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Corvallis Sustainability Coalition > News & Events > Action Teams

November 26, 2019

Buy Local First Holiday Contest • Nov 23–Dec 7

Buy Local First 2019

Shop locally this holiday season and support our local economy! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buy Local First, Economic Vitality, Events

November 7, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Root Vegetable & Bean Soup

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Root Vegetable & Bean Soup This soup is seasonal in winter. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

November 3, 2019

Your Downtown: What’s Next?

Your Downtown: What's Next? community workshop

Be part of this free community workshop! Tuesday, November 5, 2019 5:30–7:30 pm Courtyard Marriott, 400 SW 1st Street Help explore the future of the heart of our City at Your Downtown: What’s Next? Community members are invited to take part in a facilitated discussion to imagine the future … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Economic Vitality, Events, Land Use, Transportation

November 3, 2019

Buy Local First Day is Saturday, November 23

Buy Local First 2019

Shop locally this holiday season – and support our local economy! Buy Local First Corvallis Day Saturday, November 23, 2019 Visit participating businesses for special treats, sales and discounts. See all of the options below! Buy Local First Corvallis Holiday Contest November 23 – December 7, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buy Local First, Economic Vitality, Events

October 31, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Easy Greek Beans

Simply Seasonal recipe Easy Greek Beans

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Easy Greek Beans This main dish is seasonal in winter. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal recipes are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

October 27, 2019

Dunawi Creek Regeneration Planting Party

Seeking volunteers for November 9th event! The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team is collaborating with the City of Corvallis to plant over 1,500 native grasses and shrubs to regenerate the headwaters of Dunawi Creek, which has been piped underground for over 100 years. The site … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Water

October 24, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Tortilla

Simply Seasonal recipe Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Tortilla

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Tortilla This main dish is seasonal in fall and winter. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

October 18, 2019

Parking in Corvallis: A Community Conversation

All are welcome to join this important discussion! Parking in Corvallis: A Community Conversation will take place Tuesday, October 22, 7–8:30 pm at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Lisa Scherf, Corvallis Transportation Services Supervisor, will present information … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Land Use, Transportation

October 17, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Simply Delicious Lentil Soup

Simply Seasonal recipe Simply Delicious Lentil Soup

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Simply Delicious Lentil Soup This soup is seasonal in fall. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

October 16, 2019

Keeping It in the Community

Recycling Block Captain handout Fall 2019 - Keeping It in the Community

Buying used saves money and resources and builds community. The circular economy is a modern approach that makes sure all resources are used and reused to the greatest extent possible. This is in contrast to the "business as usual" approach of making something, using it and then throwing it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recycling Block Captain Program, Recycling Handouts, Waste Prevention

October 10, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Hummus Veggie Board

Simply Seasonal recipe Hummus Veggie Board

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Hummus Veggie Board This main dish is seasonal in fall. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal recipes are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

October 3, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Asian Broccoli with Peanut Sauce

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Asian Broccoli with Peanut Sauce This salad is seasonal in fall. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

October 2, 2019

Quarterly Gathering • October 18

Join us for lively presentations, networking and delicious snacks!  A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at our quarterly gathering. Friday, October 18 12 noon–1:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library The gathering will feature presentations by Coalition … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Events, Food, Health & Human Services, Transportation

September 19, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Moroccan Stew

Simply Seasonal recipe Moroccan Stew

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Moroccan Stew This soup is seasonal summer and fall. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal recipes are low … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

September 18, 2019

Food Day • Saturday, Sept 21

Join the Community Apple Crunch and other fun at the Corvallis Farmers' Market! Saturday, September 21 9 am – 1 pm Farmers' Market coupons for kids Local food samples Face painting for kids Community Apple Crunch Children 12 and under will be given FREE Farmers' Market … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Food

September 8, 2019

PARK(ing) Day • Friday, Sept 20

PARK(ing) Day

Parking spaces will be transformed into pop-up parks for a day. This celebration of International PARK(ing) Day offers opportunities for conversation, games, picnicking, creating art, relaxing—and encourages people to re-envision how we use our public spaces. Six temporary parks will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Land Use, Transportation

