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2010
May 1
Hazardous Waste Round-up Hillsboro
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Location info: 503.234.3000
May 8
Hazardous Waste Round-up Fairview
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Location info: 503.234.3000
May 15
Hazardous Waste Round-up NW Portland
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Location info: 503.234.3000
May 22
Hazardous Waste Round-up Sherwood
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Location info: 503.234.3000
Events of Interest
May 1
Native Plant Center Volunteer Saturday
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Volunteer at Metro's Native Plant Center in Tualatin. Activities
include transplanting seedlings, collecting and cleaning native
seeds, planting native plugs for prairie and wetland seed
production, and caring for young plants. Gloves, tools, water
and a snack provided; prior gardening experience not required.
Metro's Native Plant Center
2661 SW Borland Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
Info: 503.638.7240
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May 1
Butterflies, Bats and Bees – Oh My!
Saturday
9:30am to 12pm
Free
Advanced registration required
Bees and other pollinators are declining rapidly in our world! Come find out what you can do to encourage them in your backyard. Learn what plants attract pollinators and how to construct a quick home for hibernating bees.
Southwest Community Center - Gabriel Park
6820 SW 45th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Info: 503.238.4775
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May 1
Sustainable Gardening Essentials
Saturday
10:45am to 12:15pm
Free
Learn to make your yard beautiful and safe for children, pets,
wildlife and waterways. Get the latest tips on organic soils and
compost, planting right for your site, attracting beneficial birds,
bees and butterflies and choosing safe, effective methods for
managing pests and weeds.
Complimentary coupons and publications for all participants.
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
Info: 503.629.6350
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May 2
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening
Sunday
9am to 10am
Free
Raised beds mean more food in less space with fewer pests and
less stress. Get tips for selecting materials, building, planting and maintaining your raised-bed vegetable garden.
Complimentary coupons and publications for all participants.
Cornell Farms
8212 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
Info: 503.234.3000
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May 2
NW Solar Expo & Clean Technology Showcase
Sunday
10am to 4pm
$12, children 12 and under are free
Bring 3 cans of food for the Oregon Food Bank and receive
a $2 discount off admission
The Solar Expo will offer workshops, exhibitors, and seminars to homeowners and business owners interested in clean energy
solutions for their homes and buildings.
Oregon Convention Center, Hall E
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Portland, OR 97232
Info: 503.236.0367
MAP
May 3
Container Gardening
Monday
6pm to 8pm
$15
Learn how to maximize the potential of pots and containers for
food production. Class will discuss types of containers, soil,
fertilizers, and vegetable growing techniques to get the most
out of a container.
Marshall Center
1009 McLoughlin Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663
Info: 360.487.7100
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May 4
Green Drinks Networking
Tuesday
7pm to 9pm
$5
Good conversation and a chance to network with other
environmentally minded people. No-host beer and pizza.
Ecotrust Building Lobby
721 NW Ninth Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Info: 503.823.7700
MAP
May 6
Make a Friend of Your Neighbor Workshop
Thursday
2pm to 3:30pm
Free
Advanced registration required
Learn tools and strategies for preventing conflict and building
positive relationships with your neighbors and community.
Snacks provided. Child care (9 and under), transportation,
and interpretation provided upon request.
Fulton Community Center
68 SW Miles Street
Portland, OR 97219
Info: 503.546.7499
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May 6
Growing Gardens: Gardening Basics
Thursday
6pm to 8pm
Sliding scale donation of $5-$20
Advanced registration required
Learn to plan, implement and care for a healthy, affordable, and sustainable veggie garden.
Workshops are open to the public - no prior experience necessary! Workshops are held throughout North, Northeast, and Southeast Portland and are taught by experienced volunteers.
Address and directions provided when you sign up.
Info: 503.284.8420
May 8
Shred IT!
Saturday
8am to 12pm
$5 suggested donation, benefits the Oregon Food Bank
Securely shred your sensitive materials.
Hillsboro Post Office
125 S 1st Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Info: 503.681.6175
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May 8
Organic Soils and Compost
Saturday
10am to 11:30am
Free
Jump-start your garden's growth with soil improvement tips.
Learn time-tested techniques for amending, mulching, composting
and protecting soil for perfect plant health.
Complimentary coupons and publications for all participants.
Washington County Fair Complex
Demonstration Garden
872 NE 28th Avenue
Hillsboro, OR 97214
Info: 503.234.3000
MAP
May 8
Grow Your Own Organic Veggies
Saturday
10am to 11:30am
Free
Learn to grow a robust variety of tasty vegetables year-round.
Get the latest on weeding effectively, watering without waste,
enhancing soil fertility and controlling pests without poisons.
Complimentary coupons and publications for all participants.
Snowcap Community Charities
17805 SE Stark Street
Gresham, OR 97233
Info: 503.234.3000
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May 8
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. NOTE: Work party volunteers, please wear boots and layers. Expect mud, more mud, with still more mud on the side.
Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
36831 Richardson Gap Road
Scio, OR 97374
Info: 503.394.4486
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May 8
Washington County Museum Free Family Day
Saturday
10am to 2pm
Free, donations welcome
Learn about historic photography and quilting. Summer themed
arts and crafts activities will be featured, and snacks and juice will
be served.
Washington County Museum
17677 NW Springville Road
Portland, OR 97229
Info: 503.645.5353
MAP
May 8
Composting Basics
Saturday
11am to 12pm
Free
Jump-start your garden's growth with soil improvement tips.
Learn time-tested techniques for amending, mulching, composting
and protecting soil for perfect plant health.
Complimentary coupons and publications for all participants.
Portland Nursery – Division
9000 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97266
Info: 503.788.9000
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May 10
Super Summer Vegetables
Monday
6pm to 8pm
$15
Learn the tricks to growing abundant tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, peppers, and other summer vegetables for the backyard garden.
Class will include planting techniques, organic pest control, and harvesting tricks.
Marshall Center
1009 McLoughlin Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663
Info: 360.487.7100
MAP
May 12
Blooms for Birds, Bees and Butterflies
Wednesday
10am to 11:30am
Free
Learn how native flowering plants in your yard can add new
dimensions of beauty and benefits from birds, bees and butterflies. Learn how this wonderful world of wildlife can lighten your gardening workload by providing free pollination, pest control and soil improvement services.
Complimentary coupons and publications for all participants.
Blue Lake Regional Park
21154 NE Blue Lake Road
Fairview, OR 97024
Info: 503.234.3000
MAP
May 13
Bike There! Launch Event
Thursday
4pm to 6pm
Free
The eighth edition of Metro's Bike There! map is hot off the press.
To celebrate, join other bike enthusiasts for a launch event at the
Metro Regional Center plaza and bookstore. Activities include: bike decorating, free bike tune-ups from Bike Gallery, live photo booth
with souvenir photos, Goldsprint stationary bike races.
Purchase Metro's new bike map during the launch event, and receive
a free Bike There! bike light and choice of water bottle or reflective
leg strap.
Metro Regional Center
600 NE Grand Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
Info: 503.813.7575
MAP
May 15
Native Plant Center Volunteer Saturday
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Volunteer at Metro's Native Plant Center in Tualatin. Activities
include transplanting seedlings, collecting and cleaning native
seeds, planting native plugs for prairie and wetland seed
production, and caring for young plants. Gloves, tools, water and
a snack provided; prior gardening experience not required.
Metro's Native Plant Center
2661 SW Borland Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
Info: 503.638.7240
MAP
May 15
Raised-bed Vegetable Gardening
Saturday
10am to 11:30am
Free
Raised beds mean more food in less space with fewer pests and
less stress. Get tips for selecting materials, building, planting and maintaining your raised-bed vegetable garden.
Complimentary coupons and publications for all participants.
Mary Woodward Elementary School
12325 SW Katherine Street
Tigard, OR 97223
Info: 503.234.3000
MAP
May 15
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. NOTE: Work party volunteers, please wear boots and layers. Expect mud, more mud, with still more mud on the side.
Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
36831 Richardson Gap Road
Scio, OR 97374
Info: 503.394.4486
MAP
May 15
Native Plants and Wildlife
Saturday
1pm to 2pm
Free
Learn tips for integrating Northwest native plants into an existing
garden for new dimensions of beauty in the landscape - birds, bees
and butterflies. Also learn how this wonderful world of wildlife can
lighten your gardening workload.
Complimentary coupons and publications for all participants.
Cedars Hills United Church of Christ
11695 SW Park Way
Portland, OR 97225
Info: 503.234.3000
MAP
May 15 - 16
Portland Audubon Native Plant Sale
Saturday and Sunday
10am to 4pm
Over 100 species of Oregon wildflowers, shrubs, and trees will be available to enhance your yard, woodland or stream bank. Special shopping lists for shade, sun, butterflies and hummingbirds are available as well as on-site plant experts to answer your questions.
Audubon Society of Portland
5151 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97210
Info: 503.292.6855
MAP
May 16
Fruit Tree Pollination
Sunday
1pm to 2pm
Free
Learn how fruit trees reproduce and which tricks help yield a bigger
or more frequent bounty. Get the scoop on self-fruiting plum trees
and natural ways to protect your apples from pests.
Urban Farm Store
2100 SE Belmont Street
Portland, OR 97214
Info: 503.234.3000
MAP
May 16
Terrific Turf Without Toxics
Sunday
1pm to 2:30pm
Free
Advanced registration required
Learn the latest techniques for safely and effectively controlling
weeds, preventing pests, watering wisely, and mulching and seeding
to green up your lawn without polluting the stormwater runoff.
Complimentary coupons and publications for all participants.
Address provided with registration.
Registration and Info: 503.234.3000
May 18
Careers In Sustainability
Tuesday
12pm to 1pm
Free
Changing careers or looking to refocus your current career path on sustainability? We’ll discuss how your experience and expertise can
be enhanced by a solid understanding of sustainability principles and practices. We will also discuss job market growth and opportunities.
