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EcosystemEmbracing Permaculture Principles and Learning to ListenSubmitted by Zeratha on Sun, 05/21/2006 - 17:38.
Embracing Permaculture Principles and Learning to Listen
Achieving sustainable development is the most important challenge facing all humans on this planet today. Collectively we are living in a very unsustainable manner. There are so many factors involved that we need to attempt to approach the situation from all angles; from a whole systems approach. This means considering the economic factors, the cultural and societal factors, the political factors, the environmental factors, and of course present and future human needs. ( categories: Portland/Vancouver | Air | Energy | Ecosystem | Watersheds | Health & Spirit | Food & Gardening | Plants - ID,Uses,Naturescaping, ... | Agriculture/Farmland | Animals - Salmon, Birds, Critters... | Community, Culture & Philosophy | Construction & Housing | Environmental Justice | Legal, Policy & Campaigns | Sustainability & Permaculture | Technology | Transportation | Waste/Recycling | Water | Economically Earth-Friendly | Urban | Wider World )
POST YOUR EVENTS WITH THE DIRT!Submitted by Laura on Thu, 02/16/2006 - 16:57.
Hello all! Here's a request that goes out to YOU with your many eyes and ears in the community. Having been in contact with organizations since 1999 to post their events and get them out and in the public eye, we have a pretty good track record so far. Of course there are always new organizers, new environmentally friendly events being dreamed up and many many more things happening than even we can keep our ear to the ground. Help is needed. If you know of an environmentally minded event that raises dialogue or awareness about a particular issue or encourages people to take a positive action, feel free to post it here on this website. OR, send the link to the organizer and reccommend our site to them using word-of-mouth publicity. If you let an organizer know that you would love to be reading their events on The Dirt! it sometimes can carry a lot more weight. Best wishes, and thanks for your support. Laura B. Nobel ( categories: Fun of an undefined nature | Portland/Vancouver | Ecosystem | Event - help, requests, features .... )
FREE Stream Stewards Environmental Classes!Submitted by StreamTeam on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 14:18.
07/16/2008 - 14:15 07/16/2009 - 14:15 Lisa Beranek Become a Stream Steward today! The Stream Stewards are community members interested in learning more about our environment and how they can promote stewardship in our community. The Stewards complete hands-on classes, apply their new skills and enjoy social gatherings with like minded individuals.
$10 materials fee will cover the 200+ page reference binder each participant will receive
Workshops are held both indoors and out
The Stream Stewards Program is now accepting applications! (Clark County, Washington)Submitted by StreamTeam on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 14:13.
09/20/2008 - 08:00 11/01/2008 - 00:00 Lisa Beranek Become a Stream Steward today! The Stream Stewards are community members interested in learning more about our environment and how they can promote stewardship in our community. The Stewards complete hands-on classes, apply their new skills and enjoy social gatherings with like minded individuals.
$10 materials fee allows participants to enjoy a 200+ page reference binder
Workshops held indoors and out
Please appropriately dress for workshops--more information will be provided
( categories: Other fun | Conference | Workshop/Class | Fun of an undefined nature | Ecosystem | Watersheds | Streams & Rivers | Riparian & Wetlands | Agriculture/Farmland | Coniferous Forests | Deciduous/Broadleaf Forest | Urban | Geological/Rock/Talus )
Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland Aug1st thru 9thSubmitted by ladystraw on Fri, 07/11/2008 - 07:13.
08/01/2008 - 07:00 08/09/2008 - 04:00 Lydia Dolman at Flying Hammer Productions Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland August 1st thru the 9th.
$500
The event is outdoors and mostly wheelchair accessiable
Works clothes and safety glasses
Enter the 2008 Oregon Wild Outdoor Photo Contest!Submitted by Oregon Wild on Thu, 06/19/2008 - 16:30.
