-acre Beacon Hill greenspace and pedestrian corridor that has been devastated by invasive ivy and blackberries. Join us to remove these invasive plants, lay down mulch, and replant 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 Meet at the base of the stairs Saturday Please RSVP via email to gro.ceewn|stneve#gro.ceewn|stneve or by phone to Sarah at 206-923-1980.
Dear Neighbors, I am happy to announce that Southeast Seattle is now a delivery location for Thundering Hooves pasture finished meat. Thanks to the many families and individuals who shared their interested in eating foods raised locally and sustainably. If you are interested in purchasing from Thundering Hooves, (or just learning more about them), go to www.thunderinghooves.net <http://www.thunderinghooves.net> and click go shopping. When you find the items you'd like to purchase, click buy now then choose the Beacon Hill Buying Club as your delivery location. The first delivery date is scheduled for Saturday, December 6th at 8am. Be sure to place your order by the Monday prior to the delivery day (in this case, by December 1). There is no minimum order, so order as little or as much as you want keeping in mind our orders are delivered monthly. The next order will be delivered January 10th. Feel free to pass this information along to anyone or any other group you think might be interested. Thank you everyone, and happy ordering! Stephanie
SEATTLE HUMAN RIGHTS DAY Thursday, December 11, 2008 Guest speaker: Dr. Robert Bullard Dr. Bullard also will speak on Wednesday, December 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Seattle City Hall’s Landes Room. Both events are free and open to the public! For more information, call 206-684-4500 or visit www.seattle.gov/civilrights Presented by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, the Seattle Human Rights Commission, United Nations-Seattle and other co-sponsoring organizations.
The Northwest Environmental Education Counci organizes community events that promote biodiversity, sustainability and resource conservation. On December 6th they are leading a restoration work-party, from 10am - 2pm in Beacon hill. They will be planting native trees, laying down mulch and continuing to remove invasive species. Contact Sarah Klages <gro.ceewn|segalks#gro.ceewn|segalks> for more information.
Sustainable South Seattle (S3) held our first planning meeting to organize a forum to discuss anti-racism in the sustainability movement (S3 has defined sustainability as living in a manner that allows current and future generations of all life on Earth to thrive.) We will do this by hosting a discussion on the nexus between environmental and social justice/equity issues and how these movements can work together to help both movements meet our goals of increased "sustainability". Next steps * We identified groups that are already organizing in these issues and will invite them to get involved in our planning process.
Introduction to Saturday, November 22 Looking to drive green?
Brew Your Own Biodiesel! A hands-on workshop to learn all the basics to make your own high quality fuel for about content per gallon. In this workshop you will do titrations, make small batches of biodiesel with different oils, and learn the tricks to make quality biodiesel every time. We will also operate a small-scale "Appleseed" reactor during class. This system will be compared with the automated BioPro system which the instructor uses to facilitate fuel-making for a Bring-Your-Own-Oil type coop. The class will also cover topics, such as chemistry of the reaction, quality control, vehicle compatibility, cold weather issues, methanol recovery, disposal of wastes, and how to run a successful coop. Whether you just want to learn more so you can decide whether or not to use biodiesel, or you want to make your own brew, this class will help you get underway.
GOOD FOOD, Wednesday, October 22, 7 p.m. Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 South Alaska Street We will have food donation barrels for the Rainier Valley Food Bank at the film showing. Please bring non-perishable food items for the barrels. Bring your friends and neighbors to see Good Food about sustainable food and farming in the Pacific Northwest. A small part of Good Food was filmed at the Columbia City Farmers Market, and also Marra Farm and the food bank at South Park Neighborhood Center. This film was first shown in June to packed audiences at the Seattle International Film Festival. Since then it has been shown at the Seattle City Council, in university courses, and at local theaters, with many more screenings scheduled. Food, where it comes from, how it is grown, how healthy it is, and what it costs is becoming more important for everyone, and Good Food introduces us to the local farmers and ranchers, stores and restaurants that are building a more sustainable, healthy food system. For decades small family farmers have been disappearing, but there is new life in the fields, orchards and pastures of the Pacific Northwest. The film screening is sponsored by the Columbia City Farmers Market, Sustainable South Seattle, Rainier Valley Cultural Center, Tutta Bella, City of Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, and Moving Images. The filmmakers will attend. The event is free and open to the public with donations welcome.
We had a great October meeting and we wanted to pass on some information to the whole group… 1. Save the date for the November S3 meeting- 11/12 7-7:30 at Co. City library 2. We had a great guest speaker, Todd Burley come from the Seattle Parks foundation to discuss the details of Proposition 2 the Pro Parks levy renewal. For more information and to endorse the levy, check out www.seattleparksforall.org . 3. Dick Burkhart led a discussion about the Mass Transit Now Proposition. For more information check out, http://www.masstransitnow.org/ 4. We discussed the possible bus changes in South Seattle. More information here. 5. Save the date for Time and date: Saturday, October 25th from 12:00PM to 3:00PM To request translation services, contact Yun Pitre, Department of
The meeting is at the Columbia City library meeting room from 6-7:30. Here is the draft agenda 1. Speaker on parks levy (invited) See you there! |
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For more information contact
Carrie Dolwick, moc.liamg|kciwlodc#moc.liamg|kciwlodc