April 2026 Sustainability Events Calendar
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Dear Friends of Sustainability,
There are more events than ever on April's calendar! Please take a moment to
scroll through the April 2026 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)
<https://sustainablecorvallis.org/what-we-do/events/> and are posted weekly
on Corvallis Sustainability Coalition | Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/SustainableCorvallis/> .
Thank you for helping to spread the word about these great opportunities to
connect!
Annette
Annette Mills, Facilitator/Director
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
<https://sustainablecorvallis.org/> https://sustainablecorvallis.org
541-230-1237 (No texting, please)
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS CALENDAR
April 2026
Events for people who want to learn about and get involved with efforts to
make
Corvallis and Benton County sustainable communities
WED, APR 1 (6:00 - 7:00 pm)
SHELTERING OUR UNHOUSED POPULATION: FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION
Join us for a discussion and to share your ideas about what we can do to
address homelessness in our community. We will continue the conversation
sparked by the March 18th program, "Sheltering Our Unhoused Population - Are
We Making Progress?"
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue
Contact: lwvcor...@gmail.com <mailto:lwvcor...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Corvallis
THUR, APR 2 (6:00 - 8:00 pm)
BINGO AT THE GREENBERRY TAVERN - FIRST THURSDAYS MONTHLY
Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Greenberry Tavern and play BINGO! Proceeds
go to support the Willamette Community and Grange Hall restoration project.
$10.00 per pack (3 cards per page), Plus a Blackout card $1.00 each
At Greenberry Tavern, 29974 OR-99W, Corvallis (Corner of 99W and Greenberry
Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335, willamet...@gmail.com
<file:///C:/Users/Admin3/Desktop/Willamette%20Grange%20and%20Foundation/EVEN
TS/Event%20announcements/2025/Sustainability/willamet...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
FRI, APR 3 (7:30 pm)
US & THEM AND LAURA ZAERR IN CONCERT
A benefit concert for the Corvallis Celtic Festival with Celtic music with
fiddles, harp, guitar and bodhran.
$5-$20 sliding scale at the door
At Grassroots Books and Music, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
Contact: bethb...@gmail.com <mailto:bethb...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: The Corvallis Folklore Society
APRIL 4 - 26 (various times)
TARWEED FOLK SCHOOL SPRING CLASSES
A range of half-day, full-day, and multi-day practical arts and place-based
skills classes taught by local educators and members of our Willamette
Valley communities. Register for classes in weaving, basketry, woodworking,
and more! Spring classes from $45-295, with scholarships available to all.
View classes and register at tarweedfolkschool.com
<http://tarweedfolkschool.com> .
At Wade Hardware, 400 SW 2nd St
Contact: in...@tarweedfolkschool.com <mailto:in...@tarweedfolkschool.com>
Sponsor: Tarweed Folk School
SUN, APR 5 (9 - 11 am)
CORVALLIS MEDITATION CIRCLE
Donations accepted
At 1350 11th Street, in the rear of house
Info/Contact: SRFCorvalli...@gmail.com
<mailto:SRFCorvalli...@gmail.com> , www.SRFCorvallisMeditation.com
<http://www.SRFMeditation.com>
Sponsor: Corvallis Meditation Circle
WED, APR 8 (7 pm)
IMPLICATIONS FOUND IN ANCIENT DOUGLAS FIR OF THE OSU MCDONALD-DUNN FOREST
(2026 FRENKEL SERIES)
Dr. Meg Krawchuck & Charles Drake, OSU Researchers, will present how our
local ancient Douglas-firs help us understand how ancestral Indigenous fire
techniques matter for current forest management and residential safety. To
register: cbcpl.net/Frenkel2
<file:///C:/Users/amill/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Ou
tlook/ADQZBS55/cbcpl.net/Frenkel2>
Contact: Dave Eckert, dec...@willamettewatershed.com
<mailto:dec...@willamettewatershed.com>
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club, Corvallis-Benton County Public
Library, and Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team
WED, APR 8 (7 pm)
EARTH WORDS: THE PACIFIC NW'S PREMIER ENVIRONMENTAL WRITING SHOWCASE
Experience a beautiful evening celebrating writing that connects us to the
natural world. You'll hear from five award-winning writers: Marina Richie,
Rena Priest, Ferris Jabr, Garrett Hongo, and Lauren Markham. The evening
will be emceed by Jennifer Sahn, the editor-in-chief of High Country News.
Doors open at 6 pm for live music, drinks for sale, and an extensive book
sale by Grass Roots Books. Learn more and reserve free tickets
<https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/earth-words-pacific-northwest%E2%80%99s
-premier-environmental-writing-showcase> .
At PRAx's Detrick Hall
Contact: ston...@oregonstate.edu <mailto:ston...@oregonstate.edu>
Sponsor: Spring Creek Project
FRI, APR 10 Donors only early entrance (1 pm - 4 pm)
FRI, APR 10 Open to public (4 - 7 pm)
SAT, APR 11 Open to public (9 am - 5 pm)
SUN, APR 12 Open to public (9 am - 3 pm)
BIG BOOK SALE
Shop our biggest book sale of the year. Over 30,000 fiction and non-fiction
used books for all ages to choose from, plus CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks.
