Category Archives: Environmental

Columbia Biogas proposed new Renewable Energy Facility

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Bob

You’re invited to a special meeting of the Cully/Concordia Neighborhoods. Come learn about Columbia Biogas, a proposed new renewable energy facility that will recycle food waste generated in the Portland area and convert it into green power. This facility is … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events at the new Umpqua Bank on Alberta Street

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Bob

Umpqua Bank Alberta’s Build Your Block Challenge We are giving away $10,000 in support of a project to better the Alberta neighborhood. The three finalists are a community garden, children’s art project, and vertical wall garden. Anyone can come into … Continue reading →

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Home Energy Workshop, October 6, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Bob

Pacific Power is sponsoring a Home Energy IQ Workshop: October 6 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. McMenamins Kennedy School The Gymnasium 5736 NE 33rd Ave Portland, OR 97211 The event is free for all Pacific Power customers and dinner is … Continue reading →

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Concordia Street Tree Inventory Saturday, September 11th

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Bob

Saturday, September 11 from 8:30 am to noon Concordia University, George R. White Library Corner of NE Liberty and NE 29th Can you identify common street trees? Do you want to improve your tree id skills? Or simply learn more … Continue reading →

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James H Kunstler Dissects Suburbia

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Bob

We need 20 minute neighborhoods. Check this TED video with James H Kunstler. I wonder what his thoughts are about Portland?

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Lead Poisoning and Weatherization workshops to be held

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Bob

Free Lead Poisoning Prevention Workshop – living in an older home? Participants learn how to prevent lead exposure while living in homes older than 1978. Participants receive a free safety kit worth $30. Contact Community Energy Project at 503.284.6827 x110 … Continue reading →

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Concordia Street Tree Inventory needs volunteers

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Bob

Saturday, August 21, 2010 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. McMenamin’s Kennedy School Corcordia Community Room 5736 Northeast 33rd Ave. Portland, OR 97211 Citizens interested in the quality of Portland’s urban forest are invited to attend Concordia’s first street tree inventory … Continue reading →

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Concordia Tree Inventory Meeting, Tuesday, July 20 at Kennedy School

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Bob

Tuesday, July 20 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Concordia Community Room, Kennedy School Walking through the neighborhood, do you see too few trees and too many empty planting spaces? Lack of maintenance? Poor quality trees? Your opinions on the state … Continue reading →

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ECOPALOOZA Saturday August 7th in Fernhill Park

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Bob

Join us for ECOPALOOZA www.econw.org

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Columbia Slough Regatta Sunday, July 25

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Bob

Columbia Slough Regatta, Sunday, July 25 The Columbia Slough Small Craft Regatta, the largest one-day paddle in Oregon, returns for its 16th anniversary on Sunday, July 25th from 9 am to 1 pm. This annual celebration of the Columbia Slough … Continue reading →