Past Events

Events which have already happened.

Environmental Lobby Day 2012 (United Churches, Olympia, 110th East 11th Ave, from Jan 25, 2012 08:30 AM to Jan 25, 2012 04:00 PM)

Team up with hundreds of other citizen activists to advocate for the environment in the state capitol. You’ll attend issue briefings, learn how to lobby, hear from environmental champions, and meet with your elected officials to push for passage of our 2012 Environmental Priorities.

Environmental Priorities Coalition 2012 Legislative Workshop (University of Washington, Kane Hall, from Jan 07, 2012 09:30 AM to Jan 07, 2012 02:30 PM)

Connect with the state’s leading conservation groups and gain the tools to stay informed and active during the upcoming legislative session. You’ll hear from legislators, environmental leaders, and advocates regarding the 2012 Environmental Priorities and how you can get involved to help pass them.

Live it: Celebrating our air, land and water (The Hyatt at Olive 8, 1635 8th Ave, Seattle , from Nov 18, 2011 06:00 PM to Nov 18, 2011 10:00 PM)

 

Central Puget Sound Chapter's Fall Native Bulb, Seed and Plant Sale (Building 30 at Magnuson Park, from Oct 01, 2011 10:00 AM to Oct 01, 2011 04:00 PM)

 

Moving Planet - Seattle (Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, from Sep 24, 2011 10:00 AM to Sep 24, 2011 03:00 PM)

A community gathering with workshops, events, and rally to demonstrate our community’s call for clean energy and transportation solutions for the 21st century.

Multicultural Business in the Clean Economy (McKinstry Innovation Center, from Sep 15, 2011 04:00 PM to Sep 15, 2011 07:00 PM)

Growing Opportunities and Creating Sustainable Jobs

Wolves and Wild Lands in the 21st Century (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, from Sep 05, 2011 10:00 AM to Sep 05, 2011 05:00 PM)

 

Seattle International Film Festival: The Pipe & Change at the Top of the World (Egyptian Theater, 805 East Pine Street & Harvard Exit Theater, 807 E Roy St, Seattle, from May 21, 2011 04:00 PM to May 31, 2011 04:30 AM)

 

Rosalie Edge, Hawk of Mercy: The Activist Who Saved Nature From the Conservationists (The Mountaineers Program Center in Magnuson Park, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, from May 12, 2011 07:00 PM to May 12, 2011 09:00 PM)

 

Bullitt Foundation's Cascadia Center for Sustainable Design and Construction (Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, from May 04, 2011 06:00 PM to May 04, 2011 07:30 PM)

 

GoGreen ’11 Seattle (The Conference Center, 8th and Pike Street, 3rd Floor, from Apr 20, 2011 08:30 AM to Apr 20, 2011 05:00 PM)

 

John Muir in the New World (Seattle Public Library Microsoft Auditorium, from Apr 14, 2011 07:00 PM to Apr 14, 2011 09:00 PM)

Documentary about John Muir being shown at the Seattle Public Library Microsoft Auditorium.

Washington Bus Summer Fellows Program (Seattle, WA, from Apr 04, 2011 04:00 PM to May 02, 2011 04:00 PM)

A political bootcamp for young people ages 18 to 24 this summer by the Washington Bus Education Fund.

The Owl and the Woodpecker (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, from Mar 09, 2011 12:00 AM to Aug 07, 2011 12:00 AM)

The Burke Museum’s latest exhibit, The Owl and the Woodpecker, will bring to life the 2008 book of the same name by Seattle photographer and author Paul Bannick, introducing museum visitors to the most important species of owls and woodpeckers in North America and illustrating how these birds define and enrich the specific habitats on which they depend.

Environmental Lobby Day (United Churches, Olympia, from Feb 15, 2011 09:00 AM to Feb 15, 2011 04:00 PM)

Join hundreds of other people from across the state to advocate for the environment in the state capitol.

