Beautiful Creatures of Oregon's Marine Reserves
2020-08-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2020-08-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
Surfrider is partnering with Elizabeth Jones Art Center to do a virtual Marine Reserves series. For each event, participants will learn about marine reserves in general, specific information about the focus reserve, and research happening in that reserve. Afterwards, there will be an art class to create one (or more) marine organisms that live in the reserve. All of the art will be sent to Elisabeth Jones Art Center and combined into a giant 25’ mobile! More info is below, and happy to connect you with Bri (bgoodwin@surfrider.org) to answer any questions. Please share to anyone who you think might be interested!
Workshop Dates:

July 29, 5:30-7:30 pm – Cascade Head

August 5, 5:30-7:30 pm – Redfish Rocks

August 12, 5:30-7:30 pm – Cape Falcon

August 19, 5:30-7:30 pm – Otter Rock

August 26, 5:30-7:30 pm – Cape Perpetua

Registration is required. To register, visit surfrideroregon.eventbrite.com. We hope to see you at one or all of these events!

We Protest: Fighting For What We Believe In
2020-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
In her newly published book, We Protest: Fighting For What We Believe In, photojournalist Tish Lampert captures the spirit of the heroes and ordinary citizens on their activist journey to defend their American values during the most conflicted era in our recent history. Lampert boldly charts the chronology of social-change movements that have dominated the headlines over the past several years: the fight for women’s rights and gender equality, immigration rights, civil liberties, gun violence, and the environment. Lampert takes us to the front lines of activism, where she has documented each protest and their respective leaders, as well as the legions of ordinary Americans standing together to protect the values of our great nation.
In recent months the eyes of the nation and the world have been on Portland as citizens have been demonstrating for over 70 days to protest systemic racism, police brutality, and support larger cause of Black Lives Matter. How do we put this moment in perspective and understand Portland’s story in the larger arc of activism?
Join us for a rich discussion on protest, present and past, with photojournalist Tish Lampert, Adrienne Belafonte Biesemeyer, activist and Executive Director of the Anir Foundation, and Portland’s Eric K. Ward, Executive Director of Western States Center. Also featuring a special video introduction from Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist David K. Shipler.
Cosponsored with the World Affairs Councils of America.
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Webinar: Sustainability Education in the Food-Energy-Water-Nexus
2020-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Worldwide, there has been growing interest in research, education, and discourse around the FEW-Nexus, which serves as a framework to describe and aid in addressing complex coupled human-natural systems and the most significant global challenges of today and tomorrow. Institutions of higher education must take a leading role in fostering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH) literacy as a means of preparing all global citizens for the most pressing global challenges of today and tomorrow. In this webinar, we present the National Collaborative for Research on Food, Energy, and Water Education (NC-FEW; http://ncfew.org), a new transdisciplinary community of postsecondary educators and education researchers engaged in FEW-Nexus-focused educational programming and research/evaluation. Over the next 5 years, this Research Coordination Network (RCN; ECR-EHR Core Research #1856040) will engage individuals from a diverse array of postsecondary faculty with STEM and FANH backgrounds by affording a novel and innovative space for discourse, networking, and collaboration-building around FEW-Nexus-focused education and education research/evaluation. The webinar will provide an opportunity for participants to identify and explore the needs and priorities of the AASHE community in respect to NC-FEW’s broader mission and goals.
Register Today
This webinar is part of a series of webinars on sustainability in the curriculum put on by SCC and AASHE.

2020 Virtual UN Summer Academy
2020-08-24 08:00 - 2020-09-28 17:00 | Online
As the UN marks its 75th anniversary this year, the world community faces a global health crisis with severe current and long-term economic and social impacts. Amidst the disruption and uncertainty, global dialogue and action is more critical than ever. In this context, the first virtual UN Summer Academy will focus on the theme “The Future We Want”.

Through five days of facilitated learning – combining live webinars with thought leaders, small-group breakout activities, and a group project on UN75 – participants will explore transformative approaches required for implementation of the 2030 Agenda and share concrete examples and practices from diverse country contexts and stakeholder perspectives. Do not miss this opportunity for an immersive online learning experience with unparalleled learning and networking opportunities!

