Environmental Events

July 10
Hazardous Waste Roundup Aloha
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Location info: 503.234.3000

July 17
Hazardous Waste Roundup NE Portland
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Location info: 503.234.3000

July 24
Hazardous Waste Roundup Forest Grove
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Location info: 503.234.3000

July 31
Hazardous Waste Roundup Troutdale
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Location info: 503.234.3000

Events of Interest

July 1
Deep Green: World Film Premier
Thursday
7pm
The unprecedented documentary about how to stop man-made
global warming...now! www.DeepGreenMovie.com
Portland Art Museum
Northwest Film Center
Whitsell Auditorium
1219 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Info: 503.241.4852
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July 3
Year-round Vegetable Gardening
Saturday
10am to 12pm
$5-20 sliding scale donation
Learn what, when and how to plant for fall, winter and early spring harvests.
Location provided with registration.Hosted by Growing Gardens.
Registration: 503.284.8420

July 6
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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July 10
Race for the Animals
Saturday
8:30am
5K and 10K Fun Trail Run/Walk. Benefits Northwest VEG's education and outreach campaigns.
Forest Park's Lower Macleay Park
Info and Registration: www.nwveg.org/race_for_animals.php

July 10
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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July 10
Electric Vehicle Awareness Day
Saturday
9:30am to 5pm
The Oregon Electric Vehicle Associations (OEVA) premiere plug-in transportation event. The squared is filled with electric vehicles
ranging from low speed vehicles and bikes to electric drag racers
and boats.
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Downtown Portland
Info: 503.502.7649
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July 10
Volunteer Work Party at Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
Saturday
10am to 1pm
More than 100 rescued farm animals reside at this sanctuary.
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.
Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
36831 Richardson Gap Road
Scio, OR 97374
Info: 503.394.4486
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July 10
Native Plants
Saturday
11am to 12pm
Free
Discover how native flowering plants can add beauty and benefits
from birds, bees and butterflies. Learn how this wonderful world of wildlife can lighten the gardening workload by providing free
pollination, pest control and soil improvement.
Complimentary coupons and publications are given to all participants.
Echo Valley Natives
18883 S Ferguson Road
Oregon City, OR 97045
Info: 503.234.3000
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July 11
Sustainable Gardening Essentials
Sunday
1pm to 2:30pm
Free
Learn to make your yard beautiful and safe for children, pets,
wildlife and waterways.
Complimentary coupons and publications given to all participants.
Location provided with registration.
Registration: 503.234.3000

July 13
Extending the Harvest
Tuesday
6pm to 8pm
$15
Learn how to extend your vegetable garden for late autumn harvest
as well as over-wintering techniques.
Marshall Center
1009 McLoughlin
Vancouver, WA 98663
Registration: 360.487.7100
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July 14
Portland Ban the Plastic Bag
Wednesday
9am to 10pm
Various events will be taking place around the city in support of a
fee for single-use plastic bags. Check out the Portland Chapter of
the Surfrider Foundation and Ban the Bag for more info and the
day’s schedule. R.S.V.P. ahead of time, you will receive a FREE Ban
the Bag American Apparel t-shirt and reusable bag.
Info and R.S.V.P. to: Tara Gallagher

July 14
Edible Landscapes
Wednesday
6:30pm
Free
Hillsboro Main Library
2850 NE Brookwood Parkway
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Info: 503.615.6500
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July 17
Organic Soils and Compost
Saturday
9am to 10:30am
Free
Learn time-tested techniques for amending, mulching, composting
and protecting soil for perfect plant health.
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR USA 97007
Info: 503.234.3000
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July 17
Terrific Turf Without Toxics
Saturday
10am to 11:30am
Free
Learn how to green a lawn without adding pollutants.
Metro's Natural Techniques Garden
6800 SE 57th Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
Info: 503.234.3000
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July 17
Volunteer Work Party at Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
Saturday
10am to 1pm
More than 100 rescued farm animals reside at this sanctuary.
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.
Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
36831 Richardson Gap Road
Scio, OR 97374
Info: 503.394.4486
MAP

July 18
Composting Basics
Sunday
1pm to 2pm
Free
Learn time-tested techniques for amending, mulching, composting
and protecting soil for perfect plant health.
Complimentary coupons and publications given to all participants.
Pistils Nursery
3811 N. Mississippi Avenue
Portland, OR 97227
Info: 503.234.3000
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July 20
Pickling and Fermentation
Tuesday
6pmto 8pm
$15
Learn the basics of pickling cucumbers, beets, and fruits as well as traditional fermentation techniques. Class includes safety, materials, storage, recipes, and troubleshooting
Marshall Center
1009 McLoughlin
Vancouver, WA 98663
Registration: 360.487.7100
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July 20 – 21
Cracked Pots’ 2010 Garden Art Show
Tuesday and Wednesday
10am–8pm
Free
Stunning art and other objects for the garden, patio or deck, set
against the lovely grounds at McMenamins. More than 90 artists participate in this exciting, legendary show. All art is made from
at least 75% reused and recycled materials.
McMenamins Edgefield
2126 SW Halsey Street
Troutdale, OR 97060
Info: 503.669.8610
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July 24
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

July 24
Planting Vegetables for Winter Harvest
Saturday
10am to 11am
Free
Learn what to plant and how to plan for four seasons of sumptuous salads and veggie variety. Complimentary coupons and publications given to all participants.
Flat Creek Garden Center
30039 SE Orient Drive
Gresham, OR 97080
Info: 503.234.3000
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July 24
Native Plants in the Garden
Saturday
10am to 11:30am
Free
Discover how native flowering plants in your yard can add beauty
and benefits from birds, bees and butterflies. Complimentary
coupons and publications given to all participants.
Clackamas Community College
19600 Molalla Avenue
Oregon City, OR 97045
Info: 503.234.3000
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July 24
Volunteer Work Party at Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
Saturday
10am to 1pm
More than 100 rescued farm animals reside at this sanctuary.
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.
Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
36831 Richardson Gap Road
Scio, OR 97374
Info: 503.394.4486
MAP

July 25
Growing Fruit in Any Yard
Sunday
1pm to 2:30pm
Free
Learn time-tested techniques for pruning, planting, trellising, maintaining and harvesting fruits from any yard, large or small. Complimentary coupons and publications given to all participants.
Location provided with registration.
Registration: 503.234.3000

July 27
Tree Care for Gardeners
Tuesday
6pm to 8pm
$5-20 sliding scale donation
Registration required.
Learn tips and techniques for how to plant, tend, prune and care
for the tallest members of the garden.
Hosted by Growing Gardens and Friends of Trees
Registration: 503.284.8420

July 31
Volunteer Work Party at Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
Saturday
10am to 1pm
More than 100 rescued farm animals reside at this sanctuary.
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.
Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary
36831 Richardson Gap Road
Scio, OR 97374
Info: 503.394.4486
MAP

July 31
Edible Landscaping, Naturally
Saturday
1pm to 2pm
Free
Discover the ease of blending edibles and ornamentals in a
water-wise landscape. Complimentary coupons and publications
given to all participants.
Hughes Water Gardens
25289 SW Stafford Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
Info: 503.234.3000
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