Environment

Skandia hosts Friday night dance

The Skandia Folkdance Society hosts a dance/concert at 7:30 p.m., May 17 at the Cedar Valley Grange. Jerry Walsh and Judy Patterson will teach Slängpolska fr. Enånger at 7:30. At 8:30, the Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag will open the evening with their repertoire of favorites, and Hale Bill and the Bopps will round out the night. Admission is $10 (Skandia members, $7); kids, free. For more Informatio... »

Harris Ford upgrades lighting

April 22 may be Earth Day this year, but Harris Ford Lincoln will get to celebrate sustainability year-round, thanks to upgrades the dealership made to the lighting in its facility. By switching all the lighting fixtures in its parking lots to energy-efficient LED lighting, the Lynnwood-based dealership will cut its annual energy usage by more than 70 percent, from 222,216 kilowatt-hours (kWh) to ... »

Edmonds Community College hosting Earth Month events

Edmonds Community College hosting Earth Month events

Edmonds Community College has several events planned in conjunction with Earth Month that are open to the public. Here is a list of events, which extend into May. Earth Month Kick-Off Event 12:30 p.m., Thurs., April 11 | Black Box Theatre Peter Ward: “In Celebration of Earth Month” Ward is a paleontologist and professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Washington. He specializes in the ... »

Lynnwood Park Service Day cancelled, Gold Park project substituted

The Lynnwood Park Service Day at Lynnwood Park, scheduled for April 13, has been cancelled, according to the Lynnwood Parks Department. Instead, the city is encouraging its volunteers to take part in an Earth Day park improvement project from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 20 at Gold Park in Lynnwood. This project is hosted by the LEAF Program from Edmonds Community College. Gold Park is located at 6421 20... »

Stadler Ridge Park to be dedicated on April 1

The grand opening and dedication of Stadler Ridge Park will be held at noon, April 1 at 17428 33rd Place West in Lynnwood. The dedication will recognize the park’s funding partner, the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program; design consultants, The Berger Partnership and David Evans & Associates; project contractor, Terra Dynamics; and the Stadler family for whom the park is named. An inte... »

Volunteers needed for Park Service Day

Volunteers needed for Park Service Day

The city is looking for volunteers for Park Service Day on April 13 at Lynndale Park. Check in will be at 9:30 a.m., rain or shine. The event is for individuals, families and groups. Participants should bring gloves and work boots and be prepared to get dirt. Please RSVP to Community Outreach Specialist at 425-670-5023 or by email at jmoore@ci.lynnwood.wa.us. For more information on volunteer oppo... »

Reminder: Recycle electronic equipment at EdCC on Saturday

Reminder: Recycle electronic equipment at EdCC on Saturday

Ready to get rid of some outdated electronic equipment? Edmonds Community College will offer free electronics recycling to the public 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 16, in the college’s parking lot A. Signs will be provided for the community recycling event from the entrance at 68th Ave. W and 200th St. SW. Free to recycle will be computers, laptops, monitors, TVs, and cell phones. Other electronics —... »

EdCC hosts free electronics recycling event

EdCC hosts free electronics recycling event

Ready to get rid of some outdated electronic equipment? Edmonds Community College will offer free electronics recycling to the campus community 10 a.m.-2 p.m., March 6 in the campus courtyard and to the public 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 16, in the college’s parking lot A. Signs will be provided for the community recycling event from the entrance at 68th Ave. W and 200th St. SW. Free to recycle wil... »

PUD offers more incentives for energy efficiency in 2013

Snohomish County PUD can help homeowners save money on energy costs with special offers on heat pumps, duct sealing and insulation, efficient windows and lighting. They include: Better Heat Pump Incentives: Install a ductless heat pump this year, and you’ll get an incentive of up to $1,200 (was $800 in 2012). These units not only reduce your PUD bill, but they improve comfort in your home. Custome... »

PUD says solar energy production has doubled in two years

PUD says solar energy production has doubled in two years

Snohomish County PUD reports customers have produced a total one megawatt of solar electricity – double the rate of just two years ago. More than 200 customers now use rooftop solar units for at least part of their energy needs. Most of it comes through PUD’s Solar Express program, which offers financial incentives and technical assistance to get you started. “We’ve seen very strong interest... »

PUD offering weatherization bonuses

PUD offering weatherization bonuses

If you’ve been thinking about weatherizing your home, now’s the time to do it. PUD is offering bonuses for insulation, duct sealing, heat pumps and window projects. Customers who qualify can receive an extra $200 bonus for insulation and duct sealing measures and an extra $400 bonus for installing energy efficient heat pumps.  That’s in addition to PUD’s existing incentives. “Sum... »

Local students planting trees for Arbor Day

Local students planting trees for Arbor Day

Fourth graders throughout Lynnwood will come home today with a tree to plant for Arbor Day. In partnership with the Fourth Grade Foresters project, the city provided the 12 to 18-inch Douglas Fir tree seedlings to 370 students at Beverly, Lynndale, Lynnwood, Meadowdale and Spruce elementary schools. “This is a wonderful program to get young people aware of our environment so they can begin t... »

Lynnwood company investigated for dumping paint into storm drains

KING 5 News is reporting that the city is investigating a Lynnwood company for illegal dumping. Environix, a mold remediation company, was accused of dumping paint into storm drains that lead to Hall Lake between Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. According to KING 5, the city does not expect to levy any fines because they found the company had corrected the problem and are cooperating with the conti... »