Idea 2

Sound View staff cleaned up our beach and found all the trash that is pictured here.

Now through September 27, we will be sharing ways that Sound View has been working to reduce our carbon footprint, and ideas for what we can do at home. We still have a long way to go as an organization, but we are trying to improve every day!
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Idea #2: Today is International Coastal Cleanup Day. Sound View staff cleaned up our beach and found all the trash that is pictured here... Let's go beyond not littering and think about what we're putting into landfills in the first place. We can look for alternatives to plastic and Styrofoam, such as using reusable water bottles and grocery bags, bringing our own takeout containers to restaurants, and buying in bulk!

Sound View reduced our use of disposable plates, cups, and utensils over the summer during our waterfront barbecue day. It is definitely more work to transport the washable plates and utensils up the hill to wash, but we're stoked to be stewards of Creation!

Idea 1

Outdoor Environmental Education Director Nancyrose is in Seattle supporting the Global Climate Strike! Now through September 27, we will be sharing ways that Sound View has been working to reduce our carbon footprint, and ideas for what people can do at home. We still have a long way to go as an organization, but we are trying to improve every day!

Idea #1: Make your voice heard! Let leaders know that you care about climate change and our planet's future.

Looking Back

We tend to take pictures of the water at our amazing waterfront. However, the other day after putting away the boats on the dock, I was “drawn” to the view looking back.

Looking back from the end of the pier. One can either go off to the right back to the paddle shed and the waterfront field - or they can venture straight up the stairs to shaded, quiet places. Sometimes, the gulls perch along the rail daring you to disturb their resting time.

When you choose to go straight, you encounter these stairs. Every now and then, we try to control the moss and foliage growing on the steps - not too much however, they are pretty in a rugged, semi-neglected way.

I love this cedar tree. You encounter it after climbing the stairs. Of all the trees at Sound View, I believe this one deserves an Entish name. It is a good tree to sit under to enjoy the breezes which waft up from the Sound.

And the road (trail) goes ever on and on. This one continues up to the ropes course taking a dark, scenic, wooded way. One can imagine natives using this path to portage their canoes to the other side of the Peninsula to avoid the stormy Devil’s Head.