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Friday July 04, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Saturday July 05, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Sunday July 06, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Monday July 07, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Start: 4:22 pm

For more information, call (360) 619-1108 or visit www.cityofvancouver.us/urbanforestry and click on "Upcoming Events"

Celebrate GreenFest with Vancouver Urban Forestry on a bicycle tour of downtown Vancouver's Heritage Trees. Visit some of Vancouver's most celebrated trees on an enjoyable 9-mile guided bicycle ride. The flat, easy bicycle route begins and ends at the Water Resources Education Center, following the Columbia River, and winding through historic downtown Vancouver. Stop at eight locations to admire trees whose legacies connect all residents of Vancouver to the proud past of our community. Urban Forestry staff will discuss the historical and arboricultural significance of each tree.


free

Outdoors

Bicycle, helmet, water,
Tuesday July 08, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Wednesday July 09, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Start: 12:54 pm

Jo Anne Dolan
Naturally Beautiful Backyards & Master Composter/Recycler Program
Columbia Springs
12602 SE Evergreen Highway
Vancouver, WA 98683
Ph: 360-882-4567 Fax: 360-882-4503
jdolan@columbiasprings.org

Be Inspired...Mark your calendar for Columbia Springs' 2008 Earth-friendly Garden Tour! Sunday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Earth-friendly Garden Tour, offered in partnership with Clark County Solid Waste Program, is an opportunity for Clark County residents to be inspired by local gardeners who use natural gardening techniques. Earth-friendly gardens are healthier for children, pets, wildlife and our rivers and streams.


FREE!

outdoors

water, sun protection
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm

Genesis McKiernan-Allen, Outreach and Education Assistant
(503)542-5051
communications@ourunitedvillages.org

The ReBuilding Center of Our United Villages invites you to attend the grand unveiling of a community art sculpture called The Community Trees. Located in the Community Gathering Space on Mississippi Avenue, the three-story sculpture features cob tree trunks topped with branches and leaves crafted from reclaimed metal and household objects donated by community members.


FREE!!

Outdoor
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

David Johnson will speak on the Transition Town movement which was set up in the UK as a community response to the dual challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change. From its small beginnings in Ireland in 2004, the Transtion Initiative has spread to include over 50 groups around Britiain and communities in Australia, New Zealand and America as people start to take responsibilty themselves for the challenges that we face.

Thursday July 10, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Friday July 11, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Saturday July 12, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Start: 12:00 am

pix@pixpatisserie.com or SCRAP - 503-294-0769

Tour de Portland Bicycle Scavenger Hunt
11:00
This scavenger hunt starts at the SE Division Street Pix and ends at the North Williams Pix. Teams may consist of 1-3 people. First team to bring the 30 items on the list to Pix North via bicycle wins a $200 Pix Gift Certificate!


free for spectators or $5 - 10 to compete

outdoor
(all day)

see earthflow.com or email us at permaculture@earthflow.com

You are invited to join L. Santoyo, Director of EarthFlow Design Works, and a host of other local and international leaders in the world-wide sustainability movement, and learn how to create the conditions for sustainability to happen. This permaculture design certificate course is offered the second weekends of the month, February - July 2008, in and around Santa Barbara, CA. Complete attendance required for certification, but you are welcome to register for 1 day or 1 module of the course as well.


$90/day, $175/weekend or $950 for entire course. Teacher discounts and work-trade plans available

Indoor

See website for details
Sunday July 13, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
(all day)

see earthflow.com or email us at permaculture@earthflow.com

You are invited to join L. Santoyo, Director of EarthFlow Design Works, and a host of other local and international leaders in the world-wide sustainability movement, and learn how to create the conditions for sustainability to happen. This permaculture design certificate course is offered the second weekends of the month, February - July 2008, in and around Santa Barbara, CA. Complete attendance required for certification, but you are welcome to register for 1 day or 1 module of the course as well.


$90/day, $175/weekend or $950 for entire course. Teacher discounts and work-trade plans available

Indoor

See website for details
Start: 10:00 am

Register for the tour
Space on the tour is limited, so register early. The tour is open to Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington County residents only. Callers may register one additional guest.

Registration opens Monday, June 2.


Peek into the beautiful backyards of passionate home gardeners, and learn their secrets to chemical-free success with Metro’s free natural gardening techniques tour. This year's tour will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 13, 2008.


Free!

outdoors with indoor seating, lectures, some gardens are wheelchair accessible.
Monday July 14, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Tuesday July 15, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)
Wednesday July 16, 2008
(all day)
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

(541) 937-3351 x112, epcp@lostvalley.org

Immerse yourself in ecovillage living while learning about sustainable agriculture, natural building, agro-forestry, creek restoration, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation, appropriate technology, non-violent communication, ecovillage design and implementation, earth-based crafts, and much more!

$2315-$3685 sliding scale (including accommodations, prepared organic meals, instruction, materials, and field trips)