Thanks to the generous support of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, this course is offered at a reduced fee of $250 USD. Moreover, in order to offer highly–qualified candidates the possibility to participate in the online UN Summer Academy, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia is funding 50 full scholarships. The deadline for scholarship applications is 5 July 2020. You can find out more about the UN Summer Academy, including how to apply for scholarships, at http://bit.ly/UNSA-2020.
Should you have questions, please email sustainable-development@unssc.org.

Truth, Lies, Peace & Reconciliation
2020-08-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
The Sustainability Curriculum Consortium is pleased to announce
in collaboration with The Foresight Lab
a 4-week online course and practicum for faculty on an especially timely topic.
Designed and Delivered by The Foresight Lab Regenerative Design Program
This program is a hybrid synchronous and asynchronous short course and co-creative group collaboration for faculty and directors in Sustainability in Higher Education
Background:

The work of The Foresight Lab in forging peace & reconciliation outcomes, and guiding the transformation of municipal police departments through the craft of diplomacy is deep and broad. Their work in this domain directly contributes to their Vision of The Regenerative Economy: An engine driving consistent and inspiring, and measurable, gains in social, economic, and ecological well-being. This pioneering effort has led to successful social justice interventions in Ferguson, MO, Charleston, SC, Philadelphia, PA, Atlanta, GA, and Baltimore, MD, among many other communities.

Program description, goals & outcomes:
Through this course, we will
1) Demonstrate how the tools of statecraft, or international diplomacy can transform policing, social justice dislocations, and breakdowns in community equity;
2) Deliver clear pedagogical guidance into how to teach across the social intervention platforms of diplomacy, systemics, and complexity science; and
3) convey to delegates the skills of advanced convening and conflict resolution as classroom tools and skills for next generation leaders.

Program participation fee includes access to synchronous live sessions on GoToMeeting plus access to readings, asynchronous discussion threads, and the co-creation of materials by faculty attendees on the Collaborase platform.

Synchronous Dates (live sessions led by Mackinzee Macho & Ed Quevedo): Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29, 7PM – 9PM Eastern; 4PM – 6PM Pacific.

To request further details
about participation and registration: Click here

UNP Home Movie Night
2020-08-21 18:00 - 18:30 | Online
Join Urban Nature Partners PDX for an evening of home style movies and stories from our Mentors, Mentees, board and staff!

Join us for a fulfilling 30 minutes of home style movies and stories centered around questions of equity in urban nature and advancing health equity through time spent outdoors.
Attendees will get to know our youth and team of volunteers and staff through a exquisite selection of home style movies and experiences put together just for this evening.
Learn about Urban Nature Partners PDX work for youth from historically marginalized communities in Portland, OR and how we adopted to not only continue our mentoring relationships and outdoor activities during the pandemic, but reach even more youth and restart our group outings in a new format.
The purpose of this event is to welcome people from all walks of life into our community, and the admission is FREE.
We submit that donations of any amount to support our youth-mentor pairs are greatly impactful and we appreciate every gift. This is a moving force behind everything UNP.
By contributing at any point prior or during the event, or choosing perks from our “Ticket” panel, you directly invest into the goals and outcomes of our program. Thank you for your solidarity!
Technical Information: the event will be hosted as Live on Facebook.
*Any and all proceeds from this evening will be doubled with support of the Collins Foundation matching donations and sponsorships 1:1*
This event is made possible with the support of the Arc’teryx Store in PDX, a global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel, outerwear and equipment. Located on 605 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR.

Intertwine Alliance: Opening in Our Finance Committee!
2020-08-21 08:00 - 2020-09-04 17:00 | Online
Love big-picture thinking and diving into details? Have a passion for numbers, nonprofit budgets and/or strategy? Wanna get to know some really fun and interesting people (if we do say so ourselves)? Consider joining The Intertwine Alliance Finance Committee! Working with board members and staff, you’ll help make key decisions about The Intertwine Alliance’s organizational health and maintain financial oversight. This volunteer committee oversees financial management, guides internal policy updates and procedures, and determines key investment and grant opportunities. The minimum commitment is 3-4 hours/month, but could be more depending on your level of interest and involvement.