August 29, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Tomatillo Stew

Simply Seasonal recipe Tomatillo Stew

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Tomatillo Stew This main dish is seasonal in late summer. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal recipes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

August 15, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Colorful Cabbage Salad

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Colorful Cabbage Salad This salad is seasonal summer and fall. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

August 13, 2019

Local Eats Week • September 21–28

Local Eats Week 2019

Choose from more than a dozen area restaurants for a Local 6 sample plate under $10! Savor the bounty of autumn with an amazing assortment of tasty treats, prepared by our local restaurants. During Local Eats Week, the following restaurants will offer sample plates for less than $10 featuring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Food, Local Eats Week

August 11, 2019

Energy Retrofit Your Home • August 15

Explore the benefits of making your home more energy efficient.  If you own a home, whether it be a single-family or manufactured home, here’s your chance to find out about the latest opportunities to make it energy efficient! Energy Retrofit Your Home Thursday, August 15, 6:30–8 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events, Harvest Sunshine, Housing

August 8, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Southwestern Vegetable Stew

Simply Seasonal recipe Southwestern Vegetable Stew

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Southwestern Vegetable Stew This soup is seasonal summer and fall. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

August 1, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Potato Bisque Soup

Simply Seasonal recipe Potato Bisque Soup

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Potato Bisque Soup This soup is seasonal summer and fall. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal recipes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

July 25, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Jacket Sweet Potatoes

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Jacket Sweet Potatoes This main dish is seasonal summer and fall. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

July 18, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Layered Potato Tart

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Layered Potato Tart This main dish is seasonal summer and fall. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

July 10, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Buddha Bowl

Simply Seasonal recipe Buddha Bowl

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Buddha Bowl This main dish is seasonal in summer. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal recipes are low … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

July 3, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Corn Burgers

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Corn Burgers This main dish is seasonal anytime. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal recipes are low … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

June 27, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Honey-Lime Cucumber Salad

Simply Seasonal recipe Honey-Lime Cucumber Salad

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Honey-Lime Cucumber Salad This salad is seasonal in summer. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal recipes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

June 26, 2019

Edible Garden Tours • July 10 & August 3

Edible Garden Tour sign

Join our yearly exploration of local food producing gardens and farms.  Tours stop at several gardens, where residents give a brief overview of their garden—how they transformed the space, selected what to plant, and overcame any challenges. Between presentations there is time for questions and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Edible Garden Tours, Events, Food

June 26, 2019

Quarterly Gathering • July 18

Join us for lively presentations, networking and delicious snacks! A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at our next quarterly gathering. Thursday, July 18 12 noon–1:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library The gathering will feature presentations by Coalition … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Inclusion, Economic Vitality, Energy, Events, Harvest Sunshine, Health & Human Services

June 23, 2019

A guide to composting at the curb

Composting at the Curb Recycling Block Captain handout summer 2019

Here's our new guide to composting in your curbside cart. Whether you call it mixed organics or a yard waste cart, it's the place for your food scraps and yard debris. Find information about: What can go in your Mixed Organics cart Find a list of what to put in and what to leave out. How … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recycling Block Captain Program, Recycling Handouts, Waste Prevention

June 20, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Summertime Morel Pasta

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Summertime Morel Pasta This main dish is seasonal in summer. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal recipes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

June 17, 2019

Call for NPK Hosts

Hello Neighbors! The Edible Garden Group of our Food Action Team is looking for hosts for the Neighborhood Planters Kiosk (NPK) program. These kiosks are located throughout Corvallis to showcase garden-related news and information. Hosts plant a kiosk in their front yard and help keep the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Action Teams, Food

June 13, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Crustless Quiche

Simply Seasonal recipe Crustless Quiche

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Crustless Quiche This main dish is seasonal anytime. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal recipes are low … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

June 6, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Lemon Baked Tofu

Simply Seasonal recipe Lemon Baked Tofu

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Lemon Baked Tofu This main dish is seasonal anytime. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal recipes are low … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

June 1, 2019

Reclaiming Our Corvallis Creeks

Can we bring them back to life? Find out Tuesday! Tuesday, June 4, 2019 6–7:30 pm Old World Deli 341 SW 2nd Street, Downtown Corvallis Where are all of our fish-bearing creeks within the City of Corvallis? Are they clean and healthy? Are they safe? What is in them? What could they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Water

