July 2025 Sustainability Events Calendar
ami...@willamettewatershed.com
Dear Friends of Sustainability,
Summer is now in full swing, and there are plenty of summertime events to choose from! Please take a moment to scroll through the July 2025 calendar (attached and pasted below), then forward it to your organization and to anyone you know who may be interested. All calendar listings are also at Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition (sustainablecorvallis.org) and are posted weekly on Corvallis Sustainability Coalition | Facebook.
Thank you for helping to spread the word about these great opportunities to connect with our community!
Annette
Annette Mills, Facilitator/Director
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
https://sustainablecorvallis.org
541-230-1237 (No texting, please)
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS CALENDAR
July 2025
Events for people who want to learn about and get involved with efforts to make
Corvallis and Benton County sustainable communities
WED, JULY 2 (8:30 – 10 am)
MORNING QI GONG AT BALD HILL FARM
Georgia Mitchell of Confident Ground will lead a morning session of Qi Gong at Bald Hill Farm. Qi Gong is a Chinese movement art developed to harmonize the tensions of being alive. Practicing outside helps you to more easily feel the support of the natural elements, so you can begin to sense their movement through you. The practice is gentle and slow, and can be adapted for all bodies. We’ll serve tea afterwards and enjoy some social time outside. Join us!
Registration is required: https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/morning-qi-gong-at-bald-hill-farm/
At Bald Hill Farm
Contact: mben...@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
MON, JULY 7 (5:30 – 7:30 pm - talk starts at 6 pm)
TAP TALK: THE ART OF LIVING WITH THE LAND
Meet Taproot (Reed Haller) and Bumble Bee (Vee Guarnaccia) and learn foundational bushcraft skills, including how to tie essential knots, make cordage from natural fibers, forage for edible plants, build survival shelters, and reconnect with your surroundings.
At Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St & https://www.instagram.com/500womenscientists_corvallis/
Contact: 500WSCo...@gmail.com
Sponsor: 500 Women Scientists Corvallis
TUES, JULY 8 (4 – 5 pm)
LEARN ABOUT OREGON’S STATEWIDE RECYCLING OVERHAUL
Oregon’s recycling system changes begin July 1. Benton County staff will give a presentation that will explain what is happening, why it is happening, and what you need to know to make the most of these much-needed improvements to the way we recycle. Childcare provided!
At First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th Street
Contact: christine...@gmail.com
Sponsor: First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis
THURS, JULY 10 (6 – 8:30 pm)
SAGE CONCERT SERIES
Join the Corvallis Environmental Center for the first concert of the 2025 SAGE Concert Series. Local food and drinks available. Bike riders and low-waste challengers receive a free raffle ticket. All proceeds help support CEC Nature and Food for Families Programs.
Band: Grupo Masato
Volunteer Opportunities Available
At Bruce Starker Arts Park
Contact: eng...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
FRI, JULY 11 (5:30 – 7 pm)
SAFE HAPPY HOUR ON 2ND FRIDAYS
Join SAFE Corvallis on the second Friday of the month for a gathering of people who care about alternative transportation. This is a chance to hang out with people and talk about transit, walking, biking, rolling and many other things! It is not a formal meeting with an agenda. We have two long tables reserved each month in the Pride Pavilion. Bring yourself, bring a friend, bring your thoughts and share them.
At Common Fields Pride Pavilion, 545 SW 3rd Street
Contact: wendy.bi...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) Corvallis
TUES, JULY 15 (11 am – 10 pm)
DINE OUT! FOR MARYS RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL
Block 15 will donate a portion of the day's food sales to support the work of Marys River Watershed Council, including our restoration, education, and community outreach efforts in the watershed.
At Block 15 Corvallis downtown and southtown locations
Contact: ni...@mrwc.org
Sponsors: Marys River Watershed Council and Block 15
THURS, JULY 17 (5:30 – 7 pm)
AROUND OREGON BIENNIAL AWARDS RECEPTION
Celebrate the best of Oregon’s contemporary art at the 2025 Around Oregon Biennial Awards Reception. Join the selected artists, this year’s juror, Scott Malbaurn, and community members for an evening honoring exceptional works from across the state. This event invites art lovers to engage with diverse creative voices, recognize artistic excellence, and connect with Oregon’s vibrant arts community.
At The Arts Center – 700 SW Madison Avenue
Contact: theartscenter.net/around-oregon-biennial
Sponsor: The Arts Center (TAC)
THURS, JULY 17 & 31 (6 – 8 pm)
SAGE WORK PARTY AND HOE DOWN
Join us for community garden time at SAGE. Picnic dinners and after-work campfire-style music sharing is welcome!
