Conservation

Urban Forestry Summit: Creating Effective Policy for Increasing Tree Canopy

Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Tualatin Riverkeepers
Address: 
8340 SW Seneca Street
Tualatin, OR 97062
United States

Local governments have struggled with the best ways to promote and protect trees that add diverse benefits to their communities, including stormwater runoff reduction, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, and cleaning the air.  Often regulations that require mitigation for tree cutting are seen as unfair and punitive, and can actually motivate clearing of urban forests before development. 

The City of Tigard, collaborating with diverse stakeholders that included homebuilders, developers, arborists, planners and Tualatin Riverkeepers recently adopted a new urban forestry code that prevents clearing before development and encourages steady growth of tree canopy in the city.

Using Tigard's approach as a model, Tualatin Riverkeepers with the support of numerous sponsors is hosting a workshop to help local governments improve their urban forestry policies and regulations to motivate steady growth in tree canopy.  We are holding a workshop on November 18 for planners, developers, homebuilders, arborists, community members, and others interested in effective urban forestry codes and programs that increase the benefits of trees in our communities.

Lunch provided.
 
Sponsors: Tualatin Riverkeepers, Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon Community Trees, Clean Water Services, Teragan and Associates, Homebuilders Association of Metropolitan Portland, City of Tigard, The Intertwine Alliance, Bullitt Foundation and Meyer Memorial Trust
 
Audience: City planners and staff dealing with urban trees or ordinances, elected officials, local developers/home builders, grass-roots organizations, and local NGO's.

Click to Register.
 

Contact Name: 
Brian Wegener
Contact Phone: 
503-218-2580
Contact Email: 
brian@tualatinriverkeepers.org
Venue: 
Winona Grange
Venue Details: 
The Grange has a No Alcohol policy. No, sorry to say, we are not wheelchair accessible. Not yet
Cost: 
$15 + service fee

Map of Oregon White Oak Created

September 2014 -- The Oak Mapping Project is a partnership of The Intertwine Alliance, Portland metropolitan area parks and natural resource agencies, non-governmental organizations and others working to develop better maps showing the distribution of Oregon white oak across the region. This summer the working group engaged volunteers to create a ground-truthed map to better understand habitat distribution. The Oakquest citizen science project is finishing up with a celebration at NAYA on October 9.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 3:15pm
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Exploring Conservation Funding

September 2014 -- An Intertwine Alliance group working on sub-regional strategies for  implementing the Regional Conservation Strategy met on September 23. Renee Myers of Forest Park Conservancy and Kathleen Brennan Hunter of Metro presented. The group agreed to put together an RFP to hire someone to identify current and potential funding options for conservation plans.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 3:00pm
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Oak Habitat Recommended for OWEB Project

September 2014 -- An Intertwine Alliance board-appointed committee is developing a response to the new Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) Focused Investment Program (FIP). The group met September 19. The committee plans to recommend to OWEB that oak habitat be a priority for the FIP. They will also support a floodplain concept being developed by a group working in the mid-Willamette.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 2:45pm
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Meadowscaping on Overlook Bluff

Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Friends of Overlook Bluff
Address: 
3900Block of N Overlook Terrace
Portland, OR 97227
United States
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Join Friends of Overlook Bluff for its fall restoration project and help restore native plant and oak habitat along the Willamette Bluff in North Portland.Seed native grasses, plant native shrubs, spread dirt and bark dust, and clean up and develop the hand-managed plots in the oak meadow, home to a 150-year-old Heritage Oregon white oak tree. Family friendly.  Wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring your favorite tools (we have tools too, so don't let that be a problem). 

Contact Name: 
Chrystal Smith
Contact Phone: 
503-477-8162
Contact Email: 
chrystalsmith@gci.net
Venue: 
Oak Meadow/Savanna in 3900 Block of N. Overlook Terrace
Venue Details: 
Open field with gigantic tree. Hand-managed plots of native plants are the key to reclaiming the space. Volunteer hours help match Metro Nature in Neighborhood grant to acquire the land from private owner.
Cost: 
Free

Sandy Wetlands Work Party at Tickle Creek

Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Clackamas River Basin Council
Address: 
18770 SE 395th Ave
Sandy, OR 97055
United States

Spread seed in Sandy and help put the "tickle" in Tickle Creek. The Clackamas River Basin Council has partnered with the Oregon Department of State Lands and the City of Sandy to improve the Sandy Wetlands along Tickle Creek. To date, we've planted over 1,500 native trees, shrubs, and wetland plants. These native plants will help filter runoff from nearby neighborhoods before it flows into the nearby creek. We'll be hard at work again on Saturday, November 1st from 9 am to noon planting native wetland species and spreading seed. Join us for this family-friendly event!

Gloves, tools, first aid, water, plants, and instruction provided. Please be sure to dress appropriately for all weather conditions and terrain. You may want to bring your favorite work gloves, waterproof boots, rain jacket, water bottle, long plants and long sleeve shirt. All volunteers must sign a waiver.

Directions: Traveling NE on Hwy 211, turn right on Dubarko Rd., then right onto Jacoby Rd. (395th Ave.). Travel .01 miles. Wetland is on left side of road. VIEW MAP.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Morgan Parks at MORGAN@CLACKAMASRIVER.ORG or call 503-303-4372 x101. We look forward to seeing you!

Contact Name: 
Morgan Parks
Contact Phone: 
503-303-4372 x101
Contact Email: 
morgan@clackamasriver.org
Cost: 
Free

Sequoia Creek Clean-up

Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 10:15am to 1:15pm
OceanBlueProject
Address: 
2215 NW 9th street
Corvallis, OR 97330
United States

OceanBlueProject, presents Sequoia Creek Restoration!! This event is part of a continuous effort to restore habitat along the banks of Sequoia Creek with mycofiltration. We will set the stage by clearing the area of noxious invasive weeds like blackberry and english ivy. Burlap sacks of mushroom mycelia will be placed over the cleared banks. We will plant native wetland vegetation to enhance habitat and erosion control we plant will along the site. Our main goal and focus of the event will be environmental education. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Native Planting, Maintenance & Monitoring, Erosion control. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Native Planting, Maintenance & Monitoring.

Venue Details: From I-5 Take Exit 228 towards Corvallis. Follow for 10 miles, then