{"id":86939,"date":"2025-02-14T03:26:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T03:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/activist\/february-2025-updates-and-events\/"},"modified":"2025-02-14T03:26:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T03:26:03","slug":"february-2025-updates-and-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=86939","title":{"rendered":"February 2025 Updates and Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">Thank you for coming to our\u00a0<a title=\"January Action Night\" href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3b7eLyKJoRYht1u_xde6PX0=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3b7eLyKJoRYht1u_xde6PX0%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748147000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3MasjD-Qon5Fh8N8aTalOf\">January Action Night<\/a>! The event was a success\u2013with 80+ attendees! Together we learned how we can make change at the city level with our new form of city government. Thank you to our amazing guest speakers\u2013Councilor Candace Avalos and Portland\u2019s Chief Sustainability Officer Vivian Satterfield\u2013for joining us and sharing your perspectives from inside City Hall.<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NZxaeyH77PsvrxKe4PY40Yi3_Xl5HzRaB3yS7sOk6pIaAs0BaqCOCFPFwrMGwWjoDLvW5ZLAvAmzSBcxmaofLIG03zj-ZBHi4MSkKY2oM8uYk0pa-Rg2qee6yExMg=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/350pdx.app.neoncrm.com\/neon\/resource\/350pdx\/images\/DSC09691.jpg\" alt=\"350PDX January Action Night\"\/><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Join us for\u00a0<strong>February Action Night\u00a0<\/strong>on Thursday, February 20, from 6:00\u20138:00pm.\u00a0<strong>This Action Night will focus on state level priorities and insights into the legislative process<\/strong>. Guest speaker Jacqui Treiger, Senior Campaign Manager for Oregon Environmental Council, will share about the Building Resilience coalition. And guest speaker Jason Santos-Lyons, Senator Pham\u2019s Chief of Staff, will share about the legislative process and how we as advocates can effectively make change during the legislative session.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Forest Defense team<\/strong>\u00a0is going tree planting with\u00a0<strong>Friends of Trees\u00a0<\/strong>on\u00a0<strong>March 8<\/strong>, meeting at 9:45am at Nadaka Nature Park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><em>Team meetings are listed below with team info!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Team News<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Fossil Fuel Resistance Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Thank you to\u00a0<a title=\"everyone who joined us outside of City Hall this morning\" href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3emaKbICThzWZD5EBCOsKCg=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3emaKbICThzWZD5EBCOsKCg%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3nsMcBY23r06YRoNHmks-R\">everyone who joined us outside of City Hall this morning<\/a>\u00a0to protest the outrageous decision from the City to approve Zenith Energy\u2019s Land Use Compatibility Statement. Together, we made it clear to the City that this decision is unacceptable. Check out initial coverage in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3ZPc92n2y82PW-xiWyYgOr4=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3ZPc92n2y82PW-xiWyYgOr4%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3NgTC8Ylud-iU-vqOCnUj9\">The Oregonian<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3XeagK3AkVp4hQ69I76C5ps=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3XeagK3AkVp4hQ69I76C5ps%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1smeV0QRKJfL_tVA6JmMXX\">Street Roots<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3X9RwRo7UdW8SDetXFQjJZE=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3X9RwRo7UdW8SDetXFQjJZE%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw17P0oweW-AeIEAIxGQah0x\">Portland Mercury<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3YK5g5KcVBHJaDV2TyijfP4=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3YK5g5KcVBHJaDV2TyijfP4%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3t90OwReYCeh2mH6juRZg4\">OPB<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NbqKLvpSudpViYLfo95uxKiQPzRC8anKSdxqnRnGa_NA83aRfB7SFNF_ZoWqqi_z6A5h16cRG_1WO6e2zijB8V35XeRGWDgLP5Znz-8iC3-MQ-4ONK6LnLRGzcxig=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/350pdx.app.neoncrm.com\/neon\/resource\/350pdx\/images\/DSC09817.JPG\" alt=\"DSC09817.JPG\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We know folks are feeling extremely frustrated right now, and it\u2019s completely warranted. With everything happening at the federal level, we need our local government to step up and be brave, yet they let us down. We know that this decision came from the City Administrative level, specifically from Deputy City Administrator Donnie Oliveira and City Administrator Michael Jordan, with Mayor Keith Wilson signing off and consenting to the decision as well. We know that the 12-member City Council was not included in this decision. District 2 Councilor Sameer Kanal\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3TeHsFdAmg1GyvScsMmhuCI=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3TeHsFdAmg1GyvScsMmhuCI%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0FLxh9jOjPtI4yrWLOJhPS\">mentioned on Bluesky<\/a>\u00a0that he found out about this news from the press release, after the decision had been made. There\u2019s more backstory to this, too\u2013earlier this week\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3RXKswcRrBXTTlMNlY2KH8A=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3RXKswcRrBXTTlMNlY2KH8A%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0geOjI267ZxN7lDoPkSQL6\">Willamette Week reported<\/a>\u00a0on how District 2 Councilors have been expressing frustration about \u201cexcessive staffing on the administrative side\u201d at the City.