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In this issue
Solar tax credits are ending soon. Find out more at Sun Day
Tarweed Awakening Corvallis draws a crowd. In spite of the heat
Zucchinis, tomatoes, and more – oh my! Where to take excess produce
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Solar tax credits are ending soon
Find out more at Sun Day
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Have you been considering installing solar on your home? If so, NOW is the time to act! Federal support of clean energy is quickly being cancelled,
and the 30% residential solar tax credit expires at the end of this year. So don’t wait too long. To obtain this substantial tax credit, your solar and/or battery system will need to be installed and operational by 12/31/25.
Still on the fence about whether or not you can afford solar? Mark your calendar for
Sunday, Sept. 21, when Third Act Corvallis, along with partners like the Sustainability Coalition, are celebrating
Sun Day in Central Park from 11 am to 3 pm.
Sun
Day is a national day of action to promote the power of the sun and our shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
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Solar contractors will be at the Sun Day event on Sept. 21, ready to talk with you about cost-saving opportunities. Also, local nonprofit Seeds for the Sol will let you know whether you qualify for their no-interest
loans that help cover the up-front costs of solar.
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Got too much shade for solar? Plan to visit the Oregon Clean Power Co-op table at Sun Day, where you can sign up for “community solar”. The community
solar project now available from OCPC enables customers of Pacific Power to access the benefits of solar energy (such as lower electric bills) without needing to install solar panels on their own properties.
Find out more about how you can be part of the solar revolution – and join the fun! – at Sun Day on Sunday, Sept. 21.
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Tarweed Awakening Corvallis draws a crowd
In spite of the heat
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A new annual event near the confluence of the Willamette and Marys Rivers is awakening the Corvallis community to a Plant, a Person, and a Place. The
plant is sawal, known more commonly as tarweed. The person is Sawala, a tribal elder who was born here and, as an adult, shared what we now know about the Ampinefu Kalapuya of Champinefu (Corvallis). The place is Shawala Point, which is at the confluence of
the Willamette and Pinefu (Marys) Rivers.
Held on a hot afternoon last Saturday, the first annual Tarweed Awakening Corvallis drew nearly 200 people who participated in activities at one or
more of the four event venues. Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and the OSU Indigenous Studies Program gave tours, offered demonstrations, or made presentations at Shawala Point, Wade Hardware Store, the Corvallis Museum, and Wild Yeast
Bakery, providing an Indigenous perspective of the Plant, the Person and the Place. In a gratifying show of interest, more than 110 people attended the outdoor presentations at the peak of the heat.
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Luhui Whitebear of the OSU Indigenous Studies Program presented an indigenous perspective of Shawala Point on two separate tours.
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The event was co-sponsored by the OSU Indigenous Studies Program, the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, Wild Yeast Bakery, Tarweed Folk School, and
the Corvallis Museum. Plans are already under way for the second annual Tarweed Awakening Corvallis which will, hopefully, include an Indigenous canoe, demonstrating canoe family culture at the confluence of the two rivers.
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Zucchinis, tomatoes, and more – oh my!
Where to take excess produce
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The Willamette Valley is fortunate to have some of the best conditions on the planet for growing beautiful, delicious produce. It’s no wonder that so
many people who live in Benton County are gardeners who lovingly nurture productive gardens at home or in community garden plots. But what if you have more zucchinis, tomatoes, or other veggies and fruit than you can eat at home or give away to friends and
neighbors?
The
2025
Corvallis Garden Resource Guide has the answer!
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This handy guide includes resources for local residents interested in growing their own food, whether they’re beginners or longtime gardeners. It includes a wealth of information
related to gardening products, services, and learning opportunities. Find out more
HERE.
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Pages 17-18 of this popular guide has a section called “Donate Your Surplus” that lists the following organizations that accept excess produce:
- Community Outreach Inc.
- Jackson Street Youth Shelter
- Marys River Gleaners
- OSU Basic Needs Center
- St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
- South Corvallis Food Bank
- Stone Soup Corvallis
For locations and hours of operation, check out the
Corvallis Garden Resource Guide
online,
or pick up a free copy of the guide from the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library or a local garden center.
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Please forward this “E-UPDATE” to members of your participating organization and to other interested individuals.
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