Environmental Events

June 5
Hazardous Waste Round-up SE Portland
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Location info: 503.234.3000

June 12
Hazardous Waste Round-up Hillsboro
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Location info: 503.234.3000

June 18 -19
Hazardous Waste Round-up Tigard
Friday and Saturday
9am to 2pm
Location info: 503.234.3000

June 26
Hazardous Waste Round-up SE Portland
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Location info: 503.234.3000

Events of Interest

June 1
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
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June 2
Food Preservation
Wednesday
12pm to 1pm
Space is limited. Seating is available on a first-come basis.
Jeanne Brandt of The Oregon State University Extension Service will discuss how to plan this year's garden with food preservation in mind and the science of food preservation that focuses on protecting the safety and quality of the food you preserve.
Central Library
801 SW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Info: 503.988.5123
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June 4 - 5
Got Water? Managing it for the Future:
A Forum on Our Regional Water Supply
Friday Forum: 7pm to 9:30pm
Saturday Workshop: 10am to 4pm
Saturday Film: 7pm
Forum and workshop are free
Registration required
Film, $7
Lunch available for $10 (specify vegetarian or meat when registering)
This forum is designed to promote action by opening our eyes to the fact that our water, our most precious natural resource, could be in danger if decisions aren’t made today.
The State of Oregon will be represented at the forum. They are in
the process of formulating the State's first water plan. Be a
participant in planning our water future.
First Unitarian Church
1034 SW 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Info: 503.232.5495
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June 5
Rain Gardens 101
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Registration required
Rain gardens are a great way to add beautiful landscaping to your
yard and protect overloaded urban streams at the same time.
You will learn how to assess your site to determine the best location
and size, calculate impervious surfaces, determine soil suitability, choose appropriate plants, and how to maintain your new rain garden. You will also receive a comprehensive manual that shows all the steps to constructing a rain garden.
Portland Nursery
9000 SE Division
Portland, OR 97266
Info: 503.222.7645
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June 5
Blooms for Birds, Bees and Butterflies
Saturday
10am to 11am
Free
Learn the benefits from birds, bees and butterflies, and 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 are given to all participants.
Drake's 7 Dees – Eastside
16519 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97233
Info: 503.234.3000
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June 5
Volunteer Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
Anniversary Celebration
Saturday
1pm to 4pm
Suggested donation of $5 for an individual or $10 for a family.
All proceeds go directly to the care of the animals.
This fun filled afternoon will have hay wagon rides, tours, photo show and sale, and information about our programs and future projects.
Meet and feed the animals that reside at the sanctuary; hear about their former lives of abuse and neglect and see how they have recovered. Treats for the animals will be available as well a tasty
goody for you!
Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
36831 Richardson Gap Road
Scio, OR 97374
Info: 503.394.4486
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June 5 - 6
Wilsonville Festival of Recycled & Upcycled Arts
and Junk to Funk Parade 2010
Saturday and Sunday
10am to 6pm
A celebration of the creative spirit featuring more than 100 visual, literary, and performing artists. The weekend kicks off with a ‘Junk
to Funk’ parade. The Festival includes live music, storytelling, dance, poetry and a juried visual arts show and sale. 2010 theme is ‘Recycled
& Upcycled' with creative ‘has beens’ of all varieties, from sculpture to fashion.
29600 SW Park Place
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Info: 503.692.8653
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June 6
Rain Gardens 101
Sunday
1pm to 5pm
Registration required
Rain gardens are a great way to add beautiful landscaping to your
yard and protect overloaded urban streams at the same time.
You will learn how to assess your site to determine the best location
and size, calculate impervious surfaces, determine soil suitability, choose appropriate plants, and how to maintain your new rain garden. You will also receive a comprehensive manual that shows all the steps to constructing a rain garden.
Historic Kenton Firehouse
8105 N Brandon Street
Portland, OR 97217
Info: 503.222.7645
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June 9
InFARMation (and Beer): Urban Farming
Wednesday
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Free
This monthly meeting is an opportunity to bring the issues that
Oregon family farmers face onto the radar of urban consumers,
and the community in general, focusing on the larger picture of
the connection between food and farms in our state. When eaters connect with farmers, it makes our food web stronger, and real
changes in our local food system are possible. Hosted by
Friends of Family Farmers.
Roots Organic Brewery
1530 SE 7th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
Info: 503.759.3276
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June 10
Effect of the Environment &
Chemicals on Women’s Hormones
Thursday
7pm to 8:30pm
Free
Learn how the types of food you eat, the containers you use and
the way you tend your garden can affect the health of your
hormones. Numerous studies have shown a series of detrimental
effects that environmental chemicals have on hormonal regulation
in the body. These compounds can mimic, disrupt or reduce the
activity of various hormones and physiological systems.
New Season’s Cedar Hills Crossing
3495 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard
Beaverton, OR 97005
Info: 503.641.4181
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June 10
Messages in the Body –
Physical Symptoms as Guidance From Within
Thursday
7pm to 8:30pm
Free
Recognizing the potential meaning and usefulness of body
symptoms which contain essential information and guidance for
our overall well-being; our symptoms contain the seeds of possibility, helping us connect with and express more of who we are.
New Season’s Mountain Park
3 SW Monroe Parkway
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Info: 503.496.1155
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June 12
Native Wild Foods
Saturday
9am to 11am
$9
Registration required
Learn how Native Americans survived the seasons of the Northwest. Examine various tribes of the Pacific Northwest and the ways in which they utilized native plant life for survival.
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
Info and Registration: 503.629.6350
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June 12
Blooms for Birds, Bees and Butterflies
Saturday
10am to 11am
Free
Learn the benefits from birds, bees and butterflies, and 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 are given to all participants.
Blue Lake Regional Park
20500 NE Marine Drive
Fairview, OR 97024
Info: 503.234.3000
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June 12
Terrific Turf Without Toxics
Saturday
10am to 11:30am
Free
Learn the latest techniques for safely and effectively controlling
weeds, preventing pests and watering wisely.
Complimentary coupons and publications are given to all participants.
Washington Co. Fair Complex Demonstration Garden
872 NE 28th Avenue
Hillsboro, OR 97214
Info: 503.234.3000
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June 12
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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June 12
National Get Outdoors Day
Saturday
10am to 3pm
Free
Join Smokey Bear and Ranger Rick in a community celebration that
will highlight activities the great outdoors offers youth and families.
Join us for outdoor fun, find helpful information, and enter chances
to win great prizes and find renewed interest in your own backyard, neighborhood and region. Come explore: birds of prey up close, outdoor camping and gear demonstrations, water sports
opportunities, information about walking, hiking and biking
in and around town, gardening tips and so much more!
Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver WA 98661
Info: 360.487.7111
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June 12
Choose to ReUse Fair
Saturday
12pm to 4pm
In honor of Reuse Week 2010, the members of the ReUse PDX consortium (Community Warehouse, Habitat for Humanity ReStore,
Free Geek, ReBuilding Center, Schoolhouse Supplies, and SCRAP) celebrate ReUse Week! Come learn about these local reuse organizations and screen print your own T-shirt. SCRAP will provide
kids' activities, including bicycle decorations for Cirque du Cycling
which is the same day. Keep an eye out for street musicians from
1pm to 2pm too.
ReBuilding Center parking lot
3625 N Mississippi Avenue
Portland, OR 97227
Info: 503.294.0769
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June 13
Organic Soils and Compost
Sunday
1pm to 2pm
Free
Learn time-tested techniques for amending, mulching, composting
and protecting soil for perfect plant health. Follow simple steps so
tiny soil organisms can help you till and fertilize for free!
Complimentary coupons and publications are given to all participants.
Farmington Gardens
21815 SW Farmington Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
Info: 503.649.4568
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June 16
Growing Gardens: Composting & Worm Bins
Wednesday
6pm to 8pm
$5-$20 sliding scale donation
Registration required
Learn the many ways of turning your home kitchen scraps and yard debris into rich food for your garden.
Growing Gardens
SE Portland
Address and directions will be provided when you sign up.
Info: 503.284.8420

June 19
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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June 19
Pesticide-free Pest Control
Saturday
10am to 11:30am
Free
Discover effective, nontoxic ways to tackle weeds, pests and plant diseases. See how a few simple steps for preventing problems early
on can save a lot of work later. Learn the latest techniques for making your yard beautiful and safe for children, pets, wildlife and waterways.
Complimentary coupons and publications are given to all participants.
Metro's Natural Techniques Garden
6800 SE 57th Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
Info: 503.234.3000
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June 19
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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June 21
Canning Fruits and Pie Fillings
Monday
6pm to 8pm
$15
Registration required
Learn the basics of canning peaches, pears, pie fillings, and other
fruits. Class includes safety, materials, storage, recipes, and troubleshooting. Presented by the Urban Farm School.
Marshall Center
1009 McLoughlin Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663
Info and Registration: 360.487.7100
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June 22
Composting Basics
Tuesday
6pm to 8pm
$15
Registration required
Information on materials, bins, methodology and troubleshooting.
This class will also discuss in-place composting techniques used for
easy installation and maintenance.
Presented by the Urban Farm School.
Firstenburg Center
700 NE 136th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98684
Info and Registration: 360.487.7001
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June 22
Growing Gardens: Advanced Soil Health
Tuesday
6pm to 8pm
$5-$20 sliding scale donation
Registration required
Learn the best ways to keep your soil healthy by learning about the
soil food web, compost teas and bringing soil into balance.
Growing Gardens
N Portland
Address and directions will be provided when you sign up.
Info: 503.284.8420

