Ecosystem

Embracing Permaculture Principles and Learning to Listen

Submitted 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.

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

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
StreamTeam Coordinator
(360) 992-8585
StreamTeam@clarkpud.com

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
StreamTeam Coordinator
(360) 992-8585
StreamTeam@clarkpud.com

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

Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland Aug1st thru 9th

Submitted 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
503 975 4232
or www.theflyinghammer.com

Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland August 1st thru the 9th.
Ever wanted to build your own ecological and affordable home? Join us for this hands-on workshop that takes your from the foundation to the roof on a 200sqft load bearing straw bale studio. It is an excellent workshop for the novice and the contractor alike. We will be covering the basics of design, earth bag foundations, straw bale installation, some carpentry, light straw clay infill, earthen plasters and earthen floors. And it only costs $500!!

$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

Secrets of the Green Hiring Professionals

Submitted 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:
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.

$5 Suggested Donation
Indoor, wheelchair accessible

Stop the spread of invasive plants at Metro’s Native Plant Center in Tualatin

Submitted by info@solv.org on Wed, 05/14/2008 - 14:06.
05/17/2008 - 09:00
05/17/2008 - 13:03

Brett Lyon
brett@solv.org
503-844-9571 x 332

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!

Greener Homes and Gardens Expo

Submitted by Kyla Mullen on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 09:11.
05/17/2008 - 10:00
05/18/2008 - 17:00

kyla@redirectguide.com
503-231-4848

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

Hall Creek Restoration Party

Submitted 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.
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