Info and location: 503.241.1140
May 18
Growing Gardens: Container Gardening
Tuesday
6pm to 8pm
Sliding scale donation of $5-$20
Advanced registration required
Get inspired to grow your own food in containers and locations of all kinds during this hands-on demonstration. Workshops are open to
the public - no prior experience necessary! Workshops are held throughout North, Northeast, and Southeast Portland and are taught
by experienced volunteers.
Address and directions provided when you register.
Info: 503.284.8420
May 19
Living Sustainably Brown Bags:
Raised Beds and Vegetable Gardening Basics
Wednesday
12pm to 1pm
Free
Seating is first come first serve
Learn the many benefits of using raised beds to create your own
urban farm.
Central Library
U.S. Bank Room
801 SW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Info: 503.988.5123
MAP
May 22
Petals Without Poisons
Saturday
9am to 10:30am
Free
Advanced registration required
Curious how to go organic in your rose garden and put tasty
flower petals on your dinner plate without worry? Learn how to
grow gorgeous flowers of all sorts without harmful chemicals,
for cutting, munching or magnificent vistas.
Complimentary coupons and publications for all participants.
Nature Park Interpretive Center
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
Registration and Info:503.629.6350
MAP
May 22
The Practice of Hope Workshop
Saturday
9am to 12pm
This workshop was created to elevate hope among those who seek
to create a sustainable culture. In this workshop, hope is explored
as an intentional act or a practice. Through presentation and small group discussions we will cover topics such as, the meaning of hope,
its relationship to optimism (and pessimism), guiding principles for
the practice of hope, specific practices that elevate hope in our daily
life, and ways to stay aligned with hope over time.
First Congregational United Church of Christ
1126 SW Park Street
Portland, OR 97205
Info: 503.227.2315
MAP
May 22
Pesticide-free Pest Control
Saturday
10am to 11:30am
Free
Discover effective, nontoxic ways to tackle weeds, pests and plant diseases. Learn the latest techniques for making your yard beautiful and safe for children, pets, wildlife and waterways.
Complimentary coupons and publications for all participants.
Clackamas Community College
19600 Molalla Avenue
Oregon City, OR 97045
Info: 503.234.3000
MAP
May 22
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. NOTE: Work party volunteers, please wear boots and layers. Expect mud, more mud, with still more mud on the side.
Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
36831 Richardson Gap Road
Scio, OR 97374
Info: 503.394.4486
MAP
May 23
Grow Your Own Organic Veggies
Sunday
1pm to 2pm
Free
Learn to grow a robust variety of tasty vegetables year-round.
Get the latest on weeding effectively, watering without waste,
enhancing soil fertility and controlling pests without poisons.
Complimentary coupons and publications for all participants.
Boring Square Garden Center
28150 SE Highway 212
Boring, OR 97009
Info: 503.234.3000
MAP
May 25
Organic Pest and Disease Control
Tuesday
6pm to 8pm
$15
Learn the basics about controlling common garden pests and
diseases without the use of chemical inputs. We will discuss
beneficial insects, planting techniques, homemade remedies
and commercial products for the control of insects, disease and
larger varmints such as deer, rabbits and the dreaded mole.
Firstenburg Center
700 NE 136th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98684
Info: 360.487.7100
MAP
May 25
Unusual Veggies
and Container-grown Vegetable Gardening
Tuesday
7:15pm to 8:30pm
Learn about unusual vegetables and growing vegetables
in containers.
Free
Subud Center
3185 NE Regents Drive
Portland, OR 97232
Info: 503 525.8133
MAP
May 26
Living Sustainably Brown Bags:
Backyard Wildlife Habitats
Wednesday
12pm to 1pm
Free
Seating is first come first serve
Karen Munday, an Urban Wildlife Specialist at Audubon Society of Portland, will lead a discussion about living with urban wildlife, the
new Backyard Habitat Certification Program and how to sign up to
have your yard certified.
Central Library
U.S. Bank Room
801 SW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Info: 503.988.5123
MAP
May 28 – June 6
2010 City Repair Village Building Convergence
A 10-day event in which neighborhoods activate to build shared
public places that they have envisioned, designed, funded, and will maintain for themselves. VBC will include hands-on education in permaculture design and construction, ecological building, and public art. All projects are built through collaboration, community
conversations and commitment of a neighborhood to strengthen
itself. Everyone is invited to attend evening events at a central
location, to participate in a shared dinner, workshops and listen to visionaries speak about various aspects of sustainable culture.
Info: 503.235.8946
May 29
Vermicomposting
Saturday
1pm to 2:30pm
$10
Advanced registration required
Learn about this gentle, dynamic, and efficient way to compost
your kitchen waste with redworms.
Pistils Nursery
3811 N Mississippi Avenue
Portland, OR 97227
Info: 503.288.4889
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