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SUMMARY:Learn animal tracking while searching for rare carnivores on Mt Hood
DESCRIPTION:Wolverine Tracking Project \nInterested in the animals that live on Mt Hood? Love to snowshoe? Learn to read footprints in the snow while helping with a long term survey of rare carnivores on Mt Hood. Search for wolverine and wolves\, study the distribution of rare montane red fox\, and document other resident carnivores. \n\nDevelop skills in animal tracking and reading the landscape\nEnjoy group snowshoe trips \nLearn about wildlife\nHelp increase knowledge of rare carnivores\n\nTrainings in November include both a classroom and a field session. Season cost: $65. This fee helps us run the project and includes the two training sessions plus a winter’s worth of mentoring in animal tracking.  \nMore info/register: http://www.cascadiawild.org/snow-tracking-survyes.html
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/learn-animal-tracking-while-searching-for-rare-carnivores-on-mt-hood/
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cascadia Wild":MAILTO:info@cascadiawild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181102T170000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) program and learn cutting edge design and building best practices from our expert instructor\, Stephen Aiguier of Green Hammer\, as he guides participants through the entire spectrum of high performance building and shares practical insights on the following: \n\nBuilding science fundamentals & moisture management\nHigh performance wall & roof assemblies\nHVAC product selection & integrated system design\nWater conservation techniques\nIndoor air quality\, green material considerations & health impacts\nLocal green/energy efficiency building programs & incentives\n\n​SHP is a comprehensive\, interactive\, experience-driven education program for residential and multifamily building and design professionals who are looking to take their projects to the next level of quality. Each of the six monthly modules can be taken individually and provide participants with an opportunity to gain valuable information and eliminate common barriers to high performance building via: \n\n\n\nLecture\, discussion\, hands-on exercises\, & short assignments\nGuest speakers that share past projects\, experiences\, & expertise on issues that are critical to building quality homes successfully\nTwo tours of under-construction or recently-completed green certified homes with builders & raters on-site to explain approaches\, reveal cost/benefit analysis\, & answer questions\nA final project that progresses throughout the course and puts principles into practice by guiding participants in designing their own high performance building or research project\n\n​A certification exam at the end of the course allows participants to earn the designation of an accredited Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP). Earth Advantage also provides logos and marketing support to help SHPs gain visibility as informed green building professionals. \nThe SHP accreditation program was first offered in 2008 and has since has been offered over 20 times across Oregon\, all the while maintaining a longstanding reputation for depth\, applied learning\, and outstanding quality. SHP is complementary to other industry credentials\, like LEED AP\, LEED GA\, SBA\, CPHC\, BPI\, HERS\, and others. SHPs are architects\, builders\, developers\, remodelers\, raters/verifiers\, subcontractors\, planners\, engineers\, third-party verification program staff\, real estate professionals\, appraisers\, educators\, and building operators who value quality craftsmanship\, whole system thinking\, and sustainable practices. \n\n\nPortland\, OR\nEarth Advantage Classroom\n623 SW Oak Street\, Third Floor\, Portland\, OR 97205 (map) \nNovember 2\, 2018 – April 6\, 2019\n6 monthly 2-day modules\nAll classes will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nIndividual modules can be taken in random order over multiple sessions to achieve SHP accreditation \n\n\n\nCourse Modules\nPortland\, OR\nFall 2018\n\n\nModule 1: Green Building Market & Integrated Design\nNov 2 & 3\n\n\nModule 2: Building Science Fundamentals\nDec 7 & 8\n\n\nModule 3: High Performance Building Envelopes\nJan 11 & 12\n\n\nModule 4: Mechanical Systems and Performance Testing\nFeb 8 & 9\n\n\nModule 5: Health\, Materials\, and Water\nMar 8 & 9\n\n\nModule 6: Final Presentations and Certification Exam\nApr 5 & 6\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503.968.7160 x20.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/sustainable-homes-professional-shp-2/
LOCATION:Earth Advantage Classroom\, 623 SW Oak Street\, Third Floor\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Earth Advantage":MAILTO:hkendall@earthadvantage.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
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SUMMARY:GlobalPDX Conference 2018
DESCRIPTION:GlobalPDX is hosting a conference to meet the needs of the international development community in Oregon and beyond. This year\, we are hosting a full-day conference on Friday\, November 2nd at the Smith Memorial Student Union in downtown Portland.  The conference will focus on the humanitarian\, development\, and peace Nexus (the Triple Nexus) building on the growing recognition that humanitarian\, development\, and peace building efforts are complementary and need to reinforce each other\, to respond to volatile situations around the world.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/globalpdx-conference-2018-2/
