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Saturday July 19, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
(all day)

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

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
wasp expert – an extraordinary naturalist. She roamed the Siskiyou
Mountains of southwest Oregon for more than 50 years. By visiting


$40
Sunday July 20, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
(all day)

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
Monday July 21, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The Portland Permaculture Guild's July 21 meeting will be at the new shared headquarters of the City Repair Project and the American Center for Sustainability (ACS) at 3125 E. Burnside, across the street from Music Millennium.

Tuesday July 22, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Wednesday July 23, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

www.oregonwild.org
Morgan Lange: 503-283-6343 x203; ml@oregonwild.org

Oregon Wild Wednesday: Avocets and Acoustics

Join Oregon Wild in exploring the beauty and diversity of an Oregon wonder. Tucked into the southern reaches of the state, the Klamath Basin plays host to a myriad of migratory bird species every year. This is a place where snow geese congregate in the tens of thousands, American White Pelicans dip their slender beaks in search of fish, and bald eagles gather in their largest numbers in the continental United States.


FREE! AND all participants are entered into FREE raffle including Patagonia gear!

Indoors; 915 SE Hawthorne Lucky Lab brew pub, Portland, OR
Thursday July 24, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Register at www.lakeoswegoparks.org or call 503-675-2549

Luscher Farm, West Linn, OR
July 24, 6:00-8:00pm

Summer is here and harvest time has just begun, are you ready? Attend this class and learn how to harvest your vegetables to get the most fruits from your labor. You will also learn how to maximize the bounty of your summer garden with water-wise gardening and integrated pest management techniques. And what about all those summer weeds? We’ve got some great tips for sustainable weed management and how to use summer cover crops to help decrease weeding in the garden.


$20

Indoor/ Outdoor
Friday July 25, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
(all day)

Jennifer Barker
SolWest/EORenew
PO Box 485
Canyon City, OR 97820
phone 541-575-3633
info@solwest.org
www.solwest.org

“Neighbors Powering Community” is the theme of the tenth annual SolWest Renewable Energy Fair July 25-27, 2008 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, OR. Admission includes over 50 free workshops on both off-grid and grid-intertied renewable energy (RE) and sustainable living topics. A pre-fair workshop will install a grid-intertied solar backup power system. Fifty exhibitors show tools for energy independence and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind and agricultural resources. Keynote speaker Greg Pahl, author of The Citizen-powered Energy Handbook emphasizes renewable resources for neighborhood energy. Alternative vehicle displays highlight efficient transportation technology. Cost is $5 per adult per day, with weekend, youth, and family discounts, volunteers and children under 12 free. Camping is available (free for volunteers).


$5/day

indoor/outdoor fairgrounds
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Don Tarbutton
503-235-8432

Ecovillage/Cohousing Information Table
Friday, July 25, 6:30 - 8:30PM
Fernhill Park, Summer Concert Series
NE 37th Ave & Ainsworth.
Portland
At a Summer Concert in the Park,
find out about a new Urban Ecovillage/Cohousing condominium forming in NE Portland.


None

Outdoor

Blanket or folding chair
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm

Don Tarbutton
503-235-8432

Come and hear Diana Leafe Christian, author of "Finding Community" and "Creating a Life Together". Meet residents and learn about living more sustainably in communities such as ecovillages, cohousing and cooperatives. Hosted by Columbia Ecovillage of Portland and Northwest Intentional Communities Assoc. For more information and registration, www.ic.org/nica. Contact: 503-235-8432.


None

Indoors

Yourself
Saturday July 26, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
(all day)
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Jennifer Barker
SolWest/EORenew
PO Box 485
Canyon City, OR 97820
phone 541-575-3633
info@solwest.org
www.solwest.org

“Neighbors Powering Community” is the theme of the tenth annual SolWest Renewable Energy Fair July 25-27, 2008 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, OR. Admission includes over 50 free workshops on both off-grid and grid-intertied renewable energy (RE) and sustainable living topics. A pre-fair workshop will install a grid-intertied solar backup power system. Fifty exhibitors show tools for energy independence and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind and agricultural resources. Keynote speaker Greg Pahl, author of The Citizen-powered Energy Handbook emphasizes renewable resources for neighborhood energy. Alternative vehicle displays highlight efficient transportation technology. Cost is $5 per adult per day, with weekend, youth, and family discounts, volunteers and children under 12 free. Camping is available (free for volunteers).


$5/day

indoor/outdoor fairgrounds
(all day)

Don Tarbutton
503-2335-8432

Join us to hear stories from communities, plus singing, meals, dance and celebration. Visit community tables, hear Diana Leafe Christian, author of "Finding Community" and "Creating a Life Together". Hosted by Columbia Ecovillage of Portland and Northwest Intentional Communities Assoc. For more information and registration: www.ic.org/nica, 503-235-8432.


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Outdoor

Yourself and friends
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

For more information or to register: 503-636-4112 x102 or register@berrybot.org
www.berrybot.org

Tobey Chadsey of Meadowcroft Farm has grafted thousands of conifers and Japanese maples during his 24 years as a nurseryman. In this hands-on class you will learn the techniques, tools and art of grafting, demonstrated on maples. Grafting knives will be available for purchase at the wholesale price of $30; sheaths for $8. Bring your own knife if you have one. Other materials will be provided.


$15 Space is limited. Registration required.

indoors

your own knife if you have one. Other materials will be provided.
Sunday July 27, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
(all day)

Jennifer Barker
SolWest/EORenew
PO Box 485
Canyon City, OR 97820
phone 541-575-3633
info@solwest.org
www.solwest.org

“Neighbors Powering Community” is the theme of the tenth annual SolWest Renewable Energy Fair July 25-27, 2008 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, OR. Admission includes over 50 free workshops on both off-grid and grid-intertied renewable energy (RE) and sustainable living topics. A pre-fair workshop will install a grid-intertied solar backup power system. Fifty exhibitors show tools for energy independence and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind and agricultural resources. Keynote speaker Greg Pahl, author of The Citizen-powered Energy Handbook emphasizes renewable resources for neighborhood energy. Alternative vehicle displays highlight efficient transportation technology. Cost is $5 per adult per day, with weekend, youth, and family discounts, volunteers and children under 12 free. Camping is available (free for volunteers).


$5/day

indoor/outdoor fairgrounds
(all day)

Don Tarbutton
503-2335-8432

Join us to hear stories from communities, plus singing, meals, dance and celebration. Visit community tables, hear Diana Leafe Christian, author of "Finding Community" and "Creating a Life Together". Hosted by Columbia Ecovillage of Portland and Northwest Intentional Communities Assoc. For more information and registration: www.ic.org/nica, 503-235-8432.


None

Outdoor

Yourself and friends
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Monday July 28, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Tuesday July 29, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Wednesday July 30, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Thursday July 31, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)