** Rescheduled to Sat. August 16th This year is special: to give the greatest access and highest quality experience during COVID, we are excited to bring you an innovative, fully virtual tour, complete with home wine tastings. From the comfort and safety of our homes, we will travel to Adelsheim vineyards, Torii Mor Vineyard, and Alexana winery. Our Winery Hosts this year are Adelsheim vineyards, Torii Mor Vineyard and Alexana winery. Spend an incredible virtual day in the Willamette valley. Drink wine, eat great food, and support clean energy! For more info: www.solaroregon.org
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Oregon Tradeswomen’s 2021 Career Fair
Thank you for your interest in Oregon Tradeswomen’s Annual Career Fair, one of the most exciting and engaging career fairs in our region dedicated to the construction industry! In 2020, we had to cancel our event due to COVID-19, and with the continued unknowns for large events in 2021, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our annual Career Fair again this year. This decision was not made lightly, as each year, this incredible event connects thousands of students and jobseekers to the wide variety of exciting careers in the skilled construction trades. NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center 16021 NE Airport Way, Portland Oregon’s Construction Industry has a shortage of…
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Camas Plant and Garden Fair
**Cancelled for 2020 Here’s the link for online sales to support the vendors: https://downtowncamas.com/plant-fair-vendor-online-salesand here’s the link to 2019 vendors: http://cwplantfair.org/vendors Downtown Camas Saturday, May 9th, 9 am to 4 pm Everything for your yard &garden! Held the day before Mother’s Day each year, the plant fair draws in thousands of people to enjoy and explore the amazing selection of plants, trees, garden art and supplies, and much more provided by our dedicated local growers and vendors. Kids’ activities, live music, entertainment, fresh food, and the shops and restaurants in Downtown Camas all add to the community experience. Come make a day of it! For More Info: www.cwplantfair.org
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Sustainability Symposium *Online* in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Friday, April 17, 2020, 12 pm to 2:30 pm Virtual via Zoom register here: https://portlandcc.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZcudeuqrTwoypFr4GWtiHD7OuFo0Prc8Q “A Call for Action” The Greater Portland Sustainability Education Network (GPSEN) and co-host Portland Community College are hosting their third annual, Sustainability Symposium. Open to the public, they are calling all change agents, leaders, teachers, scholars, students, and community members for a day full of discovery and connections. Highlighting local and global issues, cutting-edge academic and community research, and sustainability projects and solutions, participants will focus on collaboration, diversity, innovative problem-solving, and reflections on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Keynote speaker is Mak Porotesano, PCC Sylvania’s Multicultural Center Coordinator. Experience a day full of community,…
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Earth Day Oregon Celebration
** We regret to announce that our event has been postponed. ** We will share more details as they become available. April 23, from 4:30-7:30 pm Vestas, 1417 NW Everett St All are invited to come out and celebrate. Earth Day Oregon is a statewide collective campaign to amplify the impact of Earth Day by driving donations to the nonprofit organizations in our community that work to create a sustainable world. On April 22nd, the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In Oregon, businesses are marking the occasion with donations to Earth Day Oregon Nonprofit Partners. Any nonprofit that advances the Sustainable Development Goals, identified by the United…
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ELEVATE Business 2020
Business is shifting to a triple bottom line approach (caring for people and the planet while making profit), are you ready for this shift?
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VOICES OF THE BIRDS
A Birdsong Immersion Retreat 2020 *Cancelled due to Covid* May 16th, 1 pm – May 17th, 12 pm TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center 41 Tree-Ific Dr. W, Washougal, WA Immerse yourself in springtime birdsong in this unique overnight retreat. Identify birds by their distinct voices and understand what they’re communicating. You’ll learn to focus on the sounds around you, get to know a bird’s world, experience the dawn chorus, and connect more deeply with nature. Two delicious meals will be prepared for you. Overnight accommodations are included. Experience a deep connection to nature, community, self, and stewardship for the planet. The nature awareness and arts programs for children, adults,…
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Become a Master Recycler
Multnomah County winter 2020 Applications Curious How Recycling Works? Learn from the experts. Make a difference. Take an eight-week course on the latest information on consumption, compost, and recycling. WHAT: Multnomah County Winter 2020 volunteer training WHEN: Eight consecutive Thursdays starting January 9 at 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and two Saturdays January 18 and February 8 at 8:00 am – 2:00 pm WHERE: Metro regional center 600 NE Grand, Portland COST: $50. Partial and full scholarships available with no extra application. For more information: https://www.masterrecycler.org
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City of Portland Fix it Fairs
For the last 4 years, Green Living Journal has participated in the Free Fix-It Fair City of Portland event where you can learn simple ways to save money and connect with resources. Attendees find a wealth of information! What you’ll find at a Fix-It Fair Ongoing exhibits and hourly workshops on such topics as: Water and energy savings Safe and healthy home Food and nutrition Neighborhood and community resources Recycling Weatherizing your home Gardening and growing your own food Yard care and composting Transportation Plus: Repair Café: Bring one item to be fixed by a Repair PDX volunteer, while learning how to do it yourself. (Volunteers will do their best, but…
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Solar Oregon’s 40th Birthday Bash
Thursday, December 5, 5:30 – 9:00 PM – Vacasa HQ 850 Northwest 13th Avenue Portland, OR 97209 Solar Oregon is turning 40 and celebrating 4 decades of promoting clean energy. To be around as non-profit for 40 years is a testament to the support of the community, the strength of the many board members and staff who have guided it and the relevance of this organization’s work.Solar Oregon was founded to offer an alternative to nuclear power during the 1970’s and 80’s. Back then electricity produced by the sun was only in the research lab and solar energy consisted of a couple of passive solar and water heating applications. Fast forward…
