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June 13 - 14
Hazardous Waste Roundup
Friday – Saturday
9am to 2pm
Portland Community College Cascade Campus
705 N Killingsworth
(enter parking lot from North Albina at Jessup)
Portland, OR 97217
June 20 - 21
Hazardous Waste Roundup
Friday – Saturday
9am to 2pm
Fowler Middle School
10865 SW Walnut Street
Tigard, OR 97223
June 27 - 28
Hazardous Waste Roundup
Friday – Saturday
9am to 2pm
Portland Community College
Sylvania Campus, lot P-10
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Events of Interest
June 3
Forum for Business and the Environment:
The Next Green Building Revolution: Moving Beyond Zero Impact
Tuesday
7:30am to 9:30am
As green building enters the mainstream, our panel will address zero-impact buildings, “living buildings,” and how can development actually help restore watersheds and slow global warming. Speakers: Gina Franzosa | Director, Oregon Chapter, Cascadia Region Green Building Council Scott Lewis | Founder and Principal, Brightworks
Doubletree Hotel Executive Meeting Center, Lloyd Center
1000 NE Multnomah Street
Portland, OR 97232
Info: 503.222.1963
June 3
Green Drinks: Secrets of the Green Hiring Professions
Tuesday
7pm to 8:30pm
$5.00 suggested donation.
Every month people who are interested in environmental topics and issues meet up for informal sessions known as Green Drinks. These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity. It's a force for good, so please join us. Hot Lips Pizza and Beer (no host) is featured.
Ecotrust Building, Main Lobby on the first floor
721 NW Ninth Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
June 4
Water Gardening Basics
Wednesday
6:30m to 8:30pm
$15. Class limit 20.
Make an informed decision about where, what type, how and when to install a water garden. Also covered are, materials, sources, plants, safety features, wildlife and much more!
The Berry Botanic Garden
11505 SW Summerville Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
June 5
World Environment Day
A day to examine the state of our environment, consider carefully the actions which each of us must take to preserve all life on earth.
The United Nations World Environment Day slogan for 2008 is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy. Learn more at: http://www.unep.org/wed/2008/english/
June 7
Let’s Get Rollin’ Bike Clinic
Saturday
10am to 1pm
A 3-hour clinic with conversations on how to choose the right bike, gear for you and your bike, recreational riding and commuting, riding techniques, use of the TriMet rack, and route planning.
Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
June 7
Native Plant Center Volunteer Saturday
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Help out at Metro’s Native Plant Center in Tualatin which provides an essential supply of rare native seeds and plant stock to support Metro’s restoration projects. Activities vary throughout the summer and include transplanting seedlings, collecting and processing native seeds, building seed drying racks and wetland emergent beds, and caring for young plants and seed grow-out beds. Gloves, tools, water and a snack provided; prior gardening experience not required.
Metro's Native Plant Center
2661 SW Borland Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
Registration: 503.701.7554
June 7 – 14
Try Vegan Week
Try Vegan Week is an outreach event to support people who are interested in making a change in their diet. There will be mentorships, lectures, dine-outs, store tours, and even a vegan prom.
list of events
June 8
Summer in the 4 Season Produce Garden
Sunday
1pm to 2pm
Free. Advance registration required.
Speaker: Glen Andresen, Organic produce gardener extraordinaire will speak on summer pruning and espaliering of fruit trees, organic apple worm control, transplanting warm season veggie starts, harvesting and curing garlic, attracting beneficial insects for natural pest control, cane berry maintenance and information on his homemade irrigarion system. Following the lecture there will be a tour of Glen's garden to see his ideas in action.
Garden Fever!
3433 NE 24th Avenue
Portland, OR 97212
Registration: 503.287.3200
June 10
Seasonal, Sustainable, Local, or Organic
What’s New for Dinner?
Tuesday
7 to 8:30pm
Are you wondering how your food choices not only affect your personal health, but the health of your neighborhood, community and planet? Come to this class to learn what it means to eat sustainably.
Presenter: Christi Reed, BS
New Season’s Arbor Lodge Market
6400 N Interstate Avenue
Portland, OR 97217
Info: 503.467.4777
June 11
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
June 11
Seasonal, Sustainable, Local, or Organic
What’s New for Dinner?
Wednesday
7 to 8:30pm
Are you wondering how your food choices not only affect your personal health, but the health of your neighborhood, community and planet? Come to this class to learn what it means to eat sustainably.
Presenter: Leah Kriewall, MS, RD
New Season’s Mountain Park Market
3 SW Monroe Parkway
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Info: 503.496.1155
June 14
Natural Gardening Seminar: Four-Season Flower Gardens
Saturday
10am to 11am
Free. Advance registration required
Learn how to grow and care for flowers organically, and which flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other native pollinators. Then, learn harvest tips to help you create fun floral displays right from your yard.
