June 2024 Sustainability Events Calendar
Annette Mills
Dear Friends of Sustainability,
June is coming right up, and it’s packed with community events – including five on June 1st alone!
Please take a minute or two to scroll through the June 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
June 2024
Events for people who want to learn about and get involved with efforts to make
Corvallis and Benton County sustainable communities
SAT, JUNE 1 (9 am)
OLD PEAK MEADOW OXEYE DAISY WEED PULL
Join IAE and the City of Corvallis at the Old Peak meadow in the Marys Peak Watershed for an important oxeye daisy pull to restore meadow habitat. Old Peak has a diversity of native plants and wild birds—this is a great opportunity to see one of Oregon’s hidden treasures, meet new friends, and help preserve a truly unique ecosystem. Removing non-native species is critical for the preservation and maintenance of this special place. All tools and instructions are provided. All volunteers must complete IAE’s volunteer release form.
At Old Peak Meadow (coordinates provided upon RSVP)
Contact: evanl...@appliedeco.org
Sponsor: Institute for Applied Ecology
SAT, JUNE 1 (9 am – 12 noon)
POLLINATOR POWER! WORKSHOP AND TOUR
Join us for engaging presentations and a tour of demonstration plantings to learn about the importance of pollinators and how you can harness them for better crop production, soil and stream health, and biodiversity benefits.
At USDA Plant Materials Center - 3415 NE Granger Avenue, Corvallis
Register: https://www.bentonswcd.org/2024-06-01-pollinator-power-workshop-and-habitat-tour
Contact: srob...@bentonswcd.org
Sponsors: Benton Soil and Water Conservation District, Xerces Society, USDA NRCS
SAT, JUNE 1 (9 am – 1 pm)
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY WORK PARTY AT BALD HILL
Join Greenbelt staff and fellow volunteers for a trail work party at Bald Hill on National Trails Day – just one day before the annual Run For the Hills race hosted by the Heart of the Valley Runners at Bald Hill. Help us get the trails ready for race day and for a summer of hikers and runners! This work party will focus on hiking the course and removing brush that has grown into the trails.
At Bald Hill
Register: https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/national-trails-day-work-party-at-bald-hill/
Contact: je...@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SAT, JUNE 1 & SUN, JUNE 2 (12 noon – 5 pm)
MIDWAY FARMS OPEN HOUSE
Come out to Midway Farms for a day on the farm. Come say Hello & pet Fawn, our family milk cow.
See bunnies, chicks, ducks, geese, lambs & a mini pony. Walk our organic garden and breathe the fresh air. Wine tasting, tamales from Sabor, cookies, pastries, tea, coffee, gifts & goodies are available to purchase. Entrance Fee to the petting area is $5 for adults to 15yrs, $3 for children 1yr to 15yrs, infants are free. Please leave pets at home. This is a celiac safe event.
At Midway Farms, 6980 NW Hwy 20, Albany
Contact: (541) 740-6141
Sponsor: Midway Farms
SAT, JUNE 1 (7 – 8:45 pm)
DANCE PLANET (The last one until September!)
Move in your own way to a rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades.
7 – 7:30 pm live-music journey featuring renowned harpist Laura Zaerr and cellist Sabina Monn. They play with George Beekman in the world music band Compass Rose and will provide a musical backdrop for warming up, stretching, dancing, or just listening. George Beekman will DJ 7:30 – 8:45 pm. Admission to this family-friendly event is a suggested donation, $5–10 or more. 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
SUN, JUNE 2 (10 am – 1 pm)
RUN FOR THE HILLS – A BENEFIT FOR THE GREENBELT TRAILS FUND
Join us for a family day of learning and exploring! Learn how we protect bee and butterfly species and stroll through our restored meadows to find blooming wildflowers and pollinators at work. We’ll have fun pollinator education activities for kids aged K-5th grade and then we’ll head out to explore.
Contact/Info: in...@gltrunforthehills.com https://gltrunforthehills.com/
Sponsors: Greenbelt Land Trust, Heart of the Valley Runners
SUN, JUNE 2 (10 am – 2 pm)
BEES AND TREES
Join us to learn about bees and how we can help them by planting trees and other plants.
Displays and information, outdoor activities for the kids, music and more.
At Willamette Community and Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
SUN, JUNE 2 (10:30 am – 2 pm)
CORVALLIS SPRING ROLL
This community bike and trike ride and cycle fair is just for kids. It’s a fun place for kids to experience the thrill of riding independently in a safe and exciting environment.
At Cloverland Park, 1605 NW 29th St.
Contact: in...@corvallisspringroll.com www.corvallisspringroll.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Bicycle Collective
SUN, JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 (11 am – 3 pm)
PHILOMATH FARMERS' MARKET
Free POP Club for kids!
At Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath
Contact: 541-821-2222
Sponsor: Bountiful Backyard
THURS, JUNE 6 (5:30 – 6:30 pm)
TAP TALK: SO WHAT? WHY ABORTION RESTRICTIONS MATTER
Join us this month to get an overview of abortion laws in the US and how they impact all of us. Presented by Dr. Amelia Huntsberger, an obstetrician and gynecologist who practiced medicine in rural Idaho for over 10 years until a ban made it possible to criminally prosecute doctors for providing emergency care to a pregnant person. Come from 5 to 5:30 pm and test your knowledge with a trivia game from the Northwest Abortion Access Fund and learn how you can support reproductive justice and the health of our community members.
At Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. & Instagram.com/500WomenScientists_Corvallis
Contact/Info: linktr.ee/500WomenScientists_Corvallis
Sponsor: 500 Women Scientists Corvallis
THURS, JUNE 6 (5:30 – 7 pm)
ARTIST MEET-UP
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 a friend! Visit: theartscenter.net/artist-meet-ups
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave.
Contact: Cla...@theartscenter.net
Sponsor: The Arts Center (TAC)
THURS, JUNE 6 (6 – 8 pm)
BINGO AT THE GREENBERRY TAVERN
Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Greenberry Tavern and play BINGO!
Proceeds go to support the Willamette Community and Grange Hall restoration project.
$10 per pack (3 cards per page), plus a Blackout card for $1 each
At Willamette Community and Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
SAT, JUNE 8 (8 am – 12 noon)
AUDUBON SECOND SATURDAY FIELD TRIP
Led by Duncan Evered & Caryn Stoess.
Registration required, open to the public.
At Willamette Park; meet at Willamette Park Shelter, east end of SE Goodnight Ave.
Contact: CorvallisAudubo...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
SAT, JUNE 8 (8 am – 12 noon)
RIVER TO RIDGE BIODIVERSITY TOUR
Join Luckiamute Watershed Council, Benton SWCD, and other partners for a tour of the River to Ridge Diversity Project at the J2E Tree Farm. Explore firsthand the efforts underway to revitalize the land, from vibrant wet prairies and riparian areas to scenic pine flats and upland prairies. Discover the rewards of restoring a healthy ecosystem that benefits both humans and wildlife!
At J2E Tree Farm, 37766 Alexander Rd., Philomath
Register: https://www.luckiamutelwc.org/river-to-ridge.html
Contact: outr...@luckiamutelwc.org
Sponsors: Luckiamute Watershed Council, Benton Soil and Water Conservation District
SAT, JUNE 8 (9 am)
MARYS PEAK CONIFER SAPLING PULL AND CUT
Join us at the Marys Peak summit for our spring conifer sapling pull and cut! This is a great opportunity to see one of Oregon’s most spectacular sites, meet new friends and help preserve a truly unique ecosystem. Mid-elevation prairies are continually threatened by conifer encroachment and invasive non-native species. All tools and instructions are provided. All volunteers must complete IAE’s volunteer release form.
At Marys Peak, Oregon
Contact: evanl...@appliedeco.org
Sponsor: Institute for Applied Ecology
SAT, JUNE 8 (10 am – 1 pm)
FREE COMMUNITY SHRED DAY
Bring up to three bags or boxes of documents to be shredded. You can also support your local food share by bringing a nonperishable canned or boxed food item or cash donation.
At the Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis
Contact: Shred Days - Oregon State Credit Union (oregonstatecu.com)
Sponsor: Oregon State Credit Union
SAT, JUNE 8 (1 – 4 pm)
2ND SATURDAY ARTS DAY: PRIDE THEMED WATERCOLOR AFFIRMATION CARDS
Join us to celebrate Pride Month by making watercolor cards with encouraging messages on them- great to give as a gift or display in your home space.
All ages & experience levels are welcome.
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
Contact: theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day/
Sponsor: The Arts Center (TAC)
SUN, JUNE (9 – 11 am)
OREGON VESPER SPARROW TALK AND WALK
Oregon Vesper Sparrows use grassland habitats like the pastures and prairies of Bald Hill Farm, and their numbers are in decline due to lack of suitable habitat. Ornithologist Bob Altman and Greenbelt Land Trust Wildlife Technician Lisa Millbank will lead an informative talk about the sparrow, current research, and how we are working to provide the habitat it needs at Bald Hill Farm, and then we’ll take a walk to see what we are doing and, hopefully, see some birds as well! Sign up at https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/oregon-vesper-sparrow-talk-and-walk/
Contact: mben...@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
THURS, JUNE 11 (5:30 – 7 pm)
2024 ARTIST ACCELERATOR EXHIBIT RECEPTION
Celebrate the 2024 Artist Accelerator exhibition showing work from resident artists Marie McMahon and Camila Godoy. Exhibit runs June 4 - June 29, 2024 in TAC’s Corrine Woodman Gallery.
