Climate Events
Mar
28
Lobby Day against Jordan Cove
March 28, 2019, Salem
Earlier anti-LNG rally at the Capitol\Photo courtesy of Rogue Climate.
The coalition of groups, including Oregon Shores, that opposes development of an LNG (liquefied natural gas) terminal on Coos Bay’s North Spit, has called for a public rally and lobby day against LNG at the Oregon State...
Apr
4
Science Talk '19
April 4, 2019 - April 5, 2019, Portland
Have you ever struggled to explain why your science matters to a non-scientist? Have you ever been frustrated at the way science is covered in the media and used in policy? Have you wondered just what they’re teaching about science these days? Then this particular annual conference is right...
Apr
4
Talk on Ocean Acidification
April 4, 2019, Newport
Oregon's ocean--trouble beneath the surface.\Photo by Sara Schreiber.
While sea level rise, intensifying storms, and wildfires dominate discussions about the effects of climate change, the increasing acidity of the oceans is actually one of its most threatening aspects. The nearshore ocean...
Apr
20
Lecture on Rocky Shores and Climate Change
April 20, 2019, Bandon
Bruce Menge in the field, with student Elizabeth Cerny-Chipman.
CoastWatch is co-sponsoring a talk on how climate change may affect our intertidal areas as part of Bandon’s (slightly premature) Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. in the Bandon Public Library (1204 11th...
Past Events
Oct
10
GoGreen Sustainability Conference
October 10, 2018, Portland
Photo courtesy of Social Enterprises, Inc.
The 11th annual GoGreen Conference in Portland takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Gerding Theater (Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave, Portland) for a full day of networking, peer-to-peer-learning and empowering dialogue on how to build a...
Oct
9
Northwest Climate Conference
October 9, 2018 - October 11, 2018, Boise
Wave heights are growing in the Pacific Northwest.\Photo by Bruce Swenson.
The 9th annual Northwest Climate Conference has been scheduled for Oct. 9-11 at the Riverside Hotel (2900 W. Chinden Blvd.) in Boise, Idaho. Find full details on the conference's site, ...
Sep
22
The Reluctant Radical Screening
September 22, 2018, Hillsboro
Courtesy of The Reluctant Radical Film
The 350.org Washington County organization is hosting a fascinating film with Oregon roots and global impact. They are screening The Reluctant Radical on Saturday September 22, from 2p.m.-4p.m. at The Vault Theather (370 East Main St, Hillsboro). The...
Sep
21
Lights Out Night
September 21, 2018 - September 22, 2018, Portland
Mt. Hood at sunset. | Photo by A.Davey
The third annual Lights Out Portland on night of Sept. 21 through the morning of Sept. 22 is a one-night event in which residential households and commercial buildings dim their lighting in order to raise awareness about the impact of light pollution on...
Sep
19
Local Effects of Climate Change
September 19, 2018, Newport
King Tide along Yaquina Bay Road.\Photo by Meg Reed.
350 Oregon Central Coast and the Newport group of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) are sponsoring a meeting with five speakers about the "Local Effects of Climate Change.” The event, free and open to the public, takes place 7-8:30 p.m., on...
Sep
18
Ocean Renewable Energy Conference
September 18, 2018 - September 19, 2018, Portland
Courtesy of the Ocean Renewable Energy Conference
The Ocean Renewable Energy Conference (OREC) helps bring marine energ's challenges and opportunities into focus. The conference takes place Tuesday Sept 18- Wednesday Sept 19 at the Leftbank Annex (101 N Widler, Portlnad). This year’s...
Sep
16
Presentation on Antarctica
September 16, 2018, Yachats
Poster courtesy of the Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences
The Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences is hosting a presentation focusing on Antarctica on Sunday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Yachats Commons (4th St. & Hwy. 101, Yachats). The event is open to the public; they are asking for a...
Sep
8
Rise for Climate, Jobs, and Justice
September 8, 2018, Portland
Photo courtesy from Oregon Just Transition Alliance
The Oregon Just Transition Alliance and 350PDX invite the public to join the Rise for Climate, Jobs, and Justice in Oregon event on Sept. 8, from noon to 4 p.m., at Glenhaven City Park (N.E. 82nd Ave. & Siskiyou St.) in Portland. This event...
Aug
29
Ditch the Straw Day
August 29, 2018, Newport
Plastic straws, leading components of marine debris.\Photo courtesy of The Last Plastic Straw.
Every year, over a million seabirds, marine mammals and sea turtles are killed by eating or getting tangled in plastic. Over five trillion pieces of plastic litter our ocean. Microplastics outweigh...
Aug
24
Climate Change Screening and Community Conversation
August 24, 2018, Port Orford
What’s up with the weather? Our climate is changing, becoming hotter and more erratic. Join Guest Moderator Tom Calvanese (of OSU’s Port Orford Field Station) and fellow community members to watch a NOVA documentary "Decoding The Weather Machine" that aims to cut through the confusion...