Category Archives: Sustainability

Volunteer to Plant Tree and Join Heritage Tree Walk

Find these and future events planned by the Westside Portland Tree Guild online.

Help Plant Trees in NW Portland
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Sylvan Middle School Clean Up

When: Saturday, April 6, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where: East and West Sylvan Middle Schools (After you register, you …

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United Nations picks Portland to host World Environment Day

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has selected the City of Portland to host this year’s North American World Environment …

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Conduct a Tree Inventory in your Community in 2013

Walking around your neighborhood, do you see areas available for tree planting, street trees in need of maintenance, and neighbors …

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Linnton Volunteers Awarded “Urban Cooperator of the Year” by WMSWCD

Over 45 residents from West Multnomah County joined the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District at its Annual Meeting, …

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Guided Nature Hike: Neighbors Meeting Neighbors

Date: Friday, August 17
Time: 3:00-6:00 PM
Meet at: Friendly House, 1737 NW 26th Avenue (at Thurman St.)

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Funds Available For Restoration Projects

Grant applications are now being accepted for the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District’s Financial Incentives for Sustainable Habitats

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Conservation District Treats 75 Acres of Garlic Mustard!

West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District successfully treated 75 acres of invasive garlic mustard this summer…surpassing last year’s acreage …

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NW Farmers Market Opens June 7

Thursday, June 7 marks the return of Northwest Portland Farmers Market. The lively neighborhood market, run by Portland Farmers …

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Ecoroof Seminar for Property Owners 12/10

The City of Portland is again offering FREE technical workshops for anyone interested in learning more about ecoroofs in Portland…

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