Learn how volunteers can help improve the environment and your community. Topics covered include:
• Watershed basics
• Envisioning and defining your project
• Managing and recruiting volunteers
• Educate volunteers on the impact of their work
• Add new energy to volunteer projects
• Finding sponsors, fundraising, and working with the media
• Project logistics for the day of your event
LOCAL ORGANIZER’S TOOLKIT:
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE FOR CHANGE
Saturday, May 7, 2011
9:00am-Noon
Downtown Portland
This three-hour workshop is for those who seek to be effective agents of change in creating a sustainable culture. Through the exploration of tested principles and strategies used to create local change, participants gain knowledge of how to advance a sustainability initiative by enlisting a core group of colleagues.
Learn how to build a simple and beautiful rain garden!
Rain Garden Design – Wednesday, March 16th 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Discover the environmental benefits of installing a rain garden and how to design your own beautiful garden to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat. Class includes site assessment, plant selection, installation, and maintenance. Bring a picture or sketch that shows where your downspouts enter your yard, and leave with design ideas for your own rain garden. $15
Building a Rain Garden – Saturday, April 2nd 10 a.m. – Noon
Location
Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy Classroom in center of main hatchery building
Green Home remodel Basics and more! Learn in a fun environment about water and energy efficeiny, materials, indoor air quality, local resources and incentives.
Coffee and tea provided.
Come see the Water House and learn about remodeling and upgrading your own!
Speaker: Valerie Garrett, LEED AP, Coordinator, Regional Green Building Hotline
The Regional Green Building Hotline is a FREE community resource from Metro, the City of Portland, Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties.
Grace Associates presents Communicating for Effective Outcomes.
Part of Our Pathways to Success Series
4-Week Workshop Opportunity
Have you ever wondered how others perceive your communications? Are your words and nonverbal cues aligned? Are you surprised when people said they didn't understand what you wanted. This course will help you gain greater awareness and understanding of your current communication style and propel you to the next level.
When: Thursdays, Feb 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2011
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: George Fox University (Tigard Campus)
Families come celebrate a greener lifestyle! 100+ Vendors, Music, Activities & Seminars focusing on holistic pregnancy, childbirth, healthy non-toxic homes, green products and early education. Featuring Portland Green Parenting's Clothing, Toy and Gear Swap, Zenana Spa and Wellness Center's Family Relaxation Station, Mother Nature's Diaper Derby and Teddy Bear's Organic Picnic by The Merry Kitchen and more. A $3 suggested donation goes to the International Center for Traditional Childbearing. www.GreenSproutsFest.com
This free workshop covers the basics of why solar is a smart choice for Oregon homeowners. We will show you:
How well solar works in Oregon's climate
Available solar technologies
Financial incentives and tax credits
How to choose a contractor
Residential tax credits and incentives often pay for up to 80% of the cost! Participants will come away with basic knowledge about solar energy systems and will be prepared to do more focused research on their own and start working with a contractor.