2011 Legislative Workshop (Seattle Pacific University, Gwinn Commons, from Jan 08, 2011 09:30 AM to Jan 08, 2011 02:30 PM)

Legislative Workshop in Seattle - learn about the 2011 Environmental Priorities

Tour de Vance: the Vance Building Open House (The Vance Buildling, 1402 3rd Avenue (corner of 3rd and Union), from Jan 06, 2011 05:30 PM to Jan 06, 2011 07:30 PM)

4th Annual Vance Building Open House

Transformational Lecture Series Featuring Timothy Beatley (Seattle Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, 1000 Fourth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104, from Nov 09, 2010 05:30 PM to Nov 09, 2010 07:00 PM)

Lecture on Green Urbanism and Community Scale Sustainability

Approve Referendum 52-Healthy Schools for Washington Phone Bank (WEC Office, 1402 3rd Ave Suite 1400 (corner of 3rd and Union), from Nov 01, 2010 05:30 PM to Nov 01, 2010 08:30 PM)

Phone Bank to get the word out about R-52

Trick or Vote! (153 14th Ave, Seattle (one block north of Yesler on 14th Avenue, in the Central District), from Oct 31, 2010 03:00 PM to Oct 31, 2010 11:00 PM)

Get out the vote this Halloween with Trick or Vote

Approve Referendum 52-Healthy Schools for Washington Phone Bank (WEC Office, 1402 3rd Ave Suite 1400 (corner of 3rd and Union), from Oct 26, 2010 05:30 PM to Oct 26, 2010 08:30 PM)

Phone Bank to get the word out about R-52

Approve Referendum 52-Healthy Schools for Washington Phone Bank (WEC Office, 1402 3rd Ave Suite 1400 (corner of 3rd and Union), from Oct 19, 2010 05:30 PM to Oct 19, 2010 08:30 PM)

Phone Bank to get the word out about R-52

Approve Referendum 52-Healthy Schools for Washington Phone Bank (WEC Office, 1402 3rd Ave Suite 1400 (corner of 3rd and Union), from Oct 14, 2010 05:30 PM to Oct 14, 2010 08:30 PM)

Phone Bank to get the word out about R-52

Approve Referendum 52-Healthy Schools for Washington Phone Bank (WEC Office, 1402 3rd Ave Suite 1400 (corner of 3rd and Union), from Oct 13, 2010 05:30 PM to Oct 13, 2010 08:30 PM)

Phone Bank to get the word out about R-52

Approve Referendum 52-Healthy Schools for Washington Phone Bank (WEC Office, 1402 3rd Ave Suite 1400 (corner of 3rd and Union), from Oct 05, 2010 05:30 PM to Oct 05, 2010 08:30 PM)

Phone Bank to get the word out about R-52

Approve Referendum 52-Healthy Schools for Washington Phone Bank (WEC Office, 1402 3rd Ave Suite 1400 (corner of 3rd and Union), from Sep 28, 2010 05:30 PM to Sep 28, 2010 08:30 PM)

Phone Bank to get the word out about R-52

Approve Referendum 52-Healthy Schools for Washington Phone Bank (WEC Office, 1402 3rd Ave Suite 1400 (corner of 3rd and Union), from Sep 21, 2010 05:30 PM to Sep 21, 2010 08:30 PM)

Phone Bank to get the word out about R-52

Outdoors Fest (The Mountaineers Program Center, Magnusson Park , from Sep 18, 2010 10:00 AM to Sep 18, 2010 05:00 PM)

The Mountaineers Annual OutdoorsFest.

Art Wolfe's International Conservation Photography Exhibit (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, NE 45th St & 17th Ave NE, University of Washington Campus, Seattle, from Sep 09, 2010 10:00 AM to Sep 09, 2010 05:00 PM)

 

Referendum 52 Speakers Bureau Training (Seattle, Olympia, Bellingham, Yakima, and Spokane, from Aug 19, 2010 06:30 PM to Aug 19, 2010 08:00 PM)

R-52 Trainings

Governor's State Budget Public Meetings (Spokane, from Jul 29, 2010 05:00 PM to Jul 29, 2010 07:00 PM)

Final meeting in Spokane to give input on state budget to Governor and budget panel

Public Information & Scoping Meeting (Federal Center South, 4735 East Marginal Way, from Jul 12, 2010 06:00 PM to Jul 12, 2010 08:30 PM)

Hearing in Seattle regarding Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Impact Statement for Maury Island

Meet Washington's Top Environmental Leaders (K & L Gates, 29th floor meeting room, 925 Fourth Avenue, Seattle 98104, from May 05, 2010 06:30 PM to May 05, 2010 08:00 PM)

Roundtable Discussion with Ted Sturdevant, Washington's Director of Ecology, and Dennis McLerran, EPA's Region 10 Administrator

Hydropolitics: What It Is and Why It Matters (223 Anderson Hall, UW Seattle Campus., from Mar 09, 2010 08:30 AM to Mar 09, 2010 09:20 AM)

Seminar at UW Water Center. Led by Stanley Asah Assistant Professor from UW School of Forest Resources.

