ecoschoolnetwork.org | Site-Wide Activity https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Thu, 14 May 2026 17:31:08 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 188304da749b472f081bf9209e2bef39 Sasha Rose became a registered member https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1163/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 01:44:17 +0000 0 47fcb4d2bdad39715284463e6139d32b Terri Rottman became a registered member https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1161/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:25:40 +0000 0 af29af7751e255d0491b146944cf138a Jeanne Roy created the doc Food Scrap Collection in Portland https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1160/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 21:21:38 +0000 0 be6781b2ae1a2b53a3aa97f8706eb458 Nadya Burchette changed their profile picture https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1157/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:35:30 +0000 0 82646d84455cb3f18ecbe00d2ba721ce Rachel Willis created the doc "Warewash" https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1147/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:51:22 +0000 0 a2cf76e0f0887444e8e47a2d655f3be7 Rachel Willis edited the doc Resources to start Waste-Free Lunches in the group Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1143/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:16:18 +0000 0 db57b90290c2ef7cf0305e52153cd466 Jeanne Roy became a registered member https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1141/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:24:59 +0000 0 a49d3854e115363368ddc49492ddac3b Eli Madrone became a registered member https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1140/ Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:58:52 +0000 0 9057d807ce0e33e60e85715675799611 Erin Hendershot joined the group Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1138/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:18:28 +0000 0 bc1dfa2d601d1c3fa7c3388715a7ebdf Rachel Willis created the doc Resources to start Waste-Free Lunches in the group Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1134/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:44:20 +0000 0 766513d686fd48bc29d2715dc44f1286 Jim Driscoll's profile was updated https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1133/ Sat, 06 Jun 2020 02:28:23 +0000 0 d2cdd55bf27cc5b7971edbb438704928 Will Musser started the topic Created doc - Your Guide to Talking With Kids of All Ages About Climate Change in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/created-doc-your-guide-to-talking-with-kids-of-all-ages-about-climate-change/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:34:43 +0000 Hi all, I just came across a great resource from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) for talking to kids of all ages about climate change and created a doc that I just posted. Hope it’s helpful….

-Will Musser

]]> 0 e99c75c9b41087ab7bfd74758e77b688 Will Musser created the doc NRDC - Your Guide to Talking With Kids of All Ages About Climate Change in the group Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1121/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:30:37 +0000 0 922743cd9e6cab31656aa5e039f981c1 Will Musser joined the group Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1120/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:39:51 +0000 0 0112986c64fe94f1f1aeb7dc602ec449 Will Musser's profile was updated https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1119/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:38:34 +0000 0 6d0c8d6a77faa4fccb8c68c750320748 Kendall KIC started the topic Bring Your Own - Multnomah County in the forum Rules, Regulations, and Legislation https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/forums/topic/bring-your-own-multnomah-county/ Sun, 22 Dec 2019 21:33:36 +0000 Hi All,

We have an opportunity to influence the OR Dept of Agriculture’s rules regarding taking our own containers to the store for food shopping. Below are summaries of current rules and attached are letters by Jane and me. I hope you are able to find the time to send a letter. Email for John Burr, program manager for the Food Safety Program i…[Read more]

]]> 0 b76124ec26a9c5ecf6ff73f963b531da Lindsey Griggs wrote a new post https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/?p=10950 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:12:54 +0000 2019 Annual Report Download

]]> 0 54dbf8bda82ad39fafe6429d37db500f sabrina miller changed their profile picture https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1104/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:52:21 +0000 0 662e68edba8cfaa228a8a9bbd4a29bb6 sabrina miller joined the group Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1103/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:50:11 +0000 0 64514ff7a5996955d79869edfe0cde77 Korrin Weldon's profile was updated https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1091/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 20:21:01 +0000 0 569cb15014dbf8ac129666923c84fe8b Will Musser changed their profile picture https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1088/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 23:11:38 +0000 0 4ce7be37a0c83e067c5c9bba23107f26 Liz Erickson replied to the topic Volunteer to help with waste audits at schools? in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/volunteer-to-help-with-waste-audits-at-schools/#post-10893 Wed, 22 May 2019 18:54:47 +0000 Thanks, Jamie,
My understanding has been that PPS is coordinating these, so I do apologize for any lack of communication or planning. I will let my contrat at PPs know of will pass this along to PPS. Liz

]]> 0 5f8b152c70025ae5593d064227e77264 Jamie Repasky replied to the topic Volunteer to help with waste audits at schools? in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/volunteer-to-help-with-waste-audits-at-schools/#post-10892 Wed, 22 May 2019 18:40:22 +0000 I would recommend reaching out to the individual schools for volunteers.

Building a sustainability plan at a school takes trust and collaboration. This post was the first that Woodlawn ES heard of this audit. Our principal and custodial team would have appreciated being contacted before hearing about it from a parent online board.

