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...]
Simply Seasonal: 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...]
Simply Seasonal: 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...]
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...]
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...]
Raise a Pint Night to benefit the Water Action Team • May 6
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...]
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...]
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...]
Spring Garden Festival is this Sunday!
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...]
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...]
Do you order takeout?
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Natural Areas Celebration Week May 4–12, 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...]
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...]
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...]
Make the transition to solar energy
How is your home or business powered? … [Read more...]
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...]
Simply Seasonal: Arugula, Apple, Hazelnut Salad
Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly! This week's featured recipe: Arugula, Apple, Hazelnut Salad Pick up recipes at South Corvallis Food Bank. Find them on our website and Facebook. Did you know it’s possible to eat local year-round and that … [Read more...]
Sustainability Town Hall slides
Here's another chance to see all the slides shown at the Sustainability Town Hall held on March 7. Community Scrapbook Community Scrapbook highlights the sustainability achievements of local organizations and businesses during the last year. These actions are moving our community toward our … [Read more...]
You can help prevent wasted food
No Food Left Behind offers amazing resources! No Food Left Behind–Corvallis aims to raise awareness about the magnitude of the problem of wasted food and to help community members find simple and effective ways to address it. Did you know that 40% of the food grown in the US is never … [Read more...]
Simply Seasonal: Baked Apples
Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly! This week's featured recipe: Baked Apples 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 and that it doesn’t … [Read more...]
2019 Sustainability Fair has something for everyone!
Join the fun on March 7 at the Alumni Center! Local food, local talent, and local initiatives will be among the highlights of this year’s Sustainability Fair on Thursday, March 7 from 5–7 pm at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center on the OSU campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Fair … [Read more...]
Sustainability Town Hall is March 7
Don't miss the sustainability event of the year! The 2019 Sustainability Town Hall will be held on Thursday, March 7, from 7 to 9 pm at the CH2MHill Alumni Center on the OSU campus, immediately following the annual Sustainability Fair. Participants will be seated at tables of eight for a … [Read more...]
Simply Seasonal: Tofu Sunflower Seed Fritters
Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly! This week's featured recipe: Tofu Sunflower Seed Fritters 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 and … [Read more...]
Simply Seasonal: Chickpea Salad
Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly! This week's featured recipe: Chickpea Salad 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 and that it doesn’t … [Read more...]
Annual Meeting slideshow
If you missed our annual meeting in January or would like a recap, here's another chance to see the slideshow. The annual meeting featured presentations about our accomplishments in 2018 and plans for 2019. We have been working on a wide variety of projects in 12 topic areas: Community … [Read more...]
Simply Seasonal: Apple, Pepper, Spinach Salad
Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally easy, delicious and budget-friendly! This week's featured recipe: Apple, Pepper, Spinach Salad 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 and … [Read more...]
Register TODAY for Sustainability Town Hall 2019
Don't miss the sustainability event of the year! Registration is now open for the 2019 Sustainability Town Hall, to be held on Thursday, March 7, from 7 to 9 pm at the CH2MHill Alumni Center on the OSU campus. Save your place by registering HERE. Participants will be seated at tables of eight … [Read more...]
Donate through BottleDrop
Now you can support the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition through BottleDrop. There are two easy options: Fill our pre-labeled blue bag with your clean deposit containers and drop it off at a BottleDrop location Donate funds online from your BottleDrop account Thanks to those of you … [Read more...]
Annual Meeting is Friday 1/11/19
We hope you'll join us for the launch of our 13th year! You are invited to attend the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers on Friday, January 11, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. … [Read more...]
Buy Local First Day is Saturday, Dec. 1
Shop locally this holiday season – and support our local economy! Buy Local First Day Saturday, December 1, 2018 Visit participating businesses for special treats, sales and discounts. See all the options below! Buy Local First Holiday Contest December 1–8, 2018 Enter to win gift cards or … [Read more...]
It Takes a Community • November 1
Learn about transitional housing in Eugene. See how tiny house villages are being used to address transitional and affordable housing needs in Eugene. It Takes a Community to Raise a Village Thursday, November 1, 7 pm Dennis Hall at First Presbyterian Church 114 SW 8th St, Corvallis, Oregon Dan … [Read more...]