Interested or have questions? Please email Katie Gavares at katie@theintertwine.org.
Full description below.
Finance Committee Member – Volunteer Position Description
The Intertwine Alliance
Function of the Finance Committee
The finance committee is a small working group that provides financial recommendations and feedback to The Intertwine Alliance Board of Directors. The committee comprises Intertwine Alliance board members, community partners and staff. It’s responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial transactions and for implementation of financial policies. The committee oversees a monthly review of the organization’s expenditures, other financial transactions, bank statements, and credit card statements. Additionally, the committee reviews all major funding opportunities, commitments and grant proposals, and advises the Board of Directors on fiscal impact. This is a volunteer position.
Who we are looking for
The Intertwine Alliance Finance Committee is looking for one or two individuals from coalition partner organizations interested in sharing their expertise in financial oversight. We are looking for someone with:

Knowledge or experience around nonprofit budget management

Understanding of the funding opportunities in the PNW region

Expertise keeping an organization mission-congruent while seeking funding

A detail-oriented approach, with the desire to engage in Intertwine Alliance policies to maintain equitable and stable organizational health

Time commitment

Monthly one-hour finance committee meeting, plus up to 3 hours of follow-up work each month outside of committee meetings

Willingness to serve for minimum of 1 year

Hope to hear from you!

Storytelling to Build Connections in a Virtual World
2020-08-20 - 2020-08-21 | Zoom
Everyone has a story to tell and in this teacher workshop, facilitated by education and outreach associates from the University of Colorado Boulder, we will provide important storytelling resources to help participants connect and develop relationships with their students virtually. Participants will be introduced to key elements of storytelling, engage with storytelling resources developed as part of the award winning Lens on Climate Change project, and ultimately produce a video in which they tell their own story. The storytelling framework presented in this course may also be applied to other classroom investigations (see “Catch our Drift” video). We are all storytellers, and we think this course will help participants and their future students be inspired to tell theirs.

There is no cost to register for the workshops, and participants will receive 5 continuing education hours with the option to also receive graduate credit from CU Boulder.
Date: August 20 & 21, 12 – 2 pm MT each day
Registration: Free!
Link to register and more details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytelling-to-build-connections-in-a-virtual-world-tickets-115377240432

Webinar: Making Economics Relevant: Incorporating SDG 8 & SDG 12 in the Curriculum–An Interdisciplinary Discussion
2020-08-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Introductory economics courses provide an opportunity to connect the economic assumptions of human behavior with their realization and legitimacy in social norms. Given that social norms dictate economic outcomes, the questioning of the behavioral assumptions in economics, specifically insatiable appetites to consume and profit maximization/cost minimization, would appear appropriate. Such a discussion allows for the evaluation of the alignment of social norms with sustainability values: environmental and social justice and economic equity, presenting an opportunity to address how the teaching and the related practice of economics promotes unsustainable outcomes. This approach underscores the significance of an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability education.
In this webinar, SDG 8, Economic Growth and Decent Work and SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production will be addressed from the perspective of prevailing economic assumptions. The discussion will address how to engage students in a critical assessment of current practices specific to SDG 8 and SDG 12 and fundamentally, provide them with a classroom forum to understand how and why the practice of economics needs to be modified in order to promote sustainability as a social norm. The discussion will address the following topics: decoupling, carbon taxation, exploitation, competitive advantage, opportunity cost, valuing the environment, externalities, lifecycle assessment, cradle to cradle/cradle to waste, economic growth, alternative economic indicators of progress and stakeholder engagement. The webinar will be of value to anyone seeking to increase economic literacy and will provide an understanding as well as tools to promote understanding of the relationship between an economic framework and the sustainability of its outcomes. No prior economics knowledge is required and the discussion will be interdisciplinary.

This webinar is part of a series of webinars on sustainability in the curriculum put on by SCC and AASHE.

Preschool Job Opportunities
2020-08-19 - 2020-10-28 | Online
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is looking for staff that love working with preschool age children in our 9 month preschool programs. THPRD is hiring for multiple positions to support our preschool programs starting in October.

We are hiring preschool positions for the following preschool programs:

Nature Kids Preschool Program at the Tualatin Hills Nature Center is a nature based preschool which integrates environmental education and Creative Curriculum.
Fanno Farmers at the Fanno Farmhouse is a comprehensive nine-month preschool program inspired by the Reggio Emilia theory of education.
Kids First at Cedar Hills Recreation Center is an engaging nine-month, curriculum based program.
Bilingual Spanish Preschool at Conestoga Recreation Center, utilizes the Reggio Emilia approach to learning in both English and Spanish.

