Events

Retrofitting UICs (Redmond Fire Hall, 341 NW Dogwood Ave., Redmond, OR 97756, from Oct 26, 2011 09:00 AM to Oct 26, 2011 03:30 PM)

Learn how to use green infrastructure to meet DEQ's new requirements for Underground Injection Controls (UICs, also known as drywells and drillholes) to protect groundwater.

100-Mile Mix Off Party (@Large Films, 807 NE Couch Street, Portland, OR 97232, from Oct 19, 2011 12:00 AM to Oct 19, 2011 12:00 AM)

Three bartenders will face-off in various cocktail competitions using ingredients sourced or produced within 100 miles of Portland.

2012 Healthy Communities Speaker Series: Eugene (Eugene Public Library, Bascom-Tykeson Room, 100 W 10th Avenue, Eugene, OR, from Jun 19, 2012 05:00 PM to Jun 19, 2012 07:00 PM)

In partnership with the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association and 1000 Friends of Oregon and others, OEC is cosponsoring the 2012 Healthy Communities Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Richard Jackson, Chair of Environmental Health Sciences at UCLA.

2012 Healthy Communities Speaker Series: Bend (St. Charles Center for Health and Learning, 2500 NE Neff Road, Bend, from Jun 21, 2012 11:30 AM to Jun 21, 2012 01:30 PM)

In partnership with the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association and 1000 Friends of Oregon and others, OEC is cosponsoring the 2012 Healthy Communities Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Richard Jackson, Chair of Environmental Health Sciences at UCLA.

Fix-It-Fair (Rosa Parks Elementary School, 8960 North Woolsey Avenue, from Jan 21, 2012 08:30 AM to Jan 21, 2012 02:00 PM)

OEC will be tabling at the 25th annual Fix-It-Fair at Rosa Parks Elementary School.

Fix-It-Fair (Jefferson High School, 5210 N Kerby Ave, Portland, from Feb 25, 2012 08:00 AM to Feb 25, 2012 02:30 PM)

OEC will be tabling at the 25th annual Fix-it-Fair

Earth Day Evening of Music and Song (First Unitarian Church, SW 12th and Salmon St., Portland, from Apr 20, 2012 07:30 PM to Apr 20, 2012 09:00 PM)

In honor of Earth Day, the Center for Earth Leadership invites you to set aside this special time to celebrate our remarkable planet.

GoGreen Conference (The Gerding Theater, 128 NW Eleventh Avenue, Portland, OR 97209, from Oct 04, 2011 08:30 AM to Oct 04, 2011 05:00 PM)

GoGreen '11 Portland is a one-day statewide sustainability conference for business in Portland.

Taste Your Oregon: Sunshine Tavern (Sunshine Tavern, 3111 SE Division, Portland, OR, from Apr 24, 2012 12:00 AM to Apr 26, 2012 12:00 AM)

Join us at Sunshine Tavern April 24, 25 or 26 and 10% of your food bill will be donated to OEC!

Low Impact Development in a High Desert Climate (Bend Parks & Rec District, Riverbend Community Room, 799 SW Columbia Street Bend, OR 97702, from Sep 14, 2011 08:30 AM to Sep 14, 2011 03:00 PM)

Find out what lessons Central Oregon can gain from another high desert community working to manage runoff and development more sustainably.

2012 Healthy Communities Speaker Series: Roseburg (Douglas County Library, 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg, OR, from Jun 20, 2012 11:30 AM to Jun 20, 2012 01:00 PM)

In partnership with the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association and 1000 Friends of Oregon and others, OEC is cosponsoring the 2012 Healthy Communities Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Richard Jackson, Chair of Environmental Health Sciences at UCLA.

Solutions Seminar | Rural-urban connections: FOOD (PSU Native American Student and Community Center, 710 SW Jackson Street, Portland, OR, from Jun 06, 2012 05:30 PM to Jun 06, 2012 07:00 PM)

 

The Economics of Renewable and Fossil Energies (Douglas County Library, 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470, from May 10, 2012 06:30 PM to May 10, 2012 08:00 PM)

Dr. John Audley of Renewable Northwest Project will present on why renewables must be the critical element in our energy mix.

Environmental Health Outreach Training (OEC offices: 222 NW Davis, Suite 309, Portland, OR, from Apr 19, 2012 05:30 PM to Apr 19, 2012 07:30 PM)

Learn the basics of OEC's environmental health program, and get involved in spreading the word about ways to reduce toxics in our environment.

Green Sports Summit (Gerding Theater at The Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, from Aug 01, 2011 06:30 PM to Aug 01, 2011 09:00 PM)

Join us for the opening program of the Green Sports Alliance Summit.