Solar Makes $ense! • October 29
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, October 29, 7–8:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County … [Read more...]
Wasted Food: Facts & Impacts
Food waste is a growing problem with profound financial and environmental impacts. Wasted food = wasted resources Americans waste 25% of the food they purchase. Food is wasted when we buy more than we need, store it incorrectly and throw away leftovers. No Food Left Behind-Corvallis focuses on … [Read more...]
Food Day • September 29
Join the Community Apple Crunch and other fun at the Corvallis Farmers' Market. Saturday, September 29 9 am –1 pm Farmers' Market coupons for kids Sample local food Learn about local food activities Kids’ activity area Community Apple Crunch Two free Farmers' Market … [Read more...]
Local Eats Week • Sept 30 – Oct 6
Choose from 14 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, participating restaurants are offering a sample plate for less than $10 featuring primarily … [Read more...]
Car Free Day • September 22
Ride your bike or take the bus to Fall Festival on Car Free Day! Take the pledge to ride the bus…and win prizes! Car Free Day is a great time to start. When you pledge to ride the bus—whether it’s once a month, once a week, or more—your name will automatically be entered in a drawing to win … [Read more...]
Quarterly Gathering • October 4
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, October 4 12 noon–1:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library The gathering will feature presentations by … [Read more...]
Recycling Works!
What can be recycled curbside in the tan commingle carts has changed! With recent changes in recycling markets, the focus has shifted from quantity to quality. There are still markets for quality materials, which can be remade into new products. What can you put in your tan cart now? … [Read more...]
Quarterly Gathering • July 27
Join us for lively presentations, networking, and delicious snacks! A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at our next quarterly gathering. Friday, July 27 12 noon–1:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library The gathering will feature presentations by three … [Read more...]
New program helps you prevent wasted food
No Food Left Behind offers amazing resources! We're pleased to announce the launch of a new project to prevent wasted food. No Food Left Behind–Corvallis aims to raise awareness about the magnitude of the problem of wasted food and to help community members find simple and effective ways to … [Read more...]
Edible Garden Tours
This year's theme is Watch the Garden Grow: Learn from the Changes. Thursdays 6/28 • 8/9 • 9/20 We'll see the same set of plots three times throughout the growing season. Each tour will also have a unique "bonus" stop. All tours will take place on Thursdays from 6–8 pm and will begin at … [Read more...]
Simply Seasonal: Potato & Turnip Mash
Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally delicious, easy and budget-friendly! This week’s featured recipe: Potato & Turnip Mash Add turnips to your mashed potatoes for a new spin on a winter comfort food. Pick up recipes at Corvallis Farmers’ Market and South Corvallis Food … [Read more...]
Simply Seasonal: Wheatberry Veggieburgers
Simply Seasonal recipes make eating locally delicious, easy, and budget-friendly! This week's featured recipe: Wheatberry Veggieburgers Pick up recipes at Corvallis Farmers’ Market, South Corvallis Food Bank and Corvallis Public Library. Or find them on our website and Facebook … [Read more...]
Natural Areas Celebration Week May 5–13, 2018
Join us for our 9th 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 listed below. *Family-friendly events Saturday, May … [Read more...]
Spring Garden Festival
Celebrate spring at this lively event – a community favorite! The 31st Annual Spring Garden Festival will be held on Sunday, May 6, from 9 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 feature … [Read more...]
When the Grid Goes Out: Solar, Microgrids and Natural Disasters
Special presentation Tuesday, May 29, at 7 pm at the library. Fires. Floods. Earthquakes. What happens to the electric grid when disaster strikes - and what does that mean for our community? Learn how grid outages affect businesses and communities, and how solar, batteries and microgrids kept the … [Read more...]
The Package Deal
Find out how to cut costs and waste with bulk purchasing. Packaging makes up nearly one-fifth of municipal waste in Oregon. Much of this material is not recyclable. Even if it can be recycled, it requires a lot of materials, energy, and other resources to produce. And that translates to higher … [Read more...]
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