3.15.26 KECP: Stewardship begins at home - Sustainability
KEC • February 28, 2026
KEC continues the "Stewardship begins at home" series, offering actionable ways to support a healthy ecosystem in your own backyard. On March 15, a full agenda features a variety of speakers with a focus on sustainability, including the following topics:
- Jessee Adams and Grace Personeus from the Kitsap Conservation District will share how they work with private landowners to empower them to conserve natural resources by providing technical assistance, grants, and educational opportunities. Find out about program offerings with a special focus on native plants, and the Backyard Habitat and Rain Garden Programs.
- Caitlyn Newman, from the Kitsap Public Works Solid Waste Department will explore what happens to your waste after it leaves your home, how Kitsap County and Washington State are working to reduce waste, and practical tips to reduce waste in your daily life.
- Lori Cloutier from Poulsbo Rotary will share about the Rotary's efforts to reduce reliance on disposable cups as part of their Trash Talk Taskforce efforts.
- Artist Steve Portteus will speak to his multi-media creations that depict the landscapes, seascapes, and details of the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Details:
Date: Sunday, March 15 2026
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Where: The Village Green - 26159 Dulay Rd Ne | Kingston
Flyer: Download, print and share
Refreshments and kids crafts will be available. Bring a favorite treat to share, and consider bringing a food donation for Fishline and ShareNet (List of most needed items)
Learn more about amphibian monitoring at Islandwood where volunteers log amphibian reproductive data in iNaturalist. These observations help program administrators understand where our local amphibians are – and aren’t – breeding across the region.
Join KEC in April as Dark Sky Advocates explain why dark skies are important to the health of humans, wildlife, and the climate. A panel of community members will join the Advocates to talk about how you can participate in research to support bird migration and track light pollution.
Thank You for your support during this year’s Kitsap Great Give! We'll continue to work hard to show all our supporters that we are worthy of your generosity.
