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In this issue: Annual Report and Letter from EarthShare President; Say Cheeeeese!; Cahuenga Peak in CA saved by Trust for Public Land; News about the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest; and Solar Oregon's Goal Net Zero Home Tour...
I share for... my favorite places
From Gillian Ockner, President, EarthShare Oregon Board of Directors
Before she could even walk on her own, I took my daughter for a hike on the Oak Island Nature Trail on Sauvie Island. She held my hand and toddled down the train, so happy to be outside in the summer sun. I can't imagine a better way to spend an afternoon than wandering on a trail with my family at one of Oregon's special places.
I also can't imagine how close we came to losing places like Oak Island Nature Trail. Just a few decades ago, more than 4,000 acres of Sauvie Island was slated to be dived up into five-acre parcels for homebuilding.... 2009 Annual Report (.pdf) continue>
Say cheeeeese!
Help us inspire new donors through pictures
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Every Oregonian probably has that photo -- you know, the one of you or your family happily smiling on your favorite beach, trail, mountain, or lake. The photo that says "I'm an Oregonian, and THIS is the place I love."
EarthShare Oregon is holding a contest to share your photo and story. Just E-mail us a picture of you, your family or friends in an Oregon natural place you've taken. Tell us why it inspires you and why you give through EarthShare.
We will feature your photos in upcoming e-newsletters and print publications with full credits. |
Scene from Cannon Beach from EarthShare donor J. Hayes, who works at Pacific University. |
Cahuenga Peak protected from development
World-famous Hollywood Sign saved
From The Trust for Public Land
"Today, we have the Hollywood ending we hoped for and now Cahuenga Peak will be forever protected by adding it to Griffith Park," said Will Rogers, TPL President. "We want to thank the thousands of donors worldwide who so generously helped us...." Read Press Release>
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest:
Nation's largest carbon cache
From Siskiyou Project and The Wilderness Society
An analysis conducted by The Wilderness Society of all national forests in the United States showed that the top 10 for carbon storage are in the Pacific Northwest, six of them in Oregon, and the number one being our own Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The report explains the importance of carbon sequestration in the struggle to moderate climate change.
Read more:The Wilderness Society's report and Eugene Register-Guard article
Solar Oregon's third annual Goal Net Zero (GNZ) Tour features four Portland homes
reaching for Net Zero Energy use. Learn from the workshop and guided tour what can be achieved with deep energy retrofits and new construction. This year we are also introducing the European Passive House concept. The GNZ Tour is open to homeowners, designers, builders and real estate professionals who are interested in high performance homes. Sack lunches included. Details>
Beyond Earth Day: Upcoming events & activities
NOW: Audubon Kids' Summer Camps Filling Fast! Register now! - Portland
Now - May 1: Volunteers needed to help with SolAire Salmon Run 5K/10K - Bend
Apr. 27 - June 25: GLASS Art Show, Planet Improvement Center, Eugene
Apr. 29: Green Drinks, Bend - The Environmental Center, Bend
May 1: McCall Point Wildflower ID Hike (#1) - carpools leave from Portland
May 1: Peregrine Falcon Watch - Eastbank Esplanade, near OMSI, SE Portland
May 1: Benefit Concert - Sky in the Road & Portland Peace Choir - Portland, OR
May 2: Hike the Siskiyou Wild Rivers Area (Illinois River Trail) carpool leaves from Ray's Food Store in Selma, OR
May 11: Spring Bird & Nature Walks - Sweek Pond, Tualatin
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