Looking for Participants for the Pesticide-Free Neighborhood Project

The ENA is applying for a grant from the Department of Ecology to participate in a Pesticide-Free Neighborhood Project developed by Thurston County.

The project will require a  commitment by 10 households to stop using toxic pesticides and high nitrate fertilizers.  The grant will pay for specialists and supplies to assist in the transition to less toxic solutions.  A professional landscaper will provide a specialized site assessment and long term plan for the property to meet the households 2, 5, and 10 year landscaping goals. The participating households will  commit to stop using and dispose of  toxic pesticides and high nitrate fertilizers at a door-to-door household hazardous waste collection. Participants will take home free less-toxic bug and weed killers and slow-release fertilizer and will participate in monthly meetings for eight months covering a variety of topics relevant to their particular landscape issues.

Participants will also sign a pesticide-free pledge and post a pesticide-free sign in the yard.  Through this project we hope to achieve a reduction in toxic pesticides and high-nitrate fertilizers in our neighborhood.  If you are interested in participating in this project, please contact Jessica Archer at je**********@***oo.com

Help Keep Sidewalks Clear

Please help make our neighborhood accessible for all who live and work here. When brush, debris, or cars block sidewalks and walking paths, it makes passing difficult and sometimes dangerous for those on foot, in strollers, wheelchairs, or children on bicycles.

Parking on sidewalks or in walking paths is prohibited and damages the sidewalk. Overgrown vegetation can both pedestrians and also obstructs visibility around corners for walkers, cyclists, and drivers alike. Please do your part to keep our pathways clear.

Cleanup After Your Pets
Just like keeping sidewalks and paths clear of obstructions provides for a more walkable community for all of us, so does keeping your pet’s waste out of public areas.

Summer Picnic – Ideas or Suggestions?

Spring is here, the tulips are blooming, and summer is right around the corner! It’s time to start planning the Eastside Neighborhood summer picnic. The picnic will be in Lions Park on August 18th. It’s a great event for adults and kids and a chance to get to know your neighbors.

Do you have a band or know of a great band that might be willing to play for part of it? Do you have suggestions for games or activities? Do you make a mean potato salad that you’re willing to bring? Any other great ideas?

Get involved and send your ideas to pr*******@**************ia.org or call (360) 570-0947.