We are hiring for year-round positions that may be scheduled up to 8–29 hours per week, starting in mid-September and running May 2021.  Hours are typically between Monday – Friday, 8am to 12:30 pm.
Job Openings:
Preschool Co-Teacher: The Preschool Co-Teacher will assist the Preschool Lead in planning, organizing and implementing curriculum, assisting as directed in supervising all activities for registered preschool age children. Co-teachers will be responsible for implementing COVID-19 procedures, including cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and program material. Pay Rate Range: $13.77-$15.50.

Preschool Lead Teacher: The Preschool Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and leading the nine-month, pre-K preschool program at on of our THPRD preschool programs. Incumbents in this job classification work independently, within established guidelines, to develop, coordinate, supervise, and instruct the day-to-day activities of assigned program areas and provide lead direction to assigned part-time staff and volunteers. Lead teachers will be required to ensure compliance with meal and rest breaks requirements of direct reports. Additionally, lead teachers will be responsible for implementing COVID-19 procedures, including cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and program material. Pay Rate Range: $19.38-$21.80

For more information regarding job duties and qualifications and to apply, please view the job posting: HERE.

The Diack Ecology Education Program
2020-08-18 08:00 - 2020-08-20 17:00 | Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center, 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
The Diack Ecology Education Program and the Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School invite you to participate in a free science teacher training focused on field-based science inquiry .
This two-day workshop will provide hands-on opportunities in the field as well as classroom time to develop curriculum tools and strategies that promote student-driven field-based science inquiry projects from kindergarten through high school. Attending teachers can also apply for a $2,000 grant ($6000 if you work collaboratively with at least two other teachers) for classroom equipment and resources for field-based inquiry investigations from the Diack Ecology Education Program. Participating teachers will receive a $100 stipend for attending.
This training is sponsored by the Diack Ecology Education Program of the Oregon Science Teachers Association and the Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School (JGEMS), a public charter school in Salem, Oregon, focusing on field-based environmental science.
What you will learn:​
· Field-based science inquiry with your students, from the first visit to the field site to final presentation of the investigation’s results.
· The opportunity to carry out a science inquiry investigation at Opal Creek.
· Curriculum integration – how to use this as an opportunity for students to apply the skills and knowledge they learn in the classroom to engaging and meaningful field-based projects.
· Logistical concerns – time, funding, safety and developing community partnerships.
· The opportunity to use a variety of equipment which your students could use in their investigations.

For more information and to register, contact Mike Weddle at mkweddle@comcast.net.

The Button: The New Nuclear Arms Race and Presidential Power from Truman to Trump William J. Perry (former Secretary of Defense) Tom Z. Collina (Director of Policy at Ploughshares Fund)
2020-08-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Since the Truman administration, America has been one “push of a button” away from nuclear war—a decision that rests solely in the hands of the President. Without waiting for approval from Congress or even the Secretary of Defense, the President can unleash America’s entire nuclear arsenal.
For this virtual program, William J. Perry, Secretary of Defense in the Clinton administration and Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering in the Carter administration, and Tom Z. Collina, the Director of Policy at Ploughshares Fund, a global security foundation in Washington, DC, discuss the terrifying history of nuclear launch authority.
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Webcast: Oregon's Forests and the Fight Against Climate Change
2020-08-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Webinar
Forests are among the largest stores of living carbon on the planet, and it turns out that the forests of western Oregon have a higher carbon density than almost any other forest type in the world. Unfortunately, the destruction and mismanagement of these forests over the past century has transferred massive amounts of stored carbon to the atmosphere, which has contributed significantly to the warming of the planet.
We can’t change the past, but the policy choices we make today will either continue to make forests a part of the climate problem, or ensure that they are part of the solution.
Join Felice Kelly, co-lead of our Forest Defense team, to learn about Climate, Carbon, and Oregon’s Forests, and what we can do about it.
Did you know that the State of Oregon owns and manages almost a million acres of public forestland? Oregon’s “State Forests” can play a major role in fighting climate change – both by sequestering large amounts of carbon, and by mitigating the impacts of climate change – if the state shifts the management of these public lands to respond to the climate crisis.
Join us on Wednesday to hear about efforts to protect state-owned old-growth forests and transition the management of our State Forests towards more climate-smart forestry. Two community organizers from different corners of the state will be presenting, and we’ll have for a Q&A afterwards. Hope you can join!
REGISTER HERE.
IMPORTANT: This presentation has a two-part registation process. If you do not complete the second step, you will not receive information on accessing this presentation.

