Upcoming Events
Greater Good Donor Conference: November 9, 2017
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
Mark your calendars! Greater Good 2017, OCF’s Inaugural Donor Conference will be on November 9th, 2017. More information and details to come!
Natural Resources Webinars
OCF is pleased to announce a 2017 webinar series for donors about natural resources and environmental issues. Donors developed the ideas for these webinars.
Please note that the 2017 webinar series is a service provided as a learning opportunity for OCF donors. OCF donors are eligible to participate in any of the webinars listed.
Thurs. March 16 at noon PST:
How are working lands protecting and restoring important fish and wildlife habitat?
The farming, ranching and forest communities are protecting and restoring sensitive habitat while also helping local rural economies prosper. This webinar will discuss the creative and innovative strategies utilized by these important industries to produce positive outcomes.
Speakers include:
Kelley Beamer, Executive Director, Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts
Evan Smith, Senior Vice President, The Conservation Fund
Woody Wolfe, Sixth Generation Farmer, Wolfe Century Farm
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Fri. April 21 at noon PST:
What is the health of Oregon’s natural landscapes?
Oregon is home to many diverse and beautiful natural habitats from deserts to temperate rainforests and complex riverine systems that house a myriad of native fish and wildlife. This webinar will discuss the status of these habitats and how climate change affects the health of Oregon’s diverse ecosystems.
Speakers include:
Angus Duncan, Founder and President, Bonneville Environmental Foundation (Mr. Duncan is also the Chair of the Oregon Global Warming Commission)
Jimmy Kagan, Director, Institute for Natural Resources at Portland State University
Phil Mote, Director, Oregon Climate Change Research Institute and Professor, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences Oregon State University (Dr. Mote is also a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)
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Wed. May 10 at 1:30 pm PST:
What are the policy pathways in Oregon, Washington, and California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
This conversation will offer insights into what it takes to implement a mandatory greenhouse gas reduction plan, using California’s law called AB 32 as an example. AB 32 requires a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Leading policymakers in Oregon and Washington will also discuss the challenges and opportunities in relation to transitioning all Pacific Northwest states to pathways that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Speakers include:
Chris Davis, Senior Advisor Energy and Carbon Markets, Governor Inslee
Chris Edwards, Former Oregon State Senator
Michael Gibbs, Assistant Executive Officer, California Air Resources Board
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Mon. June 12 at 2:00 pm PST:
What are the variety of strategies environmental organizations pursue to restore and protect imperiled habitat?
Environmental organizations deploy a spectrum of approaches to succeed in conservation successes. This includes everything from advocacy to collaboration. Leading nonprofit environmental organizations will discuss various approaches to achieving successful conservation outcomes.
Speakers Include:
Jim Desmond, Director, The Nature Conservancy of Oregon
Nick Hardigg, Executive Director, Audubon Society of Portland
Bobby Cochran, Executive Director, Willamette Partnership
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Thurs. July 6 at 10:30 am PST:
How are citizens mobilizing to take action on climate change?
There are many organizations mobilizing the grassroots to take action on climate change. This webinar includes leading organizers working with diverse local communities that are speaking out and asking decision-makers to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Speakers Include:
Shilpa Joshi, Organizing Director, Renew Oregon
Julia Olson, Executive Director, Our Children’s Trust
Brett VandenHeuvel, Executive Director, Columbia Riverkeeper
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