Conservation Education

Rewilding Free Skills Series: Animal Tracking

Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Rewild Portland
Park/Trail: 

We would like to invite you to this month's Rewilding Skill Series. The Rewilding Free Skills Series is a class & networking event that happens monthly, that usually occurs (but not always) on the last Saturday of the month. It is a place for social networking where people make new friends and hang out with old friends learning skills to connect us with humanity's ancestral past and more local and sustainable future. We ask for a $5 - $10 suggested donation with no one turned away.

This month's theme is Animal Tracking. Come learn how to identify and follow animal tracks. Learn more about animal tracking opportunities in the Portland area and beyond. Take home a plaster mold of an animal track!

Contact Name: 
Peter Michael Bauer
Contact Phone: 
5038638462
Contact Email: 
peter@rewildportland.com
Venue: 
Kelley Point Park
Venue Details: 
Meet in the far parking lot.
Cost: 
Free!

Rewilding Free Skills Series: Acorn Processing & Oak Savanna Restoration

Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Rewild Portland
Address: 
875 NE Fremont
Portland, OR 97214
United States
Park/Trail: 

We would like to invite you to this month's Rewilding Skill Series. The Rewilding Free Skills Series is a class & networking event that happens monthly, that usually occurs (but not always) on the last Saturday of the month. It is a place for social networking where people make new friends and hang out with old friends learning skills to connect us with humanity's ancestral past and more local and sustainable future. We ask for a $5 - $10 suggested donation with no one turned away.

This month's theme is Acorn Processing and Oak Savanna Restoration. This is a skill we teach year after year: how to turn acorns from bitter nuts, into a delicious flour, and how to keep restore those ecosystems that produce acorns. Come learn more, share what you know, crack and grind some acorns, taste a few treats made from acorn flour, and take home a baby Oregon White Oak to plant!

Contact Name: 
Peter Michael Bauer
Contact Phone: 
5038638462
Contact Email: 
peter@rewildportland.com
Venue: 
Irving Park
Venue Details: 
We'll be at the stone tables near the tennis courts.
Cost: 
Free!

Rewilding Free Skills Series: English Ivy Baskets

Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Rewild Portland
Address: 
Washington Park
Portland, OR 97221
United States
Park/Trail: 

We would like to invite you to this month's Rewilding Skill Series. The Rewilding Free Skills Series is a class & networking event that happens monthly, that usually occurs (but not always) on the last Saturday of the month. It is a place for social networking where people make new friends and hang out with old friends learning skills to connect us with humanity's ancestral past and more local and sustainable future. We ask for a $5 - $10 suggested donation with no one turned away.

This month's theme is Ivy Baskets. Come pull some ivy and learn how to weave a quick little basket. No experience necessary! This is a great one to work on with children. We'll be meeting at the Children's Playground Shelter on Sherwood st. (formerly called the Elephant House). Bring some garden shears and thick leather gloves.

Contact Name: 
Peter Michael Bauer
Contact Phone: 
5038638462
Contact Email: 
peter@rewildportland.com
Venue: 
Washington Park (Elephant House)
Venue Details: 
We'll be meeting at the Children's Playground Shelter on Sherwood st. (formerly called the Elephant House).
Cost: 
Free!

Rewilding Free Skills Series: Stinging Nettles and other Spring Greens

Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Rewild Portland
Park/Trail: 

We would like to invite you to this month's Rewilding Skill Series. The Rewilding Free Skills Series is a class & networking event that happens monthly, that usually occurs (but not always) on the last Saturday of the month. It is a place for social networking where people make new friends and hang out with old friends learning skills to connect us with humanity's ancestral past and more local and sustainable future. We ask for a $5 - $10 suggested donation with no one turned away.

This month's theme is Stinging Nettle and Other Spring Greens. In late winter and early spring, many edible greens begin to emerge. Let's celebrate them by learning about them, how to encourage their growth, what roles they play in ecology, how to process and prepare them, and of course, how to eat them and what nutritional value they bring! Come to learn and share what you know. Find us at Picnic Area F, furthest parking lot, on the bike path just passed the bathrooms on the Columbia River side.

Contact Name: 
Peter Michael Bauer
Contact Phone: 
5038638462
Contact Email: 
peter@rewildportland.com
Venue: 
Kelley Point Park
Venue Details: 
Picnic Area F on the Columbia River side, just past the bathroom along the bike path.
Cost: 
Free!

