climate crisis, climate change

Scientists say that 350 parts per million CO2 in the atmosphere is the safe limit for humanity.

The United Nations Climate Change Conference takes place in Copenhagen this December. The agreement they craft may or may not have a significant impact on saving our planet.  350.org is a grassroots movement via the Internet [...]

… there is so much knowledge in every community. Fortunately many cities arrange gardening workshops.
Eugene, Oregon, had a fun offering in Skinner City Garden this August: Saving Seed, presented by our favorite Seed Ambassadors. The event was free to the public and hosted by City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division.
The shade at the [...]

I thought you all might want to check this out! A clothing designer from New York and she’s selling last year’s line for crazy low prices. Check it out!

The Oregon City farmers Market and New Seasons are teaming up this summer to make fresh healthy foods more accessible to Oregon Trail Card holders. Starting July 4th the market will be matching funds up to $5 per day per person. Thanks to a grant from New Seasons people with the card who come to [...]

The Old Farmer’s Almanac offers tips on how to fight germs by scrubbing.
You can help to stop the spread of swine flu. Just as for any flu or
cold, one countermeasure is simple: Wash your hands. As they say, an
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
According to a recent The Old Farmer’s Almanac article, [...]

 
The Milk Carton Boat Races are coming back to Portland and families and individuals interested in racing are invited to a free milk carton boat building class hosted by the Dairy Farmers of Oregon. Led by veteran milk carton boat builders from the Portland Rose Festival, potential racers will learn tips and tricks for building [...]

Who: Artist Wyland to create world’s largest painting of planet Earth for Earth Day
What: Artist Wyland will paint a three-acre image of the planet earth in a 24-hour span on the top of the Long Beach Convention Center for Earth Day.
Where: Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Who: Artist [...]

On this beautiful sunny Monday afternoon, I encourage everyone to get outside! But first check out www.sustainableshift.org
The American Center for Sustainability is getting geared up for their 2009 Plant Project. With over 75,000 seeds sown and 10,000 to transplant and sell to the public, the ACS needs volunteers to help get the project off and [...]