Pistils Nursery
3811 N Mississippi Avenue
Portland, OR 97227
Registration: 503.234.3000
June 14
Rain Garden Workshop
Saturday
10am to 2pm
Free. Advance registration required.
This hands-on workshop will help you learn how to assess your site, construct, and landscape a rain garden, helping to keep Portland's streams clean and healthy.
Garden Fever!
3433 NE 24th Avenue
Portland, OR 97212
Registration: 503.287.3200
June 14
Natural gardening seminar:
Ten Tips for a Sustainable Home Garden
Saturday
11am to 12pm
Free. Advance registration requested.
Learn easy steps that bring big results in making your own garden more sustainable.
Farmington Gardens
21815 SW Farmington Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
Registration: 503.649.4568
June 14
Tualatin Riverkeepers Nature Awareness
Saturday
1pm to 3pm
Learn nature awareness techniques that will help you identify wildlife on a two hour nature walk where adults and kids of all ages are welcome to come learn about the wildlife that exist at the Tigard Public Library Wetlands and along the adjacent Fanno Creek Trail.
Tualatin Riverkeepers
12360 SW Main Street, Suite 100
Tigard, OR 97223
Info: 503.620.7507
June 16 - 20
Towards Carfree Cities VIII:
Rethinking Mobility, Rediscovering Proximity
Monday through Friday
Various events around town
Portland, Oregon, USA
The Towards Carfree Cities conference series brings together people from around the world who work to promote practical alternatives to car dependence.
June 19
Back in the Saddle Bike Clinic
Thursday
6:30pm to 8pm
A review of gear, laws, riding skills, routes, basic bike upkeep, and flat tire repair.
Community Cycling Center
1700 NE Alberta Street
Portland, OR 97211
June 20
Summer Solstice
The longest day of the year. Take time to bask in the wonders of nature, in this time of year when all is alive
June 21
Compost Class and Work Party
Saturday
9am to 11:30am
Join Portland Community Gardens and Master Recyclers to learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard debris into a healthy soil amendment teeming with life.
Fulton Community Gardens
SW Third Avenue and Miles Boulevard
Portland, OR
Registration: 503.823.1612
June 21
Natural Gardening Seminar: Growing Nature in your Yard
Saturday
10am to 12pm
Free. Advance registration required.
Beautiful native plants, simple water features and effective natural gardening techniques will make your yard buzz with hummingbirds and native pollinators and provide habitat for songbirds, butterflies and frogs. Learn natural gardening and wildlife identification from local experts and see native plantings in a nearby demonstration garden.
East Hill Church and Gresham Discovery Garden
701 N Main Avenue
Gresham, OR 97030
Registration: 503.234.3000
June 22
Sunday Parkways
8am to 2pm
Portland will celebrate its first ever ciclovia-style street closure. The proposed route will close six miles of streets for Portlanders to walk, bike, run, stroll, and roller blade.
June 28
Be Your Own Champion Bike Clinic
Saturday
10am to 1pm
Bike Gallery presents a 3-hour hands-on clinic covering basic bike maintenance, flat repair, and cleaning techniques. Bring your bike or a wheel and tools if you have them.
Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
June 28
Native Plant Center Volunteer Saturday
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Help out at Metro’s Native Plant Center in Tualatin which provides an essential supply of rare native seeds and plant stock to support Metro’s restoration projects. Activities vary throughout the summer and include transplanting seedlings, collecting and processing native seeds, building seed drying racks and wetland emergent beds, and caring for young plants and seed grow-out beds. Gloves, tools, water and a snack provided; prior gardening experience not required.
Metro's Native Plant Center
2661 SW Borland Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
Registration: 503.701.7554
June 28
Winter Vegetable Gardening Class
Saturday
9am to 11:30am
Free. Advance registration required.
Winter gardening means summer planting. Learn what you can plant now to be eating through the fall, winter and early spring.
Rigler Community Garden
5401 NE Prescott Street
Portland, OR 97218
Registration: 503.823.1612
June 28
Natural Gardening Seminar: Gardens of Eatin'
Saturday
10am to 12pm
Free. Advance registration required.
Join celebrity chefs and gardening leaders for a feast of the senses
and a bundle of tips for growing and eating beautiful, delicious, edible plants. Join local chefs from Nutshell, Nostrana, The Dundee Bistro and Nick's Italian Café to cook (and taste) a harvest of local organic foods you can grow yourself at home. Highlights include growing for the grill, unusual herbs, local berries, flower drinks and more. Learn to bring
local organic food one step closer – and fresher – by adding edibles to your yard.
Clackamas Community College
Home Orchard Society Arboretum
19600 S Molalla Avenue
Oregon City, OR 97045
Registration: 503.234.3000
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