{"id":624,"date":"2025-08-12T18:26:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T01:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/?p=624"},"modified":"2025-08-12T18:26:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T01:26:29","slug":"august-green-drinks-sustainability-gathering-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/august-green-drinks-sustainability-gathering-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"August Green Drinks Sustainability Gathering Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Guest Speaker:<\/h3>\n<p>Phoebe, a dedicated volunteer with the <a href=\"https:\/\/thurstoneconetwork.org\/\">Thurston ECO Network<\/a> (TEN), joined us to share exciting updates about the network\u2019s growth and evolving vision. TEN is a collaborative hub connecting environmental educators, advocates, and organizations across Thurston County. Phoebe highlighted their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/southsoundeconet?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\">new social media presence<\/a>, an upcoming podcast, and a new proposal to join the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cascadianow.org\/\">CascadiaNow!&#8217;s <\/a><\/em>fiscal sponsorship program\u2014opening doors to grant funding, nonprofit resources, and expanded programming.<\/p>\n<p>This partnership would allow TEN to scale up educator meet-ups, professional development workshops, and community outreach without the overhead of forming a standalone nonprofit. Phoebe emphasized TEN\u2019s commitment to transparency and collaboration, inviting more helping hands to join the effort. A link to the full <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1dYFCSHRy6C9j3cC-hVZ6sShW_Ay_eord%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjosephm%40evergreen.edu%7Ceaedc1f6c69347e9b8dd08ddbf3ada2c%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C638876981662146224%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=BkqRpNDL2bvzWhyPjmjRu9D5yG6OpEnRai9qR24GGHY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">TEN Growth Proposal slides<\/a> will be shared for those interested in learning more or getting involved.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"communityannouncements\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Community Announcements<\/h3>\n<p>The second half of our August Green Drinks was full of exciting updates and opportunities from our vibrant sustainability community. Here&#8217;s a quick rundown of what was shared:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ongoingprogramsopportunities\">\ud83d\udeb2 Ongoing Programs &amp; Opportunities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bike Donation Program<\/strong> is still active\u2014keep spreading the word and donating if you can! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thurstoncountywa.gov\/news\/bike-rescue\">More info.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Seed Libraries<\/strong> are growing! Lacey Library now hosts one, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DM_IyEDBBPO\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">supporting local food resilience<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upcycling Workshop.<\/strong> Speaking of Lacey Library, they&#8217;ve had a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNG8lPBBMUJ\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">Upcycling Workshop<\/a>. Reach out to see if they&#8217;ll be rehosting again soon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"upcomingevents\">\u267b\ufe0f Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thurstoncountywa.gov\/events\/2025-recycling-matters-series-can-be-recycled-0\"><strong>\u201cCan I Recycle This?\u201d Workshop<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udccd Lacey | \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Wednesday, August 27 | \u23f0 6\u20137 PM<br \/>Hosted by Thurston Waste Center\u2014great for brushing up on recycling knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Master Recycler Volunteer Training<\/strong><br \/>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Coming in September\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thurstoncountywa.gov\/departments\/public-works\/solid-waste\/garbage-recycling\/education-resources\/community-programs-events#:~:text=2025%20Recycling%20Matters%20Presentation%20Series\">see here for details<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-burien-solar-punk-festival-tickets-1096550896249\"><strong>Solarpunk Festival \u2013 Burien, WA<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f August 16<br \/>A celebration of imaginative futures and sustainability through art and community.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaartmuseum.org\/events-info\/in-the-spirit-northwest-native-festival\/\"><strong>Spirit Festival \u2013 Tacoma<\/strong><\/a><br \/>Hosted by the Washington Historical Society\u2014exploring cultural heritage and community spirit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMyQKvLBQOt\/\"><strong>Stonewall Youth Field Trip to Nisqually Wildlife Refuge<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f August 14 | \u23f0 2\u20136 PM<br \/>Ages 12\u201321, transportation provided. A great opportunity to connect youth with nature.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"natureculturehighlights\">\ud83c\udf0a Nature &amp; Culture Highlights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Otters at Saint Martin\u2019s<\/strong> \u2013 Bruce shared a tip to check out potential otter sightings!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ashland\u2019s \u201cAs You Like It\u201d at Oregon Shakespeare Festival<\/strong> \u2013 A solarpunk-inspired adaptation offering a fresh take on society and sustainability through the arts. If you have the luxury of being able to see it before November, highly recommended (<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/from-shakespeare-to-solarpunk-as-you-like-a-lesson-in-envisioning-better-futures\/\">Michael&#8217;s review here<\/a>)!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"communitycoordination\">\ud83c\udf10 Community Coordination<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Thurston ECO Network Gathering<\/strong><br \/>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/thurstoneconetwork.org\/\">Next Wednesday<\/a>\u2014join our guest speaker to connect with local sustainability leaders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Event Calendar Access<\/strong><br \/>A new calendar is in the works to consolidate all these events. For now, email climateaction@evergreen.edu to get access.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Guest Speaker: Phoebe, a dedicated volunteer with the Thurston ECO Network (TEN), joined us to share exciting updates about the network\u2019s growth and evolving vision. TEN is a collaborative hub connecting environmental educators, advocates, and organizations across Thurston County. 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