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TOUR
2008 Goal Net Zero Home tour
Kennedy School and local sites
Portland, OR
May 3, 2008 - 9 am to 5 pm
Focused on homes in the Portland area that strive for Net Zero Energy consumption, this tour and special workshop gives participants an opportunity to tour inspiring homes and discuss the technologies and design elements that make Net Zero homes a reality. Small groups, an in depth 2hr workshop and more focused time with home owners make this event a good match for design professionals, engineers, home builders and informed, committed home owners interested in going Net Zero.
Cost: $100 for non-Solar Oregon members.
$85 Early discount for Solar Oregon Members. Before Feb 21.
For more information see:
http://www.solaroregon.org/netzero
WORKSHOP
Finding a Job in Sustainability
Facilitated by Vicki Lind, M.S.
Presented by: Oregon Natural Step Network
Oregon Business Institute
200 SW Market St
Portland, OR
May 9, 2008 - 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Tips, strategies, and invaluable contacts for this exciting but crowded arena. Participants will leave the workshop with at least three action steps to propel their career transition as well as inspiration from successful career changers. The workshop offers insider information from employees and hiring managers working with organizations committed to sustainability issues including Neil Kelly, Oregon Natural Step Network, City of Portland ’s Office of Sustainable Development, New Seasons Market, ODOT, and Trust for Public Lands.
Vicki Lind, career counselor, presents tips, strategies, and invaluable contacts for entering or advancing in this exciting but crowded arena. Participants will leave the workshop with at least three action steps to propel their career transition and inspiration from successful career changers.
Compliments "Aligning Your Career with Sustainability" workshop offered on April 26.
This Network event and more are listed on the Oregon Natural Step Network website at www.ortns.org/events.htm.
Cost: $120 (Oregon Natural Step Network members $100)
FAIR
SolWest Fair 2008
Presented by: Harvesting Clean Energy
John Day, Oregon
Grant County Fairgrounds
July 25-27, 2008
SolWest is an occasion for learning, networking, and supporting all types of renewable energy. This three-day event offers engaging activities for all ages and knowledge levels. Participants from around the western region and beyond come to join the SolWest community and learn about energy efficiency, solar and wind energy, alternatively fueled vehicles, and more.
For more information see:
http://www.solwest.org/fair.htm
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