Northwest Service Academy is now accepting applications for the Professional Placement (P2) program. Applications are due March 14, 2008. Interested organizations can receive the application materials by contacting Margi Guilfoyle at Margi@P2Professional.org.
Contact Jen at jenifer.naas@clark.wa.gov or go to http://clark.wsu.edu/volunteer/ws/training.html to download an application. You can also call 360-397-6060 x 7703
Watershed Stewards are a group of Clark County residents dedicated to improving the natural environment through education and environmental restoration. Stewards attend a free training, learning about a variety of watershed topics including plant life, salmon, stormwater and restoration and then commit to volunteering at least 40 hours back into the community. Join a great group of people to learn about the environment in Clark County and your part in improving it!
Free
Indoors with two Saturday field trips outdoors
you can bring your dinner to the evening classes, but some refreshments will be provided
Phone: (503) 823-7917
Email: Stephen Shackman, stephen.shackman@bes.ci.portland.or.us, Emily Rice, emily.rice@bes.ci.portland.or.us
The health and maintenance of a watershed are the responsibility of everyone who lives, works, and plays within that watershed. The Bureau of Environmental Services can help you make your watershed a healthier place.
register online at http://www.lakeoswegoparks.org/
Oregon Tilth's Organic Education Center's Spring 2008 Organic Gardening Classes
Register for all Organic Education Center classes
online at: http://www.lakeoswegoparks.org/
See full class descriptions at: http://www.lakeoswegoparks.org/
If you would like to learn more, or to receive an application for this volunteer position, please contact Marci Krass at oec@tilth.org or call 503-638-0735.
Are you interested in inspiring young people to learn more about sustainable agriculture, food systems, and ecological awareness?
Oregon Tilth’s Organic Education Center is currently recruiting ”Farm Naturalists“ for our Field School program at JEAN’s Urban Forest Farm in SE Portland. These volunteers will help facilitate and lead multi-sensory field trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays from mid April to early June. Farm Naturalists will be asked to attend a volunteer training on April 1st from 9 am to 1:30 pm, and will ideally commit to leading at least two field trips during the spring.
Visit www.multcolib.org/events/sustainability.html for more Brown Bags in this great series!
Composting Made Easy Brown Bag
Presented by Metro
Central Library, U.S. Bank Room
It is easy and inexpensive to improve garden soil by composting your food and garden waste. Learn how to set up and maintain a compost system or worm bin.
John Kaufmann from the Oregon Department of Energy will be speaking about the latest data regarding oil supplies and an overview of the Portland Peak Oil Task Force.
Second Wednesdays at 7:00pm: Gather together for a study and planning group to discuss permaculture and community. We'll help each other develop our own urban "paradise gardens," and plan activities to connect with neighbors through caring for the land.
free
indoors, no stairs or major obstacles
This month's meeting is a seed swap, so bring what you have!
