April 2024 Sustainability Events Calendar
Annette Mills
Dear Friends of Sustainability,
April is Earth Month, and it’s packed with community events! Please take a minute or two to scroll through the April 2024 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 (she/her/hers)
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
541-230-1237 (No texting, please)
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS CALENDAR
April 2024
Events for people who want to learn about and get involved with efforts to make
Corvallis and Benton County sustainable communities
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, or FRIDAY (1 - 3 pm or 7 - 9 pm) You choose date and time!
HOME RETROFIT CLINIC
Are you ready to find out about state and federal cost-saving incentives that can help make your home more energy efficient? Nancy Evenson, a retired architect, offers FREE home retrofit clinics to help people move along the path toward electrification and increased energy efficiency. More than 150 homeowners in our community have benefited from her personalized 2-hour sessions.
Contact: Nancy Evenson at retr...@evensonarchitecture.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Energy Action Team
THURS, APR 4 (1 – 2:30 pm)
PUBLIC SEED LIBRARY PRESENTATION: PRACTICAL COMPOSTING FOR HOME GARDENS
Learn how to maximize your garden's productivity by working smarter with the space and materials you have to build and maintain a garden composting system! Intended for beginner and experienced gardeners. Bring your questions to this interactive presentation by Frederick Livingston, former Biointensive Teacher/Farmer at Ecology Action in CA.
At Corvallis Public Library Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: CorvallisPubl...@gmail.com
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
THURS, APR 4 (5:30 – 6:30 pm)
TAP TALK: SAGE ADVICE FOR EARTH DAY
Meet Corvallis Environmental Center Program Leaders and discover actions you can take for the Earth. Liz Habley will share SAGE advice straight from the garden, Karin Gardener-Brown will share NaturePlay wisdom, and Michel Wiman will take us on a classroom food adventure. We will end by sharing community Earth Day events to help engage YOU in projects that help our planet!
At Common Fields (545 SW 3rd St.) & Instagram.com/500WomenScientists_Corvallis
Contact: 500WSCo...@gmail.com
Sponsor: 500 Women Scientists Corvallis
THURS, APR 4 (5:30 – 7 pm)
ARTIST MEETUP
Monthly on first Thursdays. Join a growing community of creatives for soft critique or creative discussions. All media, skill, and people are encouraged to bring work for review and/or bring a friend!
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue
Contact/Info: Cla...@theartscenter.net, theartscenter.net/artist-meet-ups
Sponsor: The Arts Center (TAC)
THURS, APR 4 (7 – 8:30 pm)
HOMESHARING: A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS
Are you concerned about the affordable housing crisis? Are you a homeowner who is mortgage-burdened or on a fixed income? Do you care about sustainability and community-building? Join us to explore homesharing with those who are doing it. Come early for refreshments and stay for our special drawing.
At the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis
Contact/Info: in...@sustainablecorvallis.org; https://sustainablecorvallis.org
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Housing Action Team and HomeShare Oregon
SAT, APR 6 (12 noon – 4 pm)
BREAD-TO-TAP
Celebrate our local version of national Food Waste Prevention Week! This family-friendly event features Oregon Trail’s Limited-Edition “Recyc-Ale”, an English-style porter brewed with recovered organic bread from Wild Yeast Bakery. Enjoy music by Kjersten Hallin & Friends, and taste Old World Deli’s special Zero Waste items. Play activities, games, and videos – and enter to win great prizes! All ages are welcome.
At Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis
Contact: https://sustainablecorvallis.org
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Waste Prevention Action Team, Old World Deli, and Oregon Trail Brewery
SAT, APR 6 (Readings at 2:15 pm, Presentation at 4:15 pm)
PRAx OPEN HOUSE
Join Spring Creek Project for two events at the PRAx Open House celebration. An environmental reading featuring local poets and authors will start at 2:15 pm in the Toomey Lobby and a presentation on art-science collaborations begins at 4:15 also in the lobby. The full-day celebration, including these sessions, is open to all. Learn more.
At PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis
Contact: ston...@oregonstate.edu
Sponsors: Spring Creek Project, PRAx
SAT, APR 6 (7 – 8:45 pm)
DANCE PLANET
Move in your own way to a rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades.
Live warmup movement music by Dave Chiller on hangs and ngoni, African harp 7 – 7:30 pm; George Beekman will DJ 7:30 – 8:45 pm.
Admission to this family-friendly event is a suggested donation of $5 – 15. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to local environmental organizations.
At Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd.
Contact: george...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Dance Planet
SUNDAYS, APR 7, 14, 21, 28 (10:45 am)
CHANGING CO2URSE ON GLOBAL WARMING
A four-week discussion group using Northwest Earth Institute materials.
At First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: karen.st...@gmail.com
Sponsor: First United Methodist Church Environmental Care Team
THURS, APR 11 (7 pm)
TRANSFORMING MARYS PEAK
This 2nd of the 3-part Liz & Bob Frenkel Spring Webinar Series presents five current projects that will help transform the Marys Peak ecosystem to thrive and overcome recent human impacts. Presenters include Michele Holman, Doug Glavich, and Matt Smith from the U.S. Forest Service; Scott Hopkins from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management; and Kathleen Westly from the Marys River Watershed Council.
Register: https://bit.ly/2024frenkelseries2
Contact: Dave Eckert, dec...@willamettewatershed.com
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club, Marys Peak Alliance of AFRANA, and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
FRI, APR 12 (6 pm)
A CONVERSATION WITH ALEXANDER LLOYD BLAKE
Join composer and singer Alexander Lloyd Blake, founding artistic director of the Tonality choir, as he engages in conversation with historian and ethnomusicologist Kelly Bosworth about using music as a conduit for environmental awareness and change.
At PRAx's Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis – Learn more.
Contact: ston...@oregonstate.edu
Sponsors: Spring Creek Project, PRAx, OSU's School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts
AUDUBON SECOND SATURDAY FIELD TRIP
Led by Duncan Evered & Caryn Stoess – Open to the public; registration required.
Meet at Willamette Park Shelter, east end of SE Goodnight Ave.
Contact: CorvallisAudubo...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
SAT, APR 13 (10 am – 12 noon)
ONE MILE WALK AT EVERGREEN
Join Greenbelt Land Trust for a short and easy walk at our Evergreen conservation property in Philomath. We will explore prairie restoration areas and vernal pools, hopefully see some birds, and find early season wildflowers in bloom. Great for anyone who may be new to hiking, families with young children, or anyone who enjoys a relaxed ramble!
Contact/Info: https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/events/ ken...@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SAT, APR 13 (10 am – 2 pm)
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHOW & TELL
Interested in owning, or now own, an electric car, bike, or scooter? Want to see the latest models and ask owners about their shift to electric travel? This event is for YOU!
At First Congregational Church Parking Lot, 4215 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis
Contact: outpos...@peak.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Transportation Action Team
SAT, APR 13 (1 – 4 pm)
2ND SATURDAY ART DAY: COMMUNITY POETRY COLLABORATION
Stop by TAC to help collaboratively collage poetry on the walls of our Corrine Woodman Gallery.
All ages and experience levels welcome!
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave.
Contact: theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day/
Sponsor: The Arts Center (TAC)
TUES, APR 16 (4 pm)
WATER IS POWER: THE GILA RIVER PROJECT
Join artist Joel Slayton and scientist Lisa Johanson as they share their work on the Gila River Project, which investigates the challenges facing one of America’s most expansive and endangered ecosystems.
At Detrick Hall of PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis
Contact: ston...@oregonstate.edu
Sponsors: Spring Creek Project, OSU School of the Arts’ Visiting Artists and Scholars Lecture Series
WED, APR 17 (Doors open 6:30 pm; event starts 7 pm)
UPSTREAM: AN EVENING WITH DAVID JAMES DUNCAN
Join author and river advocate David James Duncan for a conversation about the relationships between people and the natural world. General admission is $15 and student tickets are $10. Learn more and purchase tickets.