LOCATION:PSU Smith Memorial Student Union\, 1825 SW Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops,Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20181001T145010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T145010Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Native Plants Workshop
DESCRIPTION:East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to invite the community to our various upcoming workshops. All of these nature-based workshops help us to better know and care for the natural world around us. Plus\, they are FREE to attend! Please share these workshops with your friends\, family\, and coworkers and be sure to reserve your spot today. \nWHAT: FREE Native Plants Workshop\nWHEN: Saturday\, November 3rd 9:30am – 12:00pm\nWHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 3915 SE Steele Street\, Portland\, 97202\nHOW: Pre-register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/ or call 503-222-7645 for more information. \nExplore the benefits of gardening with native plants!  You will be introduced to common native plant communities in Portland\, shown examples of species that do well in similar growing conditions\, and discuss successful planting tips that will help them thrive and more!
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/free-native-plants-workshop/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall\, 3915 SE Steele St\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181103T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T000524Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Native Plants Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore the benefits of gardening with native plants!  You will be introduced to common native plant communities in Portland\, shown examples of species that do well in similar growing conditions\, and discuss successful planting tips that will help them thrive and more. Pre-register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/ or call 503-222-7645 for more information.  
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/free-native-plants-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall\, 3915 SE Steele St\, Portland\, OR\, 97202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181103T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20181014T164256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T171219Z
UID:12761-1541255400-1541260800@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Heirloom Apples - The Oregon Apple Story
DESCRIPTION:Most of us know only a few types of apples: Gala\, Fuji\, McIntosh\, Granny Smith\, Honey Crisp\, Red Delicious. But there are thousands and thousands of varieties of apples in the world. Lucky for us\, the Botner Apple Collection in Yoncalla\, Oregon has the largest private collection of heirloom apple trees in the United States – nearly 4\,000 of them. This class will connect you with some of the apples from the Temperate Orchard Conservancy\, the caretaker of the Botner Collection. Take this class if you who enjoy new tastes\, flavors\, and stories related to things we eat; learn why we should care for these varieties and what we can do to ensure more unique\, delicious varieties of apples are available. \n 
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/intro-to-heirloom-apples-the-oregon-apple-story/
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20181019T000524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T000524Z
UID:12837-1541336400-1541350800@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:FREE Rain Gardens 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build your own rain garden! We’ll explore the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration\, and how they add beautiful landscaping to your yard at the same time. Beyond learning how to plan for and maintain a rain garden\, you will also receive a comprehensive manual that guides you through all the steps in constructing your very own. Where possible\, workshop includes a short tour of a nearby rain garden. \n  \nPre-register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/ or call 503-222-7645 for more information.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/free-rain-gardens-101-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Whitaker Ponds Nature Park\, 7040 NE 47th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20181014T045228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181014T045228Z
UID:12732-1541579400-1541606400@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:EcoDistricts Foundation Course
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by Capitol Hill EcoDistrict\, the EcoDistricts Foundation Course will immerse attendees in the approach and tools to create EcoDistricts\, a unique standard for urban and community development that puts equity\, resilience\, and climate protection at the heart of every decision. \nThis course is for planners\, architects\, developers\, community development professionals\, and municipal leaders seeking to advance their skills\, apply EcoDistricts Certified\, and/or become an EcoDistricts Accredited Professional.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/ecodistricts-foundation-course/
LOCATION:Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute\, Grand Hall\, 104 17th Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20181102T042440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T042440Z
UID:12941-1541584800-1541588400@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Education 2030 and the Future of ESD
