EcoMetro

Youth Speak Seattle Grand Slam The 12 finalists, youth ages 13-19 from around the city, will compete to narrow it down to which 5 will represent Seattle at Brave New Voices: The National Youth Poetry Festival and Slam. Fri, Mar 19, 7pm The Paramount, 911 Pine Street, Downtown Creative Terrariums The...

Frameworks for Sustainability Learn from the first hand experiences of companies who have adopted one or more of these frameworks to find out how these methodologies and tools can help you design and implement effective sustainability programs within your companies to obtain measurable and meaningful...

Don’t let the Pigeon Drive the Bus - Northwest Childrens Theatre Finally, a play you can say ‘no’ to! When a bus driver takes a break, a wheeling-and-dealing pigeon begs to take his place! The popular book ‘takes flight’ as audiences get on the bus and move to a Latin groove in this original musical...

Longfellow Sustainable Yards Workshops Learn from the gardening experts how to install a rain garden, grow your own vegetables and native plans at home, and composting basics. It's definitely not too early to start planning your garden . Sat, Mar 20, 10am-3pm Sanford Middle School, 3524 42nd Ave...

Diablo Trails Challenge For over 38 years, Save Mount Diablo has worked tirelessly to preserve and increase the open space on and around Mount Diablo. With distances suitable for everyone from those hitting the trail for the first time to experienced ultra-runners, the Diablo Trails Challenge was created...

Permaculture Potluck and Panel The teaching team at Willow Way Wellness , a permaculture site in North Boulder, will provide and introduction to permaculture and discuss some of the cutting-edge projects they’re involved with in the metro area. Thu, Mar 18, 6-8:30pm Green Spaces Colorado, 1368 26th St...

The Salvage Bride at the ReStore The ReStore 's bride to be Rachel Bair will show the ins and outs of using salvaged materials with style for the big day. Sat, Mar 13, 10am-12pm The ReStore, 1440 NW 52nd St, Ballard Mobile Chowdown III In addition to local favorites, mobile eateries from Portland...

Transformational Lecture Series: Towards an American Architecture Featuring Robert Young, this lecture will outline four topics crucial for Oregon: close at hand food production, transportation networks, diminished reliance upon imported energy sources, and urban regions growing compactly and responsively...

Berkeley Wine Festival Sample more than 50 wines from the many wineries featured in the festival. The festival runs through May and will feature special dinners to complement the vintner's wine selections. Fri, Mar 12, 6:30pm Claremont Hotel, 41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley Family Square Dance with the Squirrely...

How Does Your Garden Grow? For ages 3-5 and parent or caregiver. Come dig in the dirt with your child and learn about planting and caring for carrots, lettuces, and other edible plants. Explore the mystery of seeds and how they grow through songs, stories, and hands-on projects. Fri, Mar 12, 3-4pm Hidden...