At the Shedd Institute in Eugene
Contact: ston...@oregonstate.edu
Sponsors: Spring Creek Project, McKenzie River Trust
THURS, APR 18 (9:30 am – 12 noon)
PUBLIC SEED LIBRARY VEGETABLE GARDEN PLANT CLINIC
Now's the time to start or direct seed warm season crops, herbs and flowers! Benton County Master Gardeners will help you plan your garden, select seeds right for you, and answer your vegetable gardening questions at this informal event open to all for noncommercial use. Take home free seeds!
At Corvallis Public Seed Library in the historic Belluschi Wing of the Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave
Contact: CorvallisPubl...@gmail.com
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
THURS, APR 18 (5:30 – 7:30 pm)
ECOLOGY TAP TALK: HYDROPHILES RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Presentations by young professionals in water research and management. Hydrophiles is a water-focused graduate student group at OSU. 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
THURS, APR 18 (6:30 – 8:00 pm)
THIRD STREET COMMONS DESIGN UPDATE
Third Street Commons (formerly the Budget Inn) was purchased by Corvallis Housing First in 2019 to provide shelter and supportive housing to people experiencing homelessness in our community. New permanent supportive housing and service offices will be constructed at the site in 2024. Join us for an exciting update about the project design and operational plan.
At Tunison Park Community Room, 2270 SW Butterfield Drive, Corvallis
Contact: devel...@corvallishousingfirst.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Housing First
THURS, APR 18 (6:30 – 7 pm social gathering; 7 – 7:30 ASC meeting; 7:30 – 8:30 presentation)
AUDUBON PROGRAM
Nikki Cross will present “eBird.org: Targeting and Tracking Birds with Citizen Science”. All ages welcome.
At Chandler Ballroom, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Online option also available.
Contact: audubon....@gmail.com
Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
FRI, APR 19 (3 – 6 pm, preview sale for Friends of the Library members, can join at the door)
FRI, APR 19 (6 – 8 pm), SAT, APR 20 (9 am – 4 pm), and SUN, APR 21 (10 am – 3 pm)
BIG BOOK SALE
Thousands of used fiction and non-fiction books for all ages; also DVDs, CDs, and vinyl
At Benton County Fairgrounds, Solar Building
Contact: sh...@peak.org; 541-757-2749 (text)
Sponsor: Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Library
SAT, APR 20 – 22
EARTH DAY ECO ART SHOW
Artists reimagine the world of waste using ~95% found materials otherwise destined for the landfill. Art pieces may be beautiful, usable, wearable, or thought provoking. Join us for the artists’ Show and Tell at C3 on Earth Day, April 22, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm.
At Corvallis Community Center - Lounge
Contact: eng...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
SAT, APR 20 (9 am – 12 noon)
EARTH DAY BIRD WALK AT CBOW RIDGE
Celebrate Earth Day a few days early with a fun and relaxed outing to Greenbelt's newest conserved property, CBow Ridge in the Coburg Hills. Whether you've never tried birdwatching or are an experienced "twitcher" you can enjoy this walk of 1-2 miles on gravel roads and through meadows, with some elevation up and down as we explore this diverse property. Led by Caryn Stoess.
Contact/Info: https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/earth-day-bird-walk-at-cbow-ridge/
mben...@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SAT, APR 20 (10 am – 12 noon)
SAGE WORK PARTY
Join us at SAGE and help prep the garden for the growing season. We promise you will connect with the Earth.
At SAGE, 4485 SW Country Club Drive, Corvallis
Contact: eng...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
SAT & SUN, APR 20 - 21 (10 am – 4 pm)
NORTHSIDE OPEN STUDIOS TOUR (NOST)
NOST is a grassroots effort encouraging visitors to explore home studios by foot, bike, or carpool. Corvallis artists will be sharing and selling their locally created works and inviting conversations about their creative practices and spaces. A percentage of sales will be given to Vina Moses Center.