Friday prices: adult books $3-4, children's books $1-2. Saturday prices
lower. Sunday: no book over $1 plus box/bag deals. Proceeds help fund
programs and activities in Alsea, Corvallis, Monroe, and Philomath. Details
at https://www.cbcplfriendsandfoundation.org/
At Benton County Fairgrounds, Solar Building. Please enter from Reservoir
Rd.
Contact: Katherine Inman, 541-602-0069 (text) or
book...@cbcplfriendsandfoundation.org
<mailto:book...@cbcplfriendsandfoundation.org>
Sponsor: Friends and Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public
Library
FRI, APR 10 (4 - 6 pm)
SAFE HAPPY HOUR ON 2ND FRIDAYS
Join SAFE Corvallis <http://www.safecorvallis.org> on the second Friday of
the month for a gathering of people who care about sustainable
transportation including transit, biking and walking. Discuss transportation
safety advocacy and more!
At Laughing Planet, 127 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis
Contact: wendy.bi...@gmail.com <mailto:wendy.bi...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) Corvallis
SAT, APR 11 (8 am - 12 noon)
MWBA (AUDUBON) SECOND SATURDAY FIELD TRIP
Led by Duncan Evered & Caryn Stoess.
At Willamette Park; meet at Willamette Park Shelter, east end of SE
Goodnight Ave
Registration required, open to the public
Contact: SecondS...@mwbirdalliance.org
<mailto:SecondS...@mwbirdalliance.org>
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of
Corvallis)
SAT, APR 11 (9:30 am - 12 noon)
PUBLIC SEED LIBRARY POP-UP PLANT CLINIC: WARM SEASON CROPS, FLOWERS & HERBS
It's time to start plantings that prefer being warm indoors before being
transplanted out when temps rise. And it's time to succession sow many cool
season crops now too. BCMG can help you plan your garden, nurture your soil,
explore crop varieties you've not grown before, and improve your harvest.
Bring your vegetable garden questions and take home free seeds! Learn more
at https://www.bentonmg.org/public-seed-library-resources.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library's historic wing, 645 NW Monroe Ave
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/645+NW+Monroe+Ave?entry=gmail&source=g>
.
Contact: CorvallisPubl...@gmail.com
<mailto:CorvallisPubl...@gmail.com>
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County
Public Library
SUN, APR 12 (2 - 4 pm)
CORVALLIS INTERFAITH NETWORK
A musical concert with many different faiths - Donations accepted
At Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 NW 35th Street, Corvallis
Contact: corvallisin...@gmail.com
<mailto:corvallisin...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: Corvallis Interfaith Network
THUR, APR 16 (5:30 - 7:30 pm)
ECOLOGY TAP TALK
A talk from the Mid Willamette Prescribed Burn Association on the history of
fire in our ecosystems, the goal of prescribed burn associations, and how
fire can be a tool in our current climate.
At Common Fields Truck Pod and Taproom, 545 SW 3rd Street
Contact: Ni...@mrwc.org <mailto:Ni...@mrwc.org>
Sponsor: Marys River Watershed Council
THUR, APR 16 (5:30 pm)
SALT LAKES: AN UNNATURAL HISTORY WITH AUTHOR CAROLINE TRACEY
Acclaimed nature writer Caroline Tracey's new book about salt lakes is a
love letter to strange ecosystems at risk. She'll share selections from the
book and then be joined on stage by Michelle Nijhuis, author of the
award-winning book Beloved Beasts, for continued conversation. Learn more
<https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/salt-lakes-unnatural-history-author-car
oline-tracey> .
At PRAx's Toomey Lobby
Contact: ston...@oregonstate.edu <mailto:ston...@oregonstate.edu>
Sponsor: Spring Creek Project
THUR, APR 16 (7 - 8:30 pm)
MWBA (AUDUBON) PROGRAM: WOLVES, REWILDING AND A CHANGING CLIMATE
Presentation by Dr. Bill Ripple - Social gathering & refreshments from
6:30-7 pm; business meeting & special raffle from 7-7:20 pm; presentation
from 7:20-8:30 pm.
Online option also available. All ages welcome
At Chandler Ballroom, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave,
Corvallis
Contact: Infor...@mwbirdalliance.org
<mailto:Infor...@mwbirdalliance.org>
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of
Corvallis)
SAT, APR 18 (7 - 8:30 pm)
DANCE PLANET
Dance, move, or just listen to a rhythmic flow of music from around the
world and across the decades. This month's music will start with live warmup
music from beloved pianist Lauren Servias with some rhythmic support from
George Beekman. At about 7:30, DJ Geo will create a global music journey.
