Many forms of hawthorn are found in city gardens as well. Therefore, the hawthorn can be a good choice for small gardens. It’s an easy to grow deciduous tree with a compact 20’-30’ habit and year-round interest
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Ask the Man Who Owns One: 5 Years in an EV
Rich had been concerned about greenhouse gas and was a climate change watcher for many years. Then in 2013, the average CO2 concentration in the atmosphere reached 400 parts per million for the first time ever at the Mona Loa Observatory in Hawaii.
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Oregon Solar & Storage Conference
Visit engaging exhibits, and hear from industry leaders about solar policy, storage, business development, land use, large-scale development, and more.
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Building Energy & Controls Apprenticeship Program
Our world demands more energy efficient and resilient buildings, but we need people to manage those buildings and keep them efficient.
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Solar Oregon’s GO ZERO TOUR
Solar Oregon's annual Go Zero Tour, join them for an open house tour of 8 NetZero carbon homes in Portland.
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Gobble Up Portland
Saturday, November 12, 2022 100 SE Alder 10am – 5pm Free Admission At Gobble Up, shoppers will find innovative, local treats ranging from macarons to forest-infused spirits, to cooking sauces, to shrubs, to bone broth, uniquely flavored nut butters, to spirited ice cream, as well as handmade kitchenware like cutting boards, oven mitts, and reusable wax food wrap. This will be a great event at which to buy holiday ingredients and treats for both home cooks and chefs alike—especially those looking to highlight locally made products. For more info: gobbleupnorthwest.com
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September is National Preparedness Month
Not If, But When: Every U.S. State and Territory Is At Risk Of Disasters.
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Can I Recycle This?
Oregon's Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act. This Act is a system-wide update that will make recycling easier for the public, expand access to recycling services, create a single statewide recycling list, and upgrade the facilities that sort recyclables.
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Moving the Decimal Point on the Price of Gas
More reasons to buy an EV than your pocketbook. They drastically reduce your carbon footprint and the amount of air pollution you are generating (and, in turn, breathe). And they’re delightfully quiet and fun to drive.
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Clean Without Toxic Chemicals
Using fewer toxic chemicals in our everyday lives is something each of us can do that collectively could make a big difference in our world.