In this week’s Oregonian story on air pollution in NW Portland, this map of relative air quality was included. It is notable for the dark area in the center of King showing a higher concentration of pollutants. The number one contributor is listed as wood burning followed by the catch-all “area” category which includes: business and home fuel use, commercial cooking,
fuel storage and asphalt application. Is there more we could be doing?
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Can You Go Solar? Find Out Now
Solarize Northeast is a project of the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods that helps homeowners to go solar by lowering the cost through bulk purchasing and free education on how to go about it. Low-cost financing is available as well.
Installing solar is affordable and easy! Come learn how and why at one of the Free Community Introductory Workshops:
- Sat 3/10 11AM-12:30PM Umpqua Bank, 1745 NE Alberta
- Thurs 3/22 6PM-7:30PM NECN, 4815 NE 7th Ave.
- Sat 4/14 11AM-12:30PM Umpqua Bank, 1745 NE Alberta
- Thurs 4/19 6PM-7:30PM NECN, 4815 NE 7th Ave.
Register for the workshops or a free solar site assessment now at: solarize.necoalition.org/registration
Solarize Northeast Returns
Installing solar is affordable and easy! Come learn how and why at a free community introductory workshop:
Sunday, February 12 11AM, Umpqua Bank, 1745 NE Alberta
Thursday, February 16 6PM, NECN, 4815 NE 7th Ave.
Contracts signed by February 29, 2012 receive an early bird discount!
Additional dates are planned for March and April. Visit solarize.necoalition.org/calendar for more information.
Interested neighbors enjoy savings through community-driven, bulk purchase of solar panels. Solarize Northeast hosts workshops to educate residents about solar options, site assessment, installation, and financing options. Sign up for updates and register for the program at our website: solarize.necoalition.org
The Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods gives thanks to: Solar Oregon, Mr. Sun Solar, the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and Umpqua Bank.
Volunteer with your Truck…
. . . and help plant trees in our neighborhood!
Can you volunteer at your Neighborhood Tree Planting?
King planting February 11, 2012 8:30 am-12:30pm
Yes, great! Contact your Neighborhood Coordinator:
Irek Wielgosz (503) 828 6943
king@plantitportland.org
Breafast and lunch are included with this morning volunteer opportunity!
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Urban Growth Bounty Classes
It’s a new year, and the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is gearing up for its 2012 series of Urban Growth Bounty classes. We hope that you can help spread the word in your neighborhood — it’s a terrific lineup of courses, with plenty of old favorites to go along with some fresh new subjects.
- Learn everything you need to know about vegetable gardening with Oregon Tilth and Josh Volk. • Find out the secrets of delicious, home-made cheeses with Claudia Lucero.
- Join Glen Andresen for his unique insights into backyard beekeeping or fruit production.
- Maximize your garden bounty with Will Newman’s insights into soils and tools.
- Start your own backyard flock with help from Naomi Montacre’s chicken, goat, and mixed herd classes.
- Dive into edible landscaping with Jen Aron.
- Explore the world of food preservation (canning, freezing, fermentation, etc.) with OSU Extension Service and the folks at Living City.
You should register now to ensure a place in these limited-size classes. They’re the perfect way to explore urban homesteading and connect with the community. Feel free to email food@portlandoregon.gov with any questions, or by telephone at 503-823-6947.