Admission to this family-friendly event is a suggested donation, $5-15 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 <mailto:george...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: Dance Planet
SAT, APR 18 (9 am)
EARTH DAY FOR ASH CREEK OAKS
Celebrate Earth Day with the LWC by helping us protect a beautiful grove of
century-old oaks along South Fork Ash Creek. We'll be removing invasive
English ivy and bird cherry trees to give native plants and these majestic
oaks room to thrive.
At South Fork Ash Creek trailhead, 1228 S. 11th St., Independence
Contact/RSVP: https://www.luckiamute.org/earth-day-ash-creek.html
Sponsor: Luckiamute Watershed Council
SAT, APR 18 (9 am - 2 pm)
EARTH DAY AT KINGSTON PRAIRIE
Celebrate Earth Day at Kingston Prairie with wildflower and bird walks, a
Mighty Acorns Kids Club nature walk, and a volunteer work party. Kingston
Prairie is one of the best examples of native prairie in the mid-Willamette
Valley, and the early wildflowers should be putting on a show accompanied by
the song of Western Meadowlarks and many other birds. Join us for a fun day
caring for and enjoying the land! Registration:
https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/events
Contact: mben...@greenbeltlandtrust.org
<mailto:mben...@greenbeltlandtrust.org>
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SAT, APR 18 (9 am - 4 pm)
EARTH DAY RECYCLE YARD SALE AT THE GRANGE
Celebrate Earth Day by buying re-used or re-purposed items - Multi Family
yard sale, sales inside and outside - Fundraiser for the Grange and our
rural neighbors
At the Willamette Community and Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner
of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
SAT, APR 18 (10 - 11 am)
COMMUNITY TOY & SPORTS GEAR SWAP
It's Spring cleaning time! Drop off outgrown toys, games, and sports gear,
and browse freely to bring home new-to-you finds! All leftovers will go to
local programs and charities.
At First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis, Dennis Hall, 9th & Monroe
Contact: christine...@gmail.com <mailto:christine...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis
SAT, APR 18 (1 - 4:30 pm)
EV SHOW AT PLANETPALOOZA
https://driveelectricearthmonth.org/event?eventid=5096
EV owners will be showing off their own personal electric vehicles and
answering questions about driving electric.
At Corvallis Community Center
Contact: shawntu...@gmail.com <mailto:shawntu...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: Emerald Valley Electric Vehicle Association
SUN, APR 19 (11 am - 4 pm)
EARTH DAY JUBILEE AT THE THYME GARDEN
A family friendly celebration of the Earth with booths, food, music and
activities.
At The Thyme Garden 20546 Alsea Hwy. Alsea, OR 97324
Contact: Emily, emily...@gmail.com <mailto:emily...@gmail.com> ,
541-487-8671
Sponsor: The Thyme Garden
TUES, APR 21 (6:30 - 8 pm)
BENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES & BALLOT MEASURE FORUM 2026
Hear from candidates for Benton County Commissioner, Position 1: Pat Malone
and John Wilson. To submit a question for consideration at the forum, please
complete this form: Benton County Commissioner Candidate Question Form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaMvq4j7b6IEnnyY26bDW2BdN1X3CtTuK
PZLD6xEs3BXMxIg/viewform> . (Go to the League
<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC15gss0QchO--ZPHzRrLh6Q> 's YouTube
channel to watch recordings of candidates' responses to key topics.) At 7:30
pm, hear about four ballot measures related to proposed changes to the
Corvallis City Charter.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue
Contact: lwvcor...@gmail.com <mailto:lwvcor...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Corvallis
WED, APR 22 (10 am - 12 am)
WEDNESDAY WALK AT LUCKIAMUTE CONFLUENCE
Take a walk at Greenbelt Land Trust's Luckiamute Confluence property,
located at the confluence of the Luckiamute and Willamette rivers, to see
and learn about the land trust's floodplain forest restoration project,
where 103,000 native trees and shrubs were planted in late January.
Info/registration: https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/events
Contact: ken...@greenbeltlandtrust.org
<mailto:ken...@greenbeltlandtrust.org>
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
WED, APR 22 (1:30 pm)
19th ANNUAL CORVALLIS EARTH DAY TOUR - MAGICAL RIVER WALK
Gwendolyn Ellen and Dave Eckert will lead a tour along the Willamette River,
showing features often overlooked, to understand the current river corridor
and provide a glimpse into the past and maybe the future. Registration
required - Directions provided upon registration.
Contact: Dave Eckert, dec...@willamettewatershed.com
<mailto:dec...@willamettewatershed.com>
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club & the Corvallis Sustainability
Coalition Water Action
THURS, APR 23 (7 pm)
AN EVENING WITH POET CHARLES GOODRICH
Join us to celebrate Knot House: New and Selected Poems, the latest
collection by beloved local poet Charles Goodrich. At the heart of his
poetry is a quest for a deeper sense of community with the natural world.
Learn more
<https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/evening-poet-charles-goodrich> .
