Upcoming Events in the Community
Here are some great events you won’t want to miss!
MON, APR 1 (7 pm)
MIDSUMMER GARDEN NIGHTMARE: MISTAKES I’VE MADE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO
Garden writer Mary-Kate Mackey discusses disasters from her 27 years of gardening, such as wrong plant, wrong place; why drip doesn’t work in all situations; and why friends don’t let friends put down weed cloth and other errors. Cost: $5 for non-members.
At Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church meeting room, 2650 NW Highland Dr.
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Sponsor: Corvallis Evening Garden Club
FRI, APR 5 (7 pm)
READING BY NATHANIEL BRODIE
Author Nathaniel Brodie will read from his new book, Steel on Stone: Living and Working in the Grand Canyon. The book is a love letter to the Grand Canyon and those who work its trails.
At Grass Roots Books & Music
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Sponsor: Spring Creek Project
SAT, APR 6 & 13 (10 am – 1 pm)
PLANET PALOOZA MASK MAKING WORKSHOPS
Plan to show off your Earth Day spirit by making a mask of your favorite earthly creature and joining the Planet Palooza Procession (aka “Procession of the Species”) on April 20th.
These FREE workshops are for ages 7 and up. All materials will be provided!
At Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis
Contact: www.corvallisoregon.gov/pr, 541-766-6918
Sponsors: Ashbrook Independent School, City of Corvallis Parks & Rec, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, Corvallis Odd Fellows, and Corvallis Environmental Center
SUN, APR 7 (1 – 3 pm)
DISCOVER THE ADAPTIONS OF BEAVERS
Learn how beavers can change the world around them to create and expand wetlands.
At Ankeny Wildlife Refuge, 2301 Wintel Road, Jefferson – Meet at Rail Trail
Contact: 541-757-7236, ext. 224
Sponsor: Friends of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex
TUE, APR 9 (7 pm)
LOVE THY NATURE
The film, narrated by Liam Neeson, points to how deeply we’ve lost touch with nature, and takes viewers on a journey through the beauty and intimacy of our relationship with the natural world. Winner of 27 international awards. 76 minutes.
At First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW West Hills Rd.
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Sponsor: FCUCC Integrity of Creation Group and Corvallis Interfaith Climate Justice Committee
SAT, APR 13 (7:30 am – 12 noon)
AUDUBON FIELD TRIP: CHEASLE MARSH, FINLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Meet at Benton Center, 756 NW Polk, to arrange carpools
All ages welcome
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Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
SAT, APR 13 (12 noon – 5 pm)
SPRING MARKETPLACE
Vendors with local handmade items, local farmers selling produce and plant starts, and a seed swap. All vendors accept HOURs and US dollars.
At First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: www.hourexchange.org; 541-224-7752
Sponsor: The HOUR Exchange
SAT, APR 13 (1 – 4 pm)
SECOND SATURDAY ART DAY
All ages are welcome to join us in the gallery to make pour art – pouring paint onto canvas – led by artist JanSu Hirst. Materials provided.
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison, Corvallis
Contact: 541-754-1551 x655.
Sponsor: The Arts Center
WED, APR 17 (7 pm)
STUDENTS IN CRISIS: HOMELESSNESS IN OUR SCHOOLS, KINDERGARTEN THRU GRADUATE SCHOOL
Presentations by Chris Hawkins of the Corvallis School District, and Nicole Hindes of Oregon State University.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
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Sponsors: League of Women Voters of Corvallis, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
WED, APR 17 (7 pm)
AN EVENING WITH POET LAUREATE KIM STAFFORD
Kim Stafford, the author of a dozen books of poetry and prose and Oregon’s current poet laureate, will explore how poems and stories offer a chance to make peace with ourselves, each other, and the Earth.
At OSU Valley Library, Main Floor Rotunda
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Sponsor: Spring Creek Project, OSU Press, OSU’s School of Writing, Literature and Film
THUR, APR 18 (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
THURS, APR 18 (6:30 – 8:30 pm)
AUDUBON PROGRAM: WILLIAM SULLIVAN – NEW HIKES IN THE OREGON CASCADES
At Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave
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Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
FRI to FRI, APRIL 19 – 26 (times vary)
OSU BEYOND EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
A week-long series of events that celebrate and provide education on the wellbeing of our society, economy, and planet. Full schedule at http://tiny.cc/earth-calendar.
