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EventsSunday April 13, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
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 (all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.or 503-638-0735 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 Organic Gardening 101 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.org 503-638-0735 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 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 12:00 am
End: 12:00 am
ongoing over a year or more none none as of yet FREE--donations accepted Zeratha Young open mooglicious@gmail.com No My name is Zeratha Young and I am a graduate student through Goddard College’s ‘Socially Responsible Business and Sustainable Communities’ program. My area of focus is whole systems design and participatory sustainable development. Currently I am working on a thesis project which will result in a participatory public ecological art restoration installation’. The installation itself will serve as a visual, interactive, educational, restoration focused whole systems map of the Portland area bioregion including components of social, natural and economic systems and capital. It is titled: Art as a Transformative Environmental Education Process: A Participatory Community and Systems Based Approach to Place Based Ecological Art Installations and Restorations.” (all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Jessica Antoine 360-619-1108 NeighborWoods Stewards receive free education from local arboriculture experts on such topics as tree identification, tree biology, proper tree care, Vancouver tree regulations, tree planting, natural area restoration, nursery tree production and the benefits of trees. After the training, the NeighborWoods Stewards will be equipped to take on the task of spreading accurate information about trees to their own neighborhoods. NeighborWoods Stewards volunteer to conduct a tree planting or tree-related education project in exchange for the training and education they receive. The Urban Forestry staff will offer guidance and assistance throughout the project. Free Indoors and Outdoors End: 5:00 pm
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
see www.earthflow.com or email us at permaculture@earthflow.com You are invited to join L. Santoyo, Director of EarthFlow Design Works, and a host of other local and international leaders in the world-wide sustainability movement, and learn how to create the conditions for sustainability to happen. This permaculture design certificate course is offered the second weekends of the month, February - July 2008, in and around Santa Barbara, CA. Complete attendance required for certification, but you are welcome to register for 1 day or 1 module of the course as well. $90/day, $175/weekend or $950 for entire course. Teacher discounts and work-trade plans available Indoor See website for details End: 6:00 pm
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Charles Earnest Join us for this 2-day party with a purpose! Come celebrate what’s working in our communities — for people, for business and for the environment. You’ll enjoy more than 150 visionary speakers, great how-to workshops, interactive kids’ activities, delicious organic cuisine and diverse live music. Shop in our extensive green marketplace of more than 300 exhibits — everything from all-natural cleaning products and Fair Trade gifts to solar panels, eco-cars and socially-responsible investing. You’ll find inspirational and practical ideas for healthy, earth-friendly living at Green Festival. $15 Inside Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Stephanie Wagner 503.636.4398 stephanie@tryonfriends.org Oregon State Parks and Friends of Tryon Creek State Park support efforts to build a sustainable Oregon and a critical part of that is through renewable energies like solar energy. As part of that effort, we are hosting a Sunday at Two Lecture on Going Solar which includes an overview of Solar in Oregon, financial incentives, technological advances and finding a contractor. This is a presentation by Program and Event Director, Stuart Green of Solar Oregon.Visit www.solaroregon.org for details about this presentation and the Solar Oregon organization. This is a free and public event. Indoor. Event is wheelchair accessible Monday April 14, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
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 (all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.or 503-638-0735 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 Organic Gardening 101 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.org 503-638-0735 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 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 12:00 am
End: 12:00 am
ongoing over a year or more none none as of yet FREE--donations accepted Zeratha Young open mooglicious@gmail.com No My name is Zeratha Young and I am a graduate student through Goddard College’s ‘Socially Responsible Business and Sustainable Communities’ program. My area of focus is whole systems design and participatory sustainable development. Currently I am working on a thesis project which will result in a participatory public ecological art restoration installation’. The installation itself will serve as a visual, interactive, educational, restoration focused whole systems map of the Portland area bioregion including components of social, natural and economic systems and capital. It is titled: Art as a Transformative Environmental Education Process: A Participatory Community and Systems Based Approach to Place Based Ecological Art Installations and Restorations.” (all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Jessica Antoine 360-619-1108 NeighborWoods Stewards receive free education from local arboriculture experts on such topics as tree identification, tree biology, proper tree care, Vancouver tree regulations, tree planting, natural area restoration, nursery tree production and the benefits of trees. After the training, the NeighborWoods Stewards will be equipped to take on the task of spreading accurate information about trees to their own neighborhoods. NeighborWoods Stewards volunteer to conduct a tree planting or tree-related education project in exchange for the training and education they receive. The Urban Forestry staff will offer guidance and assistance throughout the project. Free Indoors and Outdoors Tuesday April 15, 2008