At PRAx's Toomey Lobby
Contact: ston...@oregonstate.edu <mailto:ston...@oregonstate.edu>
Sponsors: Spring Creek Project
FRI, APR 24 - MON, APR 27
CITY NATURE CHALLENGE: CORVALLIS
Seeking nature lovers! Corvallis will join cities around the world for the
2026 City Nature Challenge, a global, collaborative, 4-day bioblitz to
document local biodiversity using iNaturalist. Join the fun as an individual
or join public events with many of our favorite local natural resource
organizations.
Info:
https://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/citynaturechallengecorvallis
<https://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/citynaturechallengecorvallis>
Contact: ka...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
<mailto:ka...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org>
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
FRI, APR 24 (8 am) through FRI, MAY 1 (8 pm)
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION
A week-long online auction featuring awesome vacations, experiences,
hand-crafted items and more. New items are added all week, so stop back
often! Proceeds enable Old Mill Center to provide critical services for
children in our community. Online at https://onlineauction2026.ggo.bid/
Contact: jessica...@oldmillcenter.org
<mailto:jessica...@oldmillcenter.org>
Sponsor: Old Mill Center for Children <https://www.oldmillcenter.org/> &
Families
SAT, APR 25 (9:30 am - 12 noon):
PUBLIC SEED LIBRARY POP-UP PLANT CLINIC: WARM SEASON CROPS, FLOWERS & HERBS
It's time to start plantings that prefer being warm indoors before being
transplanted out when temps rise. And it's time to succession sow many cool
season crops now too. BCMG can help you plan your garden, nurture your soil,
explore crop varieties you've not grown before, and improve your harvest.
Bring your vegetable garden questions and take home free seeds! Learn more
at https://www.bentonmg.org/public-seed-library-resources.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library's historic wing, 645 NW Monroe Ave
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/645+NW+Monroe+Ave?entry=gmail&source=g>
.
Contact: CorvallisPubl...@gmail.com
<mailto:CorvallisPubl...@gmail.com>
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County
Public Library
SAT, APR 25 (10 am - 12 noon)
SAGE WORK PARTY AND STARKER ARTS PARK CITY NATURE CHALLENGE BIOBLITZ
Join our CEC Crew at Starker Arts Park! Volunteer in the garden (SAGE) or
take part in our City Nature Challenge. Or do both! But save a little energy
for Earth Ball at 8 pm.
At Starker Arts Park
Contact: ka...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
<mailto:ka...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org>
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
SAT, APR 25 (8 - 11 pm)
EARTH BALL
A DJ dance party for the Earth and its inhabitants over 21 years old.
Earthly costumes encouraged. Music by DJ Nicole and Dr. Gonzo. Let's give
the planet the Earth Day party it deserves! Tickets: $10-$20
https://corvallis-environmental-center.betterworld.org/events/earth-ball-21-
dance-party-earth
At Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St., Corvallis
Contact: ka...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
<mailto:ka...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org>
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
MON, APR 27 (4:30 - 6:00 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-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: in...@sustainablecorvallis.org
<mailto:in...@sustainablecorvallis.org> , 541-230-1237
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
WED, APR 29 (5:30 - 7:00 pm)
THE NATURE OF GRATITUDE
Enjoy a lively show exploring diverse aspects of gratitude and nature
through music, spoken word, photography and art. Each year this event
supports a local organization, and the 2026 edition will support the
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition! Learn more
<https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/nature-gratitude> .
At PRAx's Ray Theater
Contact: ston...@oregonstate.edu <mailto:ston...@oregonstate.edu>
Sponsors: Spring Creek Project
WED, APR 29 (6:00 - 7:30 pm)
NATURE NEIGHBORS PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
Benton Soil and Water Conservation District and Greenbelt Land Trust invite
you to learn about our upcoming new program, "Nature Neighbors". This
program will empower Benton County residents to create vibrant, sustainable
wildlife habitats right in their own backyards through one-on-one coaching,
customized resources, and more. Come to ask questions and get a sneak peek
into all of our plans before we open enrollment to the public on May 4th!
At Corvallis-Benton Public Library - 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: srob...@bentonswcd.org <mailto:srob...@bentonswcd.org> ; RSVP and
learn more at: https://nature-neighbors.org/events-and-updates/
Sponsors: Benton Soil and Water Conservation District, Greenbelt Land Trust
THURS, APR 30 (5 - 6:30 pm)
COOKS AND BOOKS: CULTIVATING A CYCLE OF CARE
Join us for an in-person cooking demonstration and showcase of cookbooks
with The Vegucator, Laura Bennett of Ejido Oso Farm! Learn how to combine
flavor and texture to step up your home salad game throughout the season.
Laura will also be pulling from her work at Ejido Oso Farm to share some of
the unique Oaxacan crops they grow, and the work they have to do to
cultivate a cycle of care that serves our local farmworker community.
