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April 16, 2018

Thursday, April 19

Fixit UP

Hosted by CEC (College Ecology Club)
5 – 7 p.m.
Franz 120

Fixit UP is an event where volunteers who like to fix things come together to fix people's stuff for free in an effort to reduce waste in our community. Our experienced volunteers tune-up bikes, mend clothing, sharpen knives, repair small appliances/broken jewelry and provide software/tech help.

More information about Fixit UP.

Friday, April 20

Earth Day Pregame

Hosted by CEC (College Ecology Club)
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
In front of the Clark Library

Tell us what you love about our Earth and receive a stainless steel straw!

Saturday, April 21

Volunteer for Columbia Slough Watershed

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wilkes Creek Headwaters
15401 Northeast Fremont Street
Portland, OR 97230

The Columbia Slough Watershed Council is partnering with Portland Parks and Recreation by planting and mulching native plants. This requires no experience, but be ready to get your hands dirty.

More information about volunteering for the Columbia Slough Watershed.

The Oregon Garden

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
879 W Main St
Silverton, OR 97381

The Oregon Garden is offering free admission on Earth Day as well as educational events, entertainment, and vendors.

Arbor and Earth Day at Portland Saturday Market

11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Portland Saturday Market

To celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day the Saturday Market will be open for regular shopping and the first 100 people to visit the info booth will receive a free Cypress Sapling.

More information about the Portland Saturday Market. 

Sunday, April 22

Earth Day Vegan Vendor Food Fair

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
New Seasons Market - Orenco Station
1453 NE 61 St
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Come enjoy great foods, while reducing your carbon footprint.

More information about the Vegan Vendor Food Fair.

Earth Day Art Celebration

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
5512 North Montana Ave

You can go use reduce, reused, and recycled materials and make them into amazing art projects.

More information about the Art Celebration. 

SOLVE IT for Earth Day

Volunteer Opportunities around Portland area including litter pickup, invasive plant removal, native tree planting, etc.

More information about SOLVE IT volunteer opportunities. 

Waterfall Hike

This Earth Day, appreciate our earth by visiting one of the many beautiful waterfalls that surround the Portland area.

More information about waterfalls near Portland.

If you want your Earth Day event added to this list, please email us at upsocial@up.edu.