Solidarity School
2020-08-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
The Solidarity School is a series of monthly mass calls from 350.org designed for folks looking to grow and expand their skill set in this moment of uprising and climate justice organizing. Each month, guest speakers, 350.org staff and leaders from our broader network will strengthen our frameworks and share strategies, tactics, and actions for ongoing organizing. Register for the 4 sessions here.
“The Solidarity School series will kick-off with a focus on Our Fight for a Just Recovery. We’ll provide foundational knowledge about what a “just recovery” means for 350.org and share our principles and values. We’ll hear how workers’ rights and the fight for racial justice intersect and how both connect with climate justice.
The stakes are high; with severe climate disasters, consistent political failure, and racist police violence, our communities are rising up. And we can meet this moment with real solidarity.”
Our Fight for a Just Recovery: Workers Rights, Racial Justice, COVID & Climate
TODAY Wed Aug 12 @ 5:00PM
Register here
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon will be on the call talking about a Just Recovery at the national level.
All 4 sessions will be:

August 12th: Our Fight for a Just Recovery: Workers’ Rights, Racial Justice, COVID & Climate
September 9th: Defund, Abolish & Divest: Climate, Racial & Economic Justice
October 7th: Protecting Votes & Building Power: Climate Justice & the Election
November 11th: From Recovery to Restoration: Holding Politicians Accountable & Organizing for a Just Transition

2020 Virtual REcharge Academy
2020-08-10 - 2020-10-12 | Online
As you may have heard, we had to cancel this summer’s Rhode Island REcharge Academy – this really bummed us out!
But we are not quitters! We have decided to try our hand at a Virtual REcharge Academy. Through a blend of synchronous and self-paced learning sessions, educators will explore renewable energy concepts and complete activities from the safety of their homes. At the conclusion of the Academy, educators will join the ranks of our vast REcharge Instructor network, committing to bringing renewable energy education to their home communities.
While there is a cost of $500 per participant to attend this virtual learning experience, each participant will receive a box of classroom renewable energy equipment, valued at $300, prior to the event. Please note that scholarships are available.
VIRTUAL RECHARGE ACADEMY GOALS:

EXPLORE the power grid as a complex system while considering the impacts of the electricity we use to power our society and the challenges we face as we increase renewable energy, EVs and storage into this system.
EXAMINE a variety of curricular tools and instruments to help students engage with critical questions and STEM concepts around wind and solar power.
EXPERIENCE how a wind turbine works and is repaired, how a wind farm is planned and constructed, how a solar panel works, and what it takes to bring clean power to our homes.
BUILD knowledge of how to use easily-accessible online resources, such as real-time power grid information, and integrate this data into inquiry oriented instruction.
GAIN a deeper understanding of the careers and opportunities in the rapidly changing clean energy industry.

Register Now!

COVID-19, debt relief, and the climate and biodiversity crises
2020-08-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Join IIED on Wednesday, 9 September for an online discussion on how debt relief can be addressed through climate and nature programme swaps.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, urgent debt relief is needed. For many developing countries, repayments mean that vast amounts of money are diverted away from action on the climate emergency and biodiversity loss as well as education, health and infrastructure. Millions more vulnerable people are being pushed into poverty.
This online event will bring together experts to discuss the use of debt for climate and nature programme swaps as a tool to address poverty, the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.

What are the opportunities and challenges of such an approach? What role can creditors from multilateral organisations and bilateral governments, and debtor governments play? And to what extent can such an approach support a sustainable post-COVID-19 recovery?