May 30, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Asparagus with Leeks

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Asparagus with Leeks This side dish is seasonal in spring. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal recipes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

May 3, 2019

Raise a Pint Night to benefit Water Action Team • May 6

Sky High Brewing Raise a Pint Night to benefit the Water Action Team

Raise a Pint Night Monday, May 6 4–10 pm Sky High Brewery Sky High Brewery will donate $1 for every pint of beer and $2 for every hat and t-shirt sold to the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team. We'll have a table at the 3rd floor restaurant entrance with an interactive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Fundraising, Water

May 2, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Asparagus Potato Frittata

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Asparagus Potato Frittata This main dish is seasonal in spring. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

May 1, 2019

Solar Makes $ense! • May 13

Explore the benefits of solar energy.  If you own a home or business, or simply want to help reduce our community’s carbon emissions, here’s your chance to find out why solar makes sense! Solar Makes $ense! Solarize Your Home or Business Monday, May 13, 7–8:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events, Harvest Sunshine

May 1, 2019

Spring Garden Festival is this Sunday!

Spring Garden Festival

Celebrate spring at this lively event – a community favorite! The 32nd annual Spring Garden Festival will be held on Sunday, May 5, from 10 am to 4 pm at The Arts Center Plaza, 7th and Madison Avenue, next to Central Park. This free event will have activities for the whole family and will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Food, Natural Areas

April 25, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Turkish Spinach & Lentil Soup

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Turkish Spinach & Lentil Soup This soup is seasonal in winter and spring. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

April 25, 2019

Do you order takeout?

Single use packaging survey QR code

You are invited to participate in a survey about single use packaging associated with food takeout and delivery. Scan this code or go online to: tinyurl.com/takeout-pkg-survey-corvallis Responses to the survey will be used to help Corvallis Sustainability Coalition in our efforts to implement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Waste Prevention

April 24, 2019

Local Food Forum • May 7, 16 & 30

A 3-part series featuring local grains, produce and beverages.  Corvallis area residents will have a rare chance to hear local growers, producers, and sellers discuss the benefits and challenges of creating a robust, resilient local food system. The public is invited to a 3-part Local Food Forum … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buy Local First, Eat 40% Local, Economic Vitality, Events, Food

April 17, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Sweet & Sour Cabbage Salad

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Sweet & Sour Cabbage Salad This salad is seasonal in winter and spring. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

April 9, 2019

Ditching Dining Disposables

Recycling Block Captain handout Spring 2019 Ditching Dining Disposables

Each year, 32 million tons of plastic enters the environment with 8 million tons escaping into the world’s oceans. The vast majority of plastic in the environment is from single-use disposable plastic products, mostly to-go food and beverage packaging. In fact, nearly half the plastic waste in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recycling Block Captain Program, Recycling Handouts, Waste Prevention

April 8, 2019

Natural Areas Celebration Week     May 4–12, 2019

Natural Areas Celebration Week NACW 2019

Join us for our 10th annual event celebrating the incredible natural resources in our community. Come for a hike, walk, workshop or lecture. There's something for everyone! Schedule of Events Download a schedule of events with all the details. *Family-friendly events Saturday, May 4 Owens … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Natural Areas, Natural Areas Celebration Week

April 5, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Potato & Leek Soup

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly. This week's featured recipe: Potato & Leek Soup This soup is seasonal in winter and spring. Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Simply Seasonal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

March 29, 2019

Quarterly Gathering • April 18

Join us for lively presentations, networking and delicious snacks! A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at our next quarterly gathering. Thursday, April 18 12 noon–1:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library The gathering will feature presentations by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Inclusion, Economic Vitality, Education, Events, Health & Human Services

March 28, 2019

Make the transition to solar energy

Solar panels

How is your home or business powered? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Harvest Sunshine

March 21, 2019

Simply Seasonal: Cauliflower & Red Lentil Curry

Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly! This week's featured recipe: Cauliflower & Red Lentil Curry Pick up recipes at the South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Did you know it’s possible to eat local year-round … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eat 40% Local, Food, Simply Seasonal Recipes

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