League of Women Voters: Women and Climate Change (Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street, 1119 8th Avenue, from Mar 04, 2010 07:30 PM to Mar 04, 2010 09:00 PM)

Forum at Townhall on impacts of climate change on women in developing nations

Colorado’s 2009 Acequia Recognition Law: Punching a Hole in Prior’s Hegemony? (223 Anderson Hall, UW Seattle Campus., from Mar 02, 2010 08:30 AM to Mar 02, 2010 09:20 AM)

Seminar at UW Water Center. Led by Devon Peña, Professor from UW Department of Anthropology and Department of American Ethnic Studies.

Landscape System Response Under a Changing Climate (223 Anderson Hall, UW Seattle Campus., from Feb 23, 2010 08:30 AM to Feb 23, 2010 09:20 AM)

Seminar at UW Water Center. Led by Erkan Istanbulluoglu, Assistant Professor from UW Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Facing the Challenge Together: Protecting the Environment This Legislative Session (Seattle Flagship REI Store, 222 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, from Feb 22, 2010 07:00 PM to Feb 22, 2010 08:30 PM)

Sierra Club REI Forum event regarding the Legislative Session, with guest speaker Kerri Cechovic, Outreach Director, Washington Environmental Council.

UW Water Center's Annual Review of Research (UW HUB West Ballroom, University of Washington, Seattle campus, from Feb 17, 2010 08:00 AM to Feb 17, 2010 05:00 PM)

UW faculty and graduate students will present their latest research on critical water-related issues.

Harnessing the Tides: Siting and Monitoring a New Technology (223 Anderson Hall, UW Seattle Campus., from Feb 16, 2010 08:30 AM to Feb 16, 2010 09:20 AM)

Seminar at UW Water Center. Led by Jim Thomson, Assistant Professor from Environmental Fluid Mechanics, UW Applied Physics Lab.

Rally to Protect Our Future (Capitol Steps, Olympia, from Feb 15, 2010 12:00 PM to Feb 15, 2010 01:00 PM)

Stand up for education, health care, clean air & water, resources for kids, the elderly, disabled and working families!

Environmental Film Festival (Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 (Wallingford), from Feb 11, 2010 06:00 PM to Feb 11, 2010 09:30 PM)

Sustainable Seattle presents its first Environmental Film Festival on February 11, 2010. Five truly inspiring films of people working to make a difference followed by a discussion about sustainability awareness and action. Support Sustainable Seattle, local filmmakers and learn how a difference is being made and you can increase your impact!

Olympia in a Can, Ep. 2: This time it’s environmental (Grey Gallery and Lounge – 1512 11th Ave, Seattle, from Feb 10, 2010 06:00 PM to Feb 10, 2010 08:00 PM)

You like the environment. Want to know how Olympia feels about it? Okay then, come to Oly in a Can, Episode 2 - this time it's environmental. With guest speaker Kerri Cechovic, Outreach Director, Washington Environmental Council.

Marine Resource Management in the Philippines: The Best and Worst of the World (223 Anderson Hall, UW Seattle Campus., from Feb 09, 2010 08:30 AM to Feb 09, 2010 09:20 AM)

Seminar at UW Water Center. Led by Patrick Christie, Associate Professor from UW School of Marine Affairs and Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies.

Improving Floodplain Management: Implications for Salmon, Public Safety, and Global Warming (223 Anderson Hall, UW Seattle Campus., from Feb 02, 2010 08:30 AM to Feb 02, 2010 09:20 AM)

Seminar at UW Water Center. Led by Dan Siemann, Senior Environmental Policy Specialist at National Wildlife Federation, and DeeAnn Kirkpatrick, Fishery Biologist at NOAA Fisheries.

