Sponsored by the One Earth Fund and the Salamander Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation, the One Earth Award offers $1,000 scholarships for four students whose works address the pressing issue of human-caused climate change. All students in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) are eligible to...
EcoDistricts is thrilled to be joined by Tamika Butler, Principal + Founder of Tamika L. Butler Consulting, for our next EcoDistricts Webinar on October 14th at 11 AM PST/2 PM EST. Tamika has a diverse background in law, community organizing, and nonprofit leadership. As the Principal of Tamika...
After 6 weeks of continuous protests here in Portland, the movement for Black lives has shown that it’s here to stay. For 46 nights, protestors have gathered at locations like the Justice Center, the North Precinct, and the Portland Police Association headquarters to demand justice for Black lives...
Celebrate the centennial of women’s suffrage with NEH-supported films and online resources WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 2, 2020) — The ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in August of 1920 was the culmination of a lengthy and hard-won struggle fought by legions of American women who organized,...
Does Art Matter? A Reflection on GPSEN’s Sustainability Symposium Series “Arts and Activism” Webinar By, Neeraja Havaligi, GPSEN Executive Director Art, a thread A memory, of the past and the present, A reminder, for the future, Art. Art, Opens senses, Multiplies capacity finds...
This is a time for action, for the benefit of all. Our Symposium series theme – “A Call for Action” – celebrates everyone who is making a difference in our communities! We continue to highlight cutting-edge sustainability work in our region, which kicked off the 50th anniversary of Earth Day,...
Community Member Sustainability Leadership Award Winner GPSEN: As recipient of GPSEN’s Community Member Sustainability Leadership Award this year, you’ve worked on the front lines organizing for social justice & sustainability. From climate justice to expanding public...
We have all seen a glimpse of cleaner air due to the constraints on human activity required by the COVID-19 pandemic. But a more lasting way to clear the air and protect our climate is to measure and reduce our carbon footprints. While you’re inside flattening the curve, what better time to gather...
Honor Earth Day 2020 by exploring the connection to the land through the shared collective wisdom of local BIPOC farmers. We will partner with the Raceme Farm Collective, which includes Pathways to farming participants, Scrapberry Farm, Flying Dogheart Farm & Chalchi Farm to spend a morning...
In a time where community and togetherness are needed more than ever, join us to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day by rallying together for climate justice—from wherever you are. This will be a historic event: the largest digital rally for climate justice Portland has ever...
Next week is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. From April 22, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, to April 24, activists, performers, thought leaders, and artists will come together for an empowering, inspiring, and communal three day livestream mobilization. The fights against the coronavirus and...
The annual Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) Greater Pacific Northwest (GPNW) Regional Conference is a great opportunity for new and experienced CCL volunteers to learn, practice skills, expand our reach, and inspire one another in order to achieve powerful climate legislation in Congress....