If this…[Read more]

]]> 0 56ad94d95ee4ef4404bc691b36021795 Liz Erickson started the topic Volunteer to help with waste audits at schools? in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/volunteer-to-help-with-waste-audits-at-schools/ Tue, 21 May 2019 20:59:39 +0000 Hello!
I’m doing a research project for Portland Public Schools as part of my graduate studies at PSU–helping PPS get baseline data on paper recycling and food scraps. Want to help sort trash to collect data? Please join me at one of these upcoming audits. Each start after school (noted below) and could last 1-4 hours. Whatever time you can…[Read more]

]]> 0 54639b87864b793d7f19a9149b2a74ab Jeanne roy started the topic State styrofoam ban - letters needed in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/state-styrofoam-ban-letters-needed/ Fri, 17 May 2019 21:15:51 +0000 The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee is holding a hearing on HB 2883 on Tuesday, the 21st. Send your support of the styrofoam ban to senr.exhibits@oregonlegislature.gov. See my letter below.

To: Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
From: Jeanne Roy, Co-Director, Earth Leadership Center, 319 SW Washington, Ste…[Read more]

]]> 0 01bc85e17954aff220a311db98ba5432 Jeanne roy started the topic Building green schools in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/building-green-schools/ Mon, 15 Apr 2019 17:09:05 +0000 Seeding a Green School: Engaging Stakeholders and Ensuring the Green Schools Outcome

Tue, April 16, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
DOWA-IBI, 907 Southwest Harvey Milk Street

Speakers:
• Lincoln High School Sustainable Climate Student Group
• School Bond Underwriter Representative from Piper Jaffray
• Gerry Glynn, Account Executive, Ameresc…[Read more]

]]> 0 1d2372c5b1ecc6641c25866d3544079b Gwyn Benders posted an update in the group Network-Wide Questions and Answers: Hey Eco School Networkers, I'm looking for a Garden […] https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1075/ Sun, 07 Apr 2019 15:54:04 +0000 Hey Eco School Networkers,
I’m looking for a Garden Education Provider for my boys’ school. We are in the PPS district, at 92nd and Stark (Creative Science School). Does your school have a good relationship with a local organization? We’re currently working with Grow Portland. We love our educator, but we may be priced out this coming year, so I’m…[Read more]

]]> 0 902763f007c0c7962eb9e1f19d44a89c Jeanne roy started the topic Plastic bag ban in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/plastic-bag-ban/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 16:25:07 +0000 Nancy Nordman, who spoke at our retreat about the Ditch the Straw campaign, sent a note saying that it’s time to write our legislators asking for approval of the plastic bag ban, HB 2509. See Surfriders note on this link: >http://bit.ly/BTBOregon. There is to be a work session the first week in April.

]]> 0 724ca00371c62c911ff4a35d5170f7ea Jeanne roy started the topic School garden training in June in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/school-garden-training-in-june/ Sun, 03 Mar 2019 17:39:45 +0000 Growing Gardens is holding its School Garden Coordinator Certificate Training June 17-21st in Portland, OR. Through this 35 hour training, leaders in the field will share best practices for building, using and maintaining food gardening programs. By the end of this training, you will have knowledge, skills and resources to implement and maintain…[Read more]

]]> 0 daafbf9294251c492ec1cf270ba9e212 Jeanne roy created the doc Anti-Idle Campaign https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1064/ Fri, 14 Dec 2018 23:05:11 +0000 0 86850ff3e9331e7239bc13aa5def1c0e Liz Erickson replied to the topic Plastic straws in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/plastic-straws/#post-10784 Sun, 18 Nov 2018 00:35:46 +0000 It’s a step in the right direction! And I’m excited about how the ESN might be able to support PPS, and other schools, implement this!

]]> 0 c4e1a92e844248582e6c1d3d10e5cc39 Jeanne roy started the topic Plastic straws in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/plastic-straws/ Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:49:27 +0000 Portland votes to restrict use of plastic straws, stirrers, Portland Tribune, 11-14-18
Starting next July, Portland is set to become a “by-request” city when it comes to distributing plastic straws, or plastic drink stirrers, at restaurants, bars and takeout establishments.
Portland opted for a “by-request” policy rather than an outright ban, in…[Read more]

]]> 0 cd5b311a75f88ef29721c8ad1d0fcb52 Marisela Goe's profile was updated https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1059/ Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:55:45 +0000 0 602aa931107c5267622a772eecaad716 Marisela Goe changed their profile picture https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1058/ Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:49:53 +0000 0 c78fe3680d4855dc517d56feee0d02e9 Audrey Schaab posted an update in the group Network-Wide Questions and Answers: Andrea - Thanks for submitting your question! I know your […] https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1046/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:21:49 +0000 Andrea – Thanks for submitting your question! I know your school has been dealing with this issue for a long time. Contact Neighbors for Clean Air http://www.whatsinourair.org/ – Their President has spoken at our group before, and their staff may be able to help you.