At C3 (Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave)
Contact: (541) 766-6702
Sponsors: C3, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Corvallis
Sustainability Coalition, and Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center
There are more events than ever on April's calendar! Please take a moment to
scroll through the April 2026 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)
<https://sustainablecorvallis.org/what-we-do/events/> and are posted weekly
on Corvallis Sustainability Coalition | Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/SustainableCorvallis/> .
Thank you for helping to spread the word about these great opportunities to
connect!
Annette
Annette Mills, Facilitator/Director
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
<https://sustainablecorvallis.org/> https://sustainablecorvallis.org
541-230-1237 (No texting, please)
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS CALENDAR
April 2026
Events for people who want to learn about and get involved with efforts to
make
Corvallis and Benton County sustainable communities
WED, APR 1 (6:00 - 7:00 pm)
SHELTERING OUR UNHOUSED POPULATION: FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION
Join us for a discussion and to share your ideas about what we can do to
address homelessness in our community. We will continue the conversation
sparked by the March 18th program, "Sheltering Our Unhoused Population - Are
We Making Progress?"
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue
Contact: lwvcor...@gmail.com <mailto:lwvcor...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Corvallis
THUR, APR 2 (6:00 - 8:00 pm)
BINGO AT THE GREENBERRY TAVERN - FIRST THURSDAYS MONTHLY
Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Greenberry Tavern and play BINGO! Proceeds
go to support the Willamette Community and Grange Hall restoration project.
$10.00 per pack (3 cards per page), Plus a Blackout card $1.00 each
At Greenberry Tavern, 29974 OR-99W, Corvallis (Corner of 99W and Greenberry
Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335, willamet...@gmail.com
<file:///C:/Users/Admin3/Desktop/Willamette%20Grange%20and%20Foundation/EVEN
TS/Event%20announcements/2025/Sustainability/willamet...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
FRI, APR 3 (7:30 pm)
US & THEM AND LAURA ZAERR IN CONCERT
A benefit concert for the Corvallis Celtic Festival with Celtic music with
fiddles, harp, guitar and bodhran.
$5-$20 sliding scale at the door
At Grassroots Books and Music, 251 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
Contact: bethb...@gmail.com <mailto:bethb...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: The Corvallis Folklore Society
APRIL 4 - 26 (various times)
TARWEED FOLK SCHOOL SPRING CLASSES
A range of half-day, full-day, and multi-day practical arts and place-based
skills classes taught by local educators and members of our Willamette
Valley communities. Register for classes in weaving, basketry, woodworking,
and more! Spring classes from $45-295, with scholarships available to all.
View classes and register at tarweedfolkschool.com
<http://tarweedfolkschool.com> .
At Wade Hardware, 400 SW 2nd St
Contact: in...@tarweedfolkschool.com <mailto:in...@tarweedfolkschool.com>
Sponsor: Tarweed Folk School
SUN, APR 5 (9 - 11 am)
CORVALLIS MEDITATION CIRCLE
Donations accepted
At 1350 11th Street, in the rear of house
Info/Contact: SRFCorvalli...@gmail.com
<mailto:SRFCorvalli...@gmail.com> , www.SRFCorvallisMeditation.com
<http://www.SRFMeditation.com>
Sponsor: Corvallis Meditation Circle
WED, APR 8 (7 pm)
IMPLICATIONS FOUND IN ANCIENT DOUGLAS FIR OF THE OSU MCDONALD-DUNN FOREST
(2026 FRENKEL SERIES)
Dr. Meg Krawchuck & Charles Drake, OSU Researchers, will present how our
local ancient Douglas-firs help us understand how ancestral Indigenous fire
techniques matter for current forest management and residential safety. To
register: cbcpl.net/Frenkel2
<file:///C:/Users/amill/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Ou
tlook/ADQZBS55/cbcpl.net/Frenkel2>
Contact: Dave Eckert, dec...@willamettewatershed.com
<mailto:dec...@willamettewatershed.com>
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club, Corvallis-Benton County Public
Library, and Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team
WED, APR 8 (7 pm)
EARTH WORDS: THE PACIFIC NW'S PREMIER ENVIRONMENTAL WRITING SHOWCASE
Experience a beautiful evening celebrating writing that connects us to the
natural world. You'll hear from five award-winning writers: Marina Richie,
Rena Priest, Ferris Jabr, Garrett Hongo, and Lauren Markham. The evening
will be emceed by Jennifer Sahn, the editor-in-chief of High Country News.
Doors open at 6 pm for live music, drinks for sale, and an extensive book
sale by Grass Roots Books. Learn more and reserve free tickets
<https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/earth-words-pacific-northwest%E2%80%99s
-premier-environmental-writing-showcase> .
At PRAx's Detrick Hall
Contact: ston...@oregonstate.edu <mailto:ston...@oregonstate.edu>
Sponsor: Spring Creek Project
FRI, APR 10 Donors only early entrance (1 pm - 4 pm)
FRI, APR 10 Open to public (4 - 7 pm)
SAT, APR 11 Open to public (9 am - 5 pm)
SUN, APR 12 Open to public (9 am - 3 pm)
BIG BOOK SALE
Shop our biggest book sale of the year. Over 30,000 fiction and non-fiction
used books for all ages to choose from, plus CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks.
