Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT) seeks an experienced, passionate Ag Lands Program Director to help establish OAT’s farm and ranch land conservation program and our technical assistance program. Position duties include conserving ag land in priority areas of the Willamette Valley, working with the...
Portland Seed Exchange is hosting a 2020 Seed Swap! Growers of all backgrounds are welcome, from novices to home gardeners to local farmers! We will feature a short seed presentation at 10:00AM, followed by the Swap from 10:15-12:15. Everyone is welcome to take seeds to grow, although we encourage...
Registration closes Monday January 27th! Join us to connect with other farm to school and school garden stakeholders! This will be a two day conference with workshops, speakers, resources and networking opportunities. Wednesday February 12th will focus on farm and garden based education. Thursday...
Weeds! We all have them. Come learn how to identify the most common garden and landscape weeds along with some of the other more notorious plant invaders of the region. We will walk you through how these aggressive plants take over in your yard and provide some simple yet effective tips that will...
The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) invites you to join a FREE Workshop on Urban Weeds. Date: Wed, Oct. 2 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Location: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church (Hosted by Friends of Nadaka) Address: 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, 97230 About the Class:...
Travel to the highlights of Bolivia, the jungles of Malaysian Borneo, the coasts of Ecuador and beyond. This year Passport to Empowerment is back for its 5th year and we’re inviting you to join us. It will be a night out for good, celebrating sustainable development in Portland and around the...
The story of garden tools is the story of humanity. Although tools have evolved from sticks and stones to bone and wood, to a wide range of modern plastics and metals, the work we do with the tools hasn’t changed much. Seth Pauley of Red Pig Garden Tools will talk about the history of garden...
What is for dinner in the new carbon economy? The food industry is among the three largest emitters of greenhouse gases. Clearly the food system must transform operations to reduce its carbon footprint and help avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Sustainable growth requires a transformation...
$450 – $2,000 a week Change the food system! Work with a great team. Earn your paycheck by having great conversations. If you believe in organic farming and produce, local food, sustainability… If you’re passionate about creating change and building a better system…. This might be the...
Are you passionate about teaching, nature, or working with children? If so, consider volunteering with the Sauvie Island Center this spring! Volunteers are trained to lead or co-lead small groups of elementary school students through hands-on activities about plant life cycles, pollination, soil...
Are you passionate about teaching, nature, or working with children? If so, consider volunteering with the Sauvie Island Center this spring! Volunteers are trained to lead or co-lead small groups of elementary school students through hands-on activities about plant life cycles, pollination, soil...
Are you passionate about teaching, nature, or working with children? If so, consider volunteering with the Sauvie Island Center this spring! Volunteers are trained to lead or co-lead small groups of elementary school students through hands-on activities about plant life cycles, pollination, soil...