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What’s your role in keeping the Puget Sound healthy for future generations?

For 14 years, Puget Sound Stewards have been leading their communities in keeping shorelines healthy and protecting our sound. Bruce, who became a Steward in 1999 remembers:

I joined the Sound Stewardship Program because I wanted to be able to identify our native plants, and because I wanted to do something tangible to help restore our Northwest salmon runs. I learned so much about native plants, Northwest ecosystems, restoration ecology, local history, and salmon issues.  I continue to learn through the program’s many activities and events, many years after my first classes.

Be part of a community of leaders who works to ensure the long-term success of urban restoration sites on the shores of the Duwamish from River to Estuary. As a Puget Sound Steward, you will:

  • Give back to your local river by adopting a restoration site and impacting critical shoreline habitat
  • Learn new skills in restoration ecology, volunteer management, plant identification 
  • Lead the public at restoration events and educate the community
  • Network with the restoration community,connect with fellow stewards and learn from experts

The next Puget Sound Steward training is
coming up on June 19th and 22nd.

Click here to learn more about the Puget Sound Stewards Program
Sign up for the trainings on our Volunteer Calendar.

This training is in partnership with and partially funded by: Forterra, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, FedEx, Restore the Duwamish and King County Flood Control District.

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WashPIRG presents “Your Right to Know about GMOs”
Free Film Screening of Genetic Roulette followed by a Q&A with Director Jeffrey Smith, UW Professor, and community activists.
 
When: Saturday June 1st from 6:30-9:00
Where: University of Washington HUB Lyceum
(*Padelford Parking Garage, or accessible by Metro Transit)
 
Complimentary desserts and refreshments from local donors, and gift basket raffle!
Donations encouraged.
 
Come learn about genetically engineered foods and the concerns that research has raised. Discussion will focus on the consumer’s right to know what is in their food as well as questions about Initiative 522 – The Label GMOs Act in WA.
 
Questions? Email washpirg@uw.edu
More info on facebook/LabelGMOsInWA

[event]: PoE Alum Potluck Presentation about 5 months in South America

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When: 6:00 PM, June 20, 2013
Where: Trap Studios – 6346 6th Ave S Seattle, WA 98108

Ever wonder what it would be like to spend 5 months travelling a continent?
 
Tye (a UW environmental studies alumn) and Tyler will be doing a presentation on vagabonding in South America and our experience within the country.
 
We will be providing a few of our favorite dishes from various countries, but invite everyone to bring their own dishes and drinks OR one of the suggestions from the list below.
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We will be bringing Chipa (Paraguay) and fried plantain (Guianas and Brazil) as well as some non-alcoholic drinks.
 
The Trap is located in Georgetown, Seattle. You can get there either by taking 99 south to South Michigan Street and taking a right at the Arby’s, or taking I-5 to exit 182 (Albro), following S Albro Pl to Michigan street and taking a left at the Arby’s.
Trap Studios- 6346 6th Ave. S Seattle, Washington 98108
 
Please RSVP to tyerogerson@yahoo.com and let everyone here know what dish you are making if you are bringing one.
 
Empanadas (Chicken, beef, tuna, heart of palm, cheese)
Huge all over South America, best were in Brazil in my opinion.
http://latinfood.about.com/od/appetizersandsnacks/tp/empanadas.htm
Roti (Indian bread, goes good with curry, chicken or rice)
Huge in the Caribbean countries of the Guianas.
http://www.divinetaste.com/archives/how-to-make-basic-rotichapatiparatha-indian-flatbreads/
Curry (Green, red, potato, mango)
Again, big in the Caribbean countries of the Guianas, goes well with Roti, white and brown rice and chicken.
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Great-Curry
Fried Chicken
Big all over, chicken is almost staple food. Pollos YAAAAA!!!!!
Nuf Said
Quinoa
Big in Bolivia, one of its main exports.
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/basic-quinoa.php
Salchipapas (hot dogs and french fries)
Big in Peru, super simple but very good. Served with ketchup, mustard and mayo usually, but open to an American touch.
http://perudelights.com/salchipapas/
Choripan (South American mini sausage with chimichurri)
Big in southern countries of South America and Peru.
http://www.sausageobsession.com/2011/01/choripan-chimichurri-argentina/
Arepa (Cheese and cornbread)
Big in Columbia and Venezuela. Aint nothin wrong with cornbread.
http://venezuelanfoodanddrinks.blogspot.com/2008/09/recipe-how-to-make-arepas.html
Ceviche (Seafood soup)
Big in Peru and Columbia, a bit challenging to make right.
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/ceviche/