At Bruce Starker Art Park
Contact: eng...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
FRI, JULY 18 (6 – 8 pm)
DAVID ROGERS CLASSICAL GUITAR SUMMER CONCERT
Cardwell Hill Cellars offers Friday night summer concerts.
Charitable donations will be accepted in lieu of admissions fee and donated to Marys River Watershed Council.
At Cardwell Hill Cellars, 24241 Cardwell Hill Dr., Philomath
Contact/Info: https://cardwellhillwine.com/about-us/events/, ni...@mrwc.org
Sponsors: Marys River Watershed Council and Cardwell Hill Cellars
SAT & SUN, JULY 19 & 20, 2025 (Times vary)
DA VINCI DAYS GRAAND KINETIC CHALLENGE
Join the fun watching human-powered, pedal-pushed, all-terrain, kinetic art sculpture vehicles race over land, over sand, through the mud, and on the water as well as get judged on Engineering, Art & Pageantry. Cheer them on at the Finish Line at Riverfront Park, accompanied by the DTW Band and other fun folk!
At Crystal Lake Park, Downtown, PRAx & campus, Benton County Fairgrounds and the boat landings. Details at GKC 2025 | da Vinci Days
Contact: graandkinet...@gmail.com
Sponsor: da Vinci Days
MON, JULY 21 (5:30 – 7:30 pm, talk starts at 6 pm)
ECOLOGY TAP TALK: WHAT’S ON THE MENU? PREDATOR PALATEE IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND COASTAL ALASKA
Presentation by OSU PhD student Ellen Dymit. No registration required. A portion of food/beverage sales benefit Marys River Watershed Council.
At Common Fields Truck Pod and Taproom, 545 SW 3rd Street
Contact: ni...@mrwc.org
Sponsor: Marys River Watershed Council
MON – FRI, JULY 21 – 25 (6 – 8 pm)
EXPLORING COLOR
Discover the dynamic world of color in this five-day workshop for adult artists, led by Eugene-based artist and educator Leah Wilson. Through a mix of hands-on experimentation and practical exercises, participants will explore how color behaves and interacts. Designed for artists working in any medium, Exploring Color fosters confidence, curiosity, and a deeper personal connection to color. Materials Provided. Cost: $170
At The Arts Center – 700 SW Madison Ave
Contact: theartscenter.net/classes-workshops
Sponsor: The Arts Center (TAC)
THURS, JULY 24 (6 – 8:30 pm)
SAGE CONCERT SERIES
Join the Corvallis Environmental Center for the first concert of the 2025 SAGE Concert Series. Local food and drinks available. Bike riders and low-waste challengers receive a free raffle ticket. All proceeds help support CEC Nature and Food for Families Programs.
Bands: Big Fir, Citizens of the Universe
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Tickets Available ($10-$25)
At Bruce Starker Arts Park
Contact: eng...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
THURS – SUN, JULY 24 – 27 (Times vary)
CORVALLIS CELTIC FESTIVAL 2025
There’s something for everyone at this summertime celebration of Celtic music and culture, including performances, workshops, and vendors. All ages are welcome!
Venues and costs vary, with free admission at some locations.
Contact/Info: https://www.corvalliscelticfestival.org/contact/
Sponsor: Corvallis Folklore Society
TUES, JULY 29 (6 - 8 pm)
FIGURE DRAWING SESSIONS
Support your creative practice through monthly figure drawing sessions hosted by The Arts Center. Uninstructed sessions offer a welcoming space for artists to sharpen their skills, experiment with new techniques, and build confidence in observational drawing. Each session features a live nude model and a range of timed poses. Join a growing community of artists dedicated to the practice of seeing and drawing. Cost: $25 per session | Ages 18+
At C3 (Corvallis Community Center) - Willow Room – 2601 NW Tyler Ave
Contact: theartscenter.net/figure-drawing-sessions
Sponsor: The Arts Center (TAC)
WED, JULY 30 (12 noon – 1:30 pm)
SUSTAINABILITY COALITION QUARTERLY GATHERING
Join us for this popular community event! Presentations by Coalition partners and action teams, networking opportunities, and refreshments from First Alternative Co-op.
At Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street in downtown Corvallis.
Contact: in...@sustainablecorvallis.org, 541-230-1237
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
WED, JULY 30 (5:30 – 7 pm)
CORVALLIS GREEN DRINKS
Join Green Drinks Corvallis on the last Wednesday of the month for an informal meet-up of people who are environmentally-minded. What Green Drinks is: a casual, fun gathering of people who want to hang out with their favorite "green" folks and meet new ones. What Green Drinks is not: a meeting with an agenda, a stuffy networking event, or a place to circulate announcements. Participants pay for their food and drinks. Invite a friend!
At Common Fields - Garden Annex, 545 SW 3rd St.
Contact: johnisp...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition