Ross Island sits mid-Willamette just south of downtown Portland, and has a history of being built up and exploited by men, but today it is ruled primarily by nature. From Friendly House, Mike Houck, Director of the Urban Greenspaces Institute, will present his vision of how it can serve as one. Mr. Houck has been a leader in urban nature issues since 1980 when he founded the Urban Naturalist Program at the Audubon Society of Portland. He has co-founded Coalition for a Livable Future (CLF); The national Coalition to Restore Urban Waters (CRUW); The Intertwine Alliance; and The Nature of Cities forum.
Braver Angels
Presentation from Friendly House by Michael Balter about Braver Angels, a grassroots civic movement dedicated to bringing Americans together to bridge partisan divides. We engage with those with whom we disagree, looking for common ground and ways to work together. We do not seek centrist compromise or try to change one another’s opinions on policy. Balter is a retired CEO at Boys & Girls Aid and adjunct professor at PSU. He has over 45 years of management experience in planning, policy development, fund raising, and board relations. He is frequently called upon to develop public policy within governmental organizations to enhance the public welfare.
Sunday, May 19, 2024 - 10:00am