Newsletter Archive

Just a note that to make it easier we created a Newsletter Archive. So from January of 2025 we should have an easier way to access the new curated newsletters. Older ones are kept in the blog area as a legacy archive (there is nothing like history!).

Thurston County Food Project

This is a food bank project that I believe some of our neighbors participate in. We have a new coordinator! Let us share her request:

Hi neighbors, my name is Jonnita Thompson and I’m a new Lead Neighborhood Coordinator for the Thurston County Food Project. There was a lot of energy at our recent ENA Annual Meeting when we heard from Chris Hyde, Souper Sunday and The Food Source Network founder and Berenice from the Thurston County Food Bank. The theme of addressing food insecurity of our neighbors and friends.

Bag of Food

I’d like to invite you to support the Thurston County Food Project. It’s a really easy way to donate to the food bank. I drop off a green bag, you fill it and put it on your porch the second Saturday of even months and I stop by and pick it up. It really couldn’t be easier to make a small but meaningful gesture to support our community. You can sign up to be a donor here;

https://thurstoncountyfoodproject.org/79-2/

The next pickup is scheduled for Saturday, February 8 and I’d love to add you to the route!

Habitat Stewardship Work Party

Join Stream Team and the City of Olympia’s Habitat Stewardship team in creating healthier natural areas surrounding Indian Creek in southeast Olympia. 

Join us Saturday, February 8 to remove invasive plants like English Ivy and Himalayan blackberry, followed by planting native trees and shrubs along the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail. 

No experience necessary. Gloves and tools will be provided. Please wear/bring layers to stay warm and wear sturdy footwear. Register here to participate, space is limited.

Date/Time:  Saturday, February 8, 10am to 1pm

Location:  1300 Frederick Street SE
Meet at the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail Parking lot (corner of Frederick St SE & Wheeler Ave SE).