End: 6:30 pm
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
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 (all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.or 503-638-0735 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 Organic Gardening 101 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.org 503-638-0735 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 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 12:00 am
End: 12:00 am
ongoing over a year or more none none as of yet FREE--donations accepted Zeratha Young open mooglicious@gmail.com No My name is Zeratha Young and I am a graduate student through Goddard College’s ‘Socially Responsible Business and Sustainable Communities’ program. My area of focus is whole systems design and participatory sustainable development. Currently I am working on a thesis project which will result in a participatory public ecological art restoration installation’. The installation itself will serve as a visual, interactive, educational, restoration focused whole systems map of the Portland area bioregion including components of social, natural and economic systems and capital. It is titled: Art as a Transformative Environmental Education Process: A Participatory Community and Systems Based Approach to Place Based Ecological Art Installations and Restorations.” (all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Jessica Antoine 360-619-1108 NeighborWoods Stewards receive free education from local arboriculture experts on such topics as tree identification, tree biology, proper tree care, Vancouver tree regulations, tree planting, natural area restoration, nursery tree production and the benefits of trees. After the training, the NeighborWoods Stewards will be equipped to take on the task of spreading accurate information about trees to their own neighborhoods. NeighborWoods Stewards volunteer to conduct a tree planting or tree-related education project in exchange for the training and education they receive. The Urban Forestry staff will offer guidance and assistance throughout the project. Free Indoors and Outdoors Start: 6:00 pm
Don Tarbutton 503-235-8432 People's Food Co-op 3029 SE 21st Ave Portland Find out about a new Urban Ecovillage/Cohousing condominium forming in NE Portland. Come meet current members and the developer, learn about our plans for intentional, multigenerational, multicultural, sustainable community, and how you can become a part of it. More info at columbiaecovillage.com. None Indoor Wednesday April 16, 2008
(all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.or 503-638-0735 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 Organic Gardening 101 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.org 503-638-0735 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 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 12:00 am
End: 12:00 am
ongoing over a year or more none none as of yet FREE--donations accepted Zeratha Young open mooglicious@gmail.com No My name is Zeratha Young and I am a graduate student through Goddard College’s ‘Socially Responsible Business and Sustainable Communities’ program. My area of focus is whole systems design and participatory sustainable development. Currently I am working on a thesis project which will result in a participatory public ecological art restoration installation’. The installation itself will serve as a visual, interactive, educational, restoration focused whole systems map of the Portland area bioregion including components of social, natural and economic systems and capital. It is titled: Art as a Transformative Environmental Education Process: A Participatory Community and Systems Based Approach to Place Based Ecological Art Installations and Restorations.” (all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Jessica Antoine 360-619-1108 NeighborWoods Stewards receive free education from local arboriculture experts on such topics as tree identification, tree biology, proper tree care, Vancouver tree regulations, tree planting, natural area restoration, nursery tree production and the benefits of trees. After the training, the NeighborWoods Stewards will be equipped to take on the task of spreading accurate information about trees to their own neighborhoods. NeighborWoods Stewards volunteer to conduct a tree planting or tree-related education project in exchange for the training and education they receive. The Urban Forestry staff will offer guidance and assistance throughout the project. Free Indoors and Outdoors Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
503-636-4112 x102 or register@berrybot.org Join photographer Paul Slichter for an enjoyable armchair foray onto Mt Adams. For several years, this Gresham biology teacher has posted bloom lists and photographs on a page of the Gresham HS web site, titled “Flora and Fauna Northwest.” Find out about the plants and animals and the seasons of the mountain, and enjoy every minute of it! $8 indoors Thursday April 17, 2008
(all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.or 503-638-0735 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 Organic Gardening 101 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.org 503-638-0735 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 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 12:00 am
End: 12:00 am
