Green Pre- and Post-Meeting Options

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A.	Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland, Oregon	The largest convention center in the Pacific Northwest, the OCC is a leader in sustainable practices. In September 2008, the Oregon Convention Center was re-certified with the LEED-EB Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, making it the first convention center in the nation to achieve re-certification at a higher rating. The OCC has 50 meetings rooms and 225,000 square feet of exhibit space. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
B.	Timberline Lodge Timberline Lodge Timberline Government Camp, Oregon	On Mount Hood, located at 6,000 feet, Timberline Lodge is a National Historic Landmark, constructed in 1937 by local artists and craftsmen using mammoth timbers and native stone. Timberline Ski Area boasts North America’s longest ski and snowboard season. Timberline offers renewable energy credits through the SkiGreen program and uses earth friendly products in the cafeteria. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
C.	Haystack Rock South Hemlock Street Cannon Beach, Oregon	Nestled in between the Pacific Ocean and Coastal Mountains, Cannon Beach is surrounded by the rugged natural beauty of forests. Haystack Rock, one of the Oregon Coast's most popular destinations, provides amazing opportunities to see all kinds of marine wildlife in their natural habitat. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
D.	Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area 907 Wasco Avenue Hood River, Oregon	The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, an 80-mile stretch east of Portland, offers unparalleled scenery and outdoor recreation options, such as Multnomah Falls, the tallest double-tiered waterfall in Oregon, dropping a dramatic 620 feet. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
E.	U.S. Government Forest Service: Johnston Ridge Observatory‎ Castle Rock, WA 98611 Castle Rock, Washington	Mt. Saint Helens, a scenic hiking and climbing destination, famously erupted in 1980. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument preserves some of the best examples and sites affected by volcanic events for scientific studies, education, and recreation. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
F.	Red Hills Winery 9325 NE Worden Hill Rd Dundee, Oregon	Home to Oregon's earliest Pinot Noir growing history, this fine-wine destination is famous for the Pinot Noir and other cool-climate varietals like Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. The red hills also showcase some of the most spectacular views of the northern Willamette Valley. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.