educational course

Wiggly Worms Work For You

Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Join us for this family program to learn about worms and how they can work for you.  Check out real live worms and build a worm bin for you to take home.  The fee includes one adult and up to two additional family members (child or adult) and supplies for building a kitchen worm bin.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced registration required, call 503/629-6350.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$32 family rate & supplies

Kids Nature Night Out: Witches Potion

Friday, October 26, 2012 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Spend an evening with us as we explore the park and create our own potions. What’s so special about eye of newt and toe of frog?  What native plants have healing properties?  Come and learn about the amazing properties of plants and animals that inspire mystical lore.  A great chance for parents to have a night out while the kids get to experience the Nature Park in a way few others ever do.  Gather in the Interpretive Center, have dinner (pizza and veggies), then head out into the Park after dark to explore and look for wildlife. No flashlights needed! Suitable for ages 6-12 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. $25 per patron.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$25 per patron

Kids Nature Night Out: Night Tracks

Friday, September 28, 2012 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Every track has a story to tell. Can you tell what type of animal it was? What was it doing? How fast was it traveling? Put your newly acquired tracking skills to the test to find out. A great chance for parents to have a night out while the kids get to experience the Nature Park in a way few others ever do.  Gather in the Interpretive Center, have dinner (pizza and veggies), then head out into the Park after dark to explore and look for wildlife. No flashlights needed! Suitable for ages 6-12 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. $25 per patron.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$25 per patron

Family Bat Outing

Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Learn about Oregon's bats and how to attract these flying bug eaters to your yard. See a slideshow and head outside to look for live bats in action and listen for their echolocation calls using a bat detector. Fee is a family rate and covers one adult and up to two additional family members (children or adult). Advanced registration required, call 503/629-6350.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$17 family rate

Family Nature Hikes: Birding Bonanza

Saturday, October 6, 2012 - 9:30am to 11:30am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Explore Cooper Mountain Nature Park in search of birds high and low. We will be on the lookout for birds-of-prey, woodpeckers, and maybe even Western Bluebirds.  Join a naturalist on a guided hike through one of the many different habitats at Cooper Mountain Nature Park. All ages.  Preregistration required for participants 11 years old and older, call 503/629-6350.  Up to two children (0-10) are welcome to accompany each registered adult. Strollers are discouraged due to terrain.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$10 participants 11 yrs- adult

After-school Nature Club

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Get outside after school and explore the natural world.  Join friends as you enjoy a new nature topic each week through hikes, games and crafts. Classes will take place outside, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 7 – 10 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. $13 per session. September 20: Incredible Insects, September 27: Howling Coyotes, October 4: Animal Tracking, October 11: Radical Reptiles.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$13 per session

ASSISTANCE FUNDING AVAILABLE! USGBC® REGREEN 301: Implementing Residential Remodeling

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Earth Advantage Institute
Address: 
808 SW 3rd, Suite 800
Portland, OR 97204
United States

 

* Instructor: David Heslam, Earth Advantage Institute (Portland, OR)* $500 in assistance funding available for this workshop!* If you want to distinguish yourself as a green residential remodeling professional, REGREEN is for you. The full-day workshop builds on foundational knowledge of the REGREEN Residential Remodeling Guidelines and available online courses and will assist you in identifying and evaluating which green considerations, concepts and strategies will make a meaningful and positive impact on your next project. The workshop is designed for a dynamic group of design and construction professionals, from remodeling contractors to interior designers, who pride themselves on implementing green strategies. This full-day workshop is a required step in becoming REGREEN trained, a comprehensive education program that allows you to differentiate yourself in the residential remodeling marketplace (see http://www.regreenprogram.org/ for details).  * Learning Objectives

  • Employ building science principles and a whole-house systems approach on residential remodeling projects
  • Implement residential green remodeling strategies on your next project
  • Conduct a value-based, ROI analysis for common green remodeling strategies
  • Obtain green business development resources 

 

* Credits/AccreditationsCCB: 7 elective hoursGBCI CE: 7 hoursGBCI CE: 7 hours (LEED Homes Specific) AIA/CES: 7 HSW/SD Learning UnitsBOMI: 7 (CPD)CoreNet: 7 (CPD) CSI: 0.7 (CEU) IDCEC: 0.7 HS (CEU) NARI Green: 0.7 (CEU) 

* Cost: 

$500 in funding assistance available! USGBC Member: $225Earth Advantage Builder/Certified Professional: $225 Regular Admission: $275

 

* To register, visit: http://www.earthadvantage.org/education-events/usgbc-leed-courses/regreen-301/

 

* This project is funded by the Workforce Investment Council of Clackamas County through an Oregon State Energy Sector Partnership grant awarded by the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The funds are limited to Oregon residents or Vancouver, WA residents who do business in Oregon.