Friday prices: adult books $3-4, children's books $1-2. Saturday prices
lower. Sunday: no book over $1 plus box/bag deals. Proceeds help fund
programs and activities in Alsea, Corvallis, Monroe, and Philomath. Details
at https://www.cbcplfriendsandfoundation.org/
At Benton County Fairgrounds, Solar Building. Please enter from Reservoir
Rd.
Contact: Katherine Inman, 541-602-0069 (text) or
book...@cbcplfriendsandfoundation.org
<mailto:book...@cbcplfriendsandfoundation.org>
Sponsor: Friends and Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public
Library
FRI, APR 10 (4 - 6 pm)
SAFE HAPPY HOUR ON 2ND FRIDAYS
Join SAFE Corvallis <http://www.safecorvallis.org> on the second Friday of
the month for a gathering of people who care about sustainable
transportation including transit, biking and walking. Discuss transportation
safety advocacy and more!
At Laughing Planet, 127 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis
Contact: wendy.bi...@gmail.com <mailto:wendy.bi...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) Corvallis
SAT, APR 11 (8 am - 12 noon)
MWBA (AUDUBON) SECOND SATURDAY FIELD TRIP
Led by Duncan Evered & Caryn Stoess.
At Willamette Park; meet at Willamette Park Shelter, east end of SE
Goodnight Ave
Registration required, open to the public
Contact: SecondS...@mwbirdalliance.org
<mailto:SecondS...@mwbirdalliance.org>
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of
Corvallis)
SAT, APR 11 (9:30 am - 12 noon)
PUBLIC SEED LIBRARY POP-UP PLANT CLINIC: WARM SEASON CROPS, FLOWERS & HERBS
It's time to start plantings that prefer being warm indoors before being
transplanted out when temps rise. And it's time to succession sow many cool
season crops now too. BCMG can help you plan your garden, nurture your soil,
explore crop varieties you've not grown before, and improve your harvest.
Bring your vegetable garden questions and take home free seeds! Learn more
at https://www.bentonmg.org/public-seed-library-resources.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library's historic wing, 645 NW Monroe Ave
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/645+NW+Monroe+Ave?entry=gmail&source=g>
.
Contact: CorvallisPubl...@gmail.com
<mailto:CorvallisPubl...@gmail.com>
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County
Public Library
SUN, APR 12 (2 - 4 pm)
CORVALLIS INTERFAITH NETWORK
A musical concert with many different faiths - Donations accepted
At Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 NW 35th Street, Corvallis
Contact: corvallisin...@gmail.com
<mailto:corvallisin...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: Corvallis Interfaith Network
THUR, APR 16 (5:30 - 7:30 pm)
ECOLOGY TAP TALK
A talk from the Mid Willamette Prescribed Burn Association on the history of
fire in our ecosystems, the goal of prescribed burn associations, and how
fire can be a tool in our current climate.
At Common Fields Truck Pod and Taproom, 545 SW 3rd Street
Contact: Ni...@mrwc.org <mailto:Ni...@mrwc.org>
Sponsor: Marys River Watershed Council
THUR, APR 16 (5:30 pm)
SALT LAKES: AN UNNATURAL HISTORY WITH AUTHOR CAROLINE TRACEY
Acclaimed nature writer Caroline Tracey's new book about salt lakes is a
love letter to strange ecosystems at risk. She'll share selections from the
book and then be joined on stage by Michelle Nijhuis, author of the
award-winning book Beloved Beasts, for continued conversation. Learn more
<https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/salt-lakes-unnatural-history-author-car
oline-tracey> .
At PRAx's Toomey Lobby
Contact: ston...@oregonstate.edu <mailto:ston...@oregonstate.edu>
Sponsor: Spring Creek Project
THUR, APR 16 (7 - 8:30 pm)
MWBA (AUDUBON) PROGRAM: WOLVES, REWILDING AND A CHANGING CLIMATE
Presentation by Dr. Bill Ripple - Social gathering & refreshments from
6:30-7 pm; business meeting & special raffle from 7-7:20 pm; presentation
from 7:20-8:30 pm.
Online option also available. All ages welcome
At Chandler Ballroom, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave,
Corvallis
Contact: Infor...@mwbirdalliance.org
<mailto:Infor...@mwbirdalliance.org>
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of
Corvallis)
SAT, APR 18 (7 - 8:30 pm)
DANCE PLANET
Dance, move, or just listen to a rhythmic flow of music from around the
world and across the decades. This month's music will start with live warmup
music from beloved pianist Lauren Servias with some rhythmic support from
George Beekman. At about 7:30, DJ Geo will create a global music journey.
