EcoMetro

Visit the Dunsmuir Historic Estate year round for a tour of the gardens or in mid July for The Annual Scottish Highland Games. April through October the whole family can visit the Morcom Rose Garden (700 Jean St, Oakland) for free to see more than 6,000 rose bushes in bloom. Historic walking tours can...

The best part of embracing local living is the people around you. Meet other locals at places like the neighborhood farmers market, where you’re ten times more likely to chat than in a store. And consider taking your next vacation locally. Airplanes have significant CO2emissions (find out how much at...

Kids may be more aware of environmental issues than most adults realize. Some studies have shown that children worry about the state of the environment more than their homework! Family activities are a good way to introduce children and young adults to a new subject and teach them about good earth stewardship...

Women who want to ride in Portland can take advantage of the Women on Bikes program, which has a huge selection of clinics that cover basics, clothing, traffic, and flats and include fun bike rides. Men and women can participate in the By Cycle clinics that include basic commuting, shopping by bike,...

The best part of embracing local living is meeting the people around you. Meet other locals at places like the neighborhood farmers market, where you’re ten times more likely to chat than in a store. And consider taking your next vacation locally. Airplanes have significant CO2emissions (find out how...