Ven con nostros, el 6 de Julio en el patio del Green Lents Community Tool Library (9211 SE Ramona), para aprender y hacer su propio jardin de recipiente.
Registrase por correo electronico: librarian@greenlents.org o llamenos al 971-266-1768.
Descargar folleto: Container Gardening – Spanish
If you are contemplating a ‘project’ around your house or property – chances are you have some questions that a licensed contractor could answer.
If your project happens to be related to heating or cooling your home then you want to come to the Community Tool Library on Saturday June 22, from 10 – noon and talk with Steve Jones from Chase Heating Company.
Steve has experience in other trades as well, and can offer general advice on:
Download flyer: Contractor Workshop
Stop by the Lion’s Eye Tavern (5919 SE 82nd Ave.) between 7 -10 p.m. on Saturday June 22, for some great food, cool prizes and music by DJ MEM.
Proceeds and donations benefit Green Lents and the Community Tool Library.
Download flyer: Get Hammered – 2013
Pollinator Habitat & Nest Building Workshop – June 29 at the Community Tool Library Courtyard
In response to popular demand, we’re expanding the service area of the Green Lents Community Tool Library to include the Montavilla Neighborhood! Welcome, Neighbors!
The Community Tool Library will be closed on Sunday, June 16, 2013 – Father’s Day.
Tools due on June 16, will be due on Wednesday, the 19th or can be renewed by Saturday the 15th, and due the following Saturday.
The Community Tool Library will be closed on Sunday, May 12, 2013 – Mother’s Day.
Tools due on May 12 will be due on Wednesday, the 15th or can be renewed by Saturday the 11th, and due the following Saturday.
Sara Cogan, Zenger Farm Manager, will be teaching the basics of backyard chicken keeping, including raising chicks, shelter, feed, municipal regulations, and which chicken breed is right for you. There will be a classroom portion of the workshop, held in the farmhouse, and then a tour of the Zenger Farm flock and facilities. Children are welcome to join their parents.
Saturday, April 27th (10:00am-12:00pm)
Zenger Farm
11741 SE Foster Road
Portland, OR 97206
Cost: $10-35 sliding scale (scholarships available)
Registration Required! To sign-up visit http://zengerfarm.org/workshops or call Prairie at 503-282-4245.
Each Saturday from May to September the Community Tool Library will be hosting a workshop for do-it-yourselfers and anyone with a question on the topic of the week.
Trade and craft pros or very smart amateurs will be on hand with information, tips, or demonstrations on home, garden and community projects. If you have a skill, craft or body of knowledge you’d like to share with your neighbors, please contact librarian@greenlents.org.
May 2013 DIY Calendar
Saturday, May 4th 2013: Seed and plant swap!
Saturday, May 11th 2013: Recycling Roundup!
Saturday, May 18th 2013: Green Street Steward Workshop.
Saturday, May 25th 2013: Going Solar at Home.
Event Flyer: CTL May DIY
Whether you are cutting grass, weeding your garden or pruning roses, nothing will make the job easier than sharp tools.
On Saturday April 6th from 9 – Noon at the Community Tool Library (9215 SE Ramona ST.), Green Lents has arranged for an expert tool sharpener and able apprentices to sharpen your garden tools, including:
A suggested donation of $5-20 per tool will go towards operations of the Community Tool Library.
Please RSVP to librarian@greenlents.org so we have an idea of how many tools to expect. Sharpening will be on a first come basis, and tools per individual may be limited based on overall demand.
Download event flyer: Tool Sharpening Fundraiser