]]> 0 0d856b35db6da35766524c8113305873 Andrea Bonard posted an update in the group Network-Wide Questions and Answers: Tips for combating wood +garbage smoke pollution near school? […] https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1043/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 21:23:15 +0000 Tips for combating wood +garbage smoke pollution near school? We have a neighbor to our school who is constantly burning from his 3 wood stoves. The smoke is very pungent, burns the throat and eyes. It is much stronger than typical wood smoke and we assume he is burning other items than just wood. Students and staff have complained about the…[Read more]

]]> 2 3e41a40905216337661588d958d3aaa1 Andrea Bonard joined the group Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1042/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 21:16:32 +0000 2 58505926fcb02ed3edb4c076cf3da556 Michele Wittig replied to the topic Anyone need plastic bottle caps for art? in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/anyone-need-plastic-bottle-caps-for-art/#post-10730 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 02:48:38 +0000 Awesome, Jessie! Just sent you an email.

]]> 0 6b259e02896e23daef1d387a904e7b69 Jessie Weiler replied to the topic Anyone need plastic bottle caps for art? in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/anyone-need-plastic-bottle-caps-for-art/#post-10729 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 02:06:55 +0000 Hi Michele

We would LOVE to use the bottle caps for an art project at Cedaroak Park. Let me know if you still have them and I can pick them up.

Thanks!
Jessie Weiler
shmatterling@gmail.com

]]> 0 8299cde5212f7cffa03ab6148afdc604 Michele Wittig started the topic Anyone need plastic bottle caps for art? in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/anyone-need-plastic-bottle-caps-for-art/ Sun, 16 Sep 2018 21:49:43 +0000 I was planning to create a mural this year with our students but will be unable to do so. Can anyone make use of the ~2 cubic feet of multicolored, multi-sized plastic bottle caps we have collected? Hate to send them to landfill!

]]> 0 2e7604a6ad58d1d1144b42007037156c Rachel Willis started the topic Launch of milk dispensers in Clackamas County in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/launch-of-milk-dispensers-in-clackamas-county/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 18:44:44 +0000 Greetings, Eco-School Network Milk Dispenser Advocates,
There is progress being made on the milk dispenser front, and an opportunity to help another school launch their new milk dispenser successfully. There are six new milk dispensers being installed in Clackamas County schools for the start of the school year, and they’re looking for some v…[Read more]

]]> 0 9bbcf8cbe32122ebd1952d5bae0c233a Liz Erickson started the topic Portlanders--Survey on Reducing Single Use Plastics in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/portlanders-survey-on-reducing-single-use-plastics/ Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:12:31 +0000 Hello! Wanted to make sure those in the City of Portland had an opportunity to take this survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HDGHTLX

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The City of Portland hosted the second work group meeting to discuss a strategy for reduction of single-use plastics on Aug. 2, 2018. The discussion focused on narrowing down some…[Read more]

]]> 0 8c63e194962489d7a9c758c89829d435 Rachel Willis became a registered member https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1029/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 22:46:39 +0000 0 c0b33c596385340d560bf874492d180f Amy Higgs wrote a new post https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/?p=10628 Wed, 02 May 2018 18:53:32 +0000 Portland Eco-School Network meeting – Cafeteria waste

]]> 0 ecdb67fe919ae4748ac7352463d8441c Amy Higgs's profile was updated https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1023/ Wed, 02 May 2018 16:34:30 +0000 0 6604b944f4c04acbdba8766289aba798 Amy Higgs became a registered member https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1022/ Sat, 14 Apr 2018 16:47:10 +0000 0 2ac5eb9cb4d143b1f30aa3e77bc2f678 Jeanne roy started the topic status of plastics recycling in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/status-of-plastics-recycling/ Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:16:07 +0000 To learn about the status of plastics recycling see the April 12 Portland Tribune article.

]]> 0 96cef4eacf24c403d5e2475b144a8639 Jeanne roy started the topic temporary job at Metro in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/temporary-job-at-metro/ Thu, 25 Jan 2018 22:19:28 +0000 Click this link to see a temporary job at Metro in toxics reduction education.

]]> 0 9a7064ac067928e3fa7bf156b90decb7 Amy Hall-Bailey changed their profile picture https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/activity/p/1007/ Wed, 10 Jan 2018 21:01:47 +0000 0 6d20cfb8946176c8c7f3ea75fd5d7de3 Jennifer Anderson started the topic Canby milk dispensers in the forum Network-Wide Questions and Answers https://ecoschoolnetwork.org/10103-2/network-wide-questions-and-answers/forum/topic/canby-milk-dispensers/ Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:09:00 +0000 Hi all,

Just a quick note to share the story I wrote after a small group of us visited the milk dispensers in Canby:
http://portlandtribune.com/sl/381308-267235-milk-dispensers-trim-waste-at-canby-schools
(We would have invited more but it was very busy in the lunchroom so they limited it to 4; it was Jeanne, Lindsay, Alysia from West Linn and…[Read more]

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