DESCRIPTION:With the Global Action Programme (GAP) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) coming to an end in 2019\, now is the time to look to the future.  In a series of intensive brainstorming symposia and a review of current ESD work\, UNESCO has drafted a position paper on the future of ESD\, welcoming public comment through November 9.  By reflecting on the value of ESD and the GAP and drilling down into each of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)\, participants have identified how education is necessary to achieve all of the SDGs. As a “driver” for the SDGs\, education should be front and center\, as it is necessary to educate across all sectors and disciplines\, in a variety of formal\, nonformal\, and informal educational modalities. \nAs a higher education envoy for UN University\, AASHE\, SCC\, and the US Partnership for ESD\, presenter Kim Smith will guide a review of the recommendations and invite feedback.  Come learn about UNESCO’s proposal\, how these lessons emerged and how your work helps advance the SDGs. ESD in action is citizenship in action. \nTo register\, go to:  http://curriculumforsustainability.org/upcoming-webinars-cohorts/
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/webinar-education-2030-and-the-future-of-esd/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Smith":MAILTO:kdsmith@pcc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190119T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20181108T203459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181111T054639Z
UID:12997-1541664000-1547940600@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:Rogue Farm Corps Farm Apprenticeship Program
DESCRIPTION:READY TO TRY FARMING? \nRogue Farm Corps’ Entry-level Farm Internship program is a great launching point for you to try farming for real! Gain significant experience training on a sustainable farm in Oregon. \n  \nThe Internship is a full season (6-8 month) residential immersion program that combines hands-on field training with a mentor farmer\, classroom learning\, tours of local farms\, and a farm-based independent project. No experience necessary. Learn more and apply today! \n  \n—- \n  \nTAKE YOUR FARM TRAINING TO THE NEXT LEVEL \nAre you ready to dig deeper and gain the skills needed to manage a farm or start one on your own? Rogue Farm Corps’ Apprenticeship Program will help you learn how to manage and run a sustainable agricultural operation. \n  \nThe Apprenticeship is an immersive on-farm program for those with two or more years of farming experience who are seeking to dive into the art and business of farming. Hands-on training\, classes\, weekend workshops around the state\, an independent project\, and guidance on farm business development will help you gain the skills to plan\, design\, and run integrated farming systems on your own. Find out more and apply today! \n  \n—- \nRogue Farm Corps is the only organization in Oregon that offers structured\, entry-level and advanced farmer training programs rooted in real-world farm businesses. We work with host farms located in the Rogue Valley\, the Portland Metro Area\, the South Willamette Valley\, and Central Oregon\, offering experiences with vegetable production\, animal husbandry\, dairy\, and more. For complete program descriptions\, information on our host farms\, and applications visit http://roguefarmcorps.org
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/rogue-farm-corps-farm-apprenticeship-program/
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20181019T000525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T000525Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Urban Weeds Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the most common garden and landscape weeds. You’ll find out how these aggressive plants take over in your yard\, and get tips that will help you get the upper hand without turning to synthetic herbicides. Pre-register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/ or call 503-222-7645 for more information.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/free-urban-weeds-workshop-2/
LOCATION:St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church\, 17405 NE Glisan St\, Gresham\, OR\, 97230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20180915T142608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180915T142608Z
UID:12265-1541754000-1541782800@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) program and learn cutting edge design and building best practices from our expert instructor\, Stephen Aiguier of Green Hammer\, as he guides participants through the entire spectrum of high performance building and shares practical insightsDevelop the technical expertise to design and build high performance homes. \nNovember 2\, 2018 – April 6\, 2019\n6 monthly 2-day modules\n84 CEs total or 14 CEs per module\nStarts at $1\,275 total or $275 per module
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/sustainable-homes-professional-shp/
LOCATION:Earth Advantage Classroom\, 623 SW Oak Street\, Third Floor\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Earth Advantage":MAILTO:hkendall@earthadvantage.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20181019T000525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T000525Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Beneficial Insects Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Meet the beetles\, bugs\, flies\, lacewings and other invertebrates that provide free pest control. You will discover ways to attract and sustain these friendly beneficial insects that help your garden thrive. Pre-register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/ or call 503-222-7645 for more information.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/free-beneficial-insects-workshop/
