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Water School

SE Portland Water School
SE Uplift is partnering with the Bureau of Environmental Services, OSU Sea Grant and other organizations to hold a Water School on April 29th and 30th at Western Seminary, 5511 SE Hawthorne. The Water School is a two-day mini-college for individuals interested in current watershed and stormwater management issues.

Courses and field trips will be taught by experts in the region and include topics such as natural history of Portland, watershed friendly gardening, rain water harvesting, and urban wildlife.  Participants can earn credit towards their Master Watershed Stewardship certification by attending this event. There will also be a volunteer expo to learn about volunteer opportunities, and a session to explore ideas for new projects in the community.

Visit http://www.mhcc.edu/ws/ to learn more about the class schedules and registration.

—
Tim O’Neal

Sustainability Coordinator
SE Uplift Neighborhood Coalition
3534 SE Main St.
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 232-0010 x313

Commons Convergence

The Oregon League of Conservation Voters invites you to join us at the Commons Convergence, a free event for learning, networking, and celebrating the commons!
Our local work is part of a national movement to claim our commons—things that belong to all of us and are the basis of our collective well being. Join us for an inspiring afternoon with local and national advocates, dreamers and doers who are re-imagining and bringing to life a just and sustainable world.
When: Saturday, May 7, 1 – 4 p.m., Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
Where: St. David’s Church, 2800 SE Harrison in Portland
Featuring:
  • Jay Walljasper, author of the new book, All That We Share: A Field Guide to the Commons, and editor with On the Commons
  • Inspirational local and national stories of commons-based solutions
  • Networking with local and regional groups involved in stewarding the commons
  • Book Signing • Music • Refreshments • Fun Interactive Educational Activities
Sponsored by: On the Commons, Metro
Groups participating include: SOLV, Ecotrust, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, City Repair, Southeast Uplift, Upstream Public Health, Audubon, Onward Oregon, Coalition for a Livable Future, Food & Water Watch, Intertwine Alliance, Jobs with Justice, Friends of Family Farmers, We Can Do Better, Leaven Project, Portland Fruit,  Groundwork, Oregon Commons Project, and Friends of the Columbia River Gorge.
If you’re on facebook, head on over to Commons Convergence PDX. While you’re there, “Like” their page. It’s an easy way to stay current on upcoming events and share your priorities and interests with others.

Thank you!

Tresa Horney
Metro Portland Organizer, OLCV

People Get Ready, A series of Presentations by the Red Cross

The Sunnyside Sustainability Committee is sponsoring three presentations of the theme “People Get Ready” in April.  There will be three informal presentations by the Red Cross at Southeast Uplift, 3534 SE Main.  Anyone from any neighborhood is welcome.  Here are the dates:

Tuesday April 12:  7 – 8:30  {which is tomorrow}
Saturday, April 16:   10 – 11:30 am
Thursday, April 28:   7 – 8:30 pm

I attended one of these presentations and was very impressed by the hands-on nature and willingness to interact with everyone to have a rich discussion of community preparedness

If you are unable to make this, I am attaching a 16 week planning tool.  It may be necessary to use the arrow keys to get to the second page.
Family Emergency Supplies PDF
Jeanne

Jeanne Longley

 

Plant Trees Now!

Attention all Tree Lovers:

On Friday, a truckload of mostly fruit trees and mostly native shrubs was donated to SES.  THANK YOU ANONYMOUS DONOR!  They are bare root trees/shrubs, and so we want to get them into your hands as soon as possible to be planted in your yards.  We will be selling the trees and shrubs on Monday morning from 8:30 – 9:30 am and Monday and Wednesday from 2:30 – 3:30 on the SES playground, near the covered garden storage area.  Proceeds will go toward the Marine Biology trips.

The following is a rough list of what we have on hand.  Shop early for best selection!

BIG SES TREE/SHRUB SALE!

SHRUB LIST – $5 PER SHRUB
Sensation Lilac, and pink lilac – about 8
Snowberry – 30-40 plants
Forsythia – 6 plants
Coral Twig Dogwood – 20 plants
Bailey red twig dog wood – 20

TREE LIST

$10 FRUIT TREES

semi dwarf red delicious apple – 20
Semi dwarf red jonathan apple – 1
semi dwarf yellow transparent apple – 1
burbank plum – semi dwarf
ultra dwarf bartlett pear – 8
semi dwarf gold apricot – 1

Cistena flowering plum – 20 – tree or shrub?
Lodi Apple – semi dwarf – 2-3

Various other single variety cherry trees

4 way cherry tree – with different varieties grafted – 6

combination apple – with different varieties grafted – 5

$20 TREES

Weeping pussy willow – 6

snow fountain weeping cherry – 5

$25 TREES

Forest pansy redbud – 5 trees – these are about 6 feet tall
Espaliered apple trees with multiple varieties of apple – about 8
Espaliered cherry trees with multiple varieties of cherry – about 2

I’m sure people will have many questions about the trees.  We will not really be able to answer them.  The only information we have is what is on the label.  Some trees are marked dwarf or semi-dwarf, but that is all we know about them.  All fruit trees have the variety marked.  Some of the apples and cherries have multiple varieties on different branches.  If you have questions about the trees, you may want to do your own research before you come.

 

Vote for the SE Uplift Pocket Park & Medicinal Garden in the Umpqua Bank Build Your Block Challenge!

We just received this press release from our neighborhood coalition, Southeast Uplift. Click on the link below to view the pdf, then head on over to Umpqua Bank and cast your vote.

PressRelease_SEUL3-31-11