Conservation Education

Hopkins Demonstration Forest Art in the Forest

Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 10:00am to Sunday, October 5, 2014 - 5:00pm
Three Rivers Artist Guild/Forests Forever
Address: 
16750 South Brockway Road
Oregon City, OR 97045
United States

Come to this second annual free event in Oregon City and join 36 artists, musicians, hiking trails, and children's activities in enjoying art and demonstrations in the woods. 

Contact Name: 
Lynda Orzen
Contact Phone: 
503-632-2150
Contact Email: 
orzep@comcast.net
Venue: 
Hopkins Demonstration Forest
Venue Details: 
Free admission, parking, shuttles, tours, art demonstrations, performances, and music. Art, food, and wine for purchase. Familiy friendly art activities for the kids.
Cost: 
0

Introduction to Mycology

Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Oregon State Parks and Recreation
Address: 
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
United States
Categories: 

Learn about the Kingdom Fungi broadly, considering the diversity of form, function and ecological significance, before delving into specific topics about different types of mushrooms including: cultivation, nutrition, medicinal benefits, foraging and mushroom identification. Format for this event will be a classroom presentation followed by a mini-foray with the use of field guides. This event is appropriate for ages 13 and older.  Free, but preregistration is required at www.tryonfriends.org.

Contact Name: 
Deb Hill
Contact Phone: 
503-636-9886 ext. 225
Contact Email: 
deborah.hill@oregon.gov
Venue: 
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Cost: 
free, but preregistration is required.
CI Initiatives: 

Forest Fungi: Mycological Marvels of Tryon Creek

Sunday, November 23, 2014 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Oregon State Parks and Recreation
Address: 
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
United States
Categories: 

Park Ranger and Mushroom Enthusiast Dane Osis from Fort Stevens State Park will visit Tryon Creek State Natural Area to share his knowledge of mushroom identification and ecology. This program will provide an introduction to the important ecological role that fungi fill as well as helpful tricks and tips for identifying Pacific Northwest mushrooms. We'll then hit the trail to discover what species live in Tryon Creek State Natural Area.  This free event is appropriate for ages 10 and older.  Please preregister at www.tryonfriends.org.

Contact Name: 
Deb Hill
Contact Phone: 
503-636-9886 ext. 225
Contact Email: 
deborah.hill@oregon.gov
Venue: 
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Cost: 
free, but preregistration is required.
CI Initiatives: 

Preschool Story and Stroll

Sunday, October 5, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:15am
Oregon State Parks and Recreation
Address: 
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
United States
Categories: 

This program integrates nature exploration, art, literature, movement, and outdoor play.  It is geared toward families with young children (preferably ages 2-6) but all are welcome.  Topics vary from week to week.  Pre-register online at www.tryonfriends.org.

Contact Name: 
Deb Hill
Contact Phone: 
503-636-9886 ext. 225
Contact Email: 
deborah.hill@oregon.gov
Venue: 
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Cost: 
FREE
CI Initiatives: 

Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Plant trees at Salmon Creek

Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
Salmon Creek Greenway
2799 NW 133rd Circle
Vancouver, WA 98685
United States

Make a difference while having fun and exploring Salmon Creek Park, an urban wildlife greenway. Help plant trees to benefit the local habitat of Salmon Creek. Named for the historical salmon runs of the past, it recently regained its status as a salmon spawning ground thanks to the help of local volunteers. 

All ages welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

 What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.

What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.

What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will distribute tools and gloves and demonstrate planting techniques. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. 

 Questions?

Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x245
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Salmon Creek
Cost: 
free

Cycling the Springwater Trail

Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Johnson Creek Watershed Council
Address: 
3804 W Powell Loop
Gresham,
United States
Park/Trail: 

In partnership with the Gresham Bicycle Tourism Initiative, JCWC will host a group bike ride exploring points of interest within the City of Gresham including several natural areas. All ages and skill-levels welcome. The ride will take about 2-3 hours.

