This event will help homeowners, landlords, and renters learn how heat pump technology can save you money – and help save the planet! Special incentives for low-to-middle income households. Presenters include Paul Misna (Day Heating Solutions), Gretchen Houchin (Peak Electrical Services), and Kristi Ervin (Seeds for the Sol). At the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 […]

Learn why seed selection matters, how to manage unintentional cross pollination, how to harvest and store seeds to preserve their viability! Presentation by Andrew Still, Adaptive Seeds Co-Founder and “Seed Ambassador” At Corvallis Public Library Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave Contact: CorvallisPublicSeedLibrary@gmail.com Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County Library

Fair 5 to 7 pm, Town Hall 7 to 9 pm. This year’s theme is “The Arts: A Portal to Sustainability”. A highlight of the program will be the keynote presentations by local leaders of the arts: Cynthia Spencer-Hadlock of The Arts Center, representing the visual arts; Carly Lettero of Spring Creek Project, representing the written and […]

Now’s the time to plant cool season crops! Benton County Master Gardeners will help you plan your garden, select seeds right for you, and answer your vegetable garden questions at this informal event that’s free and open to all for noncommercial use. Take home free seeds. At Corvallis Public Seed Library in the historic Belluschi […]

Explore this urgent need with speakers Helen Higgins (ED of the Corvallis Boys & Girls Club) on why we need more workforce housing; Jackie Keogh (ED of Rooted Homes) on what’s working in Central Oregon and why; and Eli Spevak (Founder of Orange Spot) on the many ways to create affordable green housing and how to […]

Now’s the time to plant cool season crops! Benton County Master Gardeners will help you plan your garden, select seeds right for you, and answer your vegetable garden questions at this informal event that’s free and open to all for noncommercial use. Take home free seeds. At Corvallis Public Seed Library in the historic Belluschi […]

Learn how to maximize your garden’s productivity working smarter with the space and materials you have to build and maintain a garden composting system! Intended for beginner and experienced gardeners: Bring your questions to this interactive presentation by Frederick Livingston, former Biointensive Teacher/Farmer at Ecology Action in CA. At Corvallis Public Library Meeting Room, 645 […]

Are you concerned about the affordable housing crisis? Are you a homeowner who is mortgage-burdened or on a fixed income? Do you care about sustainability and community-building? Join us to explore homesharing with those who are doing it. Come early for refreshments and stay for our special drawing. At the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 […]

Celebrate our local version of national Food Waste Prevention Week! This family-friendly event features Oregon Trail’s Limited-Edition “Recyc-Ale”, an English-style porter brewed with recovered organic bread from Wild Yeast Bakery. Enjoy music by Kjersten Hallin & Friends, and taste Old World Deli’s special Zero Waste items. Play activities, games, and videos – and enter to […]