Whether you are interested in building, buying, or renovating, this group aims to educate themselves about techniques for making and keeping Portland the leader of sustainable living, high efficiency home construction, remodels, and eco-friendly home and garden ideas. For over 3 years we have been meeting monthly to take home or business tours that teach us more about green building strategies in person. If you are interested in eco-roofs, solar panel construction, geothermal heating and cooling …

Diverse Gatherings is a vibrant organization that strives to restore harmony between nature and humanity.  To accomplish this we provide learning opportunities that create awareness of natural human desires to help future generations.  Experiences helping one promote healthy living by building friendships and sharing experiences and ideas about life.    We hold out of the city weekend getaways that give one an opportunity to experience and learn about camping, nature, and friendship.  A little e …

Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable human habitats, in harmony with the larger ecosystems of which they are a part. Anyone can use it: starting where they are, with what they have. This group is a great place to learn about regenerative design, urban agriculture, animal husbandry, edible fungi, bioremediation, aquaculture, rainwater harvesting, local food systems, alternative economics, community living, soil-building, and much much more...