• American College of Heathcare Sciences
    Education,  EVENT

    Share the Knowledge

    Free Online Continuing Education Classes from ACHS American College of Healthcare Sciences wants to do all it can to help during these difficult times and has made a selection of its online Continuing Education classes free forever. These include classes on essential oil safety, herbal safety, traditional healing in the kitchen, and more. Together we are amazingly strong, resilient, and educated!  American College of Healthcare Sciences is a world-renowned accredited online college. Their mission is driven by the principles and vision of their president, Dorene Petersen, who founded the college in 1978 as a pioneer in holistic health education. They believe that knowledge should be available to everyone, and free…

  • Hunter Lovin at Solar Oregon
    ENERGY,  EVENT,  Solar

    Solar Oregon 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting

    Free Event Solar Oregon’s 2020 Annual Meeting’s keynote speaker will be internationally-esteemed regenerative economy thought leader Hunter Lovins–founder of the nonprofit Natural Capitalism Solutions. Hunter will address her recent work regarding the Solar Dominance Hypothesis, which has far-reaching implications for global economics, policy, and the social impact of an abrupt clean energy transformation. There will also be 5-minute presentations from several local leaders in Oregon who are tackling issues of climate and climate justice on the ground. Following these exciting presentations, Solar Oregon’s board nominations for 2020 will be voted on by our members.  5 Minute Speakers: Jaimes Valdez, Portland Clean Energy Fund Startup Team – For the past year and a half,…

  • provender logo
    Education,  EVENT

    Provender Alliance 44th Annual Conference

    Online – October 21 – 23, 2020 Independent Integrity: Principles In Action The conference workshops provide a cooperative atmosphere for trade members to teach and learn from one another and network about the natural products trade. For more info: https://provender.org/conference/

  • BirdFest poster
    EVENT,  Nature

    BirdFest and Bluegrass 2020

    Virtual At Home Event Oct. 2nd and 3rd BirdFest & Bluegrass 2020 at Home Edition, Saturday, October 3rd. Virtual bird and Refuge Trivia, Friday, October 2nd! Mark your calendars for the festival, and sign up for trivia today! https://bit.ly/34aKev1

  • VegFest logo
    EVENT,  FOOD

    VegFest 2020

    CANCELLED GOING VIRTUAL! October 24–25, 2020 9am–5pm PST Historically the largest vegan food festival in the Pacific Northwest, Portland VegFest celebrates its 16th year by going virtual! Explore and chat with new vegan brands and learn about new products from your old favorites. Get your ingredients ready in advance to cook along with our nationally renowned vegan chefs. Hear from vegan activists, entrepreneurs, health experts, award-winning plant-powered athletes, and more. Stay tuned for vendor and attendee registration – coming soon! For more info: https://bit.ly/3iNwfPG

  • Go Zero Solar Energy Tour logo
    ENERGY,  Energy Conservation,  EVENT,  Solar

    SOLAR OREGON Go Zero Virtual Tour 2020

    Wed, Oct. 14th @ 4-6 PM Wed & Oct. 21st @ 4-6 PM Residential buildings account for ​almost a quarter of all energy usage​ in the state of Oregon. Zero energy home design is an important strategy in climate adaptation. Join Solar Oregon for two premier virtual explorations of zero energy homes across the state. At the Go Zero Tour 2020, part of Sustainable Building Week you can explore a mix of new and retrofit homes all from the safety and comfort of your home. Learn all the surprisingly simple, accessible, and innovative strategies that homeowners use for getting to zero. This is a two part event–all ticket types get you…

  • Pacific Women's Herbal Conference
    COMMUNITY,  Education,  EVENT,  Herbs

    Pacific Women’s Herbal Conference 2020

    6th Annual Pacific Women’s Herbal Conference on Vashon Island, WA  An inter-generational, nourishing, engaging, integrated weekend for women.   Coming to the Table September 25-27, 2020 Over 30 Hands-On Workshops, 20 Experienced Teachers, HerbWalks, Opening & Closing Spirals, Story Telling at the Fire Circle, Talent Show, A Lively MarketPlace, 400 Acre Forest Reserve, 1.5 miles of beach on the Salish Sea, Hiking, Walking, Gigong, Engaging Social Time at a Distance Pre-Conference Intensives & Workshops September 24-25, 2020 Thursday 9/24/20: Pre-Conference Intensive with Susun Weed: A Cancer Diagnosis: Help Yourself the Wise Woman Way Friday, 9/25/20: Pre-Conference Hands-On Workshops with EagleSong Gardener: Health From the Ground Up & Keya Kai Guimaraes: Healing Hawaiian Lei…

  • Electric Vehicles,  EVENT

    Electric Transportation Symposium and Exhibition

    *Cancelled* Sunday June 14 11:30am – 4:30pm Oregon Convention Center Held in conjunction with the World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS33), Public Day is a family-friendly opportunity to explore the world of all things in electric transportation. This FREE festival at the Oregon Convention Center will include a Ride and Drive opportunity, giving you access to test drive the latest in cutting-edge electric cars, trucks, scooters, bikes, and more. With entertainment, food, and activities for people of all ages, this event is a great introduction to the world of electric transportation for everyone. For more info: https://evs33portland.org/

  • ReCycled Arts Fair
    EVENT,  Re-art,  Recycle,  Reuse,  Zero Waste

    McMinnville Recycled Arts Festival

    *Rescheduled to the Weekend of July 23-25 2021 Trash as Art: Learning that Upcycling is Amazing! Celebrating how easy it is to learn to live sustainably! Sustainably made goods from upcycled content; this is a marvelous opportunity to buy unique gifts for the special people in your life. Sip and Shop – A recycled fashion show with emcee Jenn Jarred, local drag personality. $25 admission not only introduces you to recycled fashion, it also gives you exclusive access to over 50 artists’ tables. Come learn how artistic talent and expression uses upcycled items that many of us would toss into the trash and amazingly useful and beautiful objects are produced…