June 2026 Sustainability Events Calendar
ami...@willamettewatershed.com
Dear Friends of Sustainability,
There are plenty of events to choose from in the coming weeks! Please take a moment to scroll through the June 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
June 2026
Events for people who want to learn about and get involved with efforts to make Corvallis and Benton County sustainable communities
TUES, JUNE 2 (7:00 – 8:30 pm)
FIGHT RISING ENERGY COSTS: OREGON-BASED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES CAN HELP!
Hear from local experts about energy-saving and cost-saving incentives for your home. This program is for homeowners of ALL income levels. Details at https://sustainablecorvallis.org.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
Contact: in...@sustainablecorvallis.org
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Energy Action Team and Seeds for the Sol
WED, JUNE 3 (5:30 – 7:30 pm)
SPRING INTO HOUSING: THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR CORVALLIS HOUSING FIRST
This is a free event with dinner and drinks, live music, and community! Catering by Tacos el Machin, and beer, wine and cider from the 4 Spirits mobile bar. Learn more on the event page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-into-housing-2026-registration-1986860550391?aff=oddtdtcreator
At Corvallis Community Center, 2601 Northwest Tyler Avenue, Corvallis
Contact: devel...@corvallishousingfirst.org or (541) 230-1297
Sponsor: Corvallis Housing First
THURS, JUNE 4 (5:30 – 7:30 pm; Talk starts at 6 pm)
TAP TALK: WIN-WINS FOR RIVERS & COMMUNITIES
Did you know that after over a century of degradation, rivers are being reconnected laterally and longitudinally through floodplain restoration and dam removal? Join us for this public presentation and learn how aquatic ecosystem restoration is revitalizing lost functions and the resilience of rivers for the benefit of all.
At Common Fields (545 SW 3rd St) & youtube.com/@500womenscientistscorvallisor/streams
Contact: 500WSCo...@gmail.com
Sponsor: 500 Women Scientists Corvallis
THURS, JUNE 4 (6 – 8 pm)
HOME ENERGY FAIR: FUNDING & SUPPORT FOR HOMEOWNERS
This festive event is a great opportunity for homeowners of ALL income levels who want to save money by lowering their monthly utility bills. Fair exhibitors will help attendees find out about Oregon-based funds that are available now to make homes more energy efficient. Cool off with your friends and neighbors at one of our community’s loveliest parks to enjoy snacks and conversations with nonprofits and businesses who will be there to support you.
At Arnold Park (corner of Harrison Ave. and Merrie Drive, just east of the Mormon Church)
Contact: in...@sustainablecorvallis.org
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Energy Action Team and Seeds for the Sol
THURS, JUNE 4 (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/pack (3 cards/page), Plus Blackout card $1 each.
At Greenberry Tavern, 29974 OR-99W (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335, willamet...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
JUNE 5 – 27 (various times)
TARWEED FOLK SCHOOL SUMMER CLASSES
A range of half-day, full-day, multi-day, and multi-week practical arts and place-based skills classes taught by local educators and members of our Willamette Valley communities. Register for classes in woodcarving, natural dyes, cheesemaking, basketry, and more! Summer classes cost ranges from $50-310, with scholarships available to all. View classes and register at tarweedfolkschool.com.
At Wade Hardware (400 SW 2nd St) and other locations in Corvallis
Contact: in...@tarweedfolkschool.com
Sponsor: Tarweed Folk School
SAT, JUNE 6 (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 Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Road E, Albany, OR
Sponsor: Oregon State Credit Union
Contact: community...@oregonstatecu.com
SAT, JUNE 6 (1 pm) & TUES, JUNE 30 (1 pm)
UNLOCKING ART: SKILL SHARE SESSION
In conjunction with the art exhibit by Vincent Frimpong featured in the Main Gallery of TAC that highlights the cost of textile consumerism culture at home and abroad, a series of skill share workshops is being held to help people take greater agency over maintaining and repairing their own clothes to cut down on their textile waste.
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis
Contact: cur...@theartscenter.net
Sponsors: The Arts Center, Sustainability Coalition Waste Prevention Action Team
SUN, JUNE 7
RUN FOR THE HILLS!
Join us for the 18th year of Run for the Hills! We’re offering 30k, 8k, and two mile options along trails in the Bald Hill-Fitton Green complex – and a free 1/4 mile Kids Run! Proceeds benefit the Greenbelt Land Trust Trails Fund, which helps purchase materials and equipment for trail construction and maintenance by the volunteers who keep our trails safe and passable for the public. Prices and starting times vary. Registration closes Wednesday, June 3.
