Methow Valley Citizens Council

Methow Climate March
2019-04-19 16:30 - 20:00 UTC | Twispworks, 502 S. Glover Street, Twisp, WA, 98856, United States
On March 15th, 2019 1.6 million students in over 2000 countries walked out of their classrooms to demand their governments act on climate change. You have the opportunity to take part in the global climate movement, right here in the Methow on April 19th.
Join us in Twisp to March for the Climate! We will gather at the TwispWorks campus, walk through town, ending up at the Methow Valley Community Center for Inspiring Speakers, Educational and Activism Opportunities, Food, Drink, Music, and Fun! All Welcome!
There are several volunteer opportunities to help make this event a success! We need folks to help setup, cleanup and reroute traffic during the march. If you would like to assist either sign up on Volunteer Methow or email Cameron Green (cameroncatering@yahoo.com)
Let’s start off Earth Day weekend celebrating our beautiful home and demanding action on climate change!

Free Screening of Critically-Acclaimed National Geographic Film 'Paris to Pittsburgh'
2019-04-16 18:00 | Liberty Bell High School Auditorium, 18 Twin Lakes Road, Winthrop, WA, 98862, United States
From coastal cities to America’s heartland, Paris to Pittsburgh celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change.
And as the weather grows more deadly and destructive, they aren’t waiting on Washington to act.
Join the growing global climate movement and learn what you can do to help at our free screening of Paris to Pittsburgh.
View the trailer, here.
This screening is brought to you by MVCC’s High School Climate Internship Program.

MVCC Open House
2019-01-03 16:00 - 18:00 | MVCC Office, 305 E Methow Valley Highway, Twisp, WA, 98856, United States
Start the year off right by advocating for land, air and water with the Methow Valley Citizens Council!
MVCC was founded in 1976, when a group of citizen activists came together to protect the Methow’s natural environment and rural character. This past fall MVCC moved into a groovy 1970’s A-Frame building in between Windermere Reality and the Twisp Eagles.
To honor our new location and MVCC’s legacy we are holding a 1970’s themed office warming party on Thursday, January 3rd from 4-6pm. Stop on by and join in on the fun! We will provide happy hour snacks and drinks. Be sure to dress up in your best ’70’s garb for the chance to win a prize!

Methow Headwaters Public Meeting on 11/13
2018-11-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Winthrop Barn, 51 N Hwy 20, Winthrop, 98862, United States
The Bureau of Land Management will host a public meeting in the Methow Valley on Tuesday, November 13 @ 6PM at the Barn to gather public feedback on the proposal to approve a mineral withdrawal for the Methow Headwaters region. A mineral withdrawal would make the 340,000 acres of U.S. Forest Service land in the Upper Methow Valley off-limits to large-scale mining for the next 20 years. The Methow Headwaters Campaign has worked hard to secure this protection and needs your voice of support at this meeting!

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2018-11-12 17:30 - 19:30 | MVCC Office, 305 E Methow Valley Highway, Twisp, WA, 98856, United States
The Bureau of Land Management will host a public meeting in the Methow Valley on Tuesday, November 13 @ 6PM at the Barn to gather public feedback on the proposal to approve a mineral withdrawal for the Methow Headwaters region.
MVCC will be phone banking on evenings of 11/7, 11/8 and 11/12 to encourage valley residents to attend the 11/13 event. We’d love if you’d join us! All you need are a pair of headphones and a cell phone! We will provide snacks, drinks and a information of the Methow Headwaters Campaign.

Phone Banking for the Methow Headwaters Campaign
2018-11-08 17:30 - 19:30, 2018-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 | MVCC Office, 305 E Methow Valley Highway, Twisp, WA, 98856, United States

Phone Banking for I-1631!
2018-11-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2018-10-29 17:30 - 19:30 | MVCC Office, 305 E Methow Valley Highway, Twisp, WA, 98856, United States
As local farmer and activist, Cameron Green said at our Campaign Event for I-1631, “We can’t keep running away from climate change hoping it will be better somewhere else.” Climate change is here and it’s here to stay unless we as citizens choose to #ActOnClimate.
That is why MVCC is proud to support I-1631. Every Monday up until 11/5 we will be holding phone banking events at our office in Twisp. We will provide the materials so you feel confident to speech directly to voters about why they can help ensure future generations have access to a livable planet. We will also provide snacks, and drinks.
Please bring a cellphone, laptop and headphones. If you do not have access to these items we can provide them for you on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Canvassing for I-1631
2018-11-04, 2018-10-28 | WA
MVCC is proud to support I-1631, and you can too!
We need help canvassing for I-1631 every weekend in Winthrop and Twisp! You set the hours and we provide you with the materials.
We will be canvassing at the following locations and times.
Saturday: Twisp Farmers Market (9am-12pm) and Winthrop Corner anytime.
Sunday: Winthrop Corner anytime.
Email Raechel@Mvcitizens.org to learn more!

Canvassing for I-1631
2018-11-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-10-27 | Twisp Farmers Market, 201 Hwy 20 South, Twisp, WA, 98856, United States

Phone Banking for I-1631
2018-10-31 17:30 - 19:30, 2018-10-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Drop Zone, 303 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA, 98862, United States
As local farmer and activist, Cameron Green said at our Campaign Event for I-1631, “We can’t keep running away from climate change hoping it will be better somewhere else.” Climate change is here and it’s here to stay unless we as citizens choose to #ActOnClimate.
That is why MVCC is proud to support I-1631. Every Wednesday up until 10/31 we will be holding phone banking events at the Dropzone in Winthrop. We will provide the materials so you feel confident to speech directly to voters about why they can help ensure future generations have access to a livable planet. We will also provide snacks, and drinks.
Please bring a laptop, cellphone and headphones to this event.

