WEEKEND: Earth Day activities planned across the Peninsula

Celebrations in honor of Earth Day are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Although Earth Day is today, the events listed here are all set for Saturday.

PORT TOWNSEND

Fort Worden cleanup

PORT TOWNSEND — Volunteers will clean up Fort Worden State Park from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

The Friends of Fort Worden State Park will provide tea, coffee and snacks.

Volunteers will meet at the main Artillery Hill gate. They are urged to bring gloves and water.

For more information, email janorth@olympus.net.

Earth Day cleanup

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Main Street Program will host beautification and maintenance projects in conjunction with The Boiler Room from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Volunteers are invited to help paint the Tyler Street staircase and the fence next to The Green Eyeshade. They will also be working in Adams Street Park. Volunteers will meet at The Boiler Room, 711 Water St.

Contact the Main Street office at 360-385-7911 or email admin@ptmainstreet.org to volunteer.

Beach cleanup

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will host a beach cleanup from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Check-in will be at the Port Townsend Food Co-op, 414 Kearney St.

For information, visit www.ptmsc.org/events.

PORT ANGELES

Tree giveaway

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Timber Action Committee will host its annual tree giveaway in the Green Crow parking lot, 727 E. Eighth St., from 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday.

Douglas firs will be available. Limited noble firs might be available for purchase.

Proceeds will go to the committee’s scholarship fund.

For more information, phone Carol Johnson at 360-460-0218.

GARDINER

Wild Birds Unlimited

GARDINER — Wild Birds Unlimited will host its 11th annual Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Activities at the business at 275953 U.S. Highway 101 will include a look at rescued birds of prey and songbirds, music by The Wind People, tours of the grounds and booths set up by various local artists.

General admission is free. Tours are $5.

The business will collect supplies for the Northwest Raptor & Wildlife Center and Discovery Bay Bird Rescue.

For more information, phone Christie Lassen at 360-797-7100.

More in News

Volunteers serve up a full breakfast on Christmas morning, for the Third Community Breakfast at the Fred Lewis Scout Cabin in Port Townsend put on by the Reach Out Community Organization, a homeless advocacy program. A full breakfast was served to about 150 people during the morning. On the serving line are, from the back, Rose Maerone, Marie France and Susan Papps. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Festive breakfast

Volunteers serve up a full breakfast on Christmas morning, for the Third… Continue reading

Growler analysis report complete

Environmental Impact Statement and recommendations released

x
Home Fund subsidizes rent at Woodley Place

Bayside renovates 17 units at former hotel for supportive housing

To honor outgoing Hospital Commission Chair Jill Buhler Rienstra, Jefferson Healthcare dedicated a courtyard to her in December. Buhler Rienstra stands on the left, Jefferson Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Mike Glenn on the right.
Thirty-year hospital commissioner retires

Her career saw the hospital grow, improve

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: County boards to meet next week

The Jefferson and Clallam boards of county commissioners and the city of… Continue reading

Four members elected to Port Angeles chamber board

Four people have been elected to the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Port Townsend Mayor David Faber with wife Laura Faber and daughter Mira Faber at this year’s tree lighting ceremony. (Craig Wester)
Outgoing mayor reflects on the role

Addressing infrastructure and approaching affordable housing

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active, seen in 2019, returned to Port Angeles on Sunday after it seized about $41.3 million in cocaine in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (Petty Officer 2nd Class Steve Strohmaier/U.S. Coast Guard)
Active returns home after seizing cocaine

Coast Guard says cutter helped secure street value of $41.3 million

Woman goes to hospital after alleged DUI crash

A woman was transported to a hospital after the… Continue reading

The Winter Ice Village, at 121 W. Front St. in Port Angeles, is full of ice enthusiasts. Novices and even those with skating skills of all ages enjoyed the time on the ice last weekend. The rink is open daily from noon to 9 p.m. until Jan. 5. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Winter Ice Village ahead of last year’s record pace

Volunteer groups help chamber keep costs affordable

“Snowflake,” a handmade quilt by Nancy Foro, will be raffled to support Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County.
Polar bear dip set for New Year’s Day

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County will host the 38th… Continue reading

Broadband provider says FCC action would be ‘devastating’ to operations

CresComm WiFi serves areas in Joyce, Forks and Lake Sutherland