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We\u2019re not giving up. We\u2019re committed to fighting this fight and we see this as a bump in the road. Now it is more important than ever to get involved and join this fight to hold Zenith and our local government accountable.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Join us:<\/strong>\u00a0The Fossil Fuel Resistance Team meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 5:30 pm, rotating between virtual and in-person at the 350PDX office.\u00a0<strong>Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 11 at 5:30pm and is virtual over Zoom.<\/strong>\u00a0Contact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/350pdx.org\/february-2025-updates-and-events\/mailto:dineen@350pdx.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dineen@350pdx.org<\/a>\u00a0to get connected.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Climate Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_Nb4D6XMgH6aByySxiooYrm3R4ZoEJe-bOq9na2269oJxOz_Vov7sgbE-jRT_G_dxbJ676E7gnWZyOkDl5kluTdb1k3teow4jj_0k5nEYI64a9NshoITFlqI45so3RxBSziTH8tuMa8WDJhccnieXtzXkLQF=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/350pdx.app.neoncrm.com\/neon\/resource\/350pdx\/images\/DO%20lobby%20day%202025%20Gamba.JPG\" alt=\"Photo of Divest Oregon Lobby Day\"\/><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 670px;\" width=\"655\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The 2025 Oregon legislative session is in full swing! We will be announcing our complete list of bill priorities next week. Ways you can get involved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>State Advocacy Team:\u00a0<\/strong>this short-term team will meet virtually on the last Wednesday of each month through the legislative session (June) to learn about the progress of our bills and how to get involved in 350PDX\u2019s state level advocacy.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3ZWJHpanpQ9byG1O66f2QO4=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3ZWJHpanpQ9byG1O66f2QO4%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YxIJ_4O-2LpSylEXCoFXw\">Register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Respond to action alerts!<\/strong>\u00a0Regular updates will appear in your inbox with ways you can take action to support strong climate and environmental justice policies by sending an email, calling your legislator, showing up to lobby days, or submitting public comments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>We want to again send a huge thank you to City Councilor Candace Avalos and Portland\u2019s Chief Sustainability Officer Vivian Satterfield, who shared at our January Action Night!\u00a0<\/strong>The new City Council established a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3ZQBYIe3PTtr6ZbkOl0Ejt8=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3ZQBYIe3PTtr6ZbkOl0Ejt8%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0UbGgrdx-P6CEcO4vJMk46\">Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee<\/a>, a great pathway for addressing our shared concerns. Additionally, Vivian and her staff are sifting through an abundance of applications for volunteer seats on the new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3Z2Hvk4KONCTbmg_ig2sfm0=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3Z2Hvk4KONCTbmg_ig2sfm0%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2E_B1oBdS0PTq0UOicqr_6\">Sustainability &amp; Climate Commission<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you are interested in advocating for better climate policy at the city level, join our Climate Justice Policy Team! We meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30\u20138:00pm. Email Cherice for details:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/350pdx.org\/february-2025-updates-and-events\/mailto:cherice@350pdx.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cherice@350pdx.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forest Defense Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NaK1YR-pHBnqD2yDtdf_Tjh19CGLThsCNKE6dJC12qPJ-dZ0mrJB6dFapiXp3WHatAJtY2ZESdJbFUapSQfBDutqPWMhzIyV4mLhApg-IVuNYqRiQU54OpCfR6qZTiX4oM3jjQp4n9P26574Q=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/350pdx.app.neoncrm.com\/neon\/resource\/350pdx\/images\/Forest%20defense%20Team.jpg\" alt=\"Forest%20defense%20Team.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Equity work! Our new project has two main aspects: 1) partner with our allies ThriveEastPDX and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council to bring the next few Shade Equity Socials to the outer east side; and 2) create educational videos and outreach materials about the importance of the urban forest.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>State Forests:<\/strong>\u00a0Last month saw State Forester Cal Mukumoto resign so there will soon be a new leader for Oregon\u2019s state forests and we\u2019re pushing for a good one. In the meantime, we\u2019re opposing a new timber industry bill,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3SwTsvUfUMDGavkEgsK_vxk=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3SwTsvUfUMDGavkEgsK_vxk%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw06j7g8vMUkqDjmdXJvpGSi\">HB 3103<\/a>, that would legislate the amount of logging on state lands.