Upcoming Events in the Community
Here are some great events you won’t want to miss!
MON, APR 2 (6:45 – 8 pm)
BEST PLANTS FOR YOUR GARDEN
Landscape designer Darcy Daniels, creator of the website eGardenGo, will help gardeners decide what to plant. Donations accepted.
At Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Drive
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Sponsor: Evening Garden Club of Corvallis
THUR, APR 5 (8 – 10 am)
TEND, MEND & MINGLE: Lincoln Garden
Monthly work parties at Lincoln garden for community members. Join us for coffee, snacks and light garden work! Details at http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/healthyyouth/our-gardens/lincoln-garden/volunteering-lincoln-garden At 110 SE Alexander Rd.
Contact: or call 541-737-8014 to sign up
Sponsor: Linus Pauling Institute – Healthy Youth Program
SAT, APR 7 (9:30 am – 3 pm)
VOLUNTEER NATURALIST ORIENTATION
Join a free training to be a Greenbelt Volunteer Naturalist. No experience necessary. To register: http://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/volunteer-naturalist-orientation/
At Bald Hill Farm
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Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SUN, APR 8 (12 noon – 4 pm)
LOCAL CURRENCY MARKETPLACE, PLANT & SEED SWAP
Browse the HOUR Traders Marketplace and meet people who trade local currency. Vendors accept both local currency and US dollars, and are often open to direct trade. Bring seeds, starts, bulbs and plants to exchange or give away. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/events/221611625074953/
At the Old World Deli, 341 SW Second St.
Contact: www.hourexchange.org
Sponsor: Corvallis HOUR Exchange
SUN, APR 8 (2 – 4 pm)
OPEN HOUSE AT AVERY HOUSE NATURE CENTER
Tour NaturePlay Preschool (for ages 3 to 6), meet our teachers and enjoy nature activities and art focused on flowers. No registration required.
At Avery House Nature Center, 1200 SW Avery Park Drive
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Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
MON, APR 9 – FRI, APR 20 (times vary)
SUN GRANT FESTIVAL
Presentations, tours, and more to explore the power and potential of the sun’s energy. Details at http://communications.oregonstate.edu/osu150-sun-grant-festival/schedule. This festival is part of OSU’s 150th anniversary celebration.
Contact: , 541-737-4717
Sponsor: Oregon State University
MON, APR 9 (7:30 pm)
HYDRO-ECOLOGY OF JUNIPER IN EASTERN OREGON
Carlos Ochoa, Assistant Professor of Watershed and Riparian Systems Management, will discuss the ecology of juniper in Eastern Oregon.
At OSU, Room 2087, Cordley Hall, 2701 SW Campus Way
Contact: 541-753-0012;
Sponsor: Native Plant Society of Oregon, Corvallis Chapter
WED, APR 11 (7 pm)
PREPARING OUR WATER SYSTEMS FOR GROWTH, DISASTERS, AND A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
Presentations by Laurel Byer (Benton County), David Eckert (Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team), Ted Hart (City of Corvallis), and Michael Tasman (City of Corvallis). Panel discussion and audience Q & A to follow.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue
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Sponsors: League of Women Voters of Corvallis, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team
THURS, APR 12 (6:30 pm)
THE CORVALLIS TO THE SEA TRAIL
The leadership of the Corvallis to the Sea Trail will present a slide show and explain opportunities and challenges. FMI: http://c2ctrail.org/.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
Contact: deckert@willamettewatershed,com
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group of the Sierra Club
SAT, APR 14 (9 am – 12 noon)
OWENS FARM HISTORY & NATURE WALK
Explore the history, ecology and future of Owens Farm. To sign up: http://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/owens-farm-history-nature-walk/
At Owens Farm
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Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SAT, APR 14 (6:30 – 11 pm)
VALVE TURNER FUNDRAISER
Featuring Gumbo and Plaehn-Hino Blues Band, this concert is to benefit climate activists who shut down the pipelines carrying tar sands crude oil from Canada into the US. Suggested donation, $20. FMI: www.facebook.com/events/732799263584060/
At Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW Second St.
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Sponsor: 350 Corvallis
TUES, APR 17 (6 pm)
THE FAUNA OF MARYS PEAK
Learn about the fauna of Marys Peak, some which you may see and some that you will probably never see.
At Old World Deli, 341 SW Second St.
Contact: ; 541-230-1237
Sponsor: Marys Peak Alliance of AFRANA
THUR, APR 19 (9 – 11 am)
TEND, MEND & MINGLE: LPMS Garden
Monthly work parties at Linus Pauling Middle School garden for community members. Join us for coffee, snacks and light garden work! Details at http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/healthyyouth/our-gardens/pauling-pride-garden/pauling-pride-garden
At 111 Cleveland Ave.
