Free green events and workshops in the Seattle area

July 11, 1:55 PMSeattle Free Stuff ExaminerCindy Grayson

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Learn how to be more green at these free events and workshops in the Seattle area:

• Shoreline Solar Fest Saturday, July 18, 10am-8pm at Meridian Park School. Scheduled events include solar exhibits, a kids zone, live music, art displays, demonstrations, movies and more.
• Seattle Tilth Family Day in the Garden  Saturday, July 18, 12pm-2pm at the Pickering Barn Garden is Issaquah. Visit the new teaching garden, attend a mini- workshop on container veggie gardening and let the kids enjoy a puppet show and musical performance.
• Issaquah Sustainable Movie Night: "King Corn" Wednesday, July 22, 6pm-9pm at the Seattle Public Library Services Center. In addition to the free movie there will be informational tables, discussions by a panel of experts, refreshments by PCC and door prizes.
• Healthy Home Workshop by Second Use Thursday, July 23, 6pm-8pm at the Second Use store in Seattle. Space is limited and attendees must RSVP by contacting Carrie at (206) 763-6929 or email carrie@seconduse.com.
• The Re Store is offering  free workshops at their Seattle store on Saturday, July 25 including: Creative Use in the Yard & Garden from 11am-12pm and Salvaged Window Installation from 1pm-2:30pm. The store is also celebrating their 10th birthday with The Re Store Reuse Revival Saturday, August 22, 9am-6pm. The public is invited to enjoy fun activities and beverages provided by Honest Tea.
• Ecohaus in Seattle has several free events scheduled. Learn eco friendly techniques at the Furniture Refinishing Workshop Saturday, July 25, at 1pm. The E Waste Recycling and Waste Alternatives Event is Wednesday, July 29, 4pm-8pm and includes fun activities along with a chance to recycle your unwanted electronic items. There will be refreshments, live music and give-aways including bags of compost. For more information and a complete listing of events see the Ecohaus website at www.ecohaus.com.
• Seattle Free School is offering a free class: Keeping Chickens in the City Wednesday, July 29, 6:30pm-7:45pm at the Greenwood Library. See registration information and details at www.seattlefreeschool.org.