Signup/Info: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=134695
Sponsors: Heart of the Valley Runners, Greenbelt Land Trust
SUNDAYS, JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28 (11 am – 3 pm)
PHILOMATH FARMERS’ MARKET
We promote healthy eating, support the local economy, and strengthen community spirit by offering fresh produce, prepared foods, and hand-crafted goods.
At Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St.
Contact: ja...@bountifulbackyard.org
Sponsor: Bountiful Backyard
SUN, JUNE 7 (3 – 5 pm)
CORVALLIS INTERFAITH NETWORK
Unity of Religious Ideals and Dances of Universal Peace – Donations happily accepted
At Friends Meeting House, 3311 NW Polk Ave
Contact: corvallisin...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Interfaith Network
TUES, JUNE 9 & 23 (10 am – 1 pm)
JAMMIN’ FOR THE HUNGRY
Making and processing jam in a licensed kitchen for distribution to local food banks and the Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center. We make around 60 jars each session, and you will be giving back to the community! Learn how to make low-sugar jams and get a sample to take home. Come join us in the fun of making jams.
At 1166 NW Jackson, the kitchen in the Corvallis First United Methodist Community Center
Contact/Info: jam...@corvallisfumc.org Please contact us to confirm the event.
Sponsor: Corvallis First United Methodist Church in partnership with Jammin' for the Hungry
TUES, JUNE 9 (4:30 – 5:30 Postcard writing / 5 – 6:15 pm Program)
DOES OREGON NEED A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT?
Stewards United, OCERA (Oregon Coalition for an Environmental Rights Amendment), and Third Act Corvallis invite you to participate in a statewide listening tour to help answer the question: Does Oregon need a constitutional right to a healthy environment? Come share your story about environmental harms that you or your community experienced that could have been prevented or reduced by better policy decision-making.
At Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis
Contact: oregonh...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Third Act Corvallis
THURS, JUNE 11 (5 – 6:30 pm)
COOKS AND BOOKS: TURKISH PISTACHIO BAKLAVA AND FRESHLY BREWED TURKISH TEA
This free, in-person cooking demonstration and showcase of cookbooks will feature Roj Baran, showing how to make easy homemade Turkish pistachio baklava and sharing the art of preparing freshly brewed Turkish tea. Guests will learn about the cultural importance of serving tea and sweets in Türkiye, while enjoying authentic flavors.
At C3 (Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave)
Contact: (541) 766-6702
Sponsors: C3, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, and Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
FRI, JUNE 12 (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 Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis
Contact: wendy.bi...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) Corvallis
FRI, JUN 12 (5:30 – 7 pm)
POLLINATOR GARDEN OPEN HOUSE
Join us for a fun and family-friendly event at the new Native Pollinator Garden in Dallas at Barnard Park! Learn about the importance of native plants and pollinators through a short garden talk, help care for the space through light weeding and installing plant identification tags, and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages.
At Barnard Park, 1901 SE Academy St., Dallas
Contact/Info: https://www.luckiamute.org/pollinator-garden-open-house.html
Sponsors: Luckiamute Watershed Council, Polk Soil & Water Conservation District, City of Dallas
SAT, JUN 13 (9:30 – NOON)
PUBLIC SEED LIBRARY POP-UP PLANT CLINIC: CROPS TO PLANT NOW FOR FALL HARVEST & OVERWINTERING
You could harvest vegetables not just in summer into fall, but all winter long and into next spring. Explore cool season crop varieties to plant now or soon, and flower seeds to plant in late summer to autumn. Take home free seeds, and find out how to improve your harvest and garden ecosystem. Learn more at https://www.bentonmg.org/public-seed-library-resources.
At Corvallis Library's historic Belluschi Wing, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: CorvallisPubl...@gmail.com
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
SAT, JUNE 13 (10 am)
HYSTERICAL HISTORY TOUR: STORIES OF THE CORVALLIS KINETIC SCULPTURE RACE
Wacky, human-powered machines have annually raced through Corvallis for more than 35 years. Hear from long-time kinetic racers and see some locally built machines.
At the Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St.
