May 2026 Sustainability Events Calendar
ami...@willamettewatershed.com
Dear Friends of Sustainability,
May’s lineup of local events is diverse and impressive! Please take a moment to scroll through the May 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) and are posted weekly on Corvallis Sustainability Coalition | Facebook.
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
541-230-1237 (No texting, please)
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS CALENDAR
May 2026
Events for people who want to learn about and get involved with efforts to make
Corvallis and Benton County sustainable communities
MON, MAY 1 – WED, MAY 31
NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
May is National Bike Month! We invite you to participate in a dynamic lineup of community events, rides and good ‘ole fashion bike fun. Visit our webpage to see the full event lineup.
Contact: ActiveTran...@corvallisoregon.gov
Sponsor: City of Corvallis Active Transportation Group
FRI, MAY 1 (until 8 pm)
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION
Old Mill Center’s online auction closes May 1 at 8 pm! Visit https://onlineauction2026.ggo.bid and place your best bids to win vacations, gift baskets, hand-crafted items and more. Proceeds enable Old Mill to provide critical services for kids and families in our community.
Contact: jessica...@oldmillcenter.org
Sponsor: Old Mill Center for Children & Families
SAT, MAY 2 through SUN, MAY 10 (Dates and times vary)
17th ANNUAL NATURAL AREAS CELEBRATION WEEK
Various events will be offered throughout the week to highlight our local Natural Areas and
conservation efforts. Check out Natural Areas Celebration Week | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
Contact: in...@sustainablecorvallis.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Natural Areas Action Team
SAT, MAY 2 (10 am – 1 pm)
SHRED COLLECTION DAY
Bring up to three bags or boxes of documents to be shredded. We are also collecting for Linn-Benton Food Share – bring a nonperishable canned or boxed food item, or cash donation).
At Benton County Fairgrounds 110 SW 53rd Street Corvallis, OR
Contact: community...@oregonstatecu.com
Sponsor: Oregon State Credit Union
SAT, MAY 2 (5 – 9 pm)
“THE GREATEST NIGHT FOR KIDS” AUCTION GALA
Old Mill Center’s Auction is an annual fundraiser that helps local families thrive. The 2026 Car Raffle winner will be announced at 8:30 pm—and tickets are still available at https://onlineauction2026.ggo.bid. If you win, you’ll get to choose either a brand-new Toyota RAV4 or Camry—and both are hybrids! Tickets are $100 each and no more than 600 will be sold.
At CH2M HILL Alumni Center, 728 SW 26th St., Corvallis
Contact: jessica...@oldmillcenter.org
Sponsor: Old Mill Center for Children & Families
SUN, MAY 3 (10 am – 4 pm)
CORVALLIS SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL
This annual local favorite has something for the whole family! Vendors will offer a wide variety of items for sale, including annuals, perennials, specialty plants, garden art, gifts, ceramics, seeds, edible goods, succulents, herbs and more. Enjoy live entertainment, with music performed by local musicians.
At Arts Center Plaza/Madison Avenue, between 7th & 8th Streets
Contact: sustainablecorvallis.org
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Food Action Team, Corvallis-Albany Farmers’ Markets, Corvallis Parks & Recreation, and The Arts Center
SUN, MAY 3 (3 – 5 pm)
CORVALLIS INTERFAITH NETWORK
Spiritual Conversations with special guest, Len Seligman, award winning singer/songwriter from Eugene - Donations accepted
At Willamette Park Rotary Shelter, 1350 SE Goodnight Avenue
Contact: corvallisin...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Interfaith Network
MON – FRI, MAY 4 – 8 (12 noon – 2 pm)
HESTHAVN NATURE CENTER OPEN HOUSE (Natural Areas Celebration Week)
Visit our Nature Center to tour the Museum & the Bluebird Display that honors the conservation efforts that saved the Western Bluebird in the Willamette Valley. Enjoy wildflower walks along the Oak Creek riparian trail & on the meadow trail. Open to the public, all ages welcome.