Admission to this family-friendly event is a suggested donation, $5-15 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 <mailto:george...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: Dance Planet
SAT, APR 18 (9 am)
EARTH DAY FOR ASH CREEK OAKS
Celebrate Earth Day with the LWC by helping us protect a beautiful grove of
century-old oaks along South Fork Ash Creek. We'll be removing invasive
English ivy and bird cherry trees to give native plants and these majestic
oaks room to thrive.
At South Fork Ash Creek trailhead, 1228 S. 11th St., Independence
Contact/RSVP: https://www.luckiamute.org/earth-day-ash-creek.html
Sponsor: Luckiamute Watershed Council
SAT, APR 18 (9 am - 2 pm)
EARTH DAY AT KINGSTON PRAIRIE
Celebrate Earth Day at Kingston Prairie with wildflower and bird walks, a
Mighty Acorns Kids Club nature walk, and a volunteer work party. Kingston
Prairie is one of the best examples of native prairie in the mid-Willamette
Valley, and the early wildflowers should be putting on a show accompanied by
the song of Western Meadowlarks and many other birds. Join us for a fun day
caring for and enjoying the land! Registration:
https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/events
Contact: mben...@greenbeltlandtrust.org
<mailto:mben...@greenbeltlandtrust.org>
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SAT, APR 18 (9 am - 4 pm)
EARTH DAY RECYCLE YARD SALE AT THE GRANGE
Celebrate Earth Day by buying re-used or re-purposed items - Multi Family
yard sale, sales inside and outside - Fundraiser for the Grange and our
rural neighbors
At the Willamette Community and Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner
of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
SAT, APR 18 (10 - 11 am)
COMMUNITY TOY & SPORTS GEAR SWAP
It's Spring cleaning time! Drop off outgrown toys, games, and sports gear,
and browse freely to bring home new-to-you finds! All leftovers will go to
local programs and charities.
At First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis, Dennis Hall, 9th & Monroe
Contact: christine...@gmail.com <mailto:christine...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis
SAT, APR 18 (1 - 4:30 pm)
EV SHOW AT PLANETPALOOZA
https://driveelectricearthmonth.org/event?eventid=5096
EV owners will be showing off their own personal electric vehicles and
answering questions about driving electric.
At Corvallis Community Center
Contact: shawntu...@gmail.com <mailto:shawntu...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: Emerald Valley Electric Vehicle Association
SUN, APR 19 (11 am - 4 pm)
EARTH DAY JUBILEE AT THE THYME GARDEN
A family friendly celebration of the Earth with booths, food, music and
activities.
At The Thyme Garden 20546 Alsea Hwy. Alsea, OR 97324
Contact: Emily, emily...@gmail.com <mailto:emily...@gmail.com> ,
541-487-8671
Sponsor: The Thyme Garden
TUES, APR 21 (6:30 - 8 pm)
BENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES & BALLOT MEASURE FORUM 2026
Hear from candidates for Benton County Commissioner, Position 1: Pat Malone
and John Wilson. To submit a question for consideration at the forum, please
complete this form: Benton County Commissioner Candidate Question Form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaMvq4j7b6IEnnyY26bDW2BdN1X3CtTuK
PZLD6xEs3BXMxIg/viewform> . (Go to the League
<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC15gss0QchO--ZPHzRrLh6Q> 's YouTube
channel to watch recordings of candidates' responses to key topics.) At 7:30
pm, hear about four ballot measures related to proposed changes to the
Corvallis City Charter.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue
Contact: lwvcor...@gmail.com <mailto:lwvcor...@gmail.com>
Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Corvallis
WED, APR 22 (10 am - 12 am)
WEDNESDAY WALK AT LUCKIAMUTE CONFLUENCE
Take a walk at Greenbelt Land Trust's Luckiamute Confluence property,
located at the confluence of the Luckiamute and Willamette rivers, to see
and learn about the land trust's floodplain forest restoration project,
where 103,000 native trees and shrubs were planted in late January.
Info/registration: https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/events
Contact: ken...@greenbeltlandtrust.org
<mailto:ken...@greenbeltlandtrust.org>
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
WED, APR 22 (1:30 pm)
19th ANNUAL CORVALLIS EARTH DAY TOUR - MAGICAL RIVER WALK
Gwendolyn Ellen and Dave Eckert will lead a tour along the Willamette River,
showing features often overlooked, to understand the current river corridor
and provide a glimpse into the past and maybe the future. Registration
required - Directions provided upon registration.
Contact: Dave Eckert, dec...@willamettewatershed.com
<mailto:dec...@willamettewatershed.com>
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club & the Corvallis Sustainability
Coalition Water Action
THURS, APR 23 (7 pm)
AN EVENING WITH POET CHARLES GOODRICH
Join us to celebrate Knot House: New and Selected Poems, the latest
collection by beloved local poet Charles Goodrich. At the heart of his
poetry is a quest for a deeper sense of community with the natural world.
Learn more
<https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/evening-poet-charles-goodrich> .