Contact: or call 541-737-8014 to sign up
Sponsor: Linus Pauling Institute – Healthy Youth Program
FRI – FRI, APR 20 – 27
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY BEYOND EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Events focused on sustainable earth ecosystems, social progress and justice, and a healthy economy. FMI: http://tiny.cc/earth-calendar.
At Oregon State University
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Sponsor: Oregon State University
SAT, APR 21 (7:30 – 10:30 pm)
EARTH BALL
Enjoy live music from local band LMNO, a photobooth, raffle, games and dancing while raising funds for the Corvallis Environmental Center. Ages 21+ only. Tickets $15 in advance online, $20 at the door. FMI: www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/earthball/
At Sky High Brewing, 160 NW Jackson Ave.
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Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
SUN, APR 22 (9:30 am – 12 noon)
KIDS WILDLIFE WALK & CRAFTS
Join a wildlife biologist and discover the diverse wildlife at Bald Hill Farm through story, imagination, and play. To sign up: http://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/kids-wildlife-walk-crafts-2/
At Bald Hill Farm
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Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SUN, APR 22 (10 am – 5 pm)
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Fun for all ages, including flower fairy story time, herbal lecture, forest tours and a celebration of life on Earth. FMI: www.thymegarden.com
At The Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Hwy., Alsea
Contact: 541-487-8671;
Sponsor: The Thyme Garden
SUN, APR 22 (1 pm)
TOURING THE CORVALLIS FAULT FOR EARTH DAY
The Corvallis Fault Line passes through Bald Hill Farm, Witham Hill and the middle of Crescent Valley High School. Take a bike ride to explore this hidden, but important physical feature. Riders must be able to climb hills.
Pre-registration required. Meeting location provided with registration
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Sponsors: Marys Peak Group of the Sierra Club
SUN, APR 22 (1 – 4 pm)
CLIMATE (SOL)UTIONS: Let’s Act Now, A Student Call to Action
Expert and student presentations, discussions, activities and exhibits to support solar installations and energy saving at CHS. Opportunities for tabling. Free – $15 suggested donation
At Corvallis High School Theater & Cafeteria, 1400 NW Buchanan St.
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Sponsors: Seeds for the Sol, CHS Green Club
TUES, APR 24 (11:30 am – 3 pm)
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY BEYOND EARTH DAY COMMUNITY FAIR
40+ groups from on and off campus, offering activities and information about holistic sustainability.
At OSU, Student Experience Center Plaza, 2301 SW Jefferson Way
Contact: , 541-737-5398
Sponsor: OSU Campus Recycling
TUES, APR 24 (5 – 8 pm)
MARYS RIVER TOWN HALL
Bring your family, friends, colleagues, and peers for watershed conversations to let us know how you feel about your Marys River watershed, and learn more about watershed topics new to you. Refreshments and education provided!
At Chintimini Sr. Center, Multi-Purpose Room – 2601 NW Tyler Avenue
Contact: Deb Merchant, or 541-758-7597
Sponsor: Marys River Watershed Council
FRI, APR 27 (12 noon – 1:30 pm)
SUSTAINABILITY COALITION QUARTERLY GATHERING
Presentations by Coalition partners and action teams, refreshments and networking opportunities. FMI: sustainablecorvallis.org.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: , 541-230-1237
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
FRI, APR 27 (5:30 – 8:30 pm)
ART IS WILD AUCTION & FUNDRAISER FOR CHINTIMINI WILDLIFE CENTER
Enjoy an evening of art, silent and live auctions, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds to benefit Chintimini Wildlife Center. Tickets $40 at chintiminiwildlife.org.
At Philomath Scout Lodge, 660 Clemens Mill Rd., Philomath
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Sponsor: Chintimini Wildlife Center
SAT, APR 28 (10 am – 2 pm)
DRUG TAKE BACK: DRIVE THRU EVENT
Some items are restricted. Details on the Benton County Sheriff’s Office website at: https://www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/page/special-event-2018-drug-take-back
At Benton County Fairgrounds
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Sponsor: Benton County Sheriff’s Office
MON, APR 30 (6 – 8 pm)
SPRING COMMUNITY DIALOGUE: SAFETY AND JUSTICE – HOW SHOULD COMMUNITIES REDUCE VIOLENCE
Explore possible solutions to community safety and justice. FMI: http://dce.oregonstate.edu/community-dialogues
At OSU, MU, Multipurpose Room 13
Contact: 541-737-3041, Sponsor: OSU Diversity & Cultural Engagement and Student Leadership & Involvement