SAT, APR 5 (9:30 am – 12 noon)
PUBLIC SEED LIBRARY: EARLY SEASON VEGETABLE GARDEN CLINIC
Benton County Master Gardeners will help you plan your garden, select seeds right for you and your growing conditions, improve your harvest, and your garden ecosystem. Garden and nature themed children’s books and adult books on garden activities for children will be available. Bring your vegetable garden questions and take free seeds home with you.
At Corvallis Public Library, in the historic Belluschi Wing, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: CorvallisPublicSeedLibrary@gmail.com, https://www.bentonmg.org/public-seed-library-resources
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
SAT, APR 5 (10:15 – 11:45 am)
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 2025
State legislators will bring us up to date on current legislative action, and there will be time for audience questions. Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin, Sen. Dick Anderson, Rep. Sarah Finger McDonald, Rep. David Gomberg, and Rep. Shelly Boshart-Davis have been invited to participate.
At Benton County’s Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way
To attend virtually, find the Zoom link at https://lwvcorvallis.org/events/
Contact: Connie Bozarth, conboz@comcast.net
Sponsors: League of Women Voters of Corvallis and Benton County
MON, APR 7 (5:30 – 6:30 pm)
TAP TALK: SHIP TO SHORE – ALL HANDS ON DECK
In October 2024, an ocean journey to Antarctica revealed how much we need each other and the skills of collaboration and exploration. Meet Amanda McBride, Linus Pauling Middle School STEM teacher, and learn about her time aboard the Icebreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer research vessel as a Polar STEAM Education Fellow.
At Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St & https://www.instagram.com/500womenscientists_corvallis/
Contact: 500WSCorvallis@gmail.com
Sponsor: 500 Women Scientists Corvallis
TUE, APR 8 – WED, APR 9 – THUR, APR 10 (9 am – 2 pm)
NATIVE PLANT FARM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer with IAE’s Plant Materials Program! Activities vary in intensity and may include planting plugs of Pacific Northwest native forb and grass species, excavating weeds in production beds, farm field preparation, cone plug thinning and more. All volunteers must complete IAE’s volunteer release form.
In Corvallis – Coordinates for each day listed on IAE website and provided upon RSVP.
Contact/Info: evanlasley@appliedeco.org, appliedeco.org/calendar
Sponsor: Institute for Applied Ecology
WED, APR 9 (6 – 8 pm)
FROM DATA TO ACTION: HOW SCIENCE SHAPES RESTORATION IN THE LUCKIAMUTE
Join us for this upcoming Sips ‘n’ Science event and hear LWC Monitoring Coordinator, Jonah Nicholas, share insights from a decade of stream temperature data in the Luckiamute basin, revealing trends in watershed health and how this information shapes restoration decisions. Learn why long-term monitoring matters. Grab a drink, get curious, and see how science drives action!
At West Valley Taphouse, 957 Main St., Dallas
Contact (RSVP required): https://www.luckiamutelwc.org/lwc-monitoring-sips.html
Sponsor: Luckiamute Watershed Council
WED, APR 9 (6:30 – 8 pm)
BUILDING SOLUTIONS: ADDRESSING HOUSING NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Brief presentations by Brigetta Olson and Paul Bilotta (City of Corvallis), Tim Lawler (Greenlight Development), and Nora Cronin (DevNW). Attend in person, or attend virtually by registering HERE.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue
Contact: housing@corvallisoregon.gov
Sponsors: City of Corvallis Housing & Neighborhood Services Division and League of Women Voters of Corvallis
FRI, APR 11 (4 – 7 pm; Donors only, early entrance 1 – 4 pm)
SAT, APR 12 (9 – 5 pm) & SUN, APR 13 (10 am – 3 pm)
BIG BOOK SALE
Shop our biggest book sale of the year. 35,000 fiction and non-fiction used books for all ages to choose from, plus CDs, DVDs, and audio books. Friday prices: adult books $3-4, children’s books $1-2. Saturday prices lower. Sunday: no book over $1 plus box/bag deals. Proceeds help fund programs and activities in Alsea, Corvallis, Monroe, and Philomath. https://www.cbcplfriendsandfoundation.org/
At Benton County Fairgrounds, Solar Building. Please enter from Reservoir Rd.
Contact: Sally Shaw shaws@peak.org; 541-757-2749 (text) or info@cbcplfriendsandfoundation.org
Sponsor: Friends and Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
SAT, APR 12 (8 am – 12 noon)
MWBA (AUDUBON) SECOND SATURDAY FIELD TRIP
Led by Duncan Evered & Caryn Stoess.