ongoing over a year or more none none as of yet FREE--donations accepted Zeratha Young open mooglicious@gmail.com No My name is Zeratha Young and I am a graduate student through Goddard College’s ‘Socially Responsible Business and Sustainable Communities’ program. My area of focus is whole systems design and participatory sustainable development. Currently I am working on a thesis project which will result in a participatory public ecological art restoration installation’. The installation itself will serve as a visual, interactive, educational, restoration focused whole systems map of the Portland area bioregion including components of social, natural and economic systems and capital. It is titled: Art as a Transformative Environmental Education Process: A Participatory Community and Systems Based Approach to Place Based Ecological Art Installations and Restorations.” (all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Jessica Antoine 360-619-1108 NeighborWoods Stewards receive free education from local arboriculture experts on such topics as tree identification, tree biology, proper tree care, Vancouver tree regulations, tree planting, natural area restoration, nursery tree production and the benefits of trees. After the training, the NeighborWoods Stewards will be equipped to take on the task of spreading accurate information about trees to their own neighborhoods. NeighborWoods Stewards volunteer to conduct a tree planting or tree-related education project in exchange for the training and education they receive. The Urban Forestry staff will offer guidance and assistance throughout the project. Free Indoors and Outdoors Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
503-636-4112 x102 or register@berrybot.org One of the newest and best of the Washington Gorge hikes, this loop is a botanical wonder in April. Meadows, lush woods, views and a wealth of spring wildflowers on a weed-free route make this a must-hike. Hike will be about 5 miles; moderate with some difficult footing. Donations welcome Outdoors Call for carpooling and location details. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
wes.kempfer@sierraclub.org or Erica.Maharg@oregon.sierraclub.org The Coyotes Got My Cat Thursday, April 17 Refreshments 6:30PM Presentation 7:00PM Nan Collie will be presenting her multi-media program "The Coyotes Got My Cat". Free Indoor and accessible Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
RSVP by contacting amy@willamette-riverkeeper.org. Thursday April 17th - Willamette River Slideshow - 7- 8pm Join Willamette Riverkeeper for a photographic journey on the Willamette River, from its headwaters to confluence. Enjoy a free evening slideshow. Free Indoor Friday April 18, 2008
(all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.or 503-638-0735 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 Organic Gardening 101 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.org 503-638-0735 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 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 12:00 am
End: 12:00 am
ongoing over a year or more none none as of yet FREE--donations accepted Zeratha Young open mooglicious@gmail.com No My name is Zeratha Young and I am a graduate student through Goddard College’s ‘Socially Responsible Business and Sustainable Communities’ program. My area of focus is whole systems design and participatory sustainable development. Currently I am working on a thesis project which will result in a participatory public ecological art restoration installation’. The installation itself will serve as a visual, interactive, educational, restoration focused whole systems map of the Portland area bioregion including components of social, natural and economic systems and capital. It is titled: Art as a Transformative Environmental Education Process: A Participatory Community and Systems Based Approach to Place Based Ecological Art Installations and Restorations.” (all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Jessica Antoine 360-619-1108 NeighborWoods Stewards receive free education from local arboriculture experts on such topics as tree identification, tree biology, proper tree care, Vancouver tree regulations, tree planting, natural area restoration, nursery tree production and the benefits of trees. After the training, the NeighborWoods Stewards will be equipped to take on the task of spreading accurate information about trees to their own neighborhoods. NeighborWoods Stewards volunteer to conduct a tree planting or tree-related education project in exchange for the training and education they receive. The Urban Forestry staff will offer guidance and assistance throughout the project. Free Indoors and Outdoors Saturday April 19, 2008
(all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.or 503-638-0735 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 Organic Gardening 101 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.org 503-638-0735 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 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 12:00 am
End: 12:00 am
ongoing over a year or more none none as of yet FREE--donations accepted Zeratha Young open mooglicious@gmail.com No My name is Zeratha Young and I am a graduate student through Goddard College’s ‘Socially Responsible Business and Sustainable Communities’ program. My area of focus is whole systems design and participatory sustainable development. Currently I am working on a thesis project which will result in a participatory public ecological art restoration installation’. The installation itself will serve as a visual, interactive, educational, restoration focused whole systems map of the Portland area bioregion including components of social, natural and economic systems and capital. It is titled: Art as a Transformative Environmental Education Process: A Participatory Community and Systems Based Approach to Place Based Ecological Art Installations and Restorations.” (all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Jessica Antoine 360-619-1108 NeighborWoods Stewards receive free education from local arboriculture experts on such topics as tree identification, tree biology, proper tree care, Vancouver tree regulations, tree planting, natural area restoration, nursery tree production and the benefits of trees. After the training, the NeighborWoods Stewards will be equipped to take on the task of spreading accurate information about trees to their own neighborhoods. NeighborWoods Stewards volunteer to conduct a tree planting or tree-related education project in exchange for the training and education they receive. The Urban Forestry staff will offer guidance and assistance throughout the project. Free Indoors and Outdoors Start: 8:30 am
End: 4:30 pm
503-636-4112 x102 or register@berrybot.org Using plant specimens as subjects, professional scientific illustrator Lynn Kitagawa will encourage participants to exercise observational skills in the understanding of botanical forms. The creation of an accurate pencil drawing will lead to a finished pen-and-ink illustration. $125 includes materials indoors Start: 9:00 am
