Explore how climate change affects your safety and health—and what you can do about it. Connect with your community and key organizations. Learn how to protect yourself and your neighbors. Sign up to take the next step with others. This gathering is both in-person and on Zoom, held simultaneously with 15 other locations across the […]
Repair Fairs are a great way to save money, get your cherished items back in shape, and reduce waste. Come with clothes that need mending, small appliances, electronics, and toys and have expert volunteers try to repair them for free!
Join us at the fourth annual Lake Oswego Sustainability Resource Fair! Celebrate Earth Day and connect with diverse organizations across our community who are advancing sustainability. This event is hosted in collaboration by the City of Lake Oswego Sustainability Advisory Board, Lake Oswego School District, Lake Oswego Sustainability Network, and Oswego Lake Watershed Council. More event […]
Join Lake Oswego Watershed Council and Arboriculture Council for an evening of learning and discussion on Oregon White Oak trees in Lake Oswego. This event will be held at the Lake Theatre and Cafe. To Register, visit https://events.humanitix.com/year-of-the-oak-arborist-workshop-and-film-screening
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, […]
On May 20th we have the opportunity to weigh in on who we would like to serve on the school board. There are five candidates running for the three open positions: Lena Elbakshish (Position 2) Neelam Gupta (Position 2) Brian Bills (Position 3) Kasey Adler (Position 4) Katherine Lupton (Position 4) There are two easy […]
The Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee and CAT (Climate Action Tigard) are rolling out the red carpet for a special free movie screening of MOTHERLOAD. MOTHERLOAD follows a new mother on her journey to make sense of the growing isolation and disconnection of modern life, its environmental consequences, and the surprising power of the cargo bike […]
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 […]
Room Heat Pumps 2.0 - Cooling and Heating in a Small Package Learn how easy-to-install room heat pumps can deliver powerful cooling and efficient supplemental heating at an affordable price Find out about the new high efficiency all climate room heat pumps just hitting the market that heat on even the coldest days. As summers […]
Join us during PNW Climate Week for an engaging event exploring the future of our energy grid and how everyone can play an active role as an energy partner today. Discover how you can contribute to a cleaner, more resilient energy system through simple, impactful actions. Each attendee will leave with at least one immediate action […]
Community Solar is a great way to get the benefits of rooftop solar without the upfront investment. Where it's available, anyone with an electric bill can sign up—if you rent your home, or have a shaded roof, you can subscribe to a local solar farm and get 100% clean energy just like rooftop solar. By […]