Phone Banking for I-1631!
2018-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 | MVCC Office, 305 E Methow Valley Highway, Twisp, WA, 98856, United States
As local farmer and activist, Cameron Green said at our Campaign Event for I-1631, “We can’t keep running away from climate change hoping it will be better somewhere else.” Climate change is here and it’s here to stay unless we as citizens choose to #ActOnClimate.
That is why MVCC is proud to support I-1631. Every Monday up until 11/5 we will be holding phone banking events at our office in Twisp. We will provide the materials so you feel confident to speech directly to voters about why they can help ensure future generations have access to a livable planet. We will also provide snacks, and drinks.

Fourth of July Parade
2018-07-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Twispworks, 502 S. Glover Street, Twisp, WA, 98856, United States
Save the date for the Town of Twisp’s Annual Fourth of July Parade! MVCC will be marching in the parade and we invite all our supporters to join us on Wednesday, July 4th at Twispworks!
We encourage you to wear your MVCC t-shirts to this event. Shirts and tank tops for men, women and children are available for purchase at the MVCC office in Twisp.
When: 10:30am on Wednesday, July 4th
Where: Twispworks Campus
RSVP Contact: Raechel Youngberg, raechel@mvcitizens.org
Please RSVP by July 1st
Are you artistically inclined and passionate about the Methow Valley? We are looking for 1-2 volunteers to lead an art build prior to the Fourth of July parade.
Contact: Raechel at Raechel@mvcitizens.org or call the MVCC office at 509-997-0888, if you would like to learn more.

Rise and Shine for the Methow - MVCC's Annual Event
2018-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Winthrop Park, 51 N Hwy 20, Winthrop, WA, 98856, United States
Join us to celebrate the natural environment and rural character of the Methow Valley! This year, we’re rising up to meet the challenges and celebrating the successes of 40+ years of advocacy work with a delicious homegrown brunch at the Winthrop Park. We’ll be joined by nationally recognized climate activist and speaker, KC Golden, as we talk about building resiliency in our community in the face of climate change and how we can all work together to create a strong future for the Methow Valley. We’re looking forward to celebrating with you as we share where we’ll be focusing our energy and efforts in the coming year, and hearing from you about the issues you think deserve attention.
Timeline:
10am – A homegrown brunch served featuring local ingredients from Methow Valley Farmers
10:45am – Climate activist KC Golden will talk about how we can tackle the climate crisis with local action and bolder citizenship. Come with questions, ideas, and a hunger for action!
11:15am – Join us for a fun and engaging activity that is both adult and kid friendly!
Come on out for a fun community celebration with food, drink and live music – we look forward to seeing you there! Contact: mvcc@mvcitizens.org for more information or questions – RSVP’s appreciated, but not required.

DNR Public Meeting on forest health, wildfire in Winthrop
2018-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Winthrop Barn, 51 N Hwy 20, Winthrop, 98862, United States
The following information can also be found on the Department of Natural Resources website.
“Join Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, Senator Brad Hawkins, and WA Dept. of Natural Resources staff in Winthrop for May 21 community meeting

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join them at an upcoming community meeting to learn more about their 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan, wildfire prevention, and forest health treatments.

When: Monday, May 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Winthrop Barn, 51 N. Highway 20, Winthrop, WA 98862
Who: Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, Senator Brad Hawkins (R-East Wenatchee), DNR staff

The community meeting will feature presentations on the 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan and preparations for the upcoming fire season. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions, as well as get an update on the Virginia Ridge timber sale.

“Our forestland in the Methow Valley holds important significance to the community for its recreation, environmental, and economic value,” said Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz. “By taking steps to restore forest health, we increase natural wildfire resistance, protect the community, and ensure working forests provide benefits to the public now and in the future.

“This work must be done in partnership with the community. Community input and engagement is critical to the success of our forest health initiative. I’m looking forward to hearing from residents directly and discussing my vision for a collaborative approach to addressing our unhealthy forestland.”

The 20-Year Forest Health Plan – developed in collaboration with 33 agencies and organizations, including industry and environmental groups – provides a framework to restore 1.25 million acres of eastern Washington forestland to health. Forest improvement treatments strengthen forest resistance to wildfire, insect infestation, and disease.

More information is available at dnr.wa.gov/ForestHealthPlan.”

Chip It, Don't Burn It
2018-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
Okanogan Conservation District, the Town of Twisp and the Methow Valley Clean Air Project, are sponsoring a free community chipping event on May 12 to help residents dispose of woody debris without adding harmful smoke to their neighborhood air.
The event is limited to the first 25 people to register via the Okanogan CD website at www.okanogancd.org/events. Each person who signs up may bring between 1 and 2 pickup loads of clean, natural woody debris no larger than 5” in diameter (no lumber, weeds, leaves, or needles). The exact drop-off location in Twisp will be provided after registration is confirmed. Deadline to sign up is May 7.
Once the materials have been chipped, registrants may return the following week to pick up wood chips for use in landscapes, gardens, and compost piles. Because wood chips can be a hazard during wildfire season, participants will also receive information on safe ways to use wood chips around homes and other buildings.
This event is made possible by funding to the Okanogan Conservation District from an Environmental Protection Agency Pollution Prevention grant to reduce particulate pollution from smoke.
