Events at a Salem Treasure (Straub Environmental Learning Center)

TONIGHT! Thursday, October 2, 2008, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

"Green Building: The New Revolution is Here" Lecture by Jerry Yudelson

Free of charge; for more information call Andrea Foust at (503) 370-6654

Nationally recognized green-building expert Jerry Yudelson will speak about the rapidly emerging green building revolution in a free lecture at the Paulus Lecture Hall of the Truman Wesley Collins Legal Center at Willamette University. Jerry Yudelson will present a compelling business case for green buildings, both residential and commercial, and share dozens of building projects that demonstrate environmental excellence, many within conventional budgets. A dynamic speaker with an urgent sense of purpose, Yudelson will explain why thousands of individuals and corporations across the U.S. are choosing green over conventional design for their homes and businesses, and how the market for green buildings is likely to emerge over the next several years.

Saturday, October 4th, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Salem Green + Solar Home Tour

Guest Speaker at 9:00 am: "The Do's and Don'ts of Green Remodeling" by

EarthAdvantage

Registration begins at 8:30 am at Pringle Creek Community, 2110 Strong Rd. SE. Cost: $15 per car, carpooling encouraged, Bicyclists free.

Salem's second annual Tour of Green + Solar Homes will include tours of eleven homes that demonstrate energy efficient and environmentally- responsible techniques. Individuals will visit the homes of their choice as a self-guided tour, including the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Gordon House at the Oregon Garden. Each site will be hosted by a knowledgeable individual (owner, architect and/or builder) to inform visitors of green features and their associated benefits, costs, and lessons learned. Attendees have the opportunity to learn about energy efficiency, passive and active solar systems, daylighting, on-site energy generation, rainwater harvesting, innovative construction systems and

building materials. The event begins with an hour-long presentation on green remodeling conducted by the Earth Advantage program.

Saturday, October 18th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Restoration Work Day!

Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center, 1320 A Street NE, Salem

Join us for a great volunteer activity at our monthly Restoration Work Day. On the third Saturday of every month, volunteers work to help protect our oak savannah and riparian restoration sites adjacent to our building. Bring gloves and dress appropriately for the weather!

Tuesday, October 21st, 7:00 pm

Native Plant Society monthly meeting

Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center, 1320 A Street NE, Salem

Thursday, October 23rd, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Annual FSELC Lecture Series: Dr. Ellen Morris Bishop

"Past Voices, Future Choices: Lessons from the Rocks"

Loucks Auditorium, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty Street SE, Salem

Join us for our first Lecture Series presentation of the 2008-09 season! Oregon's fascinating geological history offers deep insights into the environmental and resource challenges we face today. Dr. Ellen Morris Bishop will talk about how to read Oregon¡¯s geological record and apply

its lessons to help Oregon craft a brighter future. Dr. Bishop is Executive Director of the Oregon Paleo Lands Institute. Her books include In Search of Ancient Oregon: A Geological and Natural History, Hiking Oregon's Geology, and Best Hikes with Dogs: Oregon.

Monday, October 27th, 7:00 pm

== Plastics and Human Health ==

presentation by the Physicians for Social Responsibility, Oregon Chapter

Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center, 1320 A Street NE, Salem

View a presentation by the Physicians for Social Responsibility regarding recent research on how plastics potentially affect human health.