Monthly Archives: January 2010

Amazon Seed Saving Workshop

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February 15, 2010
6:45 pmto8:45 pm

There will be a seed saving workshop in the Amazon Community Center 6:45pm-8:45pm on Monday, February 15th.

The Seed Ambassadors Project, a local seed saving organization, will be sharing basic information on seed saving techniques, including garden planning for seed saving.  The event will include an informal seed swap also, so bring your own seeds if you have them!

Attendance is free and limited to 30 participants.  Please email david.stucky@gmail.com for more information.

Tool Maintenance Workshop

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January 31, 2010
1:00 pmto2:30 pm

Have you ever noticed the difference a sharp tool makes when working in your garden? Want those nice tools to last for a long time?
Join fellow gardeners for a Tool Maintenance workshop to be held on Sunday, January 31st from 1:00 to 2:30, at the Washington Park Cottage, Washington Street and West 20th Avenue, in Eugene.

Tom Bettman will offer a short lecture, followed by an opportunity for questions and hands-on practice. Bring one favorite tool that needs sharpening and a mill file if you have one. Some tools and materials will be provided.

Contact: Lorna Baldwin, 541.682.4845, lorna.j.baldwin@ci.eugene.or.us. Workshop is free, but please register because seating is limited.

This workshop is sponsored by the City of Eugene’s Community Gardening Program, the Friendly Neighborhood Farmers, and the Friendlies: Community Sustainability Group.

Community Climate and Energy Action Plan

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February 4, 2011
6:00 pmto9:00 pm

The Eugene City Council has asked for a Community Climate and Energy
Action Plan. A key aim of the plan will be to reduce total, current,
community-wide, fossil fuel consumption by 50 percent by 2030.   We are
working with many community partners, and we need your input and support!
You are invited to participate in a public forum to discuss Health and
Social Services on February 4 from 6p.m.  to 9 p.m. at the EWEB main
office in Eugene.  Our question: “As we look at climate change and rising
fuel prices, what are the most important actions for our community to take
as they relate to Health and Social Services?”  Issues include:

*         Preparing for a changing climate

*         Adapting to the rising cost of fuel

*         Greenhouse Gas Emissions

*         Fossil Fuel Use

Go here for background materials on Health and Social Services as they relate to climate change and energy concerns.
If you know you will be attending, please send an email confirmation to  matt.a.mcrae@ci.eugene.or.us

For more information about the Community Climate and Energy Action Plan, please visit the project website at:
www.sustaineugene.com/eugeneclimate.

Matt McRae
City of Eugene – City Manager’s Office
Climate and Energy Action Coordinator
Phone: (541)682-5864
Fax:       (541)682-5414
www.sustaineugene.com/eugeneclimate

Green Home Show

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January 22, 2010toJanuary 24, 2010

Upcoming event: Join us the weekend of January 22-24 as we return to the Good Earth Home, Garden and Living Show at the Lane County Convention Center. This year, we have added even more topics to our Green Conversation Courtyard, a collection of 21 informal talks about neighborhood sustainability topics including backyard beekeeping, year-round gardening, and water catchment. Find us in the hallway event space between the north and south halls. Admission is free with canned food donations for FOOD for Lane County.