On the OSU campus (locations vary)
Contact: earthday.oregonstate.edu, , 541-737-5398
Sponsors: OSU Campus Recycling, Center for Civic Engagement, Sustainability Office
SAT, APR 20 (9 am – 12 noon)
HISTORY OF FITTON GREEN OUTING: 30 YEARS SERIES
Walk back in time as we explore the cultural history of and vision for the Fitton Green Natural Area.
At Fitton Green Natural Area
Register: greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/history-of-fitton-green-outing-30-years-series/
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust, Alliance for Recreation and Natural Areas
SAT, APR 20 (10 am – 5 pm)
EARTH DAY AT THE THYME GARDEN
Educational and enriching activities for personal and global health including story time, herb walk, salmon walk, meditation & yoga. Herbal food for purchase from 11 am to 2 pm.
At The Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Hwy., Alsea
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Sponsor: The Thyme Garden
SAT, APR 20 (12 noon – 3 pm)
PLANET PALOOZA: PROCESSION & EARTH DAY FESTIVAL
Dress up as your favorite earthly creature and join the Planet Palooza Procession (aka “Procession of the Species”). Meet at 1st & Jackson at 12 noon for the procession, and plan to stay for the Earth Day Festival that follows at Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park (645 SW 2nd Street). For info on mask making workshops, see April 6th entry above.
Contact: www.corvallisoregon.gov/pr, 541-766-6918
Sponsors: Ashbrook Independent School City of Corvallis Parks & Rec, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, Corvallis Odd Fellows, and Corvallis Environmental Center
SAT, APR 20 (7:30 pm)
EARTH BALL CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER
Join us for our annual Earth Day celebration and fundraiser! Enjoy live music from Space Neighbors, local libations, amazing raffle giveaways, tasty treats, and more! 21+ only. Costumes encouraged! Tickets available online only at: www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/earthball
At Sky High Brewing Rooftop
Contact: engage@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
SUN, APR 21 (1 – 3 pm)
AUDUBON NATURE PROGRAM: FEATHERY & LEATHERY WINGS
Learn about birds & bats; hands-on activities
At Hesthavn Nature Center, 8590 NW Oak Creek Drive, Corvallis
All ages welcome
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Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
MON, APR 22 (2 pm)
EARTH DAY: LARGE-SCALE COMMUNITY SOLAR TOUR
Visit and learn about three large solar energy systems that serve the larger community and learn about plans for additional solar energy plants. Tour by either personal bicycle or carpool. Registration required.
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Sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club
WED, APR 24 (7 pm)
WORLD PREMIERE: BUTTERFLY FILMS
Watch two short 1970s butterfly research films unearthed from the Smithsonian Archive, now digitized and presented to the public for the first time. Musicians Lisa Schonberg and Kristina Dutton will discuss their work writing the original scores for these films.
At Darkside Cinema
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Sponsor: Spring Creek Project
THURS, APR 25 (6 – 8 pm)
WHEN CITY AND COUNTRY CLASH: A COMMUNITY DIALOGUE ON URBAN AND RURAL LAND USE
Explore multiple perspectives on land-use strategies to meet urban and rural interests and needs. Review the dialogue options summary and participant dialogue guide to familiarize yourself with the dialogue content.
At Memorial Union Horizon Room (Room 49), OSU Campus
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Sponsor: Center for Civic Engagement, Office of Institutional Diversity
FRI, APR 26 & SUN, APR 28 (1 – 2 pm)
HANGING-BASKET MAKING WORKSHOPS
Make a hanging basket and help K9 Care A Van provide temporary shelter to pets of the homeless so their humans can access food, shelter, medical and legal services, and job opportunities. Cost: $39.
At Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20 (between Corvallis & Albany)
Contact 541-753-6601
Sponsor: K9 Care A Van
SAT, APR 27 (10 am – 2 pm)
DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT
Bring your unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medications for safe and secure disposal. Some restrictions apply: no sharps, no medical waste, no illegal drugs, no businesses – individual households only. Two drive-through locations are available for this one-day event: At 53rd Street Bi-Mart Parking Lot, 1555 SW 53rd St., enter off 53rd Street; or Philomath Police Department, 1010 Applegate St.
FMI: https://www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/page/special-event-2019-drug-take-back
Contact: ; 541-766-6858
Sponsor: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Philomath Police Department
TUES, APR 30 (6:30 pm)
WILLAMETTE VALLEY FIRE ECO-DYNAMICS BY DOMINIQUE BACHELET
Dr. Bachelet of OSU will discuss how fire is normal, can be predictable and is inevitable in our region.
At Corvallis Benton County Library Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
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Sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club, Corvallis Benton County Public Library, Friends of the Library