At Willamette Park; meet at Willamette Park Shelter, east end of SE Goodnight Ave
Registration required, open to the public
Contact: CorvallisAudubonSecondSaturday@gmail.com
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis)
SAT, APR 12 (11 am – 2 pm)
“BREAD TO TAP”
Celebrate National Food Waste Prevention Week! This all-ages event will feature Oregon Trail Brewery’s Limited-Edition “Recyc-Ale” (brewed with upcycled sourdough bread), live music by Kjersten Hallin & Friends, and Old World Deli’s special low-waste menu. Play activities, games, and videos – and enter to win great prizes! American Sign Language and Spanish interpretation available.
At Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis
Contact: https://nofoodleftbehindcorvallis.org/
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Waste Prevention Action Team, Oregon DEQ
SUN, APR 13 (1:30 – 2:30 pm)
TOUR OF METHODIST PRAIRIE
Enjoy a tour of the grounds surrounding the First United Methodist Church. The native vegetation was planted by a church member, who is a retired OSU Horticultural Professor, Bill Proebsting. Bill will guide us through the wonderful native plants spread around the church grounds.
At First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Avenue
Contact: Corinne at 541-220-4073, text please
Sponsor: The Environmental Care-Natural Step Team of the Corvallis First United Methodist Church
TUE, APR 15 (10 am – 1 pm)
MAKING FRUIT JAM
Learn to make and process fruit jam in a licensed kitchen for local food banks.
Participants receive a sample of the day’s jam.
At FUMC Community Center Kitchen, 1166 NW Jackson Avenue
Contact: jammin@corvallisfumc.org
Sponsor: Jammin’ for the Hungry/First United Methodist Church
THUR, APR 17 (7 – 8:30 pm)
MWBA (AUDUBON) PROGRAM – Mark Kerstens: “Black-backed Woodpeckers”
Social gathering from 6:30–7 pm; business meeting from 7–7:30 pm; presentation from 7:30–8:30 Online option also available. All ages welcome.
At Alder Room, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis, OR
Contact: audubon.corvallis@gmail.com
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis)
SAT, APR 19 (10 am – 1 pm)
EARTH DAY AT KINGSTON PRAIRIE
Join small group walks (10–11 am & 11 am –12 pm), and a work party removing Scotch broom (10 am–1 pm, for all or part). Tools, gloves, binoculars, and delicious snacks will be provided. Kingston Prairie is a great example of native prairie. Early wildflowers will be accompanied by the song of Western Meadowlarks and many other birds. Join us for a fun day caring for and enjoying the land!
Register: https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/earth-day-at-kingston-prairie/
Contact: mbenotsch@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SAT, APR 19 (11 am – 4 pm)
EARTH DAY JUBILEE AT THE THYME GARDEN
Celebrate Earth surrounded by Nature! Learn about sustainable living from kitchen to closet to garden. Herbal refreshments available for purchase. Spring Herb Walk led by local herbalist Jaci Guereña at 1 pm. Live music. Earth Factoid scavenger hunt in the garden for a free plant.
At The Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Hwy.
Contact/Info: www.thymegarden.com/earth-day-jubilee, 541-487-8671
Sponsor: The Thyme Garden
SAT, APR 19 (2 – 4:30 pm; parade at 4 pm)
PLANET PALOOZA EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Dress in nature- and animal-themed costumes and join us at the Solutions Fair and Procession of the Species Nature Parade. Enjoy live music and free snacks, and participate in hands-on activities offered by local organizations. A few highlights include a clothing exchange hosted by CSD Green Teens, a Repair Fair hosted by OSU, Eco Art Show hosted by CEC, and an electric-vehicle expo.
At Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Avenue, Corvallis
Contact: lacey.moore@corvallisoregon.gov
Sponsors: Corvallis P&R, Ashbrook Independent School, CEC, Corvallis Community Center
SAT, APR 19 (7 – 8:30 pm)
DANCE PLANET
Move in your own way to a rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades. We’ll start with live music from master percussionist Dave Chiller and friends, followed by world music from DJ Geo. Admission to this family-friendly event is a suggested donation, $5–15 or more. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to local environmental organizations.
At Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd.
Contact: georgebeekman@gmail.com
Sponsor: Dance Planet
MON, APR 21 – SAT, APR 26 (Hours vary)
VINA’S SPRING FLING
Join the local social recycling economy by helping Vina collect more of the critical items families in need depend on. Tours and trivia put a fun spin on connecting community giving to community need. See website for extended donation hours. vinamoses.org
At Vina Moses Center, 968 NW Garfield Ave.
