Upcoming Natural Capital Center Events
NW Ecobuilding Guild: Cascadia's Living Building Challenge for HousesDates: Wednesday, May 28 - Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Ecotrust Conference Center Description: Part of the NW Ecobuilding Guild Spring Meeting Series... Beyond LEED: the Living Building Challenge Case study: A Living Building house in Southwest Washington Challenges and barriers to designing and building sustainable houses Partners: Cascadia Chapter USGBC, Project Greenbuild What is the Living Building Challenge? What happens when you design and build a house to meet its rigorous standards? Our presenters will include a member of Cascadia GBC, who developed The Living Building Challenge, and members of a team engaged in the process of creating a Living Building house. Refreshments * Free to Guild members * $5-$15 donation suggested for non-members Web Site: http://www.ecobuilding.org Contact Information: Mike O'Brien 503-823-5494 mobrien@ci.portland.or.us |
Gerry Lopez, Surf Is Where You Find It Book TourSponsors: Patagonia Dates: Friday, May 30 - Friday, May 30, 2008 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Ecotrust Conference Center Description: Come hear Gerry Lopez, the legendary surfer, speak about his new book Surf Is Where You Find It. Gerry will be talking story, reading excerpts, sharing personal photos, signing books and answering questions from audience members. Web Site: http://www.patagonia.com/ Contact Information: Jen Rapp jen_rapp@patagonia.com |
Farmers Market: Red, White & Blueberry FestivalSponsors: Organic Valley Family of Farms Dates: Thursday, Jun 19 - Thursday, Jun 19, 2008 Time: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM Are reservations or tickets required? No Description: Oregon has the best berries to be found anywhere, and this special day at the market will celebrate these state jewels! The festival will highlight the bounty, flavor, health benefits and diversity of berries grown in our region. More than 1,000 complimentary fresh berry shortcakes will be dished for customers with a minimum purchase of $5 from any vendor. Bluegrass music, kids craft activities and chef demonstrations featuring sweet creations with berries compliment the activities. Web Site: http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/Events.htm Contact Information: 503.241.0032 contact@portlandfarmersmarket.org |
Farmers Market: Melon Madness & Corn RoastSponsors: Organic Valley Family of Farms Dates: Thursday, Aug 21 - Thursday, Aug 21, 2008 Time: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM Are reservations or tickets required? No Description: What says summers more than a slice of mouth watering local melon or fresh roasted corn on the cob? We will have plenty of both on hand for customers to enjoy. Ears of corn are offered free with a minimum purchase of $5 from any vendor. Kids are invited to construct veggie-roadsters to race in the annual Zucchini Derby Competition while live music keeps everyone's toes tapping. Web Site: http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/Events.htm Contact Information: 503.241.0032 contact@portlandfarmersmarket.org |
