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)
The Portland Permaculture Guild's July 21 meeting will be at the new shared headquarters of the City Repair Project and the American Center for Sustainability (ACS) at 3125 E. Burnside, across the street from Music Millennium.
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)
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)
www.oregonwild.org
Morgan Lange: 503-283-6343 x203; ml@oregonwild.org
Oregon Wild Wednesday: Avocets and Acoustics
Join Oregon Wild in exploring the beauty and diversity of an Oregon wonder. Tucked into the southern reaches of the state, the Klamath Basin plays host to a myriad of migratory bird species every year. This is a place where snow geese congregate in the tens of thousands, American White Pelicans dip their slender beaks in search of fish, and bald eagles gather in their largest numbers in the continental United States.
FREE! AND all participants are entered into FREE raffle including Patagonia gear!
Indoors; 915 SE Hawthorne Lucky Lab brew pub, Portland, OR
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)
Register at www.lakeoswegoparks.org or call 503-675-2549
Luscher Farm, West Linn, OR
July 24, 6:00-8:00pm
Summer is here and harvest time has just begun, are you ready? Attend this class and learn how to harvest your vegetables to get the most fruits from your labor. You will also learn how to maximize the bounty of your summer garden with water-wise gardening and integrated pest management techniques. And what about all those summer weeds? We’ve got some great tips for sustainable weed management and how to use summer cover crops to help decrease weeding in the garden.
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)
Jennifer Barker
SolWest/EORenew
PO Box 485
Canyon City, OR 97820
phone 541-575-3633
info@solwest.org
www.solwest.org
“Neighbors Powering Community” is the theme of the tenth annual SolWest Renewable Energy Fair July 25-27, 2008 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, OR. Admission includes over 50 free workshops on both off-grid and grid-intertied renewable energy (RE) and sustainable living topics. A pre-fair workshop will install a grid-intertied solar backup power system. Fifty exhibitors show tools for energy independence and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind and agricultural resources. Keynote speaker Greg Pahl, author of The Citizen-powered Energy Handbook emphasizes renewable resources for neighborhood energy. Alternative vehicle displays highlight efficient transportation technology. Cost is $5 per adult per day, with weekend, youth, and family discounts, volunteers and children under 12 free. Camping is available (free for volunteers).
Ecovillage/Cohousing Information Table
Friday, July 25, 6:30 - 8:30PM
Fernhill Park, Summer Concert Series
NE 37th Ave & Ainsworth.
Portland
At a Summer Concert in the Park,
find out about a new Urban Ecovillage/Cohousing condominium forming in NE Portland.
Come and hear Diana Leafe Christian, author of "Finding Community" and "Creating a Life Together". Meet residents and learn about living more sustainably in communities such as ecovillages, cohousing and cooperatives. Hosted by Columbia Ecovillage of Portland and Northwest Intentional Communities Assoc. For more information and registration, www.ic.org/nica. Contact: 503-235-8432.
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)
Jennifer Barker
SolWest/EORenew
PO Box 485
Canyon City, OR 97820
phone 541-575-3633
info@solwest.org
www.solwest.org
“Neighbors Powering Community” is the theme of the tenth annual SolWest Renewable Energy Fair July 25-27, 2008 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, OR. Admission includes over 50 free workshops on both off-grid and grid-intertied renewable energy (RE) and sustainable living topics. A pre-fair workshop will install a grid-intertied solar backup power system. Fifty exhibitors show tools for energy independence and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind and agricultural resources. Keynote speaker Greg Pahl, author of The Citizen-powered Energy Handbook emphasizes renewable resources for neighborhood energy. Alternative vehicle displays highlight efficient transportation technology. Cost is $5 per adult per day, with weekend, youth, and family discounts, volunteers and children under 12 free. Camping is available (free for volunteers).
Join us to hear stories from communities, plus singing, meals, dance and celebration. Visit community tables, hear Diana Leafe Christian, author of "Finding Community" and "Creating a Life Together". Hosted by Columbia Ecovillage of Portland and Northwest Intentional Communities Assoc. For more information and registration: www.ic.org/nica, 503-235-8432.
For more information or to register: 503-636-4112 x102 or register@berrybot.org
www.berrybot.org
Tobey Chadsey of Meadowcroft Farm has grafted thousands of conifers and Japanese maples during his 24 years as a nurseryman. In this hands-on class you will learn the techniques, tools and art of grafting, demonstrated on maples. Grafting knives will be available for purchase at the wholesale price of $30; sheaths for $8. Bring your own knife if you have one. Other materials will be provided.
$15 Space is limited. Registration required.
indoors
your own knife if you have one. Other materials will be provided.
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)
Jennifer Barker
SolWest/EORenew
PO Box 485
Canyon City, OR 97820
phone 541-575-3633
info@solwest.org
www.solwest.org
“Neighbors Powering Community” is the theme of the tenth annual SolWest Renewable Energy Fair July 25-27, 2008 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, OR. Admission includes over 50 free workshops on both off-grid and grid-intertied renewable energy (RE) and sustainable living topics. A pre-fair workshop will install a grid-intertied solar backup power system. Fifty exhibitors show tools for energy independence and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind and agricultural resources. Keynote speaker Greg Pahl, author of The Citizen-powered Energy Handbook emphasizes renewable resources for neighborhood energy. Alternative vehicle displays highlight efficient transportation technology. Cost is $5 per adult per day, with weekend, youth, and family discounts, volunteers and children under 12 free. Camping is available (free for volunteers).
Join us to hear stories from communities, plus singing, meals, dance and celebration. Visit community tables, hear Diana Leafe Christian, author of "Finding Community" and "Creating a Life Together". Hosted by Columbia Ecovillage of Portland and Northwest Intentional Communities Assoc. For more information and registration: www.ic.org/nica, 503-235-8432.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Lydia Dolman at Flying Hammer Productions
503 975 4232
or www.theflyinghammer.com
Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland August 1st thru the 9th.
Ever wanted to build your own ecological and affordable home? Join us for this hands-on workshop that takes your from the foundation to the roof on a 200sqft load bearing straw bale studio. It is an excellent workshop for the novice and the contractor alike. We will be covering the basics of design, earth bag foundations, straw bale installation, some carpentry, light straw clay infill, earthen plasters and earthen floors. And it only costs $500!!
$500
The event is outdoors and mostly wheelchair accessiable
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)
Lydia Dolman at Flying Hammer Productions
503 975 4232
or www.theflyinghammer.com
Straw Bale workshop in SE Portland August 1st thru the 9th.
Ever wanted to build your own ecological and affordable home? Join us for this hands-on workshop that takes your from the foundation to the roof on a 200sqft load bearing straw bale studio. It is an excellent workshop for the novice and the contractor alike. We will be covering the basics of design, earth bag foundations, straw bale installation, some carpentry, light straw clay infill, earthen plasters and earthen floors. And it only costs $500!!
$500
The event is outdoors and mostly wheelchair accessiable
Marquam Nature Park Restoration Work Party -
9am-12pm -
Saturday, April 26 -
Join Friends of Marquam Nature Park and the West Willamette Restoration Partnership for a morning of urban forest renewal. Meet at Council Crest Park, see map at http://www.trlc.org/westwillamette/marquamworkparty. Please contact us before coming and for more info. (The site is not wheelchair accessible and could be on some uneven ground)
Free, of course
Outdoor
Water bottle, work gloves, dress appropriate for weather