Contact/Info: info@vinamoses.org
Sponsor: Vina Moses Center
MON, APR 21 (5:30 – 7:30 pm, TALK begins at 6 pm)
ECOLOGY TAP TALK – FROM MONITORING TO ACTION – USING DATA TO PRIORITIZE STREAM RESTORATION EFFORTS
A portion of food/beverage sales benefits Marys River Watershed Council. No registration required.
At Common Fields Truck Pod and Taproom, 545 SW 3rd Street
Contact: nina@mrwc.org
Sponsor: Marys River Watershed Council
TUE, APR 22 (9 am)
EARTH DAY VOLUNTEER DAY & TOUR AT HERBERT FARM
Celebrate ecological restoration and contribute to the recovery of native species and habitats in our community! Volunteers will help restore habitat at Herbert Farm from 9 am to 12 pm, with a brief lunch break afterwards. At 1 pm, join Restoration Ecologist Sara Alaica for a brief tour and history of IAE’s restoration work at Herbert Farm. All volunteers must complete IAE’s volunteer release form.
At Herbert Farm & Natural Area, Corvallis
Contact: evanlasley@appliedeco.org
Sponsor: Institute for Applied Ecology
TUE, APR 22 (2 pm)
EARTH DAY CHAMPINEFU RIVER WALK
Stroll along the ancient Marys River that is the homeland of the Ampinefu Kalapuya and has seen radical changes in the past 180 years. Experience publicly accessible land along the Marys & Willamette Rivers with a new lens and a new appreciation for this 18th Annual Corvallis Earth Day Tour. Open to the public. Register to receive the meeting place and route.
Contact: Dave Eckert, deckert@willamettewatershed.com.
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club and Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team
TUE, APR 22 (6 – 8 pm)
EARTH DAY TRIVIA NIGHT
Test your knowledge of the Earth during Earth Day Trivia! Get your Earth Day Trivia Dream Team ready! How much do you know about our home planet?
At Common Fields
Contact: engage@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org, https://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/earthday-1
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center and Common Fields
WED, APR 23 (7 pm)
THE CORVALLIS MARYS RIVER PARKS
This Liz & Bob Frenkel webinar program focuses on Herbert Farm, Cardwell Natural Area, Marys River Natural Area, Avery Park and Natural Area, Pioneer Park, BMX Park and Sawala Point. Dave Eckert reveals aspects of these magical gems that are right in front of us.
Register: cbcpl.net/Frenkel2
Contact: Dave Eckert, deckert@willamettewatershed.com
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library and Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team
THUR, APR 24 (5 – 6:30 pm)
COOKS AND BOOKS: THE POWER OF CORN
Join us for an in-person cooking demonstration and showcase of cookbooks! Learn how to prepare a recipe demonstrated by a local chef, then sample the dish and browse related cookbooks. Featured chefs for April are Elena Chavarría and Carlos Valdés Chavarría of El Comal y La Olla, who will teach us about the power of corn through dishes that center on this culturally important food.
At C3 (Corvallis Community Center), 2601 NW Tyler Ave.
Contact: (541) 766-6702
Sponsors: C3, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, and Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
THUR, APR 24 – JUNE 5 (6 – 8 pm) (No class May 15)
COMMUNICATE FOR A CHANGE
Join trainer Anna Cassilly for this six-week course to improve your ability to communicate in a conflict. Whether at home, work, or in the community, excellent communication skills help you prevent conflicts and work through those that do arise with greater ease. Cost: sliding scale $60 – $120. This is a benefit for the Sustainability Coalition. Work exchange and scholarships available.
At Corvallis Friends Meeting House, 3311 NW Polk Ave.
Contact: anna@growingpeace.net, 541-301-7993, www.growingpeace.net/trainings/
Sponsor: Growing Peace
FRI – SUN, APR 25 – 27
MWBA (AUDUBON) MULTI-DAY FIELD TRIP: Rogue Valley, OR
Registration & deposit required.
Cost: Van rental included in costs that are shared by participants.
Contact/Info: flramsey5@comcast.net
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis)
FRI, APR 25 (6 – 8 pm)
EARTH BALL RETURNS! (21+)
A dance party for the Earth and its Inhabitants! Featuring DJ Nicole and Dr. Gonzo. Earthly costumes encouraged. Don’t miss the return of Earth Ball. It is time to celebrate this planet like we mean it. Cost: $20 Earth Ball Donor, $10 Student/low barrier, $100 for 10 tickets – Bring the Party!
