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2008
Hazardous Waste Roundups
Due to the success of participants and the high volume of traffic these events create, Metro has asked that we don’t post their events to the public, BUT we think it is important for you to recycle! So, to compromise, we are offering the dates and towns of Hazardous Waste Roundups, but please call Metro Recycling for actual locations:
503-234-3000
April 4 - 5
Household Hazardous Waste Roundup*
Friday and Saturday
9am to 4pm
Beaverton
For location call: 503.234.3000
April 11 - 12
Household Hazardous Waste Roundup*
Friday and Saturday
9am to 4pm
Hillsboro
For location call: 503.234.3000
April 18 - 19
Household Hazardous Waste Roundup*
Friday and Saturday
9am to 4pm
Sherwood
For location call: 503.234.3000
April 25 - 26
Household Hazardous Waste Roundup*
Friday and Saturday
9am to 4pm
Forest Grove
For location call: 503.234.3000
*While participating in these events, please try not to idle your car- we are solving the toxic waste problem, but we are potentially creating another problem by contributing to air pollution; excessive idling can be hard on your engine and you can reduce smog by turning your engine off when your vehicle is parked or waiting in line. Ten seconds of idling uses more fuel than restarting your engine, and restarting a car many times has little impact on engine components.
Events of Interest
April 5 – 6
No Foolin Plant Sale at Recycled Gardens
Saturday and Sunday
10am to 5pm
The season opener sale with gallon potted plants for $4.00.
Checks and cash only.
Recycled Gardens
POPPA, Inc.
6995 NW Cornelius Pass Road
Hillsboro, OR 97123
April 5
Hillsboro Parks, Naturally
Saturday 9am to 1pm
$10
Advance registration required
Hillsboro boasts some wonderful natural areas, including several of the City parks. Travel to Rood Bridge Park, Noble Woods, Dairy Creek Park and Orchard Park to discover birds and other natural wonders.
Call for meeting location and directions: 503.681.5397
April 5
Introduction to Wild Foods: Spring Harvest
Saturday
9am to 12pm
$16
Advance registration required
Learn about wild food essentials and resources, sample plants and get expert advice to be a successful forager.
Meets on Mount Tabor
Call for meeting location and directions: 503.775.3828
April 5
Native Plant Center Volunteer Ventures
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Help plant native plugs and seedlings, mulch plantings and sustain the beds of native species that will produce seeds for Metro’s restoration projects at Graham Oaks, Mount Talbert and Cooper Mountain natural areas. Learn how you can get involved with these conservation projects from the ground up. Prior gardening experience is not required. Gloves, tools, water and a snack will be provided.
Metro's Native Plant Center
2661 SW Borland Road
Tualatin, OR 90762
Advance registration required 503.701.7554
April 5
Rain Garden Workshop
Saturday
9am to 12pm
Learn how you can build a beautiful rain garden, a gorgeous addition to your landscaping that can help capture rainfall runoff and keep it out of overburdened sewers and streams.
Register at: info@jcwc.org
Leach Botanical Garden
6704 SE 122nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97236
April 5
Arbor Lodge Park 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. Meet at North Bryant Street and Greeley Avenue.
Arbor Lodge Park
Portland, OR
Info: 503.423.7549
April 9
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
April 11 – 13
Hardy Plant Society of Oregon Garden Fair
Friday - Sunday
Portland Expo Center
2060 North Marine Drive
Portland, Oregon 97217
Check back soon for details
April 12
Naturescaping Basic Workshop in Sherwood
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Free
Learn how to protect our rivers while beautifying your yard. Naturescaping features native plants, natural landscapes and water-friendly gardening practices.
Location given at registration
Advance registration required: 503.797.1842
April 12
Earth Day Spring Native Plant Sale at Tualatin Hills Nature Park
Saturday
10am to 2pm
Select from a wide variety of trees, shrubs and flowering plants in all price ranges, for every spot in your garden. Spring is the perfect time to plant natives; once established, native plants need little care and water. Proceeds go toward future park improvements.
Tualatin Hills Nature Park
15655 SW Millikan Boulevard
Beaverton, OR
Info: www.thprd.org
April 12
Family Nature Connection Day
Saturday 10am to 11am
$10
Join in a day designed to reconnect children, their parents and all adults back to the natural world. Journey together to discover unique ways to learn from and stay connected with the outdoors. Suitable for teens and children 8 and older.