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Protecting Forest Park:\u00a0<\/strong>We\u2019ve joined the campaign to prevent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3WSA5ezmmzQ7sPjLXTLnXqw=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3WSA5ezmmzQ7sPjLXTLnXqw%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0mSQqEzmWW7QV8azHOMVTA\">PGE from clearcutting almost five acres of Forest Park<\/a>\u00a0for new energy transmission lines. On January 29, many team members joined a \u201cwatch party\u201d for the online public hearing about the project and submitted\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3fHvdlWiIBU0XOVOCe3t2u8=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3fHvdlWiIBU0XOVOCe3t2u8%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0vHUd9waSNeCg_y-emAr_G\">this letter<\/a>\u00a0to the hearings officer encouraging her to deny the PGE proposal. The hearings officer is expected to make her decision by mid-February, and we\u2019ll keep you posted on next steps.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Join us:<\/strong>\u00a0Our meetings are on the first and third Monday of the month from 6-7:30 pm.\u00a0 Contact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/350pdx.org\/february-2025-updates-and-events\/mailto:Brenna@350pdx.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brenna@350pdx.org<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/350pdx.org\/february-2025-updates-and-events\/mailto:tyler@350pdx.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tyler@350pdx.org<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/350pdx.org\/february-2025-updates-and-events\/mailto:felice.kelly@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">felice.kelly@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0to get connected.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Community Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>We are building a brand new volunteer-driven team: the Action Night team<\/strong>! This core group of volunteers will be responsible for obtaining food and drinks, setting up and taking down, and greeting attendees for our monthly Action Nights in the 350PDX workshop. Please reach out to Community Development Manager Katie Hutchinson (<a href=\"https:\/\/350pdx.org\/february-2025-updates-and-events\/mailto:katie@350pdx.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">katie@350pdx.org<\/a>) if you\u2019re interested or have any questions.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Our 350PDX Book Club<\/strong>\u00a0meets the first Wednesday every other month at the 350PDX office to discuss books about climate justice, science, and resilience, with potluck-style snacks and drinks.\u00a0<strong>We will discuss The Deluge on April 2, 6:30-8:00pm.<\/strong>\u00a0More info about the book and meeting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3XfvNd4qEEjIur6DBdTgg6c=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3XfvNd4qEEjIur6DBdTgg6c%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0BPY3PjQLlxEBfZ6lb_eVo\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA=\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3dwtpbRopW33dngKlaNtuC8=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/api.neonemails.com\/emails\/tracking\/click-link\/8rPOSKwiQAcSuVZTPbvFAt2OYKYc87olKKDR0-H9EmA%3D\/DKmYutXdYcti3SB5ATsB3dwtpbRopW33dngKlaNtuC8%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739556748148000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1K6qMZtlMfcbYUZ6imXu7-\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to get on the mailing list, or reach out to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/350pdx.org\/february-2025-updates-and-events\/mailto:books@350pdx.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">books@350pdx.org<\/a>\u00a0with any questions!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Arts Team\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We continue our role of preparing powerful visuals to support 350PDX\u2019s climate justice actions. In January, that meant sharing newly-learned large puppet techniques to even more interested people. We constructed new large trees to add to our forest for future rallies.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Can you join us? We need paper mache-ers, puppeteers, and carpenters. All skills are taught! We gather every 2nd Sunday at the wonderful 350PDX workroom on N Mississippi, 1:00pm-4:00pm. We offer snacks, conversations, and meaningful important work. The next session is this Sunday, February 9. Let Donna\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/350pdx.org\/february-2025-updates-and-events\/mailto:murph1949@aol.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">murph1949@aol.com<\/a>\u00a0know if you can join.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>350 Washington County Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Our next online meeting will take place Tuesday, February 11. We\u2019ll share information on Washington County campaigns, including our just-launched campaign to save the Washington County Office of Sustainability from being shut down by budget cuts.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We\u2019ve joined the campaign to prevent PGE from clearcutting five acres of Forest Park for new energy transmission lines. On January 29, team members joined a \u201cwatch party\u201d for the online public hearing about the project and submitted testimony opposing the proposal. We\u2019ve been attending local legislator coffees and Town Halls, and are diving into climate policy work for the next legislative session. Our general activities include: connecting with the Beaverton and the Tigard Climate Action teams, stewarding our Pollinator Garden at Bagley Park in Hillsboro, and more! We always welcome newcomers to our events and to monthly online meetings (6:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month). 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