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
Contact: theartscenter.net/2024-artist-accelerator-exhibition
Sponsor: The Arts Center (TAC)
THURS, JUNE 13 (12 noon – 1:30 pm)
GROWING CROPS FOR FERMENTATION
Fermenting vegetables is a great way to preserve the abundance of your vegetable garden, add delicious flavors to your meals and healthy probiotics to your diet to support your health. Come learn how to create a scalable 4' x 8' garden plan for a variety of cool season veggies, another for warm season veggies and herbs that are great for fermenting because of their characteristics from flavor to length and shape. Not how to ferment them, but great varieties to grow, and how to efficiently plant and harvest them. Presented by Darren Morgan, Shonnard's Nursery Manager and educator.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact/Info: CorvallisPubl...@gmail.com https://www.bentonmg.org/public-seed-library-resources
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
SAT, JUNE 15 (9 am)
MARYS PEAK OXEYE DAISY WEED PULL
Join us at the Marys Peak summit for our spring conifer sapling pull and cut! This is a great opportunity to see one of Oregon’s most spectacular sites, meet new friends and help preserve a truly unique ecosystem. Mid-elevation prairies are continually threatened by conifer encroachment and invasive non-native species. All tools and instructions are provided. All volunteers must complete IAE’s volunteer release form.
At Marys Peak, Oregon
Contact: evanl...@appliedeco.org
Sponsor: Institute for Applied Ecology
SAT, JUNE 16 (9 am – 12 noon)
HIKE TOGETHER WITH THE CORVALLIS MULTICULTURAL LITERACY CENTER AND GREENBELT LAND TRUST
Hike Little Willamette, Greenbelt Land Trust’s conservation easement (2 miles), where you’ll see wetland pools, floodplain forest, prairie, and an old channel of the Willamette River; flat walking. Transportation provided.
Meet at CMLC, 2638 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis, at 8:45 am to ride to the hike location.
Contact: in...@cmlcenter.org
THURS, JUNE 20 (5 pm – Gates open, 6:30 pm – Concert)
O SING – BY JUBILATE! THE WOMEN’S CHOIR OF CORVALLIS
A concert to celebrate the Solstice and 30 years together as a singing community.
Donations accepted.
At Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Rd.
Contact/Info: pres...@jubilatechoir.org https://www.jubilatechoir.org
Sponsor: Jubilate! The Women’s Choir of Corvallis
FRI, JUNE 21 (6:30 – 8:30 pm)
BINGO AT THE GRANGE
Enjoy a family friendly evening of BINGO and games at Willamette Community and Grange Hall. $10.00 per pack (3 cards per page), plus a Blackout card $1.00 each, 50/50 Drawing
Funds go to help Willamette Grange Hall restoration. Popcorn and sodas available.
At Willamette Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
SAT, JUNE 22 (9 am)
RESTORE HABITAT FOR FIRST FOODS AT CHAMPOEG HARVEST AREA
Join the Institute for Applied Ecology and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde to help restore prairie habitat—at a First Foods Harvest Area in Champoeg State Heritage Area. All are welcome! Help restore indigenous First Foods in native prairie habitat, while contributing to the recovery of the land. All tools and instructions are provided. All volunteers must complete IAE’s volunteer release form. Our thanks to the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District for funding this project and our partners at the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
At Champoeg State Heritage Area (coordinates provided upon RSVP)
Contact: evanl...@appliedeco.org
Sponsor: Institute for Applied Ecology
SAT, JUN 22 (9:30 am – 12 noon)
PUBLIC SEED LIBRARY CLINIC: COOL SEASON CROPS FOR FALL HARVEST & OVERWINTERING
The hot months of summer are when it’s time to plant cool season crops to feed you this fall and winter! Benton County Master Gardeners can help you explore crops and varieties to seed after the Summer Solstice-- greens, brassicas, root crops and onions, each at the time best for their success! Come get answers to your questions and take home free seeds from this informal event.
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 Library
THURS, JUNE 27 (5 – 6:30 pm)
COOKS AND BOOKS: COOL SUMMER COOKING WITH SUNSHINE
Cooking outdoors in the summer using only the energy of sunshine is fun, easy, and safe. It keeps your kitchen cool—and the fuel is free and zero-emission! Join Lorraine Anderson, author of Cooking with Sunshine and Slow Cook Solar, to learn how you can harness solar energy to cook, as well as browse cookbooks from the library that you can check out and take home.
At C3 (Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave)
Contact: (541) 766-6702
Sponsors: C3, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, and Corvallis Sustainability Coalition