Events
Join us for workshops, hikes, work parties, and more
It's that time of year again! Beyond Toxics is beyond excited to host the 11th Annual Bee Jazzy, a benefit to Save Oregon's Bees!
Come join us at Silvan Ridge Winery on June 26 for music, food, dancing, and fun!
Who: This event is for all!
When: Thursday, June 26, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Silvan Ridge Winery
Calling all photographers! It's spring, flowers are in bloom, and bees are buzzing. That means it's time for our annual Beauty of the Bee photo contest. Come show us your best bee photos!
Who: All photographers! If you like taking photos, you're a photographer.
When: Entries close May 31
Annie Mims Garden Work Parties and Conversation Circles
Join Beyond Toxics' Eric Richardson for weekly conversation circles and work parties at the Annie Mims Garden Collaborative. We'll come together each week to get outside and build community.
Beyond Toxics is partnered with Nurturely, Square One Villages, NAACP, and Upper Willamette Soil and Water conservation District.
Who: All are welcome!
When: Weekly Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Work parties are 5 to 6 p.m., followed by facilitated conversation circles from 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: Annie Mims Garden Collaborative, 255 Maxwell Rd, Eugene 97404
Contact: Please reach out to Eric Richardson if you have any questions!
Memorial Day BBQ
Celebrate the Black contribution to our national character and the beginnings of the first Memorial Day in South Carolina in 1865. Join Beyond Toxics and community partners for this free gathering in celebration of past sacrifices for the collective good!
We'll have partner tabling, live music, free garden starts, free BBQ, free kids books, food box delivery sign-ups, and an open mic for community comments!
Who: All are welcome!
When: Memorial Day Monday, May 26 from 12-4 p.m.
Where: Annie Mims Garden Collaborative, 255 Maxwell Rd, Eugene 97404
RSVP: No RSVP, just show up and have fun!
Oregon Health Authority SoilSHOP at We Are Bethel Celebration
Concerned about lead exposure? Bring your soil sample, toys, spices, or pottery to the Oregon Health Authority table at the We Are Bethel Celebration!
Soil Screening, Health, Outreach, and Partnership (soilSHOP) events provide community members with free lead screening for toys, spices, pottery, and soil gathered from their gardens or outdoor play area(s). Participants receive screening results on the same day. Health educators provide one-on-one consultation with participants about their individual results. Through soilSHOP, OHA provides health education and outreach to help people learn if their soil or household items may be contaminated and how to reduce exposures.
Who: All are welcome!
When: Saturday May 31 from 12-4 p.m.
Where: Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd, Eugene 97402
RSVP: No RSVP, just show up and have fun!
Click here to learn more about soilSHOP events and how to collect a soil sample.
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