LOCATION:Quaker Meetinghouse Social Hall\, 4312 SE Stark St\, Portland\, OR\, 97215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20181014T045228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181014T045228Z
UID:12723-1542196800-1542200400@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:Setup a Food Hub as a Community Resilience Tool
DESCRIPTION:Black Hills State University (BHSU) and Spearfish community partners are seeking to create a culture that supports and values local food in order to expand the reach and depth of our regional local food economy. The Black Hills Food Hub\, launched in October 2016\, takes the produce from many farms\, adds it all together\, and then sells it to customers. This allows some farmers to specialize in a few crops that they prefer to grow and/or to have a venue for sales that they otherwise would not have. The food hub eliminates barriers of purchasing local food on cafeteria management\, reducing the time and organization needed for both the ordering process and delivery. Additionally\, large-quantity commitments from buyers lend unprecedented support to the local food economy. While a food hub in itself is not unique today\, we have taken the food hub model beyond the traditional catering to high-end restaurants and marketed local food instead to cafeterias. By servings cafeterias\, the Black Hills Food Hub aims to get local food to the greatest number of people from diverse backgrounds. Additionally\, the Black Hills Food Hub is unique to the area and designed to be replicable in remote and rural areas\, where high-end dining is few and far between.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/setup-a-food-hub-as-a-community-resilience-tool/
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20181019T000525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T000525Z
UID:12848-1542218400-1542227400@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:FREE Edible Landscape Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will give you the tools for thoughtfully incorporating edible plants into your landscape – from annual veggies and herbs to perennial berries and fruit trees. We’ll discuss design tips\, ways to build fertile soil\, conserving water\, native plants that feature edible fruit and nuts\, and beneficial insects. You’ll walk away ready to assess your site and make a plan for a beautiful – and delicious – landscape! Pre-register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/ or call 503-222-7645 for more information.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/free-edible-landscape-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Mt Hood Community College – Rm GE201
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops,Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181117
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20181102T042441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T042441Z
UID:12951-1542326400-1542412799@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:2019 Online Certificate on Education for Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:Earth Charter International \nWe want to remind you about this unique opportunity to join the third edition of this International Professional Development Programme\, from January 16 to June 19\, 2016 ! \nStrengthen your knowledge\, skills\, and abilities on Education for Sustainable Development and Education for Global Citizenship. Develop a greater understanding of how to apply these new paradigms into your educational framework and learn how to provide a space of dialogue using transformative learning pedagogical processes that respond to the new guidance and educational needs of today. \nRegister before 16 November and take advantage of a 10% early bird discount. \nRegister now at http://earthcharter.org/2019-online-certificate-esd-registration-form/ or share our registration page with your networks! \nClick here for more information or contact us atapply@earthcharter.org
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/2019-online-certificate-on-education-for-sustainable-development/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Earth Charter International":MAILTO:apply@earthcharter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20181019T000526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T000526Z
UID:12854-1542546000-1542556800@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:FREE Attracting Pollinators to the Urban Garden Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn about the different kinds of pollinators that might be living in your garden\, such as flies\, beetles\, moths\, butterflies\, and honey bees (of course!). You will also discover plants that attract and provide habitat for them and consider additional ways to provide shelter\, water\, nesting\, and overwintering sites. Pre-register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/ or call 503-222-7645 for more information.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/free-attracting-pollinators-to-the-urban-garden-workshop-2/
LOCATION:OMSI\, 1945 SE Water Ave. 97214\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181126T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T042634
CREATED:20181101T172414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T172414Z
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SUMMARY:Planet Stewards: Tales from Uncertain World
