Events
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Reconsidering the Waste Stream
League of Women Voters of Marion and Polk Counties will feature Beyond Toxics' GIS Analyst & Program Coordinator Mason Leavitt, along with Senator Deb Patterson, Marion County's Brian May, and Salem City Councilor Linda Nishioka, for a discussion on our garbage stream.
Up to 72% of material in the waste stream could be diverted or recovered. So what's going on? What is happening with our waste and where is it going?
We will discuss the future of ReWorld Marion Incinerator, obstacles to reduction of residential waste, the future of incineration and landfills, food waste reduction, and more! Join the discussion and let's learn together!
Where: Online via Zoom.
When: May 20 from 7-8:15 p.m.
Who: Anyone interested in our waste stream!
"The Price of Milk" Film Screening
Join Food & Water Watch, 350Eugene, Friends of Family Farmers, Beyond Toxics, and the Center for Food Safety for a FREE screening of "The Price of Milk," the untold story behind the '90s "Got Milk?" campaign. This documentary dives into the corporate consolidation of our food system, specifically within the Dairy industry and its impact on small-scale dairy farmers across the US.
This event will include a panel discussion from local groups focusing on Oregon's local food system and how corporate consolidation impacts our small and medium-scale farming communities.
When: Wednesday, May 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Eugene ArtHouse, 492 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Who: This event is free and open to all!
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.
