From Terry Smith: I stopped by WES this morning to check on the plants. The front yard is doing what you’d expect of the first year in a perennial garden. Most plants are establishing themselves, but not looking as good as they will in a year or two. A few are probably not going to make … Continue reading WES Garden Update
The Washington Ethical Society stands against assaults on the dignity and worth of all transgender people. We affirm the right of all humans to live in alignment with their true selves, and we stand with our members, friends, and relatives who are trans and non- binary. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly … Continue reading Washington Ethical Society Position Statement in Support of Trans Rights
On Friday, November 8th, ER Tree Service removed two trees and trimmed two others on the north side of the WES grounds. The purpose was to improve the functioning of the photovoltaic panels on the WES roof. The trees were shading the panels and depositing a mixture of pollen and sap that interfered with their … Continue reading Update on WES Solar Panels
Dear Kids Village Families and the Greater Community, It is with a heavy heart and deep regret that we must share some difficult news with you. Despite our best efforts to maintain a nurturing environment for childcare services, we must inform the community that WES has made the decision to not renew the lease with … Continue reading A Letter to the Community and the Families of Kids Village Learning Center
See ya this month!
Consider joining a TIE Group today! TIE (Together in Exploration) groups work to build connections to the greater WES community. They are generally 6-8 member groups that follow a monthly theme.You are invited to join one of the TIE Groups in the 2024-2025 year. TIE groups will run on an annual basis; that is, members … Continue reading Interested in connecting with other WES members?
A Visibility Garden for WES As stewards of the earth, we ought to do our best to restore the natural balance. We can counter habitat loss by gardening with native perennials that have co-evolved with native insects. The non-profit Chesapeake Natives takes this a step further by propagating only local ecotype native species (LENS) that … Continue reading Support WES’ Visibility Garden!
No, I’m not talking about human volunteers—although they’re always welcome. I’m talking about volunteer plants. Naturally, some volunteers are unwelcome: crabgrass, pea vine, English ivy, and other invasives must be removed. But some volunteers bring unexpected benefits. An example is the Carolina wild petunia, shown below, to the lower left. It has found a home … Continue reading Volunteers Welcome in Pollinator Garden!
This Sunday, April 28th, 2024, join your WES community in celebration of Spring Festival! We’ll start with platform at 10:30AM, during which we’ll consider the joy of our blossoming community, enjoy a flower ceremony, and welcome new members. If that weren’t exciting enough, we will also have a potluck after platform with plenty of time … Continue reading Spring Festival is HERE!