EcoDistricts Summit (Portland State University | Smith Center, 1825 SW Broadway, 3rd Floor, Portland, OR, from Oct 26, 2011 08:00 AM to Oct 28, 2011 01:00 PM)

The EcoDistricts Summit is the premier annual conference dedicated to neighborhood-scale sustainability innovation.

Biodiesel facility tour (Sequential Biodiesel, Salem, OR , from Nov 15, 2011 10:30 AM to Nov 15, 2011 01:30 PM)

Please join E2 Northwest and Oregon Environmental Council for a focus meeting on clean fuels in the Northwest.

Opportunity to help protect clean water in Oregon! (222 NW Davis Street, Suite 309 Portland, OR 97209, from May 08, 2012 05:30 PM to May 08, 2012 07:30 PM)

Opportunity to help protect clean water in Oregon! Calling all clean and healthy water champions! OEC is looking for a few great volunteers and interns to help us spread the word about ways that families and individuals can reduce toxic chemicals getting into Oregon's water and speak up for a safer, healthier, more sustainable Oregon.

Advancing Sustainable Manufacturing in Oregon (Kells Meeting Room, 112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204, from Aug 17, 2011 07:30 AM to Aug 17, 2011 11:30 AM)

 

2012 Portland Mayoral Debate on the Environment (Benson Polytechnic High School, Auditorium 546 Northeast 12th Avenue, Portland, OR, from Apr 18, 2012 06:30 PM to Apr 18, 2012 08:00 PM)

On April 18, Portland mayoral candidates Eileen Brady, Charlie Hales, and Jefferson Smith will be asked to lay out their solutions for the challenges that face Portland's environment, public health, and natural resources.

Pollution in People (Portland State Office Building, Room 1A, 800 NE Oregon St., Portland, OR 97232, from Mar 19, 2012 02:00 PM to Mar 19, 2012 04:00 PM)

 

Stroller brigade: Toxic chemical day of action (Playground, NW Park Ave between Couch & Davis, Portland, from Aug 10, 2011 10:00 AM to Aug 10, 2011 11:00 AM)

Parents: We need a few superheroes to ensure safe products for our families. Send the message to Oregon's lawmakers--join our national superheroes in strollers brigade. You bring the stroller and super-child: we'll provide the capes.

OEC Outreach: Beaverton's Living Greener Summit (Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th Street, from Apr 14, 2012 09:00 AM to Apr 14, 2012 01:00 PM)

OEC will be tabling at Beaverton's Living Greener Summit on Saturday, April 14th from 9 AM-1PM.

OEC Outreach: Celebrate Earth Day at Oregon Garden! (879 West Main Street, Silverton, Oregon, 97381, USA, from Apr 21, 2012 10:00 AM to Apr 21, 2012 04:00 PM)

OEC will be tabling at the Earth Day Celebration of Oregon Garden on Saturday, April 21st from 10 AM-4 PM.

Volunteer Orientation (TBD, from Jan 31, 2012 06:00 PM to Jan 31, 2012 08:00 PM)

The Volunteer Orientation will be a chance to find out how we at Oregon Environmental Council achieve our goals and how you can get involved to help support the mission as a volunteer.

Sustainability Film Series (McMenamins Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland), from Jul 31, 2011 05:30 PM to Jul 31, 2011 08:00 PM)

 

Managing Chemicals in Products (Edgewater Hotel, 2411 Alaskan Way, Pier 67 Seattle, WA 98121, from Oct 26, 2011 08:00 AM to Oct 27, 2011 05:00 PM)

Join leaders from the business, government, and non-profit communities in the premier workshop for learning pathways to safer chemicals in products.

Living Future 2012 (Hilton Portland & Executive Tower, Portland, OR, from May 02, 2012 12:00 AM to May 04, 2012 12:00 AM)

Where the green building movement’s leading thinkers and practitioners come together to share their deep expertise and dearest hopes, we can leap ahead as a movement and as a society.

Community Outreach at Portland Farmers Market (Portland State University in the South Park Blocks between SW Hall & SW Montgomery, from Mar 24, 2012 08:30 AM to Mar 24, 2012 02:00 PM)

Portland Farmers Market is welcoming OEC as their community partner for the second market of the season!

Bioretention and Rainwater Harvesting for Residential Properties (Westside Village Magnet School, 1101 NW 12th Street, Bend, OR 97701, from Sep 26, 2011 08:30 AM to Sep 26, 2011 05:00 PM)

Learn how to design your landscape to capture rain and snowmelt. Put your yard to work for clean water and healthy rivers.