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
see www.earthflow.com or email us at permaculture@earthflow.com You are invited to join L. Santoyo, Director of EarthFlow Design Works, and a host of other local and international leaders in the world-wide sustainability movement, and learn how to create the conditions for sustainability to happen. This permaculture design certificate course is offered the third weekends of the month, February - July 2008, in and around Santa Cruz, CA. Complete attendance required for certification, but you are welcome to register for 1 day or 1 module of the course as well. $90/day, $175/weekend or $950 for entire course. Teacher discounts and work-trade plans available Indoor See website for details Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
(503) 350-4097 neighbormail@ci.beaverton.or.us The City and Beaverton Committee for Citizen Involvement will host its 2nd Neighborhood Summit on "Living Greener" on Saturday, April 19th. The Summit will provide citizens with practical solutions to be earth friendly and information on what the City and region is doing to protect and improve the environment Free Indoor Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
For more information, and to register go to http://www.solv.org/programs/solv_it.asp, or contact Brett Lyon at 503-844-9571 or brett@solv.org. Join SOLV and thousands of other volunteers across the Portland area on Saturday, April 19th from 9 am to 1 pm for SOLV IT, one of the largest Earth Day events in the nation. This year we have over 100 project sites in the Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Columbia, and Yamhill counties. Activities include illegal dumpsite cleanup, watershed restoration, invasive plant removal, litter removal, and neighborhood beautification. FREE! outdoor Depends on project. Start: 9:00 am
For more information or to register contact the Siskiyou Field Institute at (541) 597-8530 or visit www.thesfi.org Mary Paetzel was a self-taught botanist, lepidopterist, and solitary $40 Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
earthday@cityrepair.org Description The 2008 Earth Day theme, DANCE of the DINOSAUR!, focuses on the solutions to living as a sustainable city as energy resources around the world become more scarce. The role of Portland area individuals, organizations, businesses and city agencies in finding these solutions will be highlighted in over 150 booths at this free, outdoor event. Free Outdoor Start: 3:12 pm
earthday@cityrepair.org Description The 2008 Earth Day theme, DANCE of the DINOSAUR!, focuses on the solutions to living as a sustainable city as energy resources around the world become more scarce. The role of Portland area individuals, organizations, businesses and city agencies in finding these solutions will be highlighted in over 150 booths at this free, outdoor event. Free Outdoor Sunday April 20, 2008
(all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.or 503-638-0735 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 Organic Gardening 101 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.org 503-638-0735 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 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 12:00 am
End: 12:00 am
ongoing over a year or more none none as of yet FREE--donations accepted Zeratha Young open mooglicious@gmail.com No My name is Zeratha Young and I am a graduate student through Goddard College’s ‘Socially Responsible Business and Sustainable Communities’ program. My area of focus is whole systems design and participatory sustainable development. Currently I am working on a thesis project which will result in a participatory public ecological art restoration installation’. The installation itself will serve as a visual, interactive, educational, restoration focused whole systems map of the Portland area bioregion including components of social, natural and economic systems and capital. It is titled: Art as a Transformative Environmental Education Process: A Participatory Community and Systems Based Approach to Place Based Ecological Art Installations and Restorations.” (all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Jessica Antoine 360-619-1108 NeighborWoods Stewards receive free education from local arboriculture experts on such topics as tree identification, tree biology, proper tree care, Vancouver tree regulations, tree planting, natural area restoration, nursery tree production and the benefits of trees. After the training, the NeighborWoods Stewards will be equipped to take on the task of spreading accurate information about trees to their own neighborhoods. NeighborWoods Stewards volunteer to conduct a tree planting or tree-related education project in exchange for the training and education they receive. The Urban Forestry staff will offer guidance and assistance throughout the project. Free Indoors and Outdoors End: 5:00 pm
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
see www.earthflow.com or email us at permaculture@earthflow.com You are invited to join L. Santoyo, Director of EarthFlow Design Works, and a host of other local and international leaders in the world-wide sustainability movement, and learn how to create the conditions for sustainability to happen. This permaculture design certificate course is offered the third weekends of the month, February - July 2008, in and around Santa Cruz, CA. Complete attendance required for certification, but you are welcome to register for 1 day or 1 module of the course as well. $90/day, $175/weekend or $950 for entire course. Teacher discounts and work-trade plans available Indoor See website for details Start: 9:00 am
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
