Meetings are currently scheduled for the 4th Sunday of each month 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (new start time as of the November 2008 meeting) at the Burien Public Library, 14700 6th Ave SW in Burien. Doors will open at 1:30 PM for those who want to arrive early and visit or look around. Need a Map?

Please be sure to check this page for updated information before the meeting in case we've had to make any changes. At some point prior to each meeting we'll post an agenda for the next meeting.

We're excited about the interest in this group forming in Burien.  If you haven't yet checked out the SCALLOPS site to see what other nearby communities are doing, please do so. It's a great way to get ideas about what might interest you.  This organization was a major inspiration for us.  Groups are doing so many creative things in their communities -- Sustainable Burien will have its own particular flavor, based on the needs and interests of the people who get involved.

Feel free to invite friends, family, neighbors and business people who have an interest in helping create Sustainable Burien.

If you have questions, please ask and we'll do our best to respond.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 7PM at St Francis Church. SW 152nd and 21st Ave SW
Who Has The Power, A powerful film about solar and wind technologies and how they are in much wider use in many countries. See how small homeowners and large builders alike are turning to solar to cut costs and "get green." Running time: 57 minutes. Sponsored by: The Just Faith community at St. Francis church and Southend Neighbors for Peace and Justice.

Sunday, November 23, 2008 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Please note the 2 PM start time.
Sustainable Burien meeting, Burien Public Library.
Print a copy of our flyer and post it somewhere to help spread the word. You can read our agenda to see what we'll be doing.

At our November 23 meeting we will be collecting burned out CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) bulbs and dead rechargable batteries. We will consolidate them and turn them in for recycling. Undamaged CFL bulbs only: no broken bulbs and no fluorescent tubes please.

People are also welcome to bring any extra food items they have and barter with others. If you have lots of apples from your tree you may be able to swap with someone who has too much garlic from their garden. Any leftovers can be donated to the Food Bank. And please bring in any spare coupons for food products that you may have from the newspaper or mail flyers, someone from our Food Pod will pass them on to the Food Bank, who can put them to good use.

Friday, December 12, 2008 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Moonlit Beach Walk and Bonfires at Seahurst Park

Explore the beach at low tide on a moonlit night. Beach Naturalists from the Environmental Science Center will be on hand to give a talk, lead walks and answer questions. You'll need to bundle up against the weather and bring a flashlight with good batteries, wading boots, a warm hat and dry gloves. More details are available from the ESC website and the ESC flyer.

Sunday, December 28, 2008 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sustainable Burien meeting, Burien Public Library. Subject to change due to the holiday season.

Saturday, January 10, 2008 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Moonlit Beach Walk and Bonfires at Seahurst Park

Explore the beach at low tide on a moonlit night. Beach Naturalists from the Environmental Science Center will be on hand to give a talk, lead walks and answer questions. You'll need to bundle up against the weather and bring a flashlight with good batteries, wading boots, a warm hat and dry gloves. More details are available from the ESC website and the ESC flyer.

Sunday, January 25, 2009 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Please note the 2 PM start time.
Sustainable Burien meeting, Burien Public Library.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Keeping Backyard Chickens, Burien Community Center
Imagine having chickens in your own backyard!  Unique pets, abundant eggs, rich compost, sustainable living -- more people every day are discovering the many joys of chicken keeping.  Learn whether chickens are right for you, and how to get started -- even if you have a small yard.  Find out about care, feeding, and housing needs.  See displays, hear from an experienced chicken keeper, and walk away with helpful resources. Please call (206) 988-3700 to register.

Sunday, February 22, 2009 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Please note the 2 PM start time.
Sustainable Burien meeting, Burien Public Library.

Saturday, September 20, 2008 9 AM to 2 PM
Seahurst Park Celebrated National Coastal Clean-up Day.
Help cleanup and restore Seahurst Park.

The event was a great success with over 50 people showing up to pitch in. The group pulled ivy off of the old caretaker's house and a couple of nearby trees, removed several large holly trees, including one that was going to seed, and cleared blackberries and other invasives from two areas near the North Shelter. In one area ferns were planted to replace them. Plans are being made to do it again in the spring. See SeahurstPark.org for details.