Register Here

Motivated to find solutions to the world's problems: Wege Prize 2021
2020-08-08 08:00 - 2020-11-09 17:00 | Online
DO YOU WANT TO GROW YOUR COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND LEARN MORE ABOUT DESIGN-THINKING STRATEGIES, ALL WHILE HELPING SAVE THE WORLD?
Wege Prize 2021 is open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students from anywhere in the world who want to work together to re-think and re-design the way our economies work by creating regenerative solutions that have a widespread and lasting impact.
Wege Prize is a multi-phase competition that is broken down into manageable parts, including built-in feedback loops from competition judges each step of the way.
When does it start? Right now! So, start connecting and brainstorming today, and be sure to follow us on social media (links below) for the latest updates and join the Wege Prize LinkedIn group, where you can begin to network with other potential participants from around the world.

THE CHALLENGE: HOW CAN WE CREATE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY?

Wege Prize 2021 teams must collaboratively design and propose a product, service, business/non-profit organization, or other solution to a wicked problem of their choosing that can help us transition from a linear economic model to a circular economic model.

THE PLAYERS: WHO CAN COMPETE?

Any full-time undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral level college/university student in the world is eligible to compete! However, diversity is the key to building a successful Wege Prize 2021 team.
To be eligible to compete, teams must:

Have exactly five (5) members
Represent at least three (3) different academic disciplines
Represent at least two (2) different academic institutions

Read The Rules: http://www.wegeprize.org/rules

As you’re working to build a transdisciplinary team, solve wicked problems, and succeed in Wege Prize 2021, we’re here to guide you with tips along the way!

THE FEEDBACK LOOPS

Did you know that Wege Prize 2021 is a multi-phase competition that is broken down into manageable parts, including built-in feedback loops from expert judges each step of the way? This kind of immersive learning experience is what sets Wege Prize apart from other design competitions!
As the required deliverables increase in scope and complexity, feedback loops at each phase act as a support system, connecting teams directly with the judges who are evaluating their work.

BUILDING A STRONG TEAM

Still trying to figure out how to build an amazing team? Head over to our blog to read our team building tips.

CREATING A STRONG APPLICATION

When you apply for Wege Prize 2021, you’ll also be introducing your team and telling us a bit more about the wicked problem you’re interested in tackling. You can also find our guide to creating a strong team application over on the blog.

NEXT STEPS: GET CONNECTED AND APPLY

Whether you’re a student looking to participate, or a faculty member/professional looking to help build and/or mentor a team, be sure to join the Wege Prize LinkedIn group. The group has members from all over the world, so you never know who you’ll be able to connect with!
Applications for Wege Prize 2021 are now being accepted through November 9, 2020. To apply, go to wegeprize.org/apply.
For questions, email us at wicked@wegeprize.org.

WEGE PRIZE 2021 STARTS NOW

Questions? Contact us at wicked@wegeprize.org.

Seeking candidates for SAGE's Young Leaders Advisory Board
2020-08-08 08:00 - 2020-08-22 17:00 | Online
Dear Friends,

Do you know a young leader who is interested in changing the world? Encourage them to apply to SAGE’s Young Leaders Advisory Board (LAB).

Four years ago, we launched our LAB to advance solutions for our shared future. Our LAB is a group of young people interested in growing their leadership skills, taking on the issues they care about and building connections with older adults.

Today’s challenges (environmental, educational and economic) require diverse perspectives to generate creative solutions. Successful communities depend on people of every age to thrive – young people need older adults, and older adults need young people – to learn, to be healthy, to thrive.

Is there a young person in your life:

Looking for leadership opportunities?
Interested in connecting with other inspired people?
Who is fun, passionate, and driven?

We’re seeking young leaders from the Millennial and Generation Z generations who are ready to make a difference through our LAB. If you know someone who would like to join the LAB, please forward this email and encourage them to complete our LAB Leadership Application!

Learn about SAGE’s LAB: https://wearesage.org/lab/

Apply to join the LAB: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMgsd-wNUYqlZ8WNTuNj6qMwrOrURGMa6en3Yk4Enl0ybMUg/viewform

