{"id":563,"date":"2025-04-17T09:52:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T16:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/?p=563"},"modified":"2025-04-17T09:52:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T16:52:47","slug":"recap-community-highlights-from-aprils-green-drinks-gathering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/recap-community-highlights-from-aprils-green-drinks-gathering\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap: Community Highlights from April\u2019s Green Drinks Gathering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"flex shrink basis-auto flex-col overflow-hidden -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:24px] grow\">\n<div class=\"relative h-full\">\n<div class=\"flex h-full flex-col overflow-y-auto [scrollbar-gutter:stable]\">\n<div class=\"@thread-xl\/thread:pt-header-height mt-1.5 flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[70rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(12)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3cfa5aff-89c3-466b-9406-303b246b1b51\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"657\">Thanks to everyone who came out for another energizing evening of community connection at Green Drinks! Here\u2019s a recap of some of the announcements and updates shared during the event, along with flyers and links for those who want to learn more or get involved:<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"662\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"695\"><strong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"695\">Fertile Ground Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"895\">Marisha Auerbach of <a href=\"http:\/\/fertileground.org\"><em data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"732\">Fertile Ground<\/em><\/a> shared updates on several upcoming offerings for gardeners and permaculture enthusiasts. Two flyers were posted to the board that detail their upcoming workshops:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1472\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1168\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1168\"><strong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"933\">Learn Soil Building Strategies<\/strong><br data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"936\" \/><em data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1002\">Saturday, April 19, 10am\u20134pm at Permaculture Rising in Olympia<\/em><br data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1005\" \/>This hands-on workshop will cover composting, hugelkultur, sheet mulching, vermicompost, and more.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1472\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1472\"><strong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1204\">Grow Your Own Produce Series<\/strong><br data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1207\" \/><em data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1277\">Monthly Zoom workshops, February\u2013November, first Wednesdays, 6\u20138pm<\/em><br data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\" \/>A year-round support series for growing food ecologically. Topics range from seed starting and soil testing to cover crops and harvesting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1477\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1510\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1510\">Citizens\u2019 Climate Lobby<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1896\">A representative from the <strong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1564\">Citizens\u2019 Climate Lobby<\/strong> shared their focus on four key policy areas, including solar energy and forest protection. The Olympia chapter meets every <strong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1720\">second Saturday of the month<\/strong>, and they\u2019re part of a larger national organization advocating for climate solutions through bipartisan legislation.<br data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1840\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/community.citizensclimate.org\/groups\/home\/1271\">https:\/\/community.citizensclimate.org\/groups\/home\/1271<\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1901\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1945\"><strong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1945\">Stop the Olympia Airport Expansion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2098\">Local attorney and advocate, gave a passionate presentation on the risks of the proposed expansion of the Olympia Airport. Concerns included:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2419\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2139\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2139\">Increased <strong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2139\">air and noise pollution<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2182\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2182\">Threats to <strong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2182\">Tumwater\u2019s drinking water<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2322\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2322\">Harm to local ecosystems including <strong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2235\">salmon runs<\/strong> and endangered species like the <strong data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2293\">Olympia pocket gopher<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2322\">streaked horned lark<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2419\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2419\">The impact of <strong data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2365\">temperature inversions<\/strong>, which frequently trap pollutants in the Olympia area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2663\">She emphasized that this <strong>isn\u2019t just an ecological issue<\/strong>\u2014it\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2501\">public health<\/strong> issue too. One community member also noted that the expansion might aim to reroute flight traffic from other regions, raising questions about who truly benefits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2786\">This could be a pivotal moment to <strong data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2730\">advocate for rail expansion<\/strong> instead of doubling down on air traffic infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2856\"><a href=\"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/petitions\/stop-olympia-airport-growth\">Link to the petition and Stop Olympia Airport Growth website<\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2861\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2893\"><strong data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2893\">Fix-It Fair \u2013 April 15<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"3289\">A great opportunity to extend the life of your belongings! The <strong data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2972\">Fix-It Fair<\/strong> will take place on <strong data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3004\">April 15<\/strong>, where folks can bring broken household items (clothes, appliances, etc.) to be repaired free of charge by skilled volunteers. It\u2019s a perfect event for families, students, and anyone looking to save money and reduce waste.<br data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3230\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thurstoncountywa.gov\/departments\/public-works\/solid-waste\/garbage-recycling\/education-resources\/community-programs-events\/fix-it-fair\">https:\/\/www.thurstoncountywa.gov\/departments\/public-works\/solid-waste\/garbage-recycling\/education-resources\/community-programs-events\/fix-it-fair<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3367\">Another Fix-It Fair is already in the works for <strong data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3351\">November<\/strong>, so stay tuned.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3372\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3404\"><strong data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3404\">Climate Center Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3515\">We also shared upcoming events connected to the <strong data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3501\">Center for Climate Action and Sustainability<\/strong> at Evergreen:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3963\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3667\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3667\"><strong data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3589\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sched.co\/1wDO0\">Virtual Seminar<\/a>:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3665\">What Is Solarpunk? How Games Can Inspire Climate Action and Social Change (<\/em><strong>April 17)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3566\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3566\"><strong data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3564\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mes40thanniversary\/mesa-rachel-carson-forum\/\">Rachel Carson Forum<\/a> \u2013 April 24 (Thursday)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3722\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3722\"><strong data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3720\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoftacoma.org\/government\/city_departments\/environmentalservices\/office_of_environmental_policy_and_sustainability\/education___outreach\/south_sound_sustainability_expo\">South Sound Sustainability Expo<\/a> \u2013 (April 26th)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"3968\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4005\"><strong data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"4005\">Next Green Drinks Gathering<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4171\">Mark your calendars! Our next meetup will be at <strong data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4073\">Vic\u2019s Eastside<\/strong> (the newest location). We\u2019ll post more info soon, including whether a guest speaker will join us.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4443\">Have an idea for a future guest speaker? We\u2019re looking for folks who can give a <strong data-start=\"4253\" data-end=\"4274\">15\u201320 minute talk<\/strong> about their organization, campaign, or sustainability effort in the region.<br data-start=\"4350\" data-end=\"4353\" \/><strong data-start=\"4353\" data-end=\"4383\">Email us your suggestions:<\/strong><br data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4386\" \/><a rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4386\" data-end=\"4413\">climateaction@evergreen.edu<\/a><br data-start=\"4413\" data-end=\"4416\" \/><br \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to everyone who came out for another energizing evening of community connection at Green Drinks! Here\u2019s a recap of some of the announcements and updates shared during the event, along with flyers and links for those who want to learn more or get involved: Fertile Ground Programs Marisha Auerbach of Fertile Ground shared updates [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7234,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/563"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7234"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=563"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/563\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":564,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/563\/revisions\/564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}