• 2020 January KEC PRESENTS an Encore showing of Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees

    Join us for January’s KEC PRESENTS for an Encore showing of the documentary Film Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees (2016) Visionary scientist Diana Beresford-Kroeger takes us on a journey to the ancient forests of the northern hemisphere, revealing the profound connection that exists between trees and human life and the vital […]

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  • KEC PRESENTS The Biggest Little Farm

    (2018) Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles. A terrific film that played to raving audiences at the Firehouse Theater earlier this year. Come join us for an afternoon after the holidays!

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  • KEC PRESENTS – How We’re Reducing Puget Sound Pollution (speakers program)

    On Sunday, Nov 17th from 3-5 PM, KEC will present two speakers at Kingston’s Village Green Community Center. Alyssa Barton is an attorney with Puget Soundkeeper Alliance who will report on the Alliance’s work regarding plastic pollution and other marine debris in Washington’s waters. Greg Wingard will discuss toxics and water quality, and conservation efforts […]

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  • KEC PRESENTS Film – Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees (documentary 2016)

    Visionary scientist Diana Beresford-Kroeger takes us on a journey to the ancient forests of the northern hemisphere, revealing the profound connection that exists between trees and human life and the vital ways that trees sustain all life on the planet. Join us for this free movie event on Sunday, Oct. 27th from 3-5 PM at […]

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  • KEC PRESENTS: WOMAN AT WAR (film)

    This month KEC Presents screens feature film “Woman at War”, an Icelandic movie (2019) that’s gotten rave reviews. The event is free and co-sponsored by Free Range Films. Potluck snacks!  Discussion following the film led by KEC member and film scholar Claudia Gorbman! https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/woman-at-war-2019

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  • KEC Member Annual Meeting

    The KEC members’ annual meeting immediately follows the KEC Presents movie. Click HERE to become a member. When: Sunday, September 15th, 4:30-5 pm Where: Village Green Community Center, Kingston (26159 Dulay Rd NE)  

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  • Become a KEC Member

    KEC is celebrating 5 years of successful environmental education and advocacy. We are maturing as an organization as we evolve our efforts to protect the environment and educate our community about the importance of nature and issues impacting it. A part of our maturation process is redefining KEC membership. We are now defining a voting member as one who donates a minimum of $10/year. Please download and complete the membership form. Your membership will improve the effectiveness and sustainability of our organization.

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  • KEC Meeting – Review of Actions to Create the Future We Want

    Four teams are actively engaged in actions to Create the Future We Want: KEC Presents (film and forum series) Comprehensive Plan Chapter review Critical Area Ordinance Revisions Parks Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) plan At this meeting, the teams will  present what has been done so far and ask for your review and engagement in next […]

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  • KEC Meeting – Taking Action to Create the Future We Want – Next Steps

    At our April 26 meeting we identified actions to Create the Future We Want. We have four teams underway focused on the following actions: KEC Presents (film and forum series) Comprehensive Plan Chapter review Critical Area Ordinance Revisions Parks Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) plan At our May 10 meeting, the teams will provide updates, […]

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  • KEC Meeting – Taking Action to Create the Future We Want

    At our April 5 and 12 meetings, we brainstormed a “vision of the future we want.” At our April 26 meeting, we’ll shape actions to take now to help create that future. Among other things, we hope to re-start the movie and discussion series, KEC Presents, that was so popular before the pandemic. Join us […]

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