At PRAx's Toomey Lobby
Contact: ston...@oregonstate.edu <mailto:ston...@oregonstate.edu>
Sponsors: Spring Creek Project
FRI, APR 24 - MON, APR 27
CITY NATURE CHALLENGE: CORVALLIS
Seeking nature lovers! Corvallis will join cities around the world for the
2026 City Nature Challenge, a global, collaborative, 4-day bioblitz to
document local biodiversity using iNaturalist. Join the fun as an individual
or join public events with many of our favorite local natural resource
organizations.
Info:
https://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/citynaturechallengecorvallis
<https://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/citynaturechallengecorvallis>
Contact: ka...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
<mailto:ka...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org>
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
FRI, APR 24 (8 am) through FRI, MAY 1 (8 pm)
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION
A week-long online auction featuring awesome vacations, experiences,
hand-crafted items and more. New items are added all week, so stop back
often! Proceeds enable Old Mill Center to provide critical services for
children in our community. Online at https://onlineauction2026.ggo.bid/
Contact: jessica...@oldmillcenter.org
<mailto:jessica...@oldmillcenter.org>
Sponsor: Old Mill Center for Children <https://www.oldmillcenter.org/> &
Families
SAT, APR 25 (9:30 am - 12 noon):
PUBLIC SEED LIBRARY POP-UP PLANT CLINIC: WARM SEASON CROPS, FLOWERS & HERBS
It's time to start plantings that prefer being warm indoors before being
transplanted out when temps rise. And it's time to succession sow many cool
season crops now too. BCMG can help you plan your garden, nurture your soil,
explore crop varieties you've not grown before, and improve your harvest.
Bring your vegetable garden questions and take home free seeds! Learn more
at https://www.bentonmg.org/public-seed-library-resources.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library's historic wing, 645 NW Monroe Ave
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/645+NW+Monroe+Ave?entry=gmail&source=g>
.
Contact: CorvallisPubl...@gmail.com
<mailto:CorvallisPubl...@gmail.com>
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County
Public Library
SAT, APR 25 (10 am - 12 noon)
SAGE WORK PARTY AND STARKER ARTS PARK CITY NATURE CHALLENGE BIOBLITZ
Join our CEC Crew at Starker Arts Park! Volunteer in the garden (SAGE) or
take part in our City Nature Challenge. Or do both! But save a little energy
for Earth Ball at 8 pm.
At Starker Arts Park
Contact: ka...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
<mailto:ka...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org>
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
SAT, APR 25 (8 - 11 pm)
EARTH BALL
A DJ dance party for the Earth and its inhabitants over 21 years old.
Earthly costumes encouraged. Music by DJ Nicole and Dr. Gonzo. Let's give
the planet the Earth Day party it deserves! Tickets: $10-$20
https://corvallis-environmental-center.betterworld.org/events/earth-ball-21-
dance-party-earth
At Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St., Corvallis
Contact: ka...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
<mailto:ka...@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org>
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
MON, APR 27 (4:30 - 6:00 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-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: in...@sustainablecorvallis.org
<mailto:in...@sustainablecorvallis.org> , 541-230-1237
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
WED, APR 29 (5:30 - 7:00 pm)
THE NATURE OF GRATITUDE
Enjoy a lively show exploring diverse aspects of gratitude and nature
through music, spoken word, photography and art. Each year this event
supports a local organization, and the 2026 edition will support the
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition! Learn more
<https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/nature-gratitude> .
At PRAx's Ray Theater
Contact: ston...@oregonstate.edu <mailto:ston...@oregonstate.edu>
Sponsors: Spring Creek Project
WED, APR 29 (6:00 - 7:30 pm)
NATURE NEIGHBORS PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
Benton Soil and Water Conservation District and Greenbelt Land Trust invite
you to learn about our upcoming new program, "Nature Neighbors". This
program will empower Benton County residents to create vibrant, sustainable
wildlife habitats right in their own backyards through one-on-one coaching,
customized resources, and more. Come to ask questions and get a sneak peek
into all of our plans before we open enrollment to the public on May 4th!
At Corvallis-Benton Public Library - 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: srob...@bentonswcd.org <mailto:srob...@bentonswcd.org> ; RSVP and
learn more at: https://nature-neighbors.org/events-and-updates/
Sponsors: Benton Soil and Water Conservation District, Greenbelt Land Trust
THURS, APR 30 (5 - 6:30 pm)
COOKS AND BOOKS: CULTIVATING A CYCLE OF CARE
Join us for an in-person cooking demonstration and showcase of cookbooks
with The Vegucator, Laura Bennett of Ejido Oso Farm! Learn how to combine
flavor and texture to step up your home salad game throughout the season.
Laura will also be pulling from her work at Ejido Oso Farm to share some of
the unique Oaxacan crops they grow, and the work they have to do to
cultivate a cycle of care that serves our local farmworker community.
At C3 (Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave)
Contact: (541) 766-6702
Sponsors: C3, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Corvallis
Sustainability Coalition, and Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center
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