June 22
Deep Green: World Film Premier Opening Gala
Tuesday
6pm to 9pm
$5
The unprecedented documentary about how to stop man-made
global warming...now! www.DeepGreenMovie.com
Almost every time we use energy, we burn carbon. Every time we
burn carbon, we heat up the atmosphere. It’s a dirty fact that global warming cannot be stopped as long as fossil fuels run our planet.
We can fix this. Over three years in the making, “Deep Green” is
the first major documentary devoted exclusively to showing us how. Accompanied by an international team of National Geographic and award-winning cinematographers, Portland filmmaker Matt Briggs
takes us on a compelling journey through nine countries, including China, to uncover the best people with the best ideas, cutting-edge technologies and restorative solutions to get the job done.
Randy Porter Band will start the festivities at 6pm.
Bagdad Theater
3702 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214
Info: 503.239.8120
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June 23
Deep Green: World Film Premier
Wednesday
6pm
The unprecedented documentary about how to stop man-made
global warming...now! www.DeepGreenMovie.com
Bagdad Theater
3702 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214
Info: 503.239.8120
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June 24
Deep Green: World Film Premier
Thursday
6pm
The unprecedented documentary about how to stop man-made
global warming...now! www.DeepGreenMovie.com
Bagdad Theater
3702 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214
Info: 503.239.8120
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June 24
Effect of the Environment &
Chemicals on Women’s Hormones
Thursday
7pm to 8:30pm
Free
Learn how the types of food you eat, the containers you use and
the way you tend your garden can affect the health of your hormones. Numerous studies have shown a series of detrimental effects that environmental chemicals have on hormonal regulation in the body. These compounds can mimic, disrupt or reduce the activity of various hormones and physiological systems.
New Season’s Mountain Park
3 SW Monroe Parkway
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Info: 503.496.1155
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June 25
Deep Green: World Film Premier
Friday
5:30 pm and 8pm
The unprecedented documentary about how to stop man-made
global warming...now! www.DeepGreenMovie.com
Bagdad Theater
3702 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214
Info: 503.239.8120
MAP

June 26
Water-wise Gardening
Saturday
10am to 11:30am
Free
Learn great ways for saving time, money and the health of garden plants through water conservation. Get the latest on choosing
water-wise plants, mulching, irrigating efficiently, planting rain
gardens and more.
Complimentary coupons and publications are given to all participants.
Tualatin Valley Water District
1850 SW 170th Avenue
Beaverton, OR 97006
Info: 503.234.3000
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June 26
Water-wise Gardening
Saturday
10am to 11:30am
Free
Learn great ways for saving time, money and the health of garden plants through water conservation. Get the latest on choosing
water-wise plants, mulching, irrigating efficiently, planting rain
gardens and more.
Complimentary coupons and publications are given to all participants.
Clackamas Community College
Clairmont Hall, room 117
19600 Molalla Avenue
Oregon City, OR 97045
Info: 503.234.3000
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June 26
Growing Gardens:
Slugs & Bugs Naturally Managing Your Garden Pests
Saturday
10am to 12pm
$5-$20 sliding scale donation
Registration required
Learn safe, effective & long-term solutions for controlling pests.
Growing Gardens
NE Portland
Address and directions will be provided when you sign up.
Info: 503.284.8420

June 26
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

June 27
Organic Soils and Compost
Sunday
1pm to 2:30pm
Free
Registration required
Learn time-tested techniques for amending, mulching, composting
and protecting soil for perfect plant health. Follow simple steps so
tiny soil organisms can help you till and fertilize for free!
Complimentary coupons and publications are given to all participants.
Location provided with registration.
Info and Registration: 503.234.3000

June 29
Messages in the Body –
Physical Symptoms as Guidance From Within
Tuesday
7-8:30pm
Free
Recognizing the potential meaning and usefulness of body
symptoms which contain essential information and guidance for
our overall well-being; our symptoms contain the seeds of possibility, helping us connect with and express more of who we are.
New Season’s Concordia
5320 NE 33rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97211
Info: 503.288.3838
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