Earth Day Spokane
All of this Earth Day news has got me excited so it's time to show several video highlights from past events. Enjoy:
Down To Earth
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014
On Earth Day, focus is on green cities
Happy Earth Day to all! Each year, I'm asked why Earth Day matters and I'm truthfully exhausted with that argument. It just matters, okay!? (For a longer piece on that issue, read an old blog post called Why Earth Day Matters.) One of the key…
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014
Compost Fair this Saturday at Finch Arboretum 1
A big part of getting down to earth is getting dirty so check out the 36th semi-annual Compost Fair at the Finch Arboretum this Saturday, April 26. The Fair is being held as part of the Arbor Day Celebration and starts at 11 a.m. Attendees…
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014
Pedestrians are real
This video is insane. Created in 1990, it's called the Pedestrian Project by artist Yvette Helin. It involves performers wearing entirely black custom-made costumes modeled after the generic images of men, women, and children. The kind you see on public signs but come to life.…
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014
Interview with Councilman Jon Snyder in Smart Growth America
Smart Growth for America posted an interview with our very own Councilman Jon Snyder regarding complete streets in Spokane. It goes into how he got a Complete Streets ordinance passed, Photo Red funding, and engaging with your local government. It's a good read and…
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014
Tuesday Video: How to eat an apple 1
You know what they say, an apple a day. But this clip makes me wonder if I've been doing it all wrong. The story begins at FoodBeast: It all happened early yesterday morning — I ran up to the fridge in our office just a…
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014
National Parks Subway Map
As visiting season approaches, check The Sierra Club's fun 'subway-style' map of U.S. national parks. It serves as a great reminder of how many national parks there are in this country. What is your favorite? Check this full list of all our national parks and…
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014
April focus groups for local WIC clients
The Spokane Regional Health District's Women Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program and Vinegar Flats Community Farm are looking for your input. From SRHD: "If you are currently a WIC client who did or did not use Famers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks during spring…
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014
"EPA Announces New Initiative To Conserve Whatever’s Left"
Given some of the questionable choices of the EPA lately, like lifting BP's drilling ban, it only seems right to start off the week with The Onion's alternative reality that never seems that far off. In this article, the EPA has devoted $70 million for…
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014
Provide input on Spokane online transportation map
The City of Spokane needs your help. They are asking citizens to provide input on a new online mapping tool that will help inform an update to the transportation and utility chapter of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Using the mapping tool, the public can note…
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014
15 months of forest growth shown in 3 minutes
Prepare to be wow'd. Samuel Orr took some amazing photos out of the window of his house for 15 months and then put around 40,000 photographs into this time-lapse video. From Petapixel: "The camera was set to snap a photo between once every 10 seconds…
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
Riverfront Park Master plan discussion
Who doesn't love Riverfront Park? Occupying 100 acres of land and water downtown, the falls and the surrounding land has always been a gathering place for people. This is where the city of Spokane started in the late 1800’s and industry growth gave way to…
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2014
Spokane Bike Swap set for April 13th-14th, needs volunteers
The Spokane Bike Swap is right around the corner on April 12th and 13th from 9am-3pm at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. This is a great opportunity to get you pedaling this Spring and with May being Bike to Work Month, it's also…
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014
This is what Earth looks like
Taking you into the weekend, enjoy this beautiful video that was put together from NASA footage. This could defintely be the closest thing most of us will ever experience to being an astronaut.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014
WDFW seeks comments on proposal to acquire public access for Chapman Lake
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting public comment through March 21 on a proposal to acquire and develop public access to Chapman Lake in Spokane County. Once a popular fishing spot, the 128-acre lake near Cheney has been inaccessible to the…
Combating Climate Change Through Air Pollution Control at Gonzaga this Friday
Gonzaga's Environmental Law Caucus is hosting a presentation by Jason Gray about his experience working on Climate Change Policy in California. Jason Gray is a staff counsel at the California Resource Board. He is tasked with advising the Board and its staff on the development…
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2014
The Walmart-ification of America
Beginning humbly enough in Arkansas in 1962, this map demonstrates the Walmart-ification of our country up until 2006. Created by Excel guru Daniel Ferry, it only goes through 2006 and things have only become worse. For a very similar map that shows Walmart’s growth through…
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2014
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2014
2014 Northwest Bicycling Events
Outdoors Editor Rich Landers has compiled a Bicycling Calendar for 2014, featuring an expanded list of events that now include everything within a 300-mile range of Spokane. Check it out, geek out, and get ready for a number of fantastic events that highlight the…
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014
Time lapse video of the Spokane River
This short but sweet video serves as a reminder of just how fortunate we are to live near the treasure that is the Spokane River. Also, bonus points if you can name that song. Timelapse around the Spokane River - Spokane, Washington from Silly Goose…
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014
Washington Trails Association hiring for Eastern Washington Coordinator
Good news for you job hunters out there: The Washington Trails Association is hiring its first ever staff position in Spokane. According to WTA, "the coordinator will create regional content for WTA publications, develop partnerships, lead outreach and engagement efforts within communities and on the…
THURSDAY, FEB. 27, 2014
What businesses are saying about EnviroStars
In case you didn't know, our friends at the Spokane River Forum have a project aimed at certifying small businesses reducing hazardous waste and protecting the environment called EnviroStars. . This four minute video shows what businesses are saying about the benefits of EnviroStars certification.…
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26, 2014
Bizarre 1962 oil advertisement that boasts about melting glaciers
This could be an idea for Mad Men. Before Exxon there were the Esso, Enco and Humble brands. Exxon formerly replaced them in 1973. I don't know if they retained the services of the ad agency behind this gem in LIFE from 1962 but the…
TUESDAY, FEB. 25, 2014
Yard and food waste collection resumes on Monday
Tired of the snow? Well, here's another sign that Spring isn't too far as the City Of Spokane is trying to urge Mother Nature along as it resumes curbside yard and food waste pickup on Monday, March 3rd. The optional City service runs from March…
THURSDAY, FEB. 20, 2014
Don't worry! Plenty of oil! 1
This short film from the Post Carbon Insitute addresses the false assertion that peak oil is a thing of the past due to innovations in fuel extraction in unconvential areas. Like, um, tar sands. Meanwhile, oil companies tell us "don't worry, drive on." What the…
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