 

 

 

Contact Name: 
Ryan Harper
Contact Phone: 
5039687160
Contact Email: 
rharper@earthadvantage.org
Venue: 
Earth Advantage Institute
Venue Details: 
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=808+SW+3rd+Ave.Suite+800+Portland,+OR+97204&ie=UTF-8
Cost: 
$500 in funding assistance available! USGBC Member: $225 Earth Advantage Builder/Certified Professional: $225 Regular Admission: $275

FREE WORKSHOP! Creating the Beautiful Home: Avoiding “Remuddling”

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Earth Advantage Institute
Address: 
808 SW 3rd, Suite 800
Portland, OR 97204
United States

* Instructor: Michael Klement, Principal, Architectural Resource (Ann Arbor, MI) 

 

* This course is being generously offered FREE OF CHARGE by Michael Klement and Earth Advantage Institute. 

 

 

* An often overlooked facet of true sustainability in residential remodeling is attractive home design which stands the test of time.  A remodeled home that conveys a sense of beauty and harmony, both inside and out, will be less likely to be torn down and replaced or worse: have to be remodeled again! This class will explore key design concepts to help participants learn how to create a more functional, beautiful and visually appealing remodel. Using real-life case studies of actual design challenges, (including some unfortunate examples) participants will learn how core design considerations were made creating a more successful, and sustainable, design solutions.

 

* Credits/Accreditation

 

CCB: 1.5 elective hours OR Real Estate Agency: 1.5 hours (Course #2122, Topic: real estate property evaluation)

 

* For more info, see Michael's article featured in the September edition of All Things Real Estate: http://www.earthadvantage.org/blog/single/creating-the-beautiful-home-avoiding-remuddling/

Contact Name: 
Ryan Harper
Contact Phone: 
5039687160
Contact Email: 
rharper@earthadvantage.org
Venue: 
Earth Advantage Institute
Venue Details: 
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=808+SW+3rd+Ave.Suite+800+Portland,+OR+97204&ie=UTF-8
Cost: 
FREE!

FREE WORKSHOP! Creating a Not So Big® Inspired Home: Right Sizing the American Dream

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Earth Advantage Institute
Address: 
808 SW 3rd, Suite 800
Portland, OR 97204
United States

* Instructor: Michael Klement, Principal, Architectural Resource (Ann Arbor, MI) 

 

* This course is being generously offered FREE OF CHARGE by Michael Klement and Earth Advantage Institute. 

 

 

* There is a paradigm shift taking place in how people understand "home" and what can be done to make the most of their living spaces. 2008 was the first year on record when U.S. house sizes actually stopped growing. This shift is indicative of a trend toward greener and more economical living. Learn how to achieve beauty, efficiency, and conservation of energy and resources in a smaller space. Focus on learning ways to create the maximum amount of value in the minimum amount of space whether remodeling, adding on, or building a new home. Examine 10 different key design strategies for creating a successful not-so-big inspired living space. 

 

* Learning Objectives

·         Identify trends in home size and design.

·         Examine 10 different design strategies for maximizing livability in the minimal amount of space.

·         Recognize the personal and environmental benefits of right sizing a home.

 

* Credits/Accreditation

CCB: 1.5 elective hours OR Real Estate Agency: 1.5 hours (Course #2121, Topic: real estate property evaluation)

 

* For more info, see Michael's article featured in the September edition of All Things Real Estate: http://www.earthadvantage.org/blog/single/creating-the-not-so-big-inspired-home-right-sizing-the-american-dream/

Contact Name: 
Ryan Harper
Contact Phone: 
5039687160
Contact Email: 
rharper@earthadvantage.org
Venue: 
Earth Advantage Institute
Venue Details: 
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=808+SW+3rd+Ave.Suite+800+Portland,+OR+97204&ie=UTF-8
Cost: 
FREE!

FREE WORKSHOP! Creating a Green Home: For New Homes, Additions, and Remodels

Friday, September 21, 2012 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
Earth Advantage Institute
Address: 
4040 NE Tillamook St
Portland, OR 97212
United States

* Instructor: Michael Klement, Principal, Architectural Resource (Ann Arbor, MI)

 

* This course is being generously offered FREE OF CHARGE by Michael Klement and Earth Advantage Institute. 

 

* Award-winning architect Michael Klement, AIA, AIBD, GGP, has presented this class for Earth Advantage Institute to rave reviews. This course showcases Klement's exceptional projects, including a LEED® Platinum 1830s whole-house remodel. Participants will gain valuable insights about how to optimize a home sustainably through space planning, proper selection of materials and fixtures, and green building techniques. Hands-on exploration of innovative green building materials and technologies will provide inspiration to create a green home.

 

* Learning Objectives

·         Examine the need for green building practices.

·         Review case studies of green certified homes.

·         Compare different types of green building products and identify criteria for selecting appropriate materials.

·         Identify the costs and benefits of different energy efficient lighting systems.

 

* Credits/Accreditation AIA: 1.5 learning units CCB: 1.5 elective hours OR Real Estate Agency: 1.5 hours (Course #2120, Topic: real estate property evaluation)

Contact Name: 
Ryan Harper
Contact Phone: 
5039687160
Contact Email: 
rharper@earthadvantage.org
Venue: 
Hollywood Library
Cost: 
FREE!

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