The Think Green Recycling Challenge is underway and $50,000 is on the line for a “shovel-ready” neighborhood project. Here in Ballard, otherwise known as “Tuesday North,” Sustainable Ballard has accepted […]
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Sustainable Ballard festival promotes green living
The eighth annual Sustainable Ballard Festival took over Ballard Commons Park on Sunday. Although the weather didn’t scare everyone away, the park wasn’t as packed as previous years. The day […]
Edible Garden Tour tomorrow
Learn the art of growing your own food on Saturday at the Sustainable Ballard Edible Garden Tour. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., get ideas and inspiration for raised beds, […]
Work parties highlight Sustainable Ballard Fest
Sustainable Ballard held its annual festival Sunday with a different approach than previous years. Held on 10/10/10 to synchronize with the Global Work Party organized by the climate-change group 350.org, […]
Sustainable Ballard Festival this Sunday, 10/10/10
Ballard Commons Park will be hopping this Sunday at the Sustainable Ballard Festival. The annual event falls on 10/10/10, and coincides with the 350.com Global Work Party.
There will be many activities in the park including a paperback and children’s book exchange, an urban farm zone with chickens and bunnies, apple cider pressing and more.
Here is the schedule of events:
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. inspirational speakers & work party check-in
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. community work parties
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. community celebration with food & live music
Click through to learn more about the community work parties. There’s everything from baking apple crisp to worm bin building.
End of Summer party and bonfire
This Saturday, September 4th, Sustainable Ballard is hosting the “End of Summer Golden Gardens Party and Bonfire.” The party starts at 6 p.m. on the beach. From the Sustainable Ballard […]
‘Carbon Neutral’ Seattle community meeting
The Seattle City Council voted earlier this year to become a carbon neutral city. As part of this effort, they are gathering information from eight different sectors – land use, […]
Sustainable Ballard Festival kicks off
The 6th Annual Sustainable Ballard Festival kicked off Saturday, and it couldn’t have been a more gorgeous day. Once again, the free event is taking place at Ballard Commons Park and there’s plenty […]
Sustainable Ballard Festival this weekend
Make sure you keep at a least one afternoon clear this weekend to visit the always-popular Sustainable Ballard Festival at Ballard Commons Park. The annual event features live music, interactive […]
Take your pick of community barbecues
To kick off Labor Day weekend, there are a couple community barbecues tonight. The Ballard Community Center is hosting a summer BBQ from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 6020 […]
Ballard’s first custom bike rack wins approval
Sustainable Ballard has been given the green light to move forward with Ballard’s first custom-designed bike rack for the corner of 22nd and Ballard Ave., replacing the existing rack in […]
Learn to grow your own food
Many people are starting to grow their own fruits and veggies for many reasons. Some cite economic reasons, others do it because they say it’s healthier. Whatever their motivation, growing […]
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