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October 2020
Online: Who Was Chief Seattle?
Join Humanities Washington for an online Speaker Bureau event entitled: Who Was Chief Seattle? Chief Seattle wrote nothing down during his life, yet his words—both real and imagined—are known throughout the world. The result is a man made up of both historical and fictional aspects, from which conflicting messages can be gleaned. David M. Buerge, a biographer and a historian to the Duwamish Tribe, Seattle’s mother’s people, spent more than 20 years exploring the man from a variety of sources…
Find out more »Coastal Cafe Podcast
Washington Sea Grant, in partnership with KPTZ 91.9 FM in Port Townsend, WA, produces Coastal Cafe, a science-based radio program focusing on regional marine science news. Coastal Cafe brings the latest in marine science information directly to coastal communities in Washington State. Hosts Aaron Barnett and MaryAnn Wagner explore science with researchers, policy experts and people who live and work on the coast about issues impacting Washington State coastal communities and the natural environment. Tune in at 91.9 FM on…
Find out more »Speaker Series: Anticipating Future Environments
The Huxley Speaker Series is hosted by Huxley College of the Environment at Western Washington University. On October 8, Shana Lee Hirsch, Research Scientist at the department of Human Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington will present: Anticipating Future Environments: Climate Change, Adaptive Restoration, and the Columbia River Basin. Learn more here!
Find out more »40 Years at Padilla Bay!
Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve turned 40 this year, and they'd like to take you back to the beginnings. This online presentation will feature photos from the archives, video interviews with current and former staff, and tales of our growth from a team of 3 to the present vibrant community-hub of research and education. Register here and we will email you a login link.
Find out more »Session I: Tribal Climate Change Policy
Join Session I of the National Tribal Leadership Climate Change Summit on Tribal Climate Change Policy. The Summit is hosted by the Affiliated Tribes of NW Indians (ATNI), National Congress of American Indians (ATNI), United South and Eastern Tribes (USET), and Pacific Northwest Tribes. Session I will focus on Tribal climate policy and climate change implications for Tribes, First Nations, and Indigenous communities. Tribal policy experts will also present a Tribal analysis and discussion on the key pillars of the…
Find out more »Groundfish Seminar Series
Join the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in their virtual 2020 Groundfish Seminar Series! You'll hear from local and international scientists who are on the cutting-edge of groundfish research. This week, Sean Rohan, AFSC GAP, will present A framework for simulating latitudinal catchability variation. Click here for registration information and the full speaker roster. The series happens every Tuesday @ 10am PT from October 6 to December 15.
Find out more »Lunch & Learn: Collaborating Across Difference
Join EarthLab, UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Research Consultant Esther Min, and Front and Centered Co-Executive Director Deric Gruen as they present: Creating a Tool for Change: How UW Researchers and Community Partners Co-Produced the Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map. The Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map is an interactive tool that can be used to inform state and local environmental policy, funding priorities, environmental justice advocacy and regulation enforcement to reduce health inequities across communities. Learn more and register here.…
Find out more »Environmental Justice Speaker Series
The School of Marine & Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington is excited to launch their Fall Quarter Environmental Justice Speakers Series. The series this quarter features a variety of speakers all of whom will address unique aspects of environmental justice from their work, research, and/or advocacy. Each talk takes place on a Thursday from 12:00-1:00pm PST via Zoom. The speaker will give a 30-40 minute presentation, followed by time for Q&A with the audience. For more information, or…
Find out more »DEADLINE: Ag of the Middle Accelerator Program
Through their Food, Farms, & Fisheries program, Ecotrust is working to help develop a food system that supports a regional network of socially and environmentally responsible, mid-size farmers, ranchers, fishers, and processors. The Ag of the Middle Accelerator is a two-year business development program providing formal instruction from experts in business structure, finance, taxation, accounting, credit, market development, food justice and more. Designed to fit the demands of the producers they serve, trainings and one-on-one technical assistance sessions are scheduled…
Find out more »Plenty of Plankton: Junior Ecologists
Join Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the monthly online class for kids, Junior Ecologists. This month is focused on plankton. They're tiny but powerful! Peer through our microscope and learn about the plankton of Padilla Bay in this online class. Register here for the link to participate.
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