Tickets on sale now. https://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/earthday-1
At Oddfellows Hall Corvallis, 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis
Contact: engage@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center and Valley Rock Gym
SAT, APR 26 (9:30 am – 12 noon)
PUBLIC SEED LIBRARY: WARM SEASON VEGETABLE GARDEN CLINIC
Benton County Master Gardeners will help you plan your garden, select seeds right for you and your growing conditions, improve your harvest, and your garden ecosystem too. Garden and nature themed children’s books and adult books on garden activities for children will be available. Bring your vegetable garden questions and take free seeds home with you.
At Corvallis Public Library, in the historic Belluschi Wing, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: CorvallisPublicSeedLibrary@gmail.com, https://www.bentonmg.org/public-seed-library-resources
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
SAT, APR 26 (10 am – 12 noon)
SAGE EARTH DAY WORK PARTY
Join Farmer Zoe at SAGE! Get your hands dirty and engage with the earth! We have garden gloves and tools at SAGE, and could use lots of human power. Details at https://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/earthday-1
At Starker Arts Garden for Education (SAGE), 4485 SW Country Club Dr. Corvallis
Contact: sage@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org,
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
SAT & SUN, APR 26 & 27 (10 – 4 pm)
NORTHSIDE OPEN STUDIOS TOUR
NOST is a grassroots effort encouraging visitors to explore home studios by foot, bike, or carpool. Corvallis Artists will be sharing and selling their locally created works and inviting conversations about their creative practices and spaces. A percentage of sales will be given to Vina Moses Center.
In NW Corvallis – Details at www.nost-art.com
Contact: northsideopenstudiotour@gmail.com
Sponsor: Vina Moses Center
SAT, APR 26 (11 am – 2 pm)
WREN PRAIRIE RESTORATION PROJECT TOUR
Join Marys River Watershed Council staff and partners from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Institute for Applied Ecology, and Benton County, on a guided tour of one of our recent prairie restoration projects. Registration is required for this event due to space limitations. Register: https://buytickets.at/marysriverwatershedcouncil1/1613137. Meet-up at Lumos Wine Company, instructions will be sent to registered participants.
Contact: nina@mrwc.org
Sponsor: Marys River Watershed Council
SAT, APR 26 (7 – 8 pm) & SUN, APR 27 (4 – 5 pm)
SPRING CONCERTS BY JUBILATE! THE TREBLE CHOIR OF CORVALLIS
Jubilate! wants to inspire you to consider how anything can happen. Through song we celebrate the joy of nature and opportunities for beauty, kindness, and love. We also acknowledge how to move forward and rebuild from possible negative outcomes. $20 and up; children under 12 free
At First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis
Contact: president@jubilatechoir.org, jubilatechoir.org
Sponsor: Jubilate! The Treble Choir of Corvallis
SUN, APR 27 (5 – 7:30 pm)
A TASTE OF ETHIOPIA
Join us for traditional Ethiopian food, music, friends, and an empowering presentation from our Ethiopian guest speakers. Adults $35, Students 18 and under $15, Children 6 and under are free.
Tickets: https://sistercities.corvallis.or.us/ethiopian-dinner/
At Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis
Contact: csca.gondar@gmail.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Sister Cities Association – Gondar
SUN, APR 27 (5:30 – 7:15 pm)
WHOLE FOOD PLANT-BASED POTLUCK
Join vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores who gather every month to eat and/or learn about the health benefits of a WFPB diet. First-time attendees do not need to bring a dish. This potluck is normally the 4th Sunday and is not affiliated with any religion. wfpbcorvallis@gmail.com
At Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis (UUFC), 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis
Contact: Text 541-740-4103
Sponsor: Corvallis Whole Food Plant-Based Support
MON, APR 28 (12 noon – 1:30 pm)
SUSTAINABILITY COALITION QUARTERLY GATHERING
Join us for this popular community event! Presentations by Coalition partners and action teams, networking opportunities, and refreshments from First Alternative.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: info@sustainablecorvallis.org, 541-230-1237
Sponsor: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
TUE, APR 29 (10 am – 1 pm)
MAKING FRUIT JAM
Learn to make and process fruit jam in a licensed kitchen for local food banks.
Participants receive a sample of the day’s jam.
At FUMC Community Center Kitchen, 1166 NW Jackson Avenue
Contact: jammin@corvallisfumc.org
Sponsors: Jammin’ for the Hungry and First United Methodist Church
TUE, APR 29 (6 – 7 pm)
SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FAIR
All candidates for the Corvallis School Board have been invited. Come and meet candidates, get your questions answered, and engage in democracy! The League will be recording short videos of Corvallis School Board candidates answering various questions to help inform voters about themselves. These will be posted to our YouTube page prior to the Candidate Fair.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: lwvcorvallis.org
Sponsors: League of Women Voters of Corvallis and Linn Benton Branch of the NAACP