Fotos from Eugene Local and Green, October 30

The day was like a one day university for going local and green. Lots of practical information. Discussing challenges, describing visions, hearing success stories, networking, community organizations showing who they are.

Laura Hinriches, and other volunteers trained in the former OSU Extension Master Food Preservers Program.

Randy Prince and Carlos Berrera explain Neighborhood Mapping. A citizen/volunteer approach for emergency preparedness and community building.

Steve Newcomb of EWEB talks about energy, resources and expectations.

Community Conversations. Participants had focused discussions at tables.

Taking a break for lunch.

Making connections.

Twenty five groups had table displays.

Dave and Carlos compare notes.

Lunch. Thanks to many businesses that donated fruit, bread, veggies, cheese, tea, dip and more.

Tabling encounters with the Willamette Valley Bean and Grain Project.

School Garden Project volunteers.

NextStep Recycling with a friendly greeting.

Part of the tabling area during sessions.

Amy McCann at the Strategies session.

Anne Donahue talks neighborhood gardens and a new city urban agriculture program.

Pat Patterson explains building healthy soils.

Kids space.

Afternoon, community Conversations.

Table discussions.

Table discussions.

Heiko Koester and Wren Davidson talked about medicinal plants and edible landscaping.

Conference finished and the bike ride home is full of color.

Nice view along the bike path.

Along the River towards home.