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.
Solution Salon - Homelessness
Why do we spend so much on solving homelessness, yet still see so many people outside on our streets? Listen to Path Home’s Executive Director Brandi Tuck give a presentation on the history, causes, and effects, examining its root causes and exploring different populations that experience homelessness including the “invisible homeless”, maybe the most vulnerable group but receiving the least attention. You’ll also learn what we can do to end the crisis once and for all. For more than 20 years, Brandi has provided direct services to thousands of families with children experiencing homelessness in Oregon.
Presenter :
Brandi Tuck
Date:
Sunday, September 28, 2025