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A global campaign for One Day In Peace began on January 1, 2000 and helped inspire a UN Resolution and a joint United States Congressional Resolution, siting January 1 as a day of peace and sharing. “If we can live for one day in peace, then we can work together to make peace last, one day at a time.”
January 5
Arbor Lodge Work Party
Saturday
9am to 12pm
Help replace the use of pesticides with people power by weeding at this North Portland park. Snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Arbor Lodge Park
North Bryant Street and Greeley Avenue
Portland, OR 97217
Meet at North Bryant Street and Greeley Avenue.
Info: Megan at 503.423.7549
Sponsored by Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
January 5
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Saturday
9am to 11:30am
Join Portland Parks and Recreation and Portland Community Gardens at Brentwood Community Garden for a fruit tree pruning class and work party. Bring work gloves and learn hands-on how to properly prune common fruit trees.
Free
Brentwood Community Garden
Southeast 57th Avenue and Cooper Street
Portland, OR 97215
To register, call 503.823.1612
January 5
Native Plant Center Volunteer Ventures
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Join other volunteers at Metro’s Native Plant Center in various propagation activities. Volunteers will help plant native seeds, transplant young seedlings into pots, set out plants (weather dependent) and/or assist in maintaining the native seed field beds. This is a family-friendly volunteer opportunity and a great way to learn more about Metro’s native species conservation program. Come prepared to get dirty and dress for the weather. Prior gardening experience is not required. Gloves, tools, water and a snack will be provided.
Metro's Native Plant Materials Center
2661 SW Borland Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
Advance registration is required; call Marsha at 503.701.7554
January 5
Guided Nature Hike
Ethnobotany: Dyes, Drugs, Food and Fibers
Saturday
10am to 11:30am
Join a park naturalist for a guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. All ages welcome; parents must accompany kids.
Free
Info: 503.636.9886 ext. 225
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger Boulevard
Portland, OR 97219
January 6
Sewallcrest Park Work Party
Sunday
10am to 12pm
Help replace the use of pesticides in parks by weeding. Snacks, gloves and tools will be provided.
Sewallcrest Park
Southeast 31st Avenue and Market Street
Portland, OR 97214
Meet at Southeast 31st Avenue and Market Street
Info: Megan at 503.423.7549
Sponsored by Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
January 12
Friends of Trees Planting Event in Gresham
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Join Friends of Trees and the City of Gresham to help restore the landscape by planting native trees and shrubs.
Location to be determined
Info: 503.209.9929
January 19
Native Plant Center Volunteer Ventures
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Join other volunteers at Metro’s Native Plant Center in various propagation activities. Volunteers will help plant native seeds, transplant young seedlings into pots, set out plants (weather dependent) and/or assist in maintaining the native seed field beds. This is a family-friendly volunteer opportunity and a great way to learn more about Metro’s native species conservation program. Come prepared to get dirty and dress for the weather. Prior gardening experience is not required. Gloves, tools, water and a snack will be provided.
Advance registration is required; call Marsha at 503.701.7554
Metro's Native Plant Materials Center
2661 SW Borland Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
January 19
Guided Nature Hike
The Fish Come Home, Winter Steelhead Migration
Saturday
10am to 11:30am
Free
Join a park naturalist for a guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. All ages welcome; parents must accompany kids.
Info: 503.636.9886 ext. 225
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger Boulevard
Portland, OR 97219
January 19 - 20
Native planting at Tualatin Hills Nature Park
Saturday and Sunday
9am to 1pm
Last year park staff and volunteers removed invasive blackberry from along the Creek Trail. Now it is time to plant native trees and shrubs that will give blackberry a run for its money. Bring set of loppers and heavy-duty work gloves, if possible. Refreshments will be provided.
Tualatin Hills Nature Park
15655 SW Millikan Boulevard
Beaverton, OR 97005
To register, call Melissa at 503.629.6350 ext. 2953
January 25 – 27
3rd Annual Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show
Friday 5pm to 9pm
Saturday 10am to 8pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm
Admission is free with a canned food donation for FOOD for Lane County
This show features 250 exhibits of eco-friendly and sustainable products, ideas, services, agencies, businesses and trades to Oregonians seeking a better way of living, and presents over 40 home, garden and living seminars. The Good Earth Café will be serving up organic food and libations. Local musicians will be playing on stage. Our speaking authors will be signing books at the U of O Bookstore exhibit, and our signature chickens will be migrating over the aisles! For the full listing of seminars, speakers and exhibitors visit EugeneHomeShow.com
Parking is free
Lane County Convention Center/Fairgrounds
13th & Jefferson
Eugene, OR 97440
541.484.9247
January 26
FREE Master Recycler Plastic Roundup
Saturday
9am to 2pm at two locations:
Southeast Portland:
Floyd Light Middle School
10800 SE Washington
Portland, OR 97216
North Portland:
Hosted by Kaiser Permanente West Interstate
3325 N Interstate (off Fremont and Overlook park)
Portland, OR 97227
January 26
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Saturday
9am to 11:30am
Free
Join Portland Parks and Recreation and Portland Community Gardens at Patton Community Garden for a fruit tree pruning class and work party. Bring work gloves and learn hands-on how to properly prune common fruit trees.
To register, and get meeting location and directions, call 503.823.1612
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