At Hesthavn Nature Center, 8590 NW Oak Creek Dr, Corvallis
Contact: Infor...@mwbirdalliance.org
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis)
TUE, MAY 5 (6 – 7:30 pm)
FREE ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP
Join this lively and interactive workshop with Ron Marek and Claudia Dean of Marek & Lanker Law Firm. This workshop provides a small group setting in which you will be guided through the essentials that should be considered when developing a will or estate plan. This is not a sales pitch disguised as information. You will not be asked for a donation. The speaker will not receive your contact information. No financial or insurance products will be sold.
At Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue
Contact: https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/estate-planning-workshop-2026/ No registration required.
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
THUR, MAY 7 (6 – 8 pm)
BINGO AT THE GREENBERRY TAVERN
Enjoy dinner at Greenberry Tavern and play BINGO. Proceeds support 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 at 29974 OR-99W (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335, willamet...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
THUR, MAY 7 (7 pm)
HANNEKE CASSEL TRIO IN CONCERT
Award winning Scottish fiddler with cello and guitar. $20 Advance/$25 at the door
$10 Students & Children/$2 Discount for CFS Members, available at corvalliscelticgestival.org
A benefit concert for the Corvallis Celtic Festival
At Corvallis Unitarian Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd
Contact: bethb...@gmail.com
Sponsor: The Corvallis Folklore Society
FRI, MAY 8 (4 – 6 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 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
Sponsor: Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) Corvallis
SAT, MAY 9 (8 am – 12 noon)
MWBA (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: SecondS...@mwbirdalliance.org
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis)
SAT, MAY 9 (8 am – 12 noon)
SPRING BIRD WALK AT J2E TREE FARM
Join us for this annual bird walk along the trails of a sustainably managed tree farm. Will we beat last year's record of 51 species seen and heard? Come spend the morning with us and find out!
At J2E Tree Farm, 37766 Alexander Road, Philomath
Contact/RSVP: https://www.luckiamute.org/spring-bird-walk-j2e.html
Sponsors: Luckiamute Watershed Council, Salem Audubon, OSU Extension
SAT, MAY 9 (10 am – 1 pm)
BEAVERS, BLOOMS, BIRDS, AND BEES AT BALD HILL
Take a walk along Bald Hill trails and learn about beavers, wildflowers, birds and pollinators. Drop in anytime from 10 am to 1 pm to visit stations along the trail and learn about beavers, observe beaver dams, explore a restored prairie in bloom and discover the bees and other pollinators that make it home, and look and listen for birds. Great for all ages! No registration required. https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/beavers-blooms-birds-and-bees-2026/
Contact: mben...@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SAT, MAY 9 (10 am – 2 pm)
MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER FESTIVAL
Plant Information, snacks, plant starts. Kids can plant a flower/herb planter for Mom.
Mother’s Day bouquets with vase available for donations to restoration project.
At Willamette Community and Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335, willamet...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
SAT/SUN, May 9 & 10 (11 am – 4 pm)
ART IN THE GARDEN
Mother's Day Weekend Art Festival at The Thyme Garden featuring local and regional artists, music, food, beer, wine, magic and dancing. Cost: $5/person, kids 5 & under free, tickets online or at the door
At The Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Hwy. Alsea, OR 97324
Info: https://www.thymegarden.com/art-in-the-garden
Contact: Emily Stimac, 541-487-8671
Sponsor: The Thyme Garden
SAT, MAY 9 (6 – 7 pm) and SUN, MAY 10 (4 – 5 pm)
SPRING CONCERTS BY JUBILATE! THE TREBLE CHOIR OF CORVALLIS – “DO YOU HEAR?”
Through song, we invite you to welcome springtime, express love, and inspire action, and in doing so, open your heart, hear the needs of others, and work toward change. $20 and up; children under 12 free - See jubilatechoir.org
At First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis
Contact: pres...@jubilatechoir.org
Sponsor: Jubilate! The Treble Choir of Corvallis
SAT, MAY 9 (7 – 8:30 pm)
DANCE PLANET
Last Dance Planet until fall. Dance, move, or just listen to a rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades. We’ll start with live warmup sounds from popular pianist Suzannah Doyle and bassist Niels Nielsen. At about 7:30 DJ Geo will create a global music journey. Admission to this family-friendly event is a suggested donation, $5–20 or more. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to local environmental organizations.
At Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd.
Contact: George Beekman, george...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Dance Planet
SUN, MAY 10 (9 – 11 am)
CORVALLIS MEDITATION CIRCLE
Every Sunday – May 10th Mother's Day Service
At 1350 11th Street, in the rear of house
Contact/Info: SRFCorvalli...@gmail.com, www.SRFCorvallisMeditation.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Meditation Circle
MAY 10 – 27 (various times)
TARWEED FOLK SCHOOL SUMMER 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 basketry, leatherwork, mending, and more! Summer classes cost ranges from $60-410, with scholarships available to all. View classes and register at tarweedfolkschool.com.
At Wade Hardware (400 SW 2nd St)
Contact: in...@tarweedfolkschool.com
Sponsor: Tarweed Folk School
MON, MAY 11 – FRI, MAY 15 (10 am – 5 pm)
VINA'S SPRING FLING & CURIOUS THINGS
Donate your shareable items to people in need during our annual spring cleaning event with a fun twist! Explore Vina's Museum of Curiosities, featuring the strange and surprising items uncovered by our volunteers throughout the year.
At Vina Moses Center, 968 NW Garfield Ave
Contact: in...@vinamoses.org
Sponsor: Vina Moses Center
MON, MAY 11 (6:30 pm)
KLAMATH BASIN RESTORATION
The world’s largest dam removal and restoration project is now underway in the Klamath basin. The public is invited to learn about this historic, cultural and scientific achievement.
At Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe
Contact: maya....@gmail.com
Sponsor: Great Old Broads for Wilderness
TUE, MAY 12 & 26 (10 am – 1 pm)
JAMMIN’ FOR THE HUNGRY
Making and processing jam, in a licensed kitchen, that will be distributed to local food banks and the Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center. Learn how to make low sugar jams and get a sample to take home. Come join us in the fun of making of jams, (contact us to confirm in case of last minute changes).
At 1166 NW Jackson, the kitchen in the Corvallis First United Methodist Community Center
Contact: jam...@corvallisfumc.org Please contact us to confirm the event
Sponsor: Corvallis First United Methodist Church in partnership with Jammin' for the Hungry
TUE, MAY 12 (4:30 – 6 pm)
THE STATE OF THE CLIMATE: VITAL SIGNS OF A PLANET IN CRISIS
Voter postcard writing 4:30-5 pm. Presentation 5-6 pm.
We are living at a pivotal moment in human history. In this talk, Dr. Bill Ripple draws on his work on the 2025 State of the Climate Report to highlight key vital signs of the human enterprise and the Earth system. He will outline rising risks from feedbacks and tipping points and introduce the Third Scientists’ Warning to Humanity and its call for transformative change. The presentation emphasizes both urgency and opportunity.
At Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis
Contact: addorgan...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Third Act Corvallis
WED, MAY 13 (6 – 8 pm)
REPAIR FAIR
Sign up to volunteer to repair items such as bikes, instruments, etc. (sign-up here) or show up and get your own things repaired!
At OSUsed Store, 644 SW 13th St.
Contact: osuwaste...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Oregon State's W.A.S.T.E. Sustainability Club
WED, MAY 13 (7 pm)
LESSONS FROM THE LAND: CULTIVATING ABUNDANCE THROUGH LAND-BASED EDUCATION (2026 FRENKEL SERIES)
Marta Capriles, Corvallis Waldorf School Agricultural Arts teacher, presents how a local schoolyard was developed into a dynamic farmscape in which the students tend the land and learn to work with its gifts through an Indigenized curriculum. This is unique.
To register for this free webinar, click on: https://cbcpl.net/Frenkel3
Contact: Dave Eckert, dec...@willamettewatershed.com
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library & the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team
SAT, MAY 16 (8 – 10:30 am)
SPRING BIRD WALK AT INSPIRATION GARDEN
This leisurely walk along a scenic riparian trail and garden plots is a great introduction to birding for beginners, and also perfect for intermediate birders who want to sharpen their identification skills.