Urban Greenspaces Institute is Hiring
2020-08-07 - 2020-08-15 | Online
Who We Are:
The Urban Greenspaces Institute is a twenty-year-old nonprofit
organization based in Portland, Oregon with a mission to advance
urban conservation and green infrastructure. UGI works across sectors
to integrate nature into the urban fabric, and make nature accessible
for all. The organization has a staff of three, a board of eight, and an
annual budget of $150,000. UGI does policy advocacy, works in
coalition with other organizations to affect change, and leads several
regional collaborative conservation initiatives.
UGI Project Development Specialist position announcement Page 1 of 2
● The Project Development Specialist will work from home for at least the duration of the
COVID-19 pandemic. They will rely on email, phone and video conference calls to
connect with UGI staff and partners.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to ted@urbangreenspaces.org. Please no
phone inquiries. All inquiries will be handled confidentially, and please use this email to request
an accommodation. The Urban Greenspaces Institute is committed to be a diverse and inclusive
organization and workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Application review begins August 15, 2020.
For more information click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uv0YwrmAkODU05hzpMS_8IKipTqiK3qp/view

ACTION FOR CLIMATE EMPOWERMENT: BUILDING A U.S. NATIONAL PLAN
2020-08-06 13:00 - 15:00
Please join us for a series of dialogues to develop an Action for Climate Empowerment: Building a U.S. National Strategic Planning Framework.
“Let’s get serious. We need more public engagement. We need more awareness. We need more accountability for those in public life who are making these decisions. … That’s really how simple it really is right now. … So, my friends, the component of ACE that is awareness and engagement is key to winning this fight.”
— John Kerry
Under guidance from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Article 6, nations are encouraged to develop their strategic plans to build public engagement, education, and participation in finding and implementing climate solutions. These actions, referenced in Article 6 are more broadly known as “Action for Climate Empowerment” (ACE). In the absence of an ACE strategic planning initiative by the U.S. federal government, members of the nation’s ACE community who have deep experience in climate change are advancing this important work by building a strategic planning framework to start the process.
We invite you to join your peers from across the wide range of ACE-relevant fields for dialogs that will inform the building of the strategic planning framework. The resulting framework, which you and other experts will have the opportunity to review, is intended to guide development of an ACE National Strategic Plan in 2021 as part of the United States’ next Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Climate Agreement. The plan will establish priorities for national policy and funding and foster productive collaborations on the regional, national, and international levels. When completed, this process will yield the first ACE Strategic Plan produced by any major emitting country.
Click HERE to register for this free event!

Join EMO and Interfaith Power & Light for our second webinar on Creation Justice in Oregon!
2020-08-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
This webinar will showcase the work of Verde, which serves communities by building environmental wealth through Social Enterprise, Outreach and Advocacy. Since 2005, Verde has brought new environmental investments to Portland’s neighborhoods, involved community members in the planning and building of these investments, and ensured that low-income people and people of color directly benefited from the investments.
Sign up now!

Introduction to Education for Sustainability
2020-08-03 06:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
This special, single-day offering is designed to increase participants’ awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the core concepts, content, and habits of mind that characterize Sustainability and Education for Sustainability (EfS).
THE CLOUD INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION
We prepare school systems and their communities to educate for a sustainable future through meaningful content and learner-centered instruction.
We are committed to the roles that teaching, learning, and thinking play in contributing to the shift toward a sustainable future.
Our work with schools revolves around the curriculum, instruction, and assessment aspects of Education for Sustainability (EfS). We also provide the strategic planning and leadership development support required for lasting school change. Learn about our programs and contact us to schedule on onsite or virtual visit with Jaimie Cloud.

The Cloud Institute's Annual Curriculum Design Studio
2020-08-03 - 2020-08-07 | Online
Join us for the popular Introduction to Education for Sustainability (EfS) One Day Workshop and/or a full week of Curriculum Design and Coaching. Register to access expertise, resources, and tools required to design elegant curricula for use in the classroom, protocols for professional development, or action plans designed to implement EfS change initiatives in schools and communities. Download the agenda here.
Option 1:
One Day Introduction to Education for Sustainability
This special, single-day offering is designed to increase participants’ awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the core concepts, content, and habits of mind that characterize Sustainability and Education for Sustainability (EfS).
Date: August 3, 2020
Cost: $149 *
Option 2:
Five Day Curriculum Design & Coaching
In this 5-day curriculum design studio, we use backwards design, or Understanding by Design, to reorient, innovate, build, and map curricula designed to meet academic standards and EfS standards, performance indicators, and enduring understandings—without additional class time or add-ons.
Date: August 3 – 7, 2020
Cost: $495 *

* Tuition covers your workshop costs, materials, and time spent in class with the faculty.

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SAGE’s Vision 2030 Team
2020-08-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Wondering how you can help students get a great start to the school year?
Join us on September 2 for our monthly connections event to learn more about SAGE’s Vision 2030 Team for climate solutions education. Together, we offer a local, place-based approach to educate middle and high school students about our region’s groundbreaking efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50 percent from 1990 levels by 2030. Team members have developed lessons on climate solutions, service-learning offerings, and information about workforce opportunities. We are also excited to partner with Portland Public Schools to offer a major Climate Careers Summit on December 2.
Volunteers serve at the heart of our team! Register for this event to learn more and about how you can get involved.
Register for this event here.

Join the GlobalPDX Advisory Board
2020-07-31 | Online
At GlobalPDX, we are constantly seeking to expand our impact. At this moment in history, it is more important than ever to emphasize our global interconnection and support our international work and collaborations. We are seeking a diverse Advisory Board to guide this growth and evolution of GlobalPDX. As a guiding global organization in Portland, we expect this Advisory Board to reflect broad global diversity in all its facets and fascinations to guide our purpose and impact here in Portland, and beyond!
Review our Call for Board Members and submit your information for consideration.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon and Washington Photos
2020-07-31 | Online
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washington is looking for amazing images of America’s public lands. Whether it’s photos of BLM national monuments, wild and scenic rivers or recreation areas, we want to share your photos and stories about exploring the great outdoors.

Group Rules
The images that you add to this group may be featured on BLM products, which include but aren’t limited to social media (www.blm.gov/media/social-media) and websites. The federal Bureau of Land Management is a part of the U.S. Department of Interior.
Required:
To increase the chances of photos being used by the BLM, we ask that you provide a detailed description of the image, what it shows, location, date, etc. The more info you provide the better.
Only images taken on public lands that the BLM manages in Oregon and Washington will be considered.
Do not submit photos that clearly identify people or images with watermarks. These images will not be considered for use.
Just a reminder – we can only accept photos captured from BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington (and no watermarks!). Check out our group rules and then scroll through the beautiful pictures of the Pacific Northwest!
View Photos and Details here.

UPCOMING WEBINAR -- Coping with Crisis: Building Psychosocial Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
2020-07-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Climate change is putting Tribal communities at an increased risk for
severe impacts from heat, drought, wildfires, floods, melting ice, sea level
rise, and more. As tribal environmental professionals, it is our job to
understand these risks and help develop plans for adapting to climate
change threats. Addressing the mental and emotional impacts of climate
change is an important part of developing individual and community
psychosocial resilience. This webinar will provide you with the
opportunity to learn and share techniques to protect emotional health and
wellness as part of your climate change adaptation planning, and will help
you build psychosocial resilience to better cope, connect,
and recover before, during, and after a disaster.
July 29th
1-2pm PDT
Register here: https://www.swcasc.arizona.edu/webinars

Medical Teams International: Connecting the Local to the Global in a time of Crisis
2020-07-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Join us for a discussion with the Tigard-based humanitarian relief agency Medical Teams International– an organization known internationally and locally for their dedication to refugee health care, disaster relief, and mobile dental programs. Threading connections between care for the world and the need for resources in our own background, Betsy Baldwin (Director of the Humanitarian Response Team), Cindy Breilh (Executive Director of U.S. Programs), and Joe DiCarlo (Global Ambassador and member of WorldOregon’s Board of Advisors), share how Medical Teams International has pivoted with the rise of COVID-19 to address innovative approaches to rural public health in Oregon and Washington and across the globe in places like Bangladesh and Guatemala, among other locales.
For more information and to register, Click Here!

2020 EEAO Virtual Conference
2020-07-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Now Open!
The Environmental Education Association of Oregon (EEAO) is pleased to announce our online 2020 e-conference on July 26th-27th and issue a call for presenters. These sessions will be an opportunity to connect, and learn together.
We are finalizing the agenda and speakers for the conference. Learn more on our website: http://eeao.org/index.php/conference/2020-conference
The conference will be offered at no cost. Please consider joining or renewing a membership or making a small donation to help support the work we are doing to support environmental education and educators in Oregon.
We are partnering with Southern Oregon University’s Master of Science in Environmental Education Program to bring you this opportunity for virtual learning and connection.
Questions? Contact us
