Portland, OR – Pink Martini and McMenamins announce FundFest 2008! – a four-night fundraising concert event at the Crystal Ballroom on June 3 to 6 to benefit four local non-profits. Pink Martini and McMenamins will produce the event and donate 100% of the net proceeds to be equally divided among the following beneficiaries, which were selected by Pink Martini band members:
Green Drinks and Net Impact present:
Secrets of the Green Hiring Professionals
June 3, 7-8:30 pm
Sponsored by Willamette Week and Ecometro.com
This special Green Drinks program will help career changers and job seekers compete for positions in Portland’s most desirable green businesses and organizations. If you have ever wished a hiring manager would tell you whatever happened to your perfect resume for that perfect green job, this event is for you.
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 an intentional, multigenerational, multicultu
For more information or to register: 503-636-4112 x102 or register@berrybot.org
Make informed decisions about where, what type, how and when to install a water garden. Annie Beadle of Hughes Water Gardens will discuss materials, sources, plants, safety features and wildlife.
For more information or to register contact the Siskiyou Field Institute at (541) 597-8530 or visit www.thesfi.org
Redwood National Park has worked for thirty years
to restore landscapes previously disturbed by logging
and roads. See strategies implemented to create
a stable foundation for forest re-growth. Visit
This introduction gives participants experience with steps involved in planning a project. Learn to measure your property, assess your lifestyle and garden style choice, determine site concept, and make site analyses.
Free and open to the public
70% indoor; 30% outdoor
Pre-registration required, Pre-requisite - completion of the Basic Naturescaping workshop
For more information or to register: 503-636-4112 x102 or register@berrybot.org
Just because your garden may not always have sun, you don't have to sacrifice beauty. Gain an understanding of fern culture, hardiness and sun-tolerance, and get to know favorite ferns for the Pacific Northwest garden. Benefit from the years of experience of Russell Graham, Purveyor of Plants. You'll be able to purchase ferns and their garden companions grown at his Salem nursery.
For more information or to register contact the Siskiyou Field Institute at (541) 597-8530 or visit www.thesfi.org
Explore a variety of old-growth redwood forests -
- the alluvial flats of Prairie Creek State Park -- the
uplands within Ladybird Johnson Grove. Learn
about management techniques that seek to restore
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 an intentional, multicultural, multigenerational, sustainable community, and how you can become a part of it.
For more information or to register: 503-636-4112 x102 or register@berrybot.org
Revegetation of this peak in the Gifford-Pinchot Forest has been slow, due to a history of fires. In the spring, this means open meadows full of wildflowers. The drive to this hike includes a rough stretch of road, but the color and the nearly 360 degree view will make it all worth it! Moderate hike of 5 miles, 1500’ elevation gain.
Call Metro Recycling Information, 503-234-3000 (Sorry, no early, faxed, or e-mailed reservations).
Peek into the beautiful backyards of passionate home gardeners, and learn their secrets to chemical-free success with Metro’s free natural gardening techniques tour. This year's tour will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 13, 2008.
Free to Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington County residents only.
outdoors. some gardens are wheelchair accessible, for more info call Metro Recycling Information, 503-234-3000
see www.earthflow.com or email us 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