06/01/2008 - 16:16 09/30/2008 - 16:16 Please note: The Oregon Wild staff are tirelessly working to protect the wildlands, wildlife, and waters that are the focus of this contest. We are unable to take phone calls regarding this contest and urge you to utilize the maps, detailed submission guidelines, and additional resources provided on our website to the best of your ability. Capture the beauty of Oregon's wildlands, wildlife, and waters, and you could win over $1,000 in prizes! Grab your camera, hit the trails, and enter the fourth annual Oregon Wild Outdoor Photo Contest! It's free to enter and open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages. This year, we will award prizes to the best photos in the following categories:
FREE and open to all!
Oregon's magnificent wild places!
A complete entry form is required; visit our website for a printable electronic version
( categories: Other fun | Fun of an undefined nature | Ecosystem | Watersheds | Streams & Rivers | Riparian & Wetlands | Desert | Grasslands/Prairie | Coniferous Forests | Deciduous/Broadleaf Forest | Geological/Rock/Talus )
Secrets of the Green Hiring ProfessionalsSubmitted by Vlind60 on Mon, 05/19/2008 - 11:19.
06/03/2008 - 19:00 06/03/2008 - 20:30 Green Drinks and Net Impact present: 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.
$5 Suggested Donation
Indoor, wheelchair accessible
( categories: Meeting | Speaker, Debate & Forums | Ecosystem | Watersheds | Marine & Coastal Intertidal | Streams & Rivers | Riparian & Wetlands | Agriculture/Farmland | Desert | Sustainability & Permaculture | Grasslands/Prairie | Shrub-Steppe | Coniferous Forests | Deciduous/Broadleaf Forest | Tundra/Alpine | Urban | Geological/Rock/Talus )
Stop the spread of invasive plants at Metro’s Native Plant Center in TualatinSubmitted by info@solv.org on Wed, 05/14/2008 - 14:06.
05/17/2008 - 09:00 05/17/2008 - 13:03 Brett Lyon Want to take advantage of the sunny weather forecast this weekend? Concerned about the spread of invasive species in Oregon? Then come out to Metro’s Native Plant Center in Tualatin on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm where volunteers will remove old fence line, invasive blackberry, mulch and weed around rare or threatened native plants and perform maintenance at the center. These native plants or their seeds will be used in restoration projects on Metro’s natural areas throughout the region. With the forecast for warm weather we are asking volunteers to bring their own water to the event. For more information visit: http://www.solv.org/programs/event_details.asp?eventID=13546 or contact Brett Lyon at SOLV at 503-844-9571 or brett@solv.org. To register contact Brett or visit: http://www.solv.org/programs/forms/form_dbr_registration.asp?EventID=13546&EventDt=5/17/2008&eventName=Invasives Removal at Metros Native Plant Center
Free
Outdoor
Water, sunblock!
( categories: Other fun | Fun of an undefined nature | Ecosystem | Streams & Rivers | Riparian & Wetlands | Urban )
Greener Homes and Gardens ExpoSubmitted by Kyla Mullen on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 09:11.
05/17/2008 - 10:00 05/18/2008 - 17:00 kyla@redirectguide.com Join us at the Greener Homes and Gardens Expo on May 17/18 and become more self-sustained in your garden by attending free seminars about making your own soil amendments, caring for urban chickens, managing small–scale beekeeping, harvesting rainwater, incorporating pet-friendly gardening techniques, utilizing permaculture practices and more.
$3 suggested donation to benefit Habitat for Humanity ReStore
At the Portland Expo Center
( categories: Film | Speaker, Debate & Forums | Theatrical or Music | Workshop/Class | Fun of an undefined nature | Ecosystem | Watersheds | Urban )
Hall Creek Restoration PartySubmitted by info@solv.org on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 14:54.
05/17/2008 - 09:00 05/17/2008 - 13:00 Brett Lyon SOLV Outreach Specialist brett@solv.org 503-844-9571 Help restore Hall Creek in Beaverton as part of SOLV’s Down By The Riverside event on Saturday, May 17. The event starts at 9 am and will be over by 1 pm. Volunteers will be removing invasive, non-native plants and mulching. By volunteering you will be helping improve habitat for birds, small mammals, and fish in this important urban stream.
Free
Outdoor
Appropriate foot and outwear. Enthusiasm.
( categories: Other fun | Ecosystem | Watersheds | Restoration & Parties | Riparian & Wetlands | Urban )
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