Changing Social Norms to Improve Water Quality: Getting the Masses to Choose Fish and Water Friendly Actions (223 Anderson Hall, UW Seattle Campus., from Jan 26, 2010 08:30 AM to Jan 26, 2010 09:20 AM)

Seminar at UW Water Center. Led by Suzi Wong, Swint Watershed Education Program Coordinator at Snohomish County Public Works Department, Surface Water Management Division.

Planet Ice: The Photography of James Martin (The Mountaineers Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, from Jan 21, 2010 07:00 PM to Jan 21, 2010 10:00 PM)

Photography of James Martin, presented by Mountaineers Productions.

The Cascade Agenda—An Uplands Strategy for Saving Puget Sound (223 Anderson Hall, UW Seattle Campus., from Jan 19, 2010 08:30 AM to Jan 19, 2010 09:20 AM)

Seminar at UW Water Center. Led by Dan Stonington, Conservation Policy Director at Cascade Land Conservancy.

Flushing Lake Atna: Late Quaternary Megafloods in South-Central Alaska (223 Anderson Hall, UW Seattle Campus., from Jan 12, 2010 08:30 AM to Jan 12, 2010 09:20 AM)

Seminar at UW Water Center. Led by Mike Wiedmer, Graduate Student from UW School of Forest Resources.

2010 Legislative Workshop (Seattle Pacific University, Gwinn Commons, from Jan 09, 2010 09:30 AM to Jan 09, 2010 02:15 PM)

Preparation workshop for the 2010 legislative session.

Water, Energy and Life: Fresh Views from the Water’s Edge (223 Anderson Hall, UW Seattle Campus., from Jan 05, 2010 08:30 AM to Jan 05, 2010 09:20 AM)

Seminar at UW Water Center. Led by Gerald Pollack, Professor from UW Department of Bioengineering.

"Earth Days" with Denis Hayes (Varsity Theatre, 4329 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, from Dec 11, 2009 10:15 AM to Dec 17, 2009 10:15 AM)

Environmental documentary, with appearances from Denis Hayes, solar energy pioneer.

Good Food Documentary (TV, from Nov 12, 2009 10:00 PM to Nov 12, 2009 11:30 PM)

Local documentary offers a tour of sustainable food production in the Northwest.

Lester Brown speaking at UW (Kane Hall 130, from Nov 12, 2009 07:00 PM to Nov 12, 2009 09:00 PM)

The president of Earth Policy Institute will be giving a free public talk on his book "Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization."

Hendrick Smith speaking at UW (Kane Hall 130, from Nov 03, 2009 06:30 PM to Nov 03, 2009 08:00 PM)

Hendrick Smith, creator of Frontline Documentary "Poisoned Waters" giving free public talk on the UW campus.

Author’s Hour with John Miles on "Wilderness in National Parks: Playground or Preserve?" (Elliott Bay Book Co., from Oct 26, 2009 12:00 PM to Oct 26, 2009 01:00 PM)

Taped interview. Audience will be included in the taping and are allowed to ask questions directly of the author.

350 Climate Day of Action- Saturday October 24th! (Seattle Center Fountain Lawn and Alki Room , from Oct 24, 2009 02:00 PM to Oct 24, 2009 05:00 PM)

 

Rally for a Coal-Free Northwest (Best Western Executive Inn, 200 Taylor Ave N , Seattle, from Sep 30, 2009 06:00 PM to Sep 30, 2009 07:30 PM)

On September 30th, you have an opportunity to show your support for a clean energy future for our region! NEW location, please double check.

Stormwater Management: One Backyard at a Time (A Computer Near You, from Sep 15, 2009 09:00 AM to Sep 15, 2009 11:30 AM)

Want to do something "green" and good for the environment, all while beautifying your own backyard? Learn how to with this quick and informative workshop on how to manage a rain garden!

Northwest Film Forum Presents Arid Lands Documentary (1515 12th Ave in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, on 12th Avenue between Pike & Pine Street, from Aug 28, 2009 12:00 AM to Sep 03, 2009 12:00 AM)

Come see an illuminating documentary about the land and people of the Columbia Basin in southeastern Washington, home to the Hanford nuclear site and the focus of the largest environmental cleanup in history.

