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Friends of Trees:
Come Dig in the Dirt at Gresham Woods
Saturday
9am to 1pm
No experience is necessary.
Plant, mulch, and care for native trees and shrubs.
Friends of Trees will provide gloves, tools and guidance. Sturdy waterproof shoes, long pants, and long sleeves are recommended. Intersection of SW 8th Street & Riverview Place Gresham, OR
Find on-street parking near the “Tree Planters at Work” sign
Info: 503.282.8733
February 9
Master Plastic Recycler Roundup
Saturday
9am to 2pm
two locations:
Shorenstein Realty
5400 Meadows Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Westview High School
4200 NW 185th Avenue
Beaverton, OR 97007
February 9
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Saturday
9am to 11:30am
Free
Join Portland Parks and Recreation and Portland Community Gardens at Pier 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
Call for meeting location and directions 503.823.1612
February 9
Volunteer Work Party at Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
Saturday
10am to 1pm
More than 100 rescued farm animals reside at this sanctuary near Scio, OR, east of Salem. Volunteer work parties provide an opportunity to visit the farm and help with routine chores, after which everyone stops for lunch and a roundtable discussion of any topic concerning animal welfare. Please bring your own vegetarian lunch.
”We'd love to have you visit, but please contact us first.”
For more information contact 503.581.0122
www.lighthousefarmsanctuary.org
February 11 - 17
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Philanthropy is practiced during this week, but you will be rewarded by making this a daily routine.
February 13
Northwest Resistance Against Genetic Engineering
Wednesday
7pm to 8:30pm
Join NWRage on the Second Wednesday of every month for their public meeting and a Screening of Videos relating to Genetic Engineering and discussion on how you can help to promote a safe and sustainable food supply.
3347 SE Belmont Street, Office #5
Portland, OR 97214
503.239.6841
February 15
Secretary of State Bill Bradbury Presents
"An Inconvenient Truth"
Friday
12pm to 1:30pm
The Oregon Environmental Council has teamed up with Secretary of State Bill Bradbury to bring the “An Inconvenient Truth” slide show to communities around Oregon. Secretary Bradbury was one of the first 50 people to be trained by Al Gore to give his "An Inconvenient Truth" slide show. Bill has adapted the slide show to heavily focus on the effects of global warming on the Pacific Northwest.
University Place
310 SW Lincoln Street
Portland, OR 97201
February 16
Friends of Trees: Plant Trees and Plants at Cathedral Park
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Portland General Electric is sponsoring this planting. Friends of Trees will provide gloves, tools and guidance, hot coffee, cocoa and snacks. Sturdy shoes, long pants and long sleeves are recommended. No experience necessary.
St. Johns Bachelor Club
8204 N Central Street
Portland, OR, 97203
Info: 503.282.8846
February 16
Mulching Native Plants at Rosa Park
Saturday
9am to 12pm
Help mulch native trees and shrubs throughout the flood plain of Celebrity Creek. Bring a shovel, set of loppers and heavy-duty work gloves, if possible. Refreshments will be provided. Meet at the park entrance on Southwest Rosa Road east of 196th Avenue.
Rosa Park
Southwest Rosa Road east of 196th Avenue
Beaverton, OR 97007
To register, call Melissa at 503.629.6305 ext. 2953
February 16
Native Plant Center Volunteer Ventures
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Volunteers will be potting up native seedlings grown from seeds collected on Metro’s natural areas. Volunteers will also be maintaining field plantings, mulching paths and helping to plant wetland propagation 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: 503.701.7554
Metro's Native Plant Materials Center
2661 SW Borland Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
February 16
Native Planting at Bauman Park
Saturday
9am to 12pm
Help plant native trees and shrubs throughout the natural areas of Bauman Park. Bring a shovel and heavy-duty work gloves, if possible. Refreshments will be provided. Meet at the end of the dead end road located on the north side of the park.
To register 503.629.6350 ext. 2953
Bauman Park
Southwest Oleson and Ames roads
Beaverton, OR 97026
February 19
Friends of Trees: Plant Native Trees and Plants at Beggar's Tick
Saturday
9am to 1pm
No experience is necessary. Plant, mulch, and care for native trees and shrubs. Friends of Trees will provide gloves, tools and guidance, not to mention hot coffee, cocoa and snacks. Sturdy waterproof shoes, long pants, and long sleeves are recommended.
SE 111th Avenue near Springwater Corridor Trail
Portland, OR
Take I-205 south to SE Foster.
Head east on SE Foster to SE 111th Avenue.
Make a left onto SE 111th Ave.
The planting site will be approximately a quarter mile from that intersection, on the left. Look for the "Tree Planters at Work" signs.
Info: 503.282.8846
February 20 – 24
Portland Home and Garden Show
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
11am to 8pm
Sunday
11am to 6pm
$10.00 General Admission
$5.00 for juniors (6-12)
Free to children 5 and under
The Portland Home and Garden Show is the largest show of its kind. This is the one place where you can shop and compare, purchase new products and plan entire building projects all under one roof. Don't miss the 25 Showcase Gardens with incredible displays in full bloom in the middle of winter.
Portland Expo Center
Hall A, B, C, D, and E
2060 North Marine Drive
Portland, OR 97217
503.736.5200
February 23
Volunteer Work Party at Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
Saturday 10am to 1pm
More than 100 rescued farm animals reside at this sanctuary near Scio, OR, east of Salem. Volunteer work parties provide an opportunity to visit the farm and help with routine chores, after which everyone stops for lunch and a roundtable discussion of any topic concerning animal welfare. Please bring your own vegetarian lunch.
”We'd love to have you visit, but please contact us first.”
For more information contact 503.581.0122
www.lighthousefarmsanctuary.org
February 23
Friends of Trees: Plant Trees and Plants at Concordia
Saturday
9am to 1pm
This planting is sponsored by Umpqua Bank. Friends of Trees will provide gloves, tools, and guidance, along with hot coffee, cocoa and snacks. Sturdy shoes, long pants, and long sleeves are recommended. No experience necessary.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
5431 NE 20th Avenue
Portland, OR 97211
Info: 503.282.8846
February 27
Perseverance Day
This is a day to remind us that when we believe in something, even if we become discouraged, to keep on believing. We may never know how the seeds of compassion and kindness we plant may help others on their journey, today, or in the future.
February 28
Secretary of State Bill Bradbury Presents
"An Inconvenient Truth"
Thursday 6:30pm to 7:45pm
The Oregon Environmental Council has teamed up with Secretary of State Bill Bradbury to bring the “An Inconvenient Truth” slide show to communities around Oregon. Secretary Bradbury was one of the first 50 people to be trained by Al Gore to give his "An Inconvenient Truth" slide show. Bill has adapted the slide show to heavily focus on the effects of global warming on the Pacific Northwest.
Willamette View Retirement Home
12705 SE River Road
Portland, OR 97222
Info: 503.353.7057
February 29
Submission Deadline for 2008 Earth Day:
DANCE of the DINOSAUR! Poster Contest
Sponsored by The City Repair Project
an all-volunteer grassroots organization helping people reclaim their urban spaces to create community-oriented places.
Send us your artistic designs for this year’s Earth Day Celebration poster. Create your interpretation of the 2008 theme - DANCE of the DINOSAUR!
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