A broad, inter-disciplinary biomimicry network is forming in Oregon - come celebrate and connect:
• Celebrate the power of nature’s genius
• Learn about Oregon biomimicry activities and dream of new possibilities
• Connect to build the network and talk about potential projects!
Special guest Karen Allen, Certified Biomimicry Professional, will offer a thought-provoking presentation with a number of concrete examples of how biomimicry has influenced local and international projects and products.
The fourth annual GoGreen Conference in Portland, OR, GoGreen ’11 Portland, will feature a full day of inspiring keynotes, dynamic panel-style sessions and high-level networking, with a distinct platform of showcasing over 50 statewide business leaders and their sustainable success stories to give business attendees the opportunity to implement best practices learned from the event and create viable partnerships within their regional business environment.
Families come celebrate a greener lifestyle! 100+ vendors, music, activities and seminars focusing on holistic pregnancy, childbirth, healthy and non-toxic homes, green products and early education. Featuring the Cotton Babies Diaper Dash, Baby and Children's Clothing Swap, Setting the World Record for the Most Person's Wearing Baby Carriers and Alma Midwifery Education & Movement Seminar Series. Admission to the festival is free.
Biking to Work and What Bikes Mean for Business
Speakers from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance: Stephanie Noll, Programs Director and Tom Rousculp, Membership Development Manager.
The EcoChallenge is an opportunity to change your life for good. For two weeks every October, we challenge you to change one habit for Earth. You choose your challenge, we connect you with other EcoChallengers, and collectively we prove that small actions create real change.
The 2011 EcoChallenge takes place October 1-15. Visit www.ecochallenge.org for all the details.
A joint networking event hosted by us and sponsored by Natural Awakenings magazine. Mainly an event for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and like-minded individuals interested in getting plugged in!
Re VV2011 is a how-to conference experience for directors and staff from enterprise (nonprofits and for-profits), finance, foundations, and funders who will join educational institutions, community leaders, government, and people looking to make a difference. http://www.revisioningvalue.org/
Sustainable Business Oregon, in partnership with The Natural Step Network, hosts a quarterly series to ignite discussion around sustainable business initiatives.
On Thursday, January 27th, the first Network mixer of 2011 will be held at the Mercy Corps Headquarters building (by Skidmore Fountain) from 5 – 7 PM. This edition will focus on open networking, allowing a diverse group of green team leaders, small business owners, sustainability managers and change agents to share challenges and opportunities that the new year will present.
The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is hosting the third annual Ecoroof Portland to provide the building design and development community, homeowners, building owners and non-profit organizations with information and technical assistance about ecoroofs.
Featured vendors and speakers include Ecoroof Experts that are architects, consultants, contractors, landscape architects, manufacturers, nurseries, structural engineers, suppliers, research and non-profit and community organizations.
