Welcome to Read, Roam, Rules
Where planning meets people, place, and possibility.
Read, Roam, Rules is your invitation to step into the story of our community—through walks, books, and conversations that connect the dots between where we live, how we grow, and the rules that shape it all.
Whether you're curious about local planning, passionate about solutions, or just love a good walk-and-talk, you're in the right place.
🧭 Read thought-provoking books.
🚶 Roam local routes that bring policies to life.
💬 Explore Rules through real conversations about how we plan for a better future.
📅 Check out the upcoming events below and register to join us.
And don’t forget—this page is always being updated with new opportunities, so keep checking back or sign up for our newsletter (Community Development News) to stay in the loop.
Let’s explore what community means—one step, one page, one idea at a time.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Join Read, Roam, Rules for a guided 2-mile walk through our community as we uncover the real stories behind beaver habitats—where they thrive, where conflicts arise, and what’s being done to support coexistence—we’ll explore wetlands, look at restoration efforts, and discuss the challenges and solutions shaping the future of shared spaces for wildlife and people alike. 🦫
🌧️ Rain or shine, we’ll be out there. Please dress according to the weather.
Walk with us and be a part of the conversation!
📅 Date: October 11, 2025, 5pm-7pm
📍 Meeting Point: Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park, 11601 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA
⏳ Distance: 2-miles
🎟️ Free & open to all
👉 RSVP now to explore how beavers shape habitat in our communities!
Hosted by Kitsap County Community Development Long Range Planning and Environmental Programs in collaboration with Public Works and Great Pennisula Conservancy.
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Monday, October 20, 2025
📖 Book Club Workshop: Habitat & Ecosystem Solutions
Join Read, Roam, Rules, and Kitsap Regional Library for a thoughtful discussion on The Beaver Manifesto by Glynnis Hood. This book challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature by examining how our attempts to control or coexist with beavers reveal broader contradictions in environmental values and policy. How might a future Beaver Habitat Management Plan or other solutions help us move forward together?
📅 Monday, October 20, 2025, 5 - 7 pm
📍 Silverdale Library, 3650 NW Anderson Hill Rd, Silverdale, WA
🎟️ Free & open to all
Come for the conversation, stay for the insights—let’s talk about what makes habitat work for everyone.
RSVP Link - kcowa.us/planningbookclub
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Past Topics
Parking - October 2024
Discussion Guide - Coming Soon!
Trees - February 2025
Story Map - Coming Soon!
Discussion Guide - Coming Soon!
Housing - May 2025
Story Map - Coming Soon!
Discussion Guide - Coming Soon
