The EcoChallenge is a fundraiser for the Northwest Earth Institute where I work. Like most nonprofits, the economic realities of late have been Challenging with a capital C, which means that the EcoChallenge is an important event for us this fall.
Everyone on staff, and our entire board of directors, will be participating in the EcoChallenge, along with a growing contingent of local "Portland Celebrities". We'll be raising money for the Northwest Earth Institute programs, and demonstrating the collective power of many people taking one small action toward a sustainable future. In order to add another element to the Challenge, and because we have a few competitive folks on staff :-) we are having a contest amongst the employees to see who can raise the most $ during the EcoChallenge.
This is where you come in-- help me get to the top (and score an extra vacation day!) by making a pledge today. For every pledge I receive you'll receive many THANKS from me, for those who can pledge $35 or more you'll get an NWEI membership, AND I will dedicate a meal during the Challenge to you, and send you the recipes so you can enjoy some seasonal eats too.
Click here to make a pledge today.
THANK YOU in advance for your support!!
(And as always, all donations are tax deductible and go directly toward our programs)
Monday, August 17, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Fall Garden
Thinking about what I am going to eat in October on a sunny August day is not something I generally do. However, with my impending local eating challenge and the end of summer gardening approaching, this weekend will be phase 1 of my fall garden. Hopefully some of the starts I put in this weekend will be ready by October, and the seeds well on their way to being full grown plants.
After doing some research, it looks like Portland fall gardens generally contain carrots, leeks, beets, turnips, greens (more kale and chard, is it possible for me to eat more kale and chard??) and brussel sprouts.
Off to the nursery tonight to seek out heirloom seeds (with names like "Nordic Kale" they will hopefully be up for their own challenge of growing in a time of waning light and increasingly brisk days).
After doing some research, it looks like Portland fall gardens generally contain carrots, leeks, beets, turnips, greens (more kale and chard, is it possible for me to eat more kale and chard??) and brussel sprouts.
Off to the nursery tonight to seek out heirloom seeds (with names like "Nordic Kale" they will hopefully be up for their own challenge of growing in a time of waning light and increasingly brisk days).
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