Dr Burke Hales, Professor OSU, College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, gave a truly fascinating talk about PacWave, and the challenges and opportunities of tapping ocean waves for renewable energy.
Considering an electric vehicle? Come hear answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about EVs from a panel of local EV owners.
On October 14, LOSN presented a discussion with Tony and Larry, moderated by Courtney Clements, LOSN Education Action Team co-chair, about the K-12 sustainability curriculum in our district and the critical role school buildings and grounds play in teaching these lessons to our students.
The keynote speaker is Dr. Christine Buhl, Entomologist at the Oregon Department of Forestry. The Tree Summit will include discussions on climate threats to our urban forest and ways we can steward the urban forest from soil to canopy.Join us in this interactive Tree Summit to find out how trees can be a significant part […]
What if a building was not just sustainable but restorative, a building that put back more than it takes?
That is the goal of the Living Building Challenge.
Our kickoff of Electrify LO on was on April 7, 2022 when Brian Stewart, founder of Electrify Now presented “Accelerating the Transition to a Clean Energy Economy”:
The Lake Oswego Sustainability Network (LOSN), LO for LOve, and Respond to Racism in Lake Oswego held a virtual (Zoom webinar) candidate forum on October 17th. We wanted to give our community an opportunity to meet the Lake Oswego City Council candidates and to hear their thoughts on a variety of topics related to diversity, […]
How can you build healthy soil ecosystems through the use of bioremediation? Cuauhtemoc Villa, soil educator and acclaimed soil expert, joined us to provide fascinating insight into this topic. He discussed probiotic techniques you can apply to your own gardening and home landscaping to build healthy microorganism communities and support the bioremediation of other natural […]
September 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Upgrading your home with high efficiency electric appliances and switching to an electric vehicle will lower your ongoing energy costs and dramatically reduce your carbon emissions, but the initial costs can be daunting. Fortunately, significant incentives are available from utilities, states and the federal government to help you reduce the up front costs of EVs, […]
Kicking off this season of pollinator appreciation, OLWC is hosting an engaging online webinar on May 22nd, featuring Leah Puhlman (OSU Extension Master Gardener) and Justin Boyles (Conservation Advocate, Environment Oregon). Participants will get an up-close look at the diverse bee species in the Portland area, discover bee-friendly gardening tips, and learn how to advocate […]
The Bee BioBlitz invites the community to help identify and document local pollinators using the iNaturalist app (Join Here). No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity, a camera or smartphone, and a passion for learning! To kick off the event, bee enthusiasts are invited to meet at Lake Oswego High School’s Outdoor Classroom at 10:00 […]