[job]: 3 paid positions at UW Farm for summer 2013

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Hi UW Community, 

The UW Farm is proud to present 3 paid positions for this upcoming summer! We are looking for 2 farmer positions based at the Center for Urban Horticulture and 1 position based at the Botany Greenhouse. All positions will collaborate together to keep the farm blossoming throughout the summer. 
Full position descriptions and application can be found online at: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/uwfarm/203939
We will be reviewing applications starting on Friday May 31st. We will hold interviews starting the following week until all positions are filled. 
Thank you so much and we hope to see you around the farm! 

Makin’ It Happen: *job* EcoReps Coordinator Job (for students)

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Makin’ It Happen: *job* EcoReps Coordinator Job (for students)

cepmakinithappen:

The UW Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability office has an exciting position open for a student EcoReps Coordinator. The coordinator will work in partnership with the ESS Sustainability Programs Supervisor to coordinate and expand the University-wide EcoReps program. The program is a student…

*job* Center Director for Seward Park Audobon Center

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*job* Center Director for Seward Park Audobon Center

cepmakinithappen:

The Center Director for the Seward Park Audubon Center will lead Audubon Washington’s flagship urban science and nature education center, ensuring that Center programs teach people about their connections to birds and nature, both locally and throughout the Pacific Flyway, and what actions they can take to conserve them. The Center Director will help bring bird-friendly principles to the Seattle community, as part of National Audubon’s Strategic Plan for bird conservation.

*job* Student Position with UW Recycling and UW Garbology

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cepmakinithappen:

UW Recycling and the UW Garbology Project are hiring a student assistant to work with office and project staff to develop outreach materials and programs.  This position is an ideal part-time job for an advanced undergraduate with an interest in sustainability and waste diversion.  Work hours are flexible, and the position carries up to 150 hours of funded work from summer 2013 through fall quarter 2013.
 
The Outreach and Communications Coordinator will work with UW Recycling and the UW Garbology Project (UWGP) to develop marketing and communications materials and strategies to educate and engage the UW community in waste reduction efforts.  A primary focus will be disseminating information relevant to the recently funded CSF project, The Denny Project: The Future of Waste at UW, where we studied the impact select waste diversion programs implemented in Denny Hall had on overall waste composition generated in the building.

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[job]: UW Recycling and UW Garbology Project

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UW Recycling and the UW Garbology Project are hiring a student assistant to work with office and project staff to develop outreach materials and programs.  This position is an ideal part-time job for an advanced undergraduate with an interest in sustainability and waste diversion.  Work hours are flexible, and the position carries up to 150 hours of funded work from summer 2013 through fall quarter 2013.
 
The Outreach and Communications Coordinator will work with UW Recycling and the UW Garbology Project (UWGP) to develop marketing and communications materials and strategies to educate and engage the UW community in waste reduction efforts.  A primary focus will be disseminating information relevant to the recently funded CSF project, The Denny Project: The Future of Waste at UW, where we studied the impact select waste diversion programs implemented in Denny Hall had on overall waste composition generated in the building.
Responsibilities:
  • Research and write content for newsletters, articles, press releases and other relevant campus media
  • Manage and update social media content and post regularly to UWGP and UW Recycling Facebook pages
  • Assist with preparation for relevant campus events such as First-Year Orientation and the Sustainability Summit
  • Assist with creative concept planning for educational campaigns and videos.
  • Design posters, flyers, brochures, and other promotional materials related to the Denny Project
  • Design qualitative survey gauging the effectiveness of the programs implemented during the Denny Project
  • Take photos and manage photo library relevant to the Denny Project
  • Build resource library and make connections with key campus partners and stakeholders interested in waste reduction initiatives

To apply for this position, login to Husky Jobs: https://www.huskyjobs.washington.edu

Position Number: 70531