Kristin Ohlson, author of "The Soil Will Save Us", presented her case for "our great green hope" - a way in which we can heal the land, turn atmospheric carbon into beneficial soil carbon, and potentially reverse global warming - through regenerative agricultural and landscaping practices.
Dan Mabe, Founder and President of American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA), gave a wonderful talk about how we can transition from gas powered landscaping equipment to electric powered equipment to reduce air and noise pollution.
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”:
Dr. David Montgomery, internationally known expert and author on soil health and regenerative agriculture, will cover the latest science in soil health and healthy food. The brewing soil health revolution cuts through standard debates about conventional and organic farming.On farms in both the industrialized and developing countries improving soil health through the adoption of three […]
Come to the first annual Lake Oswego Sustainability Resource Fair Come learn about the work organizations across our community are doing to advance sustainability, find opportunities to volunteer and to participate in educational programs, connect with community members who are interested in sustainability, and learn how you can help protect the environment, save money, and […]
Find out how you can help address the Climate Crisis Many of you are alarmed about the climate crisis and trying to figure out what you can do to help slow global warming. One of the most impactful changes you can make is to electrify both how you get around and the sources of energy […]
Join Us at the LO Electrification Fair!This event combines our EV fair with a vendor fair and talks for home electrification. Find out why an all-electric lifestyle is one of the best strategies in dealing with the climate crisis. Chat with Lake Oswego EV owners who will bring their car to the show Take a […]