Nature-Loving Volunteers Needed this Saturday!! (Sandy River Delta Park)

Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
Crown Point Hwy
Troutdale, OR 97076
United States
Park/Trail: 

Do you love being outdoors? Want to make a difference in a few short hours while learning to plant trees and meet great people? If so, join us at Sandy River Delta Park this Saturday, February 6th!

When: Saturday, Feb 6th, 9am-1pm (breakfast provided)

Where: Sandy River Delta Park (20 min drive from downtown Portland, just off Exit 18 on I-84) (map)

What: Join this work party where Friends of Trees, in partnership with the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council and Friends of the Sandy River Delta, plant native seedlings and trees at the Sandy River Delta!

Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew and enjoy some free breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee. The event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and get ready to have fun!

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - go HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up!

Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 5nine5-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

 

Contact Name: 
Jenny or Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
volunteer@friendsoftrees.org
Venue: 
Sandy Delta River Park
Cost: 
Free!!

23rd Annual Children's Clean Water Festival

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 7:45am
Children's Clean Water Festival
Address: 
5000 North Willamette Blvd.
Portland, OR 97203
United States

The Clean Water Festival is put together by a coalition of municipal government agencies, water providers and non-profits.  Every 25 minutes, class groups move from one event to another according to their personalized schedule.  Classroom presenters, stage shows and exhibitors set up in the morning and classes rotate through their presentations throughout the day.

Volunteer roles include:

1.      Class Guide.  You will help guide a class around campus to their scheduled activities. Teachers and chaperones remain with your class throughout the Festival.

2.      General Festival Volunteer.  This is "behind-the-scenes" work that allows the Festival to run smoothly - setting out signs, directing traffic, assisting with lunch distribution, etc.

It's fun and easy!  To sign-up, simply register at www.cleanwaterfestival.org.

Contact Name: 
Kerry Aden
Contact Phone: 
503-674-4504
Contact Email: 
kaden@rwpud.org
Venue: 
University of Portland Campus
Cost: 
Free
CI Initiatives: 

Plant for the Planet at Columbia Springs

Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 9:00am to 5:30pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Plant for the Planet Academy - Saturday, January 23rd

FREE for students ages 8-14; pre-registration required.

Plant for the Planet will host a free one-day academy for local students interested in taking action! Students will learn about the science of Climate Change & Recovery, how Climate Change impacts people everywhere, the importance and how-to of planting trees and effective presentation skills!

Register today, spots are limited! Go to http://www.columbiasprings.org/events/ to register as a student or volunteer. 

Contact Name: 
Kaley McLachlan
Contact Phone: 
(360) 882-0936 ext 230
Contact Email: 
volunteer@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Cost: 
FREE

Invasive Species Survey

Saturday, February 20, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Be a scientist for a day at our annual Invasive Species Survey! Groups of volunteers will go throughout our 100-acre natural area looking for three different invasive plant species and collecting data. No experience necessary! Training begins promptly at 9 a.m. Go to columbiasprings.org/events for more information. 

Contact Name: 
Kaley McLachlan
Contact Phone: 
(360) 882-0936 ext 230
Contact Email: 
volunteer@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Cost: 
FREE

Guided Nature Hike

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Join us for free urban nature adventures every third Wednesday, February through November (except April and July)! Each guided "hike" will consist of an easy walk or tour with a theme, appropriate for all ages. February's theme: the fish hatchery. Join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look of how we raise trout, steelhead, and salmon! All ages are welcome! No registration required. Contact volunteer@columbiasprings.org or 360-882-0936 ext. 230 with questions.

Contact Name: 
Kaley McLachlan
Contact Phone: 
3608820936
Contact Email: 
volunteer@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Cost: 
FREE

Puddle Stompers

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
19255 SW Pacific Highway
Sherwood, OR 97140
United States

Do you have a little one who enjoys being outdoors? Are you wondering what they can do during the rainy season? Bring your littlest naturalist to the Refuge to stomp in puddles and learn to appreciate the wet weather that makes Oregon so green!

This preschool environmental education program invites children and their families to spend the morning learning about the natural wonders of the Refuge. Volunteer Naturalists will lead nature crafts, share stories, and guide hikes on Refuge trails. The Refuge supplies 'froggy' raingear for the kids, but adults should bring their own. Each date offers a different theme, so Puddle Stompers are encouraged to visit on multiple days

Contact Name: 
Jenna Mendenhall
Contact Phone: 
503-625-5944
Contact Email: 
jmendenhall@friendsoftualatinrefuge.org
Cost: 
FREE

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