DESCRIPTION:Tales from an Uncertain World: What Other Assorted Disasters Can Teach Us About Climate Change \nThis discussion will be led by the book’s author\, Lisa Gardiner. \nSpace is limited\, so register soon! \nTo join the discussion Dial (toll free) 866-662-7513. When prompted\, use the pass code: 1170791# \nScroll down for a description of the book and to see the questions for the discussion. \nSo far\, humanity hasn’t done very well in addressing the ongoing climate catastrophe. Veteran science educator L. S. Gardiner believes we can learn to do better by understanding how we’ve dealt with other types of environmental risks in the past and why we are dragging our feet in addressing this most urgent emergency. Weaving scientific facts and research together with humor and emotion\, Gardiner explores human responses to erosion\, earthquakes\, fires\, invasive species\, marine degradation\, volcanic eruptions\, and floods in order to illuminate why we find it so challenging to deal with climate change. Insight emerges from unexpected places—a mermaid exhibit\, a Magic 8 Ball\, and midcentury cartoons about a future that never came to be. \nInstead of focusing on the economics and geopolitics of the debate over climate change\, this book brings large-scale disaster to a human scale\, emphasizing the role of the individual. We humans dohave the capacity to deal with disasters. When we face threatening changes\, we don’t just stand there pretending it isn’t so\, we do something. But because we’re human\, our responses aren’t always the right ones the first time—yet we can learn to do better. This book is essential reading for all who want to know how we can draw on our strengths to survive the climate catastrophe and forge a new relationship with nature. \n“Given the advancing state of climatic disruption\, humans are going to spend a lot of the foreseeable future dealing with disaster. This fascinating volume provides some memorable examples of how we’ve done so in the past\, and as such helps concentrate our thinking on the necessary task of limiting the damage that’s coming our way.”—Bill McKibben \n“Gardiner’s lively and fresh observations detail the actions necessary to head off the impending disaster of climate change\, showing why forward movement has been so sluggish… Fresh insights about scientific literacy and generational shifts from techno-optimism to dystopian views of the future also cover new ground. Gardiner is not an alarmist. While relaying concern that international\, governmental\, and corporate actors need to do more—and quickly!—to prevent catastrophic climate change\, she ends the book on an optimistic note\, with concrete ideas for meaningful individual action.”—Foreword Reviews \n\n\n\n\n\nDiscussion questions: \nOverall: What did this book make you wonder? \nAbout coping and resilience: The bulk of the stories in chapters 2-7 are examples of how individuals cope with environmental change. What types of environmental change happen in your region and how have you coped with those? How is coping with small-scale change like coping with a large-scale change? How are they different? \nAbout uncertainty in science: How people interpret and understand information that has some uncertainty is a recurring theme in this book. In chapter 8\, the author tests her own ability to make decisions based on uncertain information by relying on a Magic 8 Ball’s wishy-washy answers for guidance. How do you deal with uncertain information in order to make decisions in your own life? How do your students think about uncertainty in science? How do you teach about scientific uncertainty? \nAbout the natural and human-built world: Through the book’s examples of disasters\, the choices that people make and the emotions they are feeling are often related to the way they see nature and their role in it. What stories and characters resonated with you? How would your students define nature? Would their definitions include the human-built world? \nEnvisioning the future: Chapter 9 explores past visions of the future and wonders about how we see the future today. Is it possible to look at the future with optimism when there are problems like climate change? Or does the future look like a dystopia? How do you teach about environmental problems that have long-term impacts without depressing students about the future?
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Innovation in Plastics - Reduce\, Reuse and Recycle
DESCRIPTION:Plastic has been an invention that has been seen until recent years as the perfect material for product packaging. However\, its strengths are also its weakness. Businesses are increasingly looking at plastic reduction\, closing the loop and finding more sustainable and less impactful substitutes.\n\nIn this one hour debate being hosted by our partner\, Ethical Corporation\, four senior leaders are ready to share their strategies for innovation and tackling the plastics challenge:\n\nCircular plastic – Closing the loop on plastic waste \nReducing your plastic use \nFuture packaging – Finding the substitute for plastic \nEducate communities on plastic waste and recycling \n\nHear from:\n\nJohn Kotlarczyk\, Senior Director\, CSR & Waste Reduction\, Walgreen Boots Alliance \nJennifer Ronk\, Sustainability & Advocacy Manager\, Dow \nMichael Colarossi\, Vice President\, Innovation & Sustainability\, Avery Dennison \nDavid Clark\, VP\, Sustainability\, Amcor \n\n\nModerated by:\n\n\nAmy Glawe\, ISSP Chicago Chapter Chair; Manager of Technology\, Winpak Portion Packaging\n\n\nThe webinar will be free to attend. Register now!
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/webinar-innovation-in-plastics-reduce-reuse-and-recycle/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops
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