The Little Neighborhood That Could:
Northeast Portland Neighborhood Charts Its Efforts Toward Net ZeroThis Month’s Topic:
Solar Oregon Executive Director, Markus Stoffel presents the story of how the convergence of community activism and solar installation incentives resulted in a collective effort to lower energy consumption. The data that comes out of the PV installations, energy efficient new construction and retrofitting can help you fashion similar projects in your own community.>>click here to read DMS Architect’s Kathy Bash’s interview with Markus on the neighborhood
Please register online at:
http://solaroregon.org/workshops-and-education/goal-net-zero-interest-groupAll meetings will be from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the Basement Lecture Room of the Heritage Building, 3934 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, Oregon, 97212.
>>click here for location details and to RSVP
Seating is limited, so register early! Goal Net Zero (GNZ) Interest Group discussions are a great follow up for anyone that has attended a past GNZ tour or just wanting to learn more about net zero concepts, design and building science. The group has been meeting monthly.
Participants should register for each meeting separately. Each meeting cost $5.00 for dues paying Solar Oregon members and $10.00 for non-members.
Questions? email events@solaroregon.org
>>click here for more information on Solar Oregon membership
Category Archives: sustainability
U of P Clean Energy Forum
Clean energy solutions are on the way to the University of Portland in the form of a Focus the Nation clean energy forum on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Buckley Center Auditorium on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The forum is free and open to the public.
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Trucks for Trees–Friends of Trees Needs You!
Volunteer with your truck…and help plant trees in your neighborhood!
How to Get Involved:
Can you volunteer at the King Tree Planting?
February 12, 2011 8am-1pm
Yes? Great! Contact your Neighborhood Coordinator:
Irek Wielgosz (503) 828-6943
Want to volunteer with your truck at another planting?
Contact Friends of Trees at 503-282-8846 x18 or visit www.FriendsOfTrees.org/Volunteer. We need your help moving young trees to their new planting sites at your neighbors’ homes. Breakfast and lunch are included with this morning volunteer opportunity!
Get in on Friends of Trees’ Spring Planting
Your tree is waiting (and waiting) for you
People in more than 40 neighborhoods can still buy trees to plant at their homes this spring. If you haven’t ordered your tree yet, don’t miss this chance to make your home happier, healthier and wealthier. This slideshow on January 20 can help you choose which tree to order. Read about a new Portland study that links tree-lined neighborhoods with healthy newborns.
Be a leader this winter
If you missed our fall crew leader trainings, it’s not too late to join our team of well-loved leaders. Sign up online for our January 27 and 29 trainings.
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Community Watershed Stewardship Grants
2011-2012 CWSP Grant Application and Workshops
Now Accepting Applications!
The Community Watershed Stewardship Program is now accepting applications. CWSP provides annual stewardship grants of up to $10,000 for community projects that protect and enhance watershed health.
Funded projects engage the community and benefit the watershed and can include education, stormwater management, restoration, pavement removal, community gardens, and more.
Please visit the CWSP website to learn how to apply, view resources for grant writers, and download the 2011-2012 application packet.
Applications are due Friday April 8th at 4 PM.
Community Watershed Stewardship Information Sessions
Join the CWSP at one of our upcoming community events to learn about the application process and talk to others involved in community watershed stewardship. Your RSVP to Garrett Phillips at 503-823-7917, or garrett.phillips@portlandoregon.gov, is appreciated but not required.
Saturday, January 22nd
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Central Library
801 SW 10th Avenue
Wednesday, January 26th
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Kenton Library
8226 N. Denver
Thursday, February 17th
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
East Portland Community Center
Multipurpose Room 3
740 SE 106th Avenue
We’re here to help
Call Garrett Phillips or Bridger Wineman at 503.823.7917 to talk about specific project ideas or learn how to become involved in watershed stewardship in your community. We can help with project scoping, refer you to technical expertise, and help you make connections with other groups.