This week is packed with action opportunities leading up to Earth Day on April 22!

Earth Day is a unique opportunity for us to come together in huge numbers for climate justice and get decision-makers’ attention. So join us in showing up this week for both local and national campaigns to stop fossil fuel projects, move forward in a just transition to clean energy, and deepen our community resilience in the face of climate catastrophe.

Read on to learn more!

Take action for climate justice by becoming a sustaining donor!

This Earth Month, we’ve been hard at work advocating for climate bills in the Spring Oregon Legislative Session, escalating campaigns to Stop Zenith Energy, fight for equitable shade tree coverage in Portland, win 100% electricity in new buildings, and more. This is a critical moment for us to keep up momentum, and we can’t do this alone.

Our goal is for 100 new people to become monthly donors during Earth Month. Whether you can give $5, $15, or $50 monthly, your contribution is a huge help. Support us this Earth Month — and every month — by making a sustaining donation to 350PDXThank you for your support, and for being in the fight!

350PDX Staff (Anissa, Brenna, Chris, Dineen, Eloise, Julia, & Kiera)

End the Era of Fossil Fuels Mobilization Call

Wed, April 19, 5-6pm, on zoom — RSVP here

Are you outraged by Biden Administration’s decision to approve the Willow project in Alaska? Want to learn more about our movement to end the era of fossil fuels, and how YOU can plug in? Then join us this Wednesday, April 19th for the “End the Era of Fossil Fuels Mobilization Call

We will hear from frontline leaders of fights to stop fossil fuels from across the country, grounding ourselves in the legacy of Indigenous leadership in fossil fuel resistance, and learn from those leading the charge against the Willow project, as well as from youth organizers about ways to skill up and plug into upcoming campaigns.

350PDX April Action Night

Wed, April 19 6-8pm @ 350PDX Offices (3625 N Mississippi Ave) — rsvp here

Join us for our monthly 350PDX Action Night, a monthly in-person gathering at our offices where we take action, share food and drink, connect, and build community. This month, we’ll also have a wheatpasting training (learn how to wheatpaste, give it a go yourself, and take posters and materials to post around town) and action stations (write postcards to the Dept. of Forestry, sign up to lobby in Salem, and more!)

Feel free to drop in for 30 minutes, or come for the whole thing!

Building Resilience Lobby Day!

Thurs, April 20 (9am-4pm) — in Salem! (carpools available, sign up ASAP to secure a ride!) – SIGN UP HERE! 

One of the most impactful things you can do to pass climate action bills is to meet with your legislators face-to-face. So this Spring Legislative Session — join us for a Building Resilience Lobby Day to call on your lawmakers to pass 4 important bills for healthy, affordable, and resilient homes and buildings. All you need is a clear schedule on April 20th and a passion for climate action. The Building Resilience coalition will help with everything else!

Rumble on the River Community Forum #6: Fighting Zenith Energy and the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub

Thurs, April 20 (doors & Info Tables 6:00pm, Panel 6:30pm) —  St Johns Church (8044 N Richmond, Portland) – learn more & RSVP here

Join us for our 6th community forum in the highly successful and well-attended series Rumble on the RiverA coalition of 26 neighborhood, river and environmental advocacy organizations sponsor this series of free forums to increase public awareness of the safety, health and seismic risks associated with the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub and Zenith Energy.

Portland Youth Climate Strike

SAVE THE DATE:  Fri, April 21 — stay tuned for updates!

Portland Youth Climate Strike has announced plans for a statewide action on Friday, April 21st. Join the Climate Strike on Gov Kotek’s roughly 100th day in office and just a day before Earth Day to show public support for environmental justice. This year, the strike is expanding beyond Portland. Follow @portlandclimatestrike on Instagram, and @portlandstrike on Twitter for emerging details.

This Earth Day, visit Making Earth Cool’s Art Gallery!

Sat, April 22 — Parallax Art Center (516 NW 14th Ave, Portland) – learn more here

This Earth Day, check out Making Earth Cool’s art residency at the Parallax Art Center! The residency is ongoing through June 3rd, and they will be hosting an Earth Night Party on April 22 (stay tuned for details).

Earth Day Community Event @ Scott Elementary School

Sat, April 22 (3-5pm) —  Scott Elementary School (6700 NE Prescott – in the school garden) – learn more here

Join Families for Climate, Growing Gardens, Making Earth Cool, and Electrify for a free Earth Day community event at the Scott Elementary School. There will be live music, art stations, free tree saplings, and more.

Earth Day Celebration & Funky Fundraiser at Tomorrow’s Verse Taproom

Sat, April 22 (8-12pm) —  Tomorrow’s Verse Taproom (4605 NE Fremont St, Suite #103, Portland) – learn more here

Join Tomorrow’s Verse Taproom on Earth Day, April 22, for their Earth Day Funk Party! Dylan May and The Message will hit the stage at 8:00PM bringing you the funkiest soul, funk, and R&B this side of the Willamette. 10% of all sales for the entire day will go to 350PDX!

Rose City Book Pub BINGO Fundraiser

— Rose City Book Pub (1329 NE Fremont St, Portland) – learn more here

For Earth Day, the Rose City Book Pub is supporting 350PDX through a BINGO fundraiser! Rose City Book Pub brings together books, beer, and wine, of course, but also community events, music, art, and good discussions. Learn more about the Book Pub here.

In love and gratitude,
The 350PDX staff