2012 Healthy Communities Speaker Series: Medford (Medford Library, 205 South Central Avenue, Medford, OR, from Jun 20, 2012 04:45 PM to Jun 20, 2012 06:45 PM)

In partnership with the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association and 1000 Friends of Oregon and others, OEC is cosponsoring the 2012 Healthy Communities Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Richard Jackson, Chair of Environmental Health Sciences at UCLA.

Celebrate Oregon 2012 (Leftbank Annex, 101 North Weidler Street, Portland, OR, from Mar 08, 2012 05:30 PM to Mar 08, 2012 07:30 PM)

No rubber chicken. No long-winded speeches. No award plaques. Just good local food, local wine & cocktails, smart conversation & a celebration of what you love about Oregon. Ask about volunteering for the event!

Oregon Active Transportation Summit (Salem Conference Center, 200 Commercial St. SE Salem, Oregon 97301, from Apr 17, 2012 08:30 AM to Apr 17, 2012 05:00 PM)

The transportation landscape has changed, and there’s much to do on a local, regional and national level to keep our goals in view.

Bike to Blazers Night / Green Game (from Apr 03, 2011 04:00 PM to Apr 03, 2011 09:00 PM)

 

Come Garden with OEC this Earth Day! (8634 NE Glisan (at 87th), Portland, from Apr 23, 2011 10:00 AM to Apr 23, 2011 03:00 PM)

 

Earth Day Uncorked (Seven Planet, 412 NW Couch St., Portland, OR, from Apr 22, 2011 06:00 PM to Apr 22, 2011 08:00 PM)

Join friends and fellow vino lovers to taste gems from green-friendly wineries like Stoller Vineyards, Cana’s Feast and Sokol Blosser.

Panel: Oregon Food Story (Portland, OR, from Nov 08, 2011 07:00 PM to Nov 08, 2011 09:00 PM)

The League of Women Voters presents a distinguished panel of agriculture experts to tell the story of how Oregon feeds its people--and the world. Gary Roth is Administrator of the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) Agricultural Development & Marketing Division. Allison Hensey is Program Director of Healthy Food & Farms Program of the Oregon Environmental Council. Dr. Larry Lev is a Professor and Extension Economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at Oregon State University. This event is free and open to the public

Living Downstream Screening (OASIS Large Classroom, Macy's 4th Floor, 621 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, from Sep 28, 2011 01:30 PM to Sep 28, 2011 03:30 PM)

Join us in Portland for a screening of Sandra Steingraber’s Living Downstream.

2011 Business and Environment Forum (White Stag Building, 70 NW Couch St., Portland, OR 97209, from Nov 02, 2011 11:30 AM to Nov 02, 2011 01:30 PM)

Join us for a thought-provoking luncheon with Dr. Woodrow Clark, who will provide case studies in innovative policies and business practices from around the world, and propose how new models and financing can drive a clean economy.

An Evening with Dr. Sandra Steingraber (The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, from Oct 20, 2011 06:00 PM to Oct 20, 2011 09:00 PM)

*POSTPONED* The evening will begin with a private reception to welcome Dr. Steingraber that will be attended by important NCAP supporters. The reception will be small and intimate with refreshments, providing attendees a unique chance to talk with Dr. Steingraber.

Healthy Oregon Kids: You Can Help (Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital Office Bldg., 1040 NW 22nd Ave., first floor, Portland, OR, from May 08, 2012 07:00 PM to May 08, 2012 09:00 PM)

OEC's Renee Hackenmiller-Paradis will introduce Oregon Rep. Alissa Keny-Guyer, who will speak on future legislation to protect Oregon children from toxic chemicals.

Priorities for the 2012 Legislative Session (Capital Pacific Bank, 805 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, from Jan 25, 2012 11:45 AM to Jan 25, 2012 01:15 PM)

Join us for a focus meeting about the upcoming priorities for the 2012 legislative session and how you can help shape Oregon policy.

4th Annual NW Environmental Health Conference (University Place Hotel, Portland, OR, from Feb 10, 2012 08:00 AM to Feb 10, 2012 04:00 PM)

The conference hosts leading scientists, researchers, and health professionals in the multidisciplinary field of Environmental Health to continue our robust dialogue on the interrelationship between the environment and health and healthcare practices.

What's on your face?: The business and policy behind creating non-toxic personal care products (PSU, Urban Center, Parson Gallery Room 212, 506 SW Mill St. Portland, OR 97201 , from May 24, 2012 05:30 PM to May 24, 2012 06:30 PM)

Consumers want to believe that their makeup, toiletries and other personal care products are safe. But what most people don’t know is that many of these products contain toxic chemicals that can harm our health. Join us for a panel discussion to learn what Oregon businesses and advocacy groups are doing to promote healthy consumer choices.