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Activate Portland Community Summit II

  • Leaven Community Center 5431 Northeast 20th Avenue Portland, OR 97211 US (map)

Tabling and presenting. Hosted by Portland Placemaking Coalition and Leaven Community.

Meet Cascadia Stack volunteers, hear our introduction from Climate Circle facilitator Kate on the microphone during the organization intros, 10:20 - 11:30.

Join us in creating a resilient community, connect with each other, and 20+ orgs doing important work in Portland.

This exciting day at the Leaven Community Center is filled with opportunities to network, attend workshops, and engage in meaningful discussions that empower our community to take action with a focus on regenerative agriculture, placemaking, community building, climate resilience, and land tending.

Event Highlights

  • Connect with like-minded individuals committed to making Portland an amazing place.

  • Share ideas and collaborate on impactful projects.

  • Learn from seasoned activists, community members, and organizations making a difference.

  • Perfect for everyone—whether you're experienced or just getting involved!

Participating Organizations Include:

  • 350 PDX

  • BARK

  • Black Oregon Land Trust

  • Black Futures Farm

  • Cascadia Stack

  • City Repair

  • Climate Cafe PDX

  • DeRose Community Bridge

  • Don’t Shoot Portland

  • Municipal Eco-Resiliency Project (MERP)

  • Native American Youth Association (NAYA)

  • Oregon Sustainable Agriculture Land Trust OSALT

  • p:ear Mentor

  • PDX Permaculture

  • Peace Village Global

  • Portland Food Forest Initiative

  • Portland Placemaking Coalition

  • Portland Fruit Tree Project

  • Portland Mutual Aid

  • Regenerate Northern Willamette Valley

  • Rhythm Seed Farm

  • Rogue Farm Corps

  • Rosewood Initiative

  • Sunrise PDX

  • Extinction Rebellion (XRPDX)

  • And more!

Event Schedule

9:45am - 10:20

  • Doors open

10:20 am - 11:30 am

  • Organizations introduce themselves to participants. Keynote with Mark Lakeman of City Repair Project.

11:30 am - 1:15 pm

  • Meet with organizations, explore volunteer opportunities, get inspired, and discover how to get involved.

1 pm - 1:45 pm

  • Lunch (provided) and networking.

1:45 pm - 3:45 pm

  • Open Space workshops, discussion and skill share. Learn, explore new ideas, find collaborative partnerships, try new things.

3:45 pm - 4 pm

  • Closing circle.

Join Us!

Whether you're ready to volunteer, collaborate, or simply learn, this summit is your opportunity to help make Portland a better place. Don’t miss out on this incredible event! 🌿

Enter into the drawing at the link below.

The drawing will take place Thursday 6/19/25 at 9pm, on Instagram Live. One winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. All drawing entries must be received by 8pm 6/19. Winner will receive two tickets, which includes lunch. This giveaway is sponsored by Cascadia Stack.

Enter into the drawing at the link below. The drawing will take place Thursday 6/19/25 at 9pm, on Instagram Live. One winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. All drawing entries must be received by 8pm 6/19. Winner will receive two tickets, which includes lunch. This giveaway is sponsored by Cascadia Stack.

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