In Northwest Corvallis
Contact/Info: northsideop...@gmail.com, www.nost-art.com
Sponsor: Vina Moses Center
SAT, APRIL 20 (6 – 8 pm)
EARTH DAY AFTER WORK PARTY
Celebrate Earth Day with local environmental NGOs at Common Fields. Corvallis Environmental Center, Institute for Applied Ecology, Greenbelt Land Trust, and Willamette River Keepers will be there to greet you!
At Common Fields, 545 3rd Street
Contact: eng...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
SUN, APR 21 (9 am – 12 noon)
FORT HOSKINS’ COMMANDER’S HOUSE CHIMNEY RESTORATION WORKSHOP
A workshop to teach repointing of a historic chimney using lime-based mortar. Eight persons max, must sign up ahead of time. If you wish, you can coordinate with the instructor to continue helping with the chimney repair after the workshop is completed.
At the Commander’s House, Fort Hoskins, 22953 Hoskins Rd.
Contact: Inga.W...@bentoncountyor.gov
Sponsors: Benton County Historic Resources Commission; Natural Areas, Parks, and Events Department; and the State Historic Preservation Office
SUN, APR 21 (11 am – 4 pm)
EARTH DAY JUBILEE AT THE THYME GARDEN
Find the Earth Factoids hidden in our garden for a free plant. Workshops and entertainment throughout the day, including onsite soil testing by EarthFort.
At The Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Hwy., Alsea
Contact: Emily Stimac, emily...@gmail.com, https://www.thymegarden.com/happenings
Sponsor: The Thyme Garden
MON, APR 22 (2 pm)
RESSURECTED LOST CREEK EARTH DAY TOUR
The annual Corvallis Earth Day Tour (since 2008) will be a walking tour (2-3 miles) to a Corvallis headwater creek that was cut off, piped underground and farmed over for well over 100 years. The creek is now connected, unpiped and regenerated as a functioning riparian zone on public property. Explore with us and learn the conditions and processes of healing the Earth in Corvallis. Pre-registration required.
Contact/Register: Dave Eckert at dec...@willamettewatershed.com
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club and the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team
THURS, APR 25 (5 − 6:30 pm)
COOKS & BOOKS: WILD FERMENTATION KIMCHI & KOMBUCHA
Join us for an in-person cooking demonstration and showcase of cookbooks. This month’s theme is kimchi featuring seasonal spring vegetables, with food scientist & nutritionist Hailey Kimchi.
At C3 (Corvallis Community Center) 2601 NW Tyler Ave.
Contact: askali...@corvallisoregon.gov
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Food Action Team, C3, and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
THURS, APR 25 (5:30 – 7 pm)
STRESS LESS – THINK LIKE NATURE
Nature is powerful and profound, yet practical. When you Think Like Nature you can discover powerful and profound, yet practical, solutions to personal life challenges. In this 2-hour walking session, we’ll explore how Nature manages stress and then imagine how we might apply these strategies to manage stress in our own lives. Led by Denise DeLuca, owner of Wild Hazel and author of the book Re-Aligning with Nature, Ecological Thinking for Radical Innovation.
Contact/Info: https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/stress-less-think-like-nature-take-two/
ken...@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SAT, APR 27 (2 – 4 pm)
25TH ANNUAL YOUTH POETRY CELEBRATION!
Calling all youth poets in Linn & Benton Counties! The Arts Center is accepting original, illustrated poems from March 1 - April 13 to be considered for our live reading at The Majestic Theatre. Come show your support for local youth poets.
At The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street
Contact: theartscenter.net/25th-annual-youth-poetry-celebration/
Sponsors: The Arts Center (TAC) and The Majestic Theatre
SAT, APR 27 (7 pm) & SUN, APR 28 (4:30 pm)
WE ARE JUBILATE! 30 YEARS A SINGING COMMUNITY
Spring concerts to celebrate three decades of singing by Jubilate! The program is guided by a quest for musical excellence and a desire to express a wide range of human emotions and experiences.
General admission $15, children under 10 free (see: www.jubilatechoir.org)
At First United Methodist Church, 1165 Northwest Monroe Ave.
Contact/Info: www.jubilatechoir.org pres...@jubilatechoir.org
Sponsor: Jubilate! The Women’s Choir of Corvallis