Past Events

Free Compost Days

Every fall PBOT composts over 5,000 tons of leaves collected annually through the city's Leaf Day program. This effort helps keep streets safe by preventing clogged storm drains, flooded intersections, and slippery roads. This spring, we have so much we’re giving it away for free!

7:00 am 5:00 pm
Community Event
Two hands hold dark brown compost with the words Free Compost Days from April 20-22 below them.

PCEF Collaborating for Climate Action information session

This Information Session provides an overview of the Collaborating for Climate Action funding opportunity, clarifies eligible expenses, and answers questions from prospective applicants.

12:00 pm 1:00 pm
Community Event
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PCEF Mini Grants Networking

Network with other community organizations and learn about new and past PCEF Mini Grants projects.

3:00 pm 5:00 pm
Community Event

Tree Summit 2024

Learn about Portland's urban forest and some of the people who help manage it.

9:00 am 1:00 pm
Community Event
People posing for a photo in a park behind an Arbor Day sign

PCEF Community Responsive Grants (RFP 3) Information Session

At this in-person event about Community Responsive Grants (RFP 3), get your questions answered and chat about this new grant opportunity.

3:00 pm 5:00 pm
Community Event

PCEF Networking: Clean Energy, Workforce & Contractor Development

Connect with current and past PCEF grantees and learn about their experiences and PCEF's upcoming funding opportunities.

11:30 am 3:00 pm
Community Event

PCEF Climate Investment Plan celebration and PCEF 5th anniversary

This is an in-person event at Union/Pine to celebrate the adoption of the Climate Investment Plan and PCEF's fifth anniversary.

4:00 pm 7:00 pm
Community Event

Portland Arbor Day 2023

Help us celebrate Portland Arbor Day 2023! Join us to welcome the fall season and to celebrate trees at McCoy Park on October 14, 2023.

10:00 am 1:30 pm
Community Event

Willamette Cove Environmental Field Day

The Willamette Cove Environmental Field Day is a free event for people of all ages to explore the science of environmental cleanups while learning about the cove’s past, present, and future.

10:00 am 2:00 pm
Community Event
Several people watching a member of the Willamette Cove environmental team give a demonstration and presentation on soil sampling techniques at the 2022 Willamette Cove Environmental Field Day.

Vestal Elementary School's Walk & Roll Event

This event is at Vestal Elementary School for their Walk & Roll to School Day on October 4th, 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

7:45 am 8:45 am
Community Event

SCC Community Kickoff - September 6, 2023

Join BPS and City staff for this community kickoff and information session on the new Sustainability and Climate Commission. You’ll learn more about the process and future steps to seat this commission as well as what work it will perform in the future.

5:30 pm 6:30 pm
Community Event
View of the side of the CORE PDX building which includes the side-entry door on the left and colorful mural with flowers, trees, and varying shapes on the right appears behind a few newly planted trees sprinkled along the sidewalk next to the building.

82nd Avenue Community Conversations: Cully, Sumner, Roseway, Madison South #2

Join Oregon Walks' 82nd Avenue Coalition and Metro for a community conversation about 82nd Avenue. This workshop will focus on the northern section of 82nd Avenue that runs through the Cully, Sumner, Roseway, and Madison South neighborhoods.

5:30 pm 7:30 pm
Community Event

Building a Better 82nd South District Workshop

PBOT, along with other agency and community partners, will be hosting three District Workshops this summer. The South District Workshop will focus on the portion of 82nd Avenue that runs through South Tabor, Powellhurst-Gilbert, Foster-Powell, Mt. Scott-Arleta, Lents, and Brentwood-Darlington.

11:00 am 1:00 pm
Community Event

82nd Avenue Community Conversations: Powellhurst-Gilbert, Mt. Scott-Arleta, Foster-Powell, Lents #2

Join Oregon Walks' 82nd Avenue Coalition and Metro for a community conversation about 82nd Avenue. This workshop will focus on the southern section of 82nd Avenue that runs through the Powellhurst-Gilbert, Mt. Scott-Arleta, Foster-Powell, and Lents neighborhoods.

5:30 pm 7:30 pm
Community Event

Building a Better 82nd Center District Workshop

PBOT, along with other agency and community partners, will be hosting three District Workshops this summer. The Center District Workshop will focus on the portion of 82nd Avenue that runs through the Madison South, South Tabor, Montavilla, and Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhoods.

5:00 pm 7:00 pm
Community Event

82nd Avenue Community Conversations: Montavilla, Jade District, South Tabor #2

Join Oregon Walks' 82nd Avenue Coalition and Metro for a community conversation about 82nd Avenue. This workshop will focus on the middle section of 82nd Avenue that runs through the Montavilla, Jade District, and South Tabor neighborhoods.

5:30 pm 7:30 pm
Community Event

Building a Better 82nd North District Workshop

PBOT, along with other agency and community partners, will be hosting three District Workshops this summer. The North District Workshop will focus on the portion of 82nd Avenue that runs through the Cully, Sumner, Roseway, and Madison South neighborhoods.

5:00 pm 7:00 pm
Community Event

PCEF Virtual Listening Session: Climate Investment Plan full draft

This is a virtual event to gather feedback on the next draft of the CIP. We invite the public to provide verbal comments to PCEF staff.

5:00 pm 6:30 pm
Community Event

PCEF Climate Investment Plan briefing and open house

This is an in-person event at the Historic Alberta House to gather feedback on the next draft of the CIP. We will provide intentional space for community members to talk with staff and dive into specific questions and topics.

4:00 pm 6:00 pm
Community Event