The Scout Pit
Oaks Educational Center
5040 SE Milwaukie Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
Advance registration required: www.trackersnw.com
April 12
Wildflowers: From Wild Spaces to Private Places
Saturday
10am to 2pm
Free
Celebrate Earth Day at Tualatin Hills Nature Park where you can learn to make a difference by growing native. Enjoy activities and displays highlighting the wonderful plants that are native to the area, go for a wildflower walk and learn the benefits of native gardening. Suitable for all ages.
Tualatin Hills Nature Park
15655 SW Millikan Boulevard
Beaverton, OR
Info: 503-629-6350
April 12
Oregon Arbor Community Fair
Saturday 10am to 4pm
Free for children, $7.00 adults, $6.00 seniors
Discover what makes Oregon so special from the trees above to the soil below. Many community organizations will guide visitors through hands-on activities that explore the meaning of sustainability and environmental stewardship. Also, visit Metro's mobile native plant garden for tips on natives, chemical-free gardening, giveaways and children's activities.
World Forestry Center
Located in Portland's beautiful Washington Park
Portland, OR
Info: 503-228-1367 or visit www.worldforestry.org
April 18 - 20
2008 NW Solar Expo
Friday and Saturday
10am to 7pm
Sunday
10am to 6pm
$12 for adults, children age 12 & younger are admitted for Free
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE MLK, Jr. Boulevard
Portland, OR 97232
503.235.7575
April 19 – 20
Living Green Expo
Saturday and Sunday
9:30am to 5:30pm
Free with admission to OMSI
KINK FM invites you to join their second annual Living Green Expo at OMSI. The two-day event will provide information, ideas, resources, products and motivation to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
OMSI
1945 SE Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
April 19
City Repair Project’s Earth Day Dance of the Dinosaur
Saturday
The 2008 Earth Day Celebration will feature 150 sustainable businesses and organizations, Kid’s Village organized by students in North Portland, 3 stages of live music and entertainment. And much, much more.
Overlook Park
1301 N Fremont Street
Portland, OR 97227
Info: 503.235.8946 ext. 3
April 19
SOLV IT
Saturday
9am to 1pm
SOLV IT is one of the largest Earth Day events in the nation. Join thousands of volunteers at approximately 100 project sites in the greater Portland metropolitan area and work together to clean illegal dumpsites, beautify and enhance neighborhoods and public spaces, restore watersheds, and much more.
Info: http://solv.org/programs/solv_it.asp#sitelist
April 19
Living Greener Beaverton Neighborhood Summit
Saturday 9am to 12pm
The 2nd Neighborhood Summit on "Living Greener" will provide citizens with practical solutions to be earth friendly. Summit includes over two-dozen booths from sustainable organizations and businesses plus free food, speakers and a raffle to win earth friendly prizes.
Beaverton City Hall
4755 SW Griffith Drive
Beaverton, OR 97005
Info: 503.350.4097
April 19
Forest Park Trail Work Party
Saturday 9am to 1pm
Meet new folks, learn new skills and give back to Forest Park by helping with routine trail maintenance, building turnpikes, and installing bridges and culverts.
Info: www.forestparkconservancy.org
April 20 – 27
National Wildlife Week
A week long celebration of wildlife conservation.
April 22
Earth Day
The first Earth Day, held in 1970, helped to influence the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species acts. Please visit for a detailed look at Earth Day.
April 22 - 27
Oregon Food Bank Canstruction
Imagine, a life-sized Mini-Cooper, a giant crab and an enormous hamburger, all made out of canned and boxed food. Architects, engineers and contractors from the Society for Design Administration and the American Institute of Architects compete to make the best structures out of canned food. Judges pick the winners based on design, nutritional value, best use of labels and other criteria.
Pioneer Place
Downtown Portland
Contact Maryann Brunner at mbrunner@oregonfoodbank.org or 503.282.0555 Ext. 226
April 25
Arbor Day
Friday
Founded in 1872 in Nebraska, more than one million trees were planted that first Arbor Day. Plant a tree today. To learn more, visit
p.o. box 1771 | hillsboro oregon 97123
503.681.2527