Contact: hout...@gmail.com
Sponsors: Da Vinci Days Graand Kinetic Challenge, Benton County Historical Society
TUES, JUNE 16 (5:30 – 6:30 pm)
LET'S TALK WASTE: LIFE HACKS FOR WASTE PREVENTION
A casual discussion about home waste reduction where you can share your personal hacks and habits. Come for the camaraderie and community with likeminded folks passionate about lightening their eco-footprint.
At Manyworld on Taylor & 11th
Contact: Christine...@gmail.com
Sponsor: Manyworld
WED, JUNE 17 (10 am)
ANNUAL CORVALLIS URBAN CREEK TOUR: DIXON CREEK MIDDLE FORK
Walk along the headwaters of this urban creek in a surprisingly complex ecosystem in the midst of a residential neighborhood. Learn about the physical, ecological and cultural features of Dixon Creek while walking along a portion of the creek that has not been completely imprisoned by concrete and lawns. Pre-registration required. Limited registration.
At Timber Hill area – Meeting location and logistics provided following pre-registration
Contact to pre-register: Dave Eckert, dec...@willamettewatershed.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team
THURS, JUNE 18 (9 am – 12 Noon)
CORVALLIS TRASHY THURSDAYS: ON WATER RIVER CLEANUP
Get out onto the water with other volunteers to remove aquatic trash from our local river ecosystems.
At Crystal Lake Boat Ramp, 100 SE Fischer Ln
Register/Contact willametteriverkeeper.org/event-list
Sponsor: Willamette Riverkeeper
SAT, JUNE 20 (4:30 pm)
MUSIC ON THE LAND
Joyous music and a celebration of community in a beautiful outdoor setting. Opening is Choro Na Cozhina with a set of Choro music from Brazil and more. Next is Sofi Nava, an award-winning Venezuelan singer/songwriter playing original compositions and arrangements from Latin jazz, pop, rock and salsa. Headliner Pa’lante! is a 9-piece ensemble that plays danceable, uplifting rhythms. Tickets on sale now: https://glt.betterworld.org/events/motl2026
At Bald Hill Farm
Contact: mben...@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SUN, JUNE 21 (6 pm)
"PRAISES FOR THE WORLD" BENEFIT CONCERT for CHINTIMINI and JUBILATE!
Celebrate the Summer Solstice: Enjoy a raptor talk and tour the Nature Center; then, Jubilate sings to you and the birds in their tree-lined grove. Wine available for purchase, seating is limited. Tickets available in advance only at jubilatechoir.org.
At Chintimini Wildlife Center, 311 NW Lewisburg Ave, Corvallis
Contact: jubilatechoir.org
Sponsor: Jubilate! The Treble Choir of Corvallis
WED, JUN 24 (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
SAT, JUN 27 (10 am – 1 pm)
BUILD A SOLAR OVEN AND COOK WITH SUNSHINE
Join a community of people around the world who are taking solar power into their own hands. In this beginning solar cooking class, students will build a simple cardboard solar cooker and learn the basics of how to use it all summer long. Tuition $60, materials fee $25 - Register at tarweedfolkschool.com.
At Wade Hardware, 400 SW 2nd Street
Contact: in...@tarweedfolkschool.com
Sponsor: Tarweed Folk School
SAT, JUNE 27 (12 noon – 5 pm)
COMMUNITY CLOTHING SWAP AT THE ARTS CENTER
As part of the programming surrounding The Frimpong Case at TAC, a free community swap will be held to bring to life the messaging of the exhibit, which seeks to shed light on overconsumption in our society, by forgoing new wasteful purchases in favor of secondhand local options.
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis
Contact: cur...@theartscenter.net
Sponsors: The Arts Center, Sustainability Coalition Waste Prevention Action Team
SUN, JUNE 28 (11 am – 3 pm)
TARWEED FOLK SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Join us for place-based and practical arts interactive demonstrations and activities for all ages!
At Wade Hardware (400 SW 2nd St).
Contact: in...@tarweedfolkschool.com
Sponsor: Tarweed Folk School
TUES, JUNE 30 (7 pm)
WHEN THE GRID GOES OUT: SOLAR & BATTERY BACKUP
What happens to the electric grid when disaster strikes, and what does that mean for our homes and our community? Don’t miss this important presentation by Dan Orzech, General Manager of the Oregon Clean Power Cooperative, who will be joined by Cassandra Robertson of Abundant Solar and Peter Greenberg of Energy Wise Services. Come to learn and to ask your questions.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: in...@sustainablecorvallis.org
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Energy Action Team and Seeds for the Sol