King County's Green Choice (Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle , from Jun 30, 2009 07:00 PM to Jun 30, 2009 09:00 PM)

King County Executive candidate debate on environmental issues

Candidate Forum on the Future of Growth in King County (Seattle Central Library, Washington Mutual Foundation Meeting Room, 1000 Fourth Ave, from Jun 11, 2009 07:30 AM to Jun 11, 2009 09:30 AM)

Hear from candidates running for King County Executive on this important issue

EPA Climate Rally (Outside of Bell Harbor Convention Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66 in Seattle, from May 21, 2009 12:00 PM to May 21, 2009 02:00 PM)

 

American Alps Campaign Kickoff (The Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way NE (Magnuson Park), Seattle, from May 15, 2009 06:00 PM to May 15, 2009 08:30 PM)

The American Alps Legacy Project is a campaign to complete the original conservation vision for the North Cascades. Join us in exploring options for new park and wilderness lands.

Urban Forest Symposium (UW Botanic Gardens' Center for Urban Horticulture, from May 09, 2009 09:00 AM to May 09, 2009 04:00 PM)

Get the latest information on urban forest management issues and solutions at this one-day symposium, Monday, May 11, 9 am - 4 pm, at the UW Botanic Gardens' Center for Urban Horticulture.

Sound Conversations at the Seattle Aquarium with Jeff Renner (Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, from May 07, 2009 07:00 PM to Jun 04, 2009 07:00 PM)

Join us in the Aquarium's Puget Sound Great Hall this spring for three talk show style evening programs about our marine environment. Join the dialogue as local experts converse with Jeff Renner about the challenges faced by marine life and provide insights into research to help conserve Puget Sound and the Ocean.

University of Washington Reclaimed Water Seminar (HUB 200 ABC Room. (2nd floor), from Apr 23, 2009 04:00 PM to Apr 23, 2009 07:00 PM)

The UW Reclaimed Water Seminar is a student-centered event featuring engaging presentations and interactive breakout sessions.

Green Festivals - Seattle (Washington State Convention & Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, from Mar 28, 2009 10:00 AM to Mar 29, 2009 06:00 PM)

The Seattle Green Festival™ is a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America. Named one of the top 10 green cities in the U.S. in 2005 by National Geographic’s The Green Guide, what better place to celebrate an urban community’s vision of green than Seattle? Led by the Office of Sustainability and the Environment, the City of Seattle is proud to co-host the Green Festival in the Pacific Northwest.

2009 Environmental Priorities Lobby Day (United Churches, 110 East 11th Avenue, Olympia, from Feb 19, 2009 08:45 AM to Feb 19, 2009 05:30 PM)

Environmental advocates from across the state come to Olympia in support of the 2009 Environmental Priorities

UW Water Center's Annual Review of Research (HUB West Ballroom, University of Washington Campus, Seattle, from Feb 18, 2009 08:00 AM to Feb 18, 2009 05:00 PM)

UW faculty and graduate students will present their latest research on critical water-related issues.

Energy and Water in the West: Priorities for a Healthy Washington (Downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Avenue, Seattle, from Feb 11, 2009 05:30 PM to Feb 11, 2009 08:30 PM)

WEC Executive Director Joan Crooks will speak at this Seeking Sustainable Solutions event

Legislative Workshop (Seattle Pacific University, from Jan 10, 2009 09:30 AM to Jan 10, 2009 02:15 PM)

This annual event is your opportunity to be involved as the state’s leading conservation groups prepare for the upcoming legislative session. You’ll hear from legislators, environmental lobbyists, and others regarding the community's Environmental Priorities.

Getting Together at the Vance (Vance Building, 1402 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, from Jan 07, 2009 05:30 PM to Jan 07, 2009 07:30 PM)

Annual Vance Building Open House

40th Anniversary Celebration (The Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, from Nov 07, 2008 06:00 PM to Nov 07, 2008 10:00 PM)

WEC is celebrating forty years of protecting Washington's land, air, and water. Please join us at the Westin Hotel for live and silent auctions, dinner, drinks, and dancing into the night.

2008 International Conservation Photography Awards Exhibit (Museum of History and Industry, 2700 24th Avenue East, Seattle, from Aug 30, 2008 10:00 AM to Oct 12, 2008 05:00 PM)

WEC is proud to sponsor our long-time friend Art Wolfe's 2008 IPC Awards