Events
Join us for workshops, hikes, work parties, and more
Toxic Roots of the Silicon Forest
Toxic Roots of the Silicon Forest: People, Power, and Pollution in the Semiconductor Industry is a day-and-a-half conference taking place June 3-4, 2026, in Portland, Oregon.
From the evening of June 3 through June 4, this gathering, co-hosted by Portland Jobs with Justice and CHIPS Communities United, will convene workers, researchers, environmental advocates, and community leaders from across Oregon and beyond. Together, participants will explore the legacy of the microchip industry, discuss its local impacts in Oregon, and plant the seeds for a more equitable and sustainable future.
When: June 3-4, 2026
Where: Portland State University Smith Memorial Student Union (1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201)
Why: To explore the legacy of the microchip industry, discuss its local impacts in Oregon, and plant the seeds for a more equitable and sustainable future.
"Free to Grow" Community Film Screening
Join Beyond Toxics and North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection for a FREE screening of "Free to Grow," an award-winning new half-hour film about aerial pesticide spraying in Oregon forests.
After the screening, we will give a demonstration and overview of our new FERNS Pesticide Notification Web Map so you can learn about planned pesticide applications near you and what you can do about them.
Click here to watch the trailer for "Free to Grow."
When: Thursday, June 4 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
Where: Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St, Bay City, Oregon 97107
Who: This event is free and open to all!
RSVP: No RSVP required.
Birds, Trees, and Turtles, Oh My!
Join Beyond Toxics, Habitat Guardians of Golden Gardens, Active Bethel Community, City of Eugene, Willamette Resources & Educational Network (WREN), Friends of Trees, and Coast to Cascades Bird Alliance for a day of family fun exploring Golden Gardens Park in West Eugene!
We'll learn all about the critters, crawlers, and everything in between that make Golden Gardens such a special place and community resource. There will be adult and youth ecology tours, family-friendly nature explorations, iNaturalist training, and of course refreshments to sustain you and your family.
When: Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Golden Gardens City Park, 4898-4800 Jessen Dr, Eugene, OR 97402
Who: This event is free and open to all!
RSVP: No RSVP required.
Beat the Heat & Smoke Workshops
Join Beyond Toxics, Fossil Free Eugene, and others for a FREE pair of workshops in preparation for a hot and likely smoky summer. We'll be giving a presentation on risks from heat and smoke and how to find relief both inside and outside, build a DIY air purifier, and give out resources to take home with you.
There will also be a presentation by Springfield Eugene Tenant Assocation for renters and homeowners to help you get best prepared for this summer.
These workshops are organized by Beyond Toxics, UO Climate Justice League, Springfield Eugene Tenant Association, Homes for Good Housing Agency, City of Eugene, Cascadia Wildlands, 350Eugene, Toolbox Project, and Fossil Free Eugene.
There are TWO upcoming workshops!
When: Wednesday, June 10 OR Thursday, June 25 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Eugene Public Library Bascom Tykeson Room, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Who: Renters, BIPOC, low-income community members.
RSVP: Pre-registration is required to save your spot.
June 10: Click here to RSVP.
June 25: Click here to RSVP.