www.earthflow.com/slo2008.php info@earthflow.com EarthFlow's Two Week Permaculture Design Course Intensive for Design Professionals, Homeowners & Students... This course has something for everyone. The training includes some of the most inspiring examples of sustainable land use and human ingenuity from around the world. $1450 for course includes meals and camping. Teacher discounts and work-trade plans available. indoor and outdoor See website for details Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Stephanie Wagner 503.636.4398 stephanie@tryonfriends.org Friends of Tryon Creek State Park present a Natural Cycles: Art in the Forest talk called Archus Branches. This talk explores the forms, shapes, and structures of organic materials within the context of a forest. This event includes a presentation by the Natural Cycles artist, Matthew Tucker Cartwright and a visit to the art installation along the Trillium trail within Tryon Creek State Natural Area. This is a free and public event. Indoor. Event is wheelchair accessible Start: 7:00 pm
Please join the Center for Earth Leadership and the First Unitarian Church for an evening to express gratitude for the privilege of living on our remarkable planet. The program will include special music and vocal performances, meditative singing, time for reflection, and a candle lighting ceremony. Free! Indoor Monday April 21, 2008
(all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.or 503-638-0735 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 Organic Gardening 101 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.org 503-638-0735 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 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 12:00 am
End: 12:00 am
ongoing over a year or more none none as of yet FREE--donations accepted Zeratha Young open mooglicious@gmail.com No My name is Zeratha Young and I am a graduate student through Goddard College’s ‘Socially Responsible Business and Sustainable Communities’ program. My area of focus is whole systems design and participatory sustainable development. Currently I am working on a thesis project which will result in a participatory public ecological art restoration installation’. The installation itself will serve as a visual, interactive, educational, restoration focused whole systems map of the Portland area bioregion including components of social, natural and economic systems and capital. It is titled: Art as a Transformative Environmental Education Process: A Participatory Community and Systems Based Approach to Place Based Ecological Art Installations and Restorations.” (all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Jessica Antoine 360-619-1108 NeighborWoods Stewards receive free education from local arboriculture experts on such topics as tree identification, tree biology, proper tree care, Vancouver tree regulations, tree planting, natural area restoration, nursery tree production and the benefits of trees. After the training, the NeighborWoods Stewards will be equipped to take on the task of spreading accurate information about trees to their own neighborhoods. NeighborWoods Stewards volunteer to conduct a tree planting or tree-related education project in exchange for the training and education they receive. The Urban Forestry staff will offer guidance and assistance throughout the project. Free Indoors and Outdoors (all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
www.earthflow.com/slo2008.php info@earthflow.com EarthFlow's Two Week Permaculture Design Course Intensive for Design Professionals, Homeowners & Students... This course has something for everyone. The training includes some of the most inspiring examples of sustainable land use and human ingenuity from around the world. $1450 for course includes meals and camping. Teacher discounts and work-trade plans available. indoor and outdoor See website for details Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Portland Permaculture Guild's meetings are held at Pacific Crest Community School at NE 29th and Davis. The optional potluck starts at 6:00 p.m, and the meeting topic starts at 7:00. Please bring your own plate/cup/utensils for the potluck. Everyone is welcome to attend. Now, read on for Rosi's description of her presentation. . . Tuesday April 22, 2008
(all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.or 503-638-0735 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 Organic Gardening 101 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
oec@tilth.org 503-638-0735 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 $20 Indoor and Outdoor (all day)
Start: 12:00 am
End: 12:00 am
ongoing over a year or more none none as of yet FREE--donations accepted Zeratha Young open mooglicious@gmail.com No My name is Zeratha Young and I am a graduate student through Goddard College’s ‘Socially Responsible Business and Sustainable Communities’ program. My area of focus is whole systems design and participatory sustainable development. Currently I am working on a thesis project which will result in a participatory public ecological art restoration installation’. The installation itself will serve as a visual, interactive, educational, restoration focused whole systems map of the Portland area bioregion including components of social, natural and economic systems and capital. It is titled: Art as a Transformative Environmental Education Process: A Participatory Community and Systems Based Approach to Place Based Ecological Art Installations and Restorations.” (all day)
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Jessica Antoine 360-619-1108 NeighborWoods Stewards receive free education from local arboriculture experts on such topics as tree identification, tree biology, proper tree care, Vancouver tree regulations, tree planting, natural area restoration, nursery tree production and the benefits of trees. After the training, the NeighborWoods Stewards will be equipped to take on the task of spreading accurate information about trees to their own neighborhoods. NeighborWoods Stewards volunteer to conduct a tree planting or tree-related education project in exchange for the training and education they receive. The Urban Forestry staff will offer guidance and assistance throughout the project. Free Indoors and Outdoors (all day)
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www.earthflow.com/slo2008.php info@earthflow.com EarthFlow's Two Week Permaculture Design Course Intensive for Design Professionals, Homeowners & Students... This course has something for everyone. The training includes some of the most inspiring examples of sustainable land use and human ingenuity from around the world. $1450 for course includes meals and camping. Teacher discounts and work-trade plans available. indoor and outdoor See website for details |