Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 29th, 2009
The Portland Garden Collective is having a organizational meeting, at 7pm on October 8th at 1208 SE 34th Ave, Portland, OR. This group is committed to uniting local gardeners and providing access to local farmers markets to sell seasonal produce. We support organic gardening, permaculture design, and human-powered community building. So if you want to meet other plant nerds and [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 28th, 2009
The Farmer’s Market closes this Wednesday for the winter. It’s the last chance for neighbors to take their styrofoam to the Farmer’s Market for recycling! Styrofoam recycling initiative brought to you by Wallace Books, Moreland Farmer’s Market and SMILE! Thanks Julie!
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 28th, 2009
Great news! Sustainable Sellwood will be meeting this Second Thursday at West Moreland resident, Judy Bluehorse’s home. Her home is located at 1935 SE Harold Street. We’ll gather at 7:00. Judy is a renown permaculture expert and advocate. We’re fortunate to be invited into her home for some great sustainable community chatting!
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 27th, 2009
Sellwood neighbor and Sustainable Sellwood member, Brad Heintz has received funding, positive feedback and a strong go ahead for what will be called the Park to Park Walkway. The idea is simply building in the infrastructure for safe pedestrian passage from Sellwood Park to Westmoreland Park. It’s a concept that is ripe for success. This [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 26th, 2009
Last month, the Energy Trust of Oregon’s, Lizzie Rubado came to SMILE to discuss a fantastic buying opportunity for residents and guests. Lizzie has been managing the Solarize SE Portland Project which is creating a bulk buying opportunity for home owners throughout Portland. We had a standing room only crowd with a substantial representation from [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 26th, 2009
Your neighbors at the last board meeting voted to go for the Gold with a Backyard Habitat Certification. This is great news and a great opportunity for SMILE. Your neighbors from the Sustainable Sellwood Committee, have been discussing an opportunity like this for quite some time. We’re very fortunate to have Gaylen Beatty as a [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 7th, 2009
Hi all,
Sustainable Sellwood is LIVE! Please watch this website for new posts about the SMILE Station Backyard Certification Initiative!
If you’d like to find out more about the Solarize Portland Project or anything sustainability related…we’re YOUR RESOURCE!
Cheers,
Philip