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Sustainability commissioners finalize booth plans, ORCA card distribution and outreach for Sammamish Earth Day
Summary
Commissioners organized their Earth Day presence, agreed booth roles for outreach on transportation and energy, planned youth ORCA‑card registration and seed giveaways, and asked staff for a one‑page climate FAQ and logistics support.
The Sustainability Commission used part of its meeting to finalize plans for Sammamish Earth Day, including booth placement, outreach topics and volunteer roles.
Staff said the commission will hold two adjacent booths at the event focused on transportation and local sustainability programs. The commission booth will feature an activity wheel with conversation starters aimed at children and families, seed giveaways, and educational one‑pagers about the city’s climate action and sustainability programs. Adjacent to the commission booth, EnergySmart Eastside and Solarize volunteers will field heat‑pump and solar questions.
A key operational item discussed was distributing youth ORCA transit cards to eligible attendees. Staff said they will request a supply of pre‑loaded youth ORCA cards (for riders up to age 19), and coordinators will help residents register the cards on site. Commissioners discussed having one volunteer dedicated to ORCA registration (tablet and online registration recommended) while other volunteers operate the wheel and hand out materials.
Other logistics and decisions
- Materials and giveaways: staff will supply native wildflower seed packets (compostable packaging), a small supply of transportation‑themed keychains, temporary tattoos and sustainability information sheets. Commissioners recommended making wheel text more readable for children and ensuring wind‑proof weights and tenting.
- Staffing and arrival: Commissioners agreed to arrive around 10:30 a.m. to set up for an expected 11 a.m. start; staff will coordinate volunteer sign‑ups and send a reminder prior to the event.
- Accessibility and outreach: Staff will produce a one‑page climate FAQ/talking points for volunteers and will make event resources available on the city website and in printed form for booth use.
Why it matters: Earth Day is the commission’s primary public education event of the season; the booth is intended to raise awareness of local climate programs, encourage transit and bike use and connect residents with heat‑pump and solar resources.
Ending
Staff will finalize materials, confirm ORCA‑card counts and circulate a volunteer schedule; commissioners volunteered to assist with booth staffing and outreach on the event date.
