SOSI Meetings and Events
Managing Sustainability Topic Team Meeting
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Steering Committee Meeting
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Sustainability and Schools Events
Many events that help support sustainable schools occur throughout the year. This information is provided as a service. Listing on this page does not necessarily imply endorsement by the Zero Waste Alliance or the Oregon Sustainable Schools Initiative.
August 31 4-H Wildlife Stewards School Gardens Tour
The tour is part of the 4-H Sustainable Living Schools and Clubs program and highlights some of the exciting projects, curriculum and partnerships developed by five schools in the Portland metro area. Find out more here.
Portland, OR
September 23 Fall Garden Educator Workshops: Intro into Organic Schoolyard Gardening
Presented by Seattle Tilth, this three part series will provide educators, parents and community volunteers the essentials for cultivating and maintaining a schoolyard garden. For more information, see Seattle Tilth.
8:30am - 4:00pm, Seattle, WA
September 30 Fall Garden Educator Workshops: The Garden Classroom
Presented by Seattle Tilth, this three part series will provide educators, parents and community volunteers the essentials for cultivating and maintaining a schoolyard garden. For more information, see Seattle Tilth.
8:30am - 4:00pm, Seattle, WA
September 30, October 1, October 2, October 9th: 4-H Sustainable Living Schools and Club Training
For teachers, 4-H volunteers, parents and community members who are looking for ways to create and use sustainable living projects in a school or club setting.
More information here.
Portland, OR
October 18 Eco-School Network: Agent of Change Course
This 5 or 6 session course covers the theory, practice, and tools of a change agent working within a chosen circle of influence. Presented by the Eco-School Network, a group of parents and educators who are interested in bringing earth-conscious practices to a school’s operations and a child’s experience there. More detailed info here.
Portland, OR
October 2 Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference
Portland hosts the 3rd Annual Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference at Madison High School. For more information, see www.nwtsj.org.
Portland, OR
October 20 Fall Garden Educator Workshops: Curriculum Working Group
Presented by Seattle Tilth, this three part series will provide educators, parents and community volunteers the essentials for cultivating and maintaining a schoolyard garden. For more information, see Seattle Tilth.
8:30am - 4:00pm, Seattle, WA
October 28 1st Annual Oregon Schools Energy Management Best Practices Workshop
The Oregon Department of Energy, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the U.S. EPA Energy Star Program present a one-day workshop to transform your school district. For more information, see the flier.
Tualatin, OR
Other Related Events Listings
| Portland: | Oregon Natural Step Network
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| Bend: | Central Oregon Environmental Center
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| Salem: | Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center
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| Northwest: | Cascadia Green Building Council |
Previous SOSI Events
On our past events page we make available as much information including presentation slides and audio recordings from our events as we can for those who weren't able to attend.
See information from previous events