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Sustainamania

The 2022 Sustainamania is a week-long series of in-person and virtual activities meant to bring the community of Bothell together on ways to be and live more sustainably. Thanks to many community partnerships there will be a way to be involved in Sustainamania all week long! We invite you to check out all of the great events listed below to learn about how you can be involved!

How to participate

Attend events throughout the week to learn about actions you can take to lead a more sustainable life. By checking in at an event, your name will be entered into a drawing for sustainability prize packages!

August 6
August 7
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August 9
August 10
August 11
August 12
August 13

August 6

Former Wayne Golf Course Restoration with Whale Scout

Volunteer to improve habitat in Bothell's largest park! Portions the former Wayne Golf Course are a migratory corridor for Chinook salmon in the Sammamish River and potential habitat for Coho at the confluence of Waynita Creek. By controlling non-native and invasive weeds, and protecting native trees and vegetation, we’re able to improve water quality for salmon and down the line provide more prey for killer whales in Puget Sound!

When

9 am to 12 pm

Where to Go and How to Get There

Former Wayne Golf Course

16404 Waynita Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011

You are encouraged to walk, bike, take public transit, or carpool. Plan your trip.

Details

Bring a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and closed-toed shoes. Gloves, tools, and all supplies are provided. All ages welcome! Space is limited. Register for the event.

About

Community Partners

Learn more about stewardship from our community partners.

August 7

Volunteer in Shelton View Forest

Join Shelton View Forest Stewardship Association and help support you local urban forest! Activities include trail maintenance, garbage and weed removal, plant watering, and more.

When

10 am to 12:30 pm

Where to Go and How to Get There

Meet at the East Trailhead; East 335 234th PL SW, Bothell, WA 98021

You are encouraged to walk, bike, take public transit, or carpool. Plan your trip.

Details

Volunteers should dress to work outside and bring their own water, snacks, and work gloves. SVFSA will provide clean tools and gloves to those that need them. RSVP appreciated but not required.

About

Community Partners

Learn more about energy from our community partners.

August 8

Transportation Pledge

Take the transportation pledge today! By taking the pledge you are committing to walking, biking, taking public transit, or carpooling at least five times this month. Each time you take an alternative to driving by yourself you are taking a positive step toward changing your transportation habits.

When

For the next month

Where To Take the Pledge

Take the pledge here

Details

To learn more about alternative transportation options or to help you plan your route follow this link to the Getting Around Bothell webpage.

Community Partners

Learn more about regional transportation options from our community partners.

August 9

Rain Barrel Painting Workshop

Paint a rain barrel and take home a rainwater-conserving work of art! This is a family activity, rather than a rain barrel sale, so come prepared to paint. All supplies for this family-friendly free activity – including rain barrels – are provided.

When

2 - 4 pm

Where

Bothell City Hall Plaza

18415 101st Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011

Details

Pre-registration is required and participants must live with Bothell’s city limits. Limit of 10 rain barrels available. Rain barrels are made from upcycled containers and are provided through funding from King County's Waste Reduction and Recycling grant. Register for the event.

About

Community Partners

Learn more about water and pollution prevention from our community partners.

August 10

Puget Sound Starts Here at the Dog Park

Stop by the Puget Sound Starts Here table at the Pop-Up Dog Park and learn how to help keep water cleaner by picking up after your dog. Sign Bothell's Super Scooper pet waste pledge, get some free swag to make cleanup duty easier, and meet Bothell's Animal Control Officer.

When

11 am to 1 pm

Where to Go and How to Get There

Dog Park at Park at Bothell Landing

9919 NE 180th St, Bothell, WA 98011

You are encouraged to walk, bike, take public transit, or carpool. Plan your trip.

About

Community Partners

Learn about how picking up after your dog can help keep you, your children, pets, and wildlife safe.

August 11

Climate Dialogue, Energy at Home on a Changing Planet

What can we do now? is a question we often ask when confronted with difficult problems. On Aug 11^th we will have an opportunity to discuss and hear from a panel of three energy and climate science experts answer what can we do to lessen our energy consumption now to help curb our impact on the climate. Join us for insight and to learn more ways on how you can take action and help reduce emissions on a changing planet.

Panelists include; Court Olson from People for Climate Action, Hunter Hassig from Puget Sound Energy, and Nick Bond the Washington State Climatologist

When

7 pm to 9 pm

Where to Go and How to Get There

McMenamins Haynes' Square

18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011

You are encouraged to walk, bike, take public transit, or carpool. Plan your trip.

Details

RSVP appreciated but not required.

About

Community Partners

Learn more about climate change from our community partners.

August 12

Sound Sustainable Farms Tour

Take a tour of Sound Sustainable Farms, where compost from your food scraps and yard waste is used to grow local, organic produce.

When

10 am to 11:30 am

Where to Go and How to Get There

Sound Sustainable Farms

14017 NE 124th St, Redmond, WA 98052

You are encouraged to walk, bike, take public transit, or carpool. Plan your trip.

Details

Please come prepared for the weather (don't forget sunscreen and a reusable water bottle!) and wear durable, closed-toed shoes for walking outside on uneven dirt. It gets dusty so long pants are recommended. Space is limited. To register for the event, email Emily Warnock at emily.warnock@bothellwa.gov to reserve your spot.

About

Community Partners

Learn more about composting from our community partners.

August 13

What Goes Where? Workshop with Recology

Come to The Recology Store to fine-tune your family's knowledge on how to properly sort materials in your curbside bins and reduce your waste! Attendees will have a chance to take home a small gift from the store's line of eco-friendly products - and there will even be a sorting game to busy the kids and get them excited to help you Recycle Right!