At Inspiration Garden, 799 F Street, Independence
Contact/RSVP: https://www.luckiamute.org/spring-bird-walk-independence.html
Sponsors: Luckiamute Watershed Council, Salem Audubon, Polk County Master Gardeners
SAT, MAY 16 (Time TBD)
FILM & BENEFIT: “GRANITE RAPIDS MOON”
The first narrative feature film ever to shoot the majority of its footage inside the Grand Canyon, "Granite Rapids Moon" was made with permission and oversight from the National Park Service using only the equipment that cast and crew could carry on their backs through 82 miles of hiking. We think you’ll enjoy the cinematography and the story – and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Sustainability Coalition! Watch the trailer HERE.
At Darkside Cinema, 215 SW 4th Street, Corvallis
Contact: in...@sustainablecorvallis.org
Sponsors: Darkside Cinema and Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
SUN, MAY 17 (10 am – 2 pm)
CORVALLIS SPRING ROLL
A kid's bike festival at Cloverland Park featuring learn-to-ride, bike safety and skills courses. There's a large closed-course joyride (not a race) from 11-12:00 pm for kids 12 and under.
The joy ride is $10 by May 15th or $15 day-of. Family discounts and scholarships available.
At Cloverland Park on NW 29th and Garfield St.
Registration: www.bikereg.com/corvallis-spring-roll
Contact/Info: Rob May, R...@corvallisbikes.org, www.corvallisspringroll.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Bicycle Collective
THUR, MAY 21 (5:30 - 7:30 pm)
ECOLOGY TAP TALK
Graduate students in Dr. Mark Swanson's lab will be speaking about their research in the McDonald-Dunn Forest. This is a free event with no registration required. A portion of food/beverage sales benefits Marys River Watershed Council.
At Common Fields Truck Pod and Taproom, 545 SW 3rd Street
Contact: Ni...@mrwc.org
Sponsor: Marys River Watershed Council
THUR, MAY 21 (7 – 8:30 pm)
MWBA (AUDUBON) PROGRAM. Speakers – Sue Powell & Matt Lee. “Chile: From Altiplano to Tierra del Fuego”
Social gathering & refreshments from 6:30-7 pm; ASC business meeting & special raffle from 7-7:20 pm; presentation from 7:20-8:30 pm.
Open to the public, all ages welcome. Online option also available.
At Chandler Ballroom, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis
Contact: Infor...@mwbirdalliance.org
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis)
WED, MAY 27 (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, 545 SW 3rd St.
Contact: johnisp...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
THUR, MAY 28 (5:30 – 7 pm; Trivia Game at 5:30, Talk at 6 pm)
TAP TALK: SAFE STREETS & ROADS FOR ALL
Wouldn’t it be an amazing feat if we could eliminate traffic fatalities in our community? Join us to hear Adam Steele, Public Works Project Manager for the City of Corvallis, share the work of the Safe Streets & Roads for All Task Force that has been meeting for the past two years to develop a Transportation Safety Action Plan. Come early to grab a drink and/or a bite to eat, and to play our Trivia Game.
At Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis
Contact: https://lwvcorvallis.org
Sponsor: League of Women Voters of Corvallis
THUR – SUN, MAY 28 – 31
FOUR-DAY FIELD TRIP TO MALHEUR NWR, HARNEY COUNTY, OR
Registration & deposit required ($100 deposit required with registration)
Total trip costs shared by participants (van rental, gas, lodging at Malheur Field Station, shared meals); drivers receive a discount for their participation.
Contact: Infor...@mwbirdalliance.org
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis)
FRI, MAY 29 (6 – 8 pm)
HERB OF THE MONTH
May’s herb is Dandelion. Join local herbalism student in learning about a new herb each month. Bring your own herbal knowledge, resources, recipes to share. Extra resources will be available by donation to support continuation of this event.
At 27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335, willamet...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
SAT, MAY 30 (10 am – 2 pm)
PLANT SALE
Support garden education for K-12 students and our community while you shop our selection of sun loving flowers, natives, shade plants, pollinator favorites, shrubs, houseplants, and more! Meet the gardeners who grew them and get great tips.
At Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Dr
Contact: friendsofben...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Friends of Benton Gardeners