Start at Linneman Station - 3804 West Powell Loop, Gresham, OR
This 7 mile ride stops at 4 natural areas along the Springwater Corridor Trail for brief presentations on each, including:

  • Gresham Woods/Butler Creek- Renate Dietrich, Field Surveyor with City of Gresham,  will be speaking at Gresham Woods
  • Ambleside Natural Area
  • Main City Park- *guest speakers from the Friends of Tsuru Island/Gresham Sister City Assoc will address riders.
  • Upper Johnson Creek Natural Area- site tour by Aquatic Contracting

Join us in downtown historic Gresham after the ride for food and drinks!

Contact Name: 
Amy Ludholz
Contact Phone: 
503-652-7477
Contact Email: 
amy@jcwc.org
Venue: 
Linneman Station
Cost: 
Free

Fall Salmon and Historic Highway Cycle Tour

Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 9:00am to 6:00pm
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
Address: 
35800 E Historic Columbia River Highway
Corbett, OR
United States
Park/Trail: 

Join the Bicycle Tourism Initiative Saturday, September 20th for a scenic and informative 50-mile ride with many stops along the Historic Columbia River Highway.  Learn some great stories about the highway presented by ODOT's Kristen Stallman and some equally interesting factoids about salmonids delivered by knowledgeable staff from State Parks, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Metro.  Meet at Corbett High School for the ride start.  The route follows the Historic Columbia River Highway east to Bonneville and the Cascade Hatchery at Eagle Creek.  The tour returns to Corbett along the Historic Highway and continues to Troutdale for a last glimpse of salmon and a discussion about the historic highway's role in Oregon's tourism economy.

For more information, click here.  Register here.

Contact Name: 
Heidi Beierle
Contact Phone: 
541.514.4409
Contact Email: 
heidib@greshamchamber.org
Venue: 
Historic Columbia River Highway
Cost: 
Free

Friends of Clark County farm to fork event

Sunday, September 7, 2014 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Friends of Clark County
Address: 
9215 SE Evergreen Highway
Vancouver, WA 98664
United States

Contact Name: 
Bianca Benson
Contact Phone: 
503-701-9203
Contact Email: 
bianca@friendsofclarkcounty.org
Venue: 
Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum
Venue Details: 
Join Friends of Clark County for our annual fundraiser. Locally harvest foods will be served with wine. Local musician Cole Carr will be performing folk and blues under the tall trees of the arboretum. Please join us Click the image to register! Friends of Clark County works with community partners and policy makers to keep Clark County a beautiful and healthy place to live, work and play. The Friends advocate for and promote: Local, sustainable agriculture Preservation of rural lands against urban development Preservation and growth of forested and open green spaces and wetlands Restoration and monitoring of fish and wildlife habitat The acquisition and maintenance of public parks, especially in urban areas The strict regulation of storm water runoff, following state law A diverse transportation system, focused on affordable public transportation The venue for the fundraiser is the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum is the site of the historic Stanger House - the oldest privately-built structure (remaining in its original location) in Clark County. Once restored, the arboretum and the historic home will become a tourist attraction on the 12-mile Waterfront Renaissance Trail along the banks of the Columbia River - connecting the trail from Vancouver to Camas.
Cost: 
35.00

Northwest Children's Nature Play Week

Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 9:00am to Monday, September 15, 2014 - 8:00pm
Address: 
United States

The health and welfare of Oregon’s children is in decline, and this 
decline is strongly linked to the limited opportunities modern 
children have for free play. Today, more than one quarter of 
Oregon eighth-graders is overweight or obese, and one in ten 
children suffer from mental illness.

On September 11-15, a consortium of organizations 
and advocates is hosting a series of events directed at increasing 
public awareness of the important role free and outdoor play has 
in the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive health of our 
children. We invite you to participate in these “wild” events and hope you will join us!

Calendar of events

Con-Ed coalition to meet April 16th

March 17, 2014 | Portland, OR --  The Oregon Conservation Education Coalition's organizing committee will meet on April 16th at the downtown Portland office of the Oregon Community Foundation.

The meeting will focus on identifying a sustainable funding source to support environmental literacy throughout the state of Oregon. Please contact Kim Silva at the Outdoor School to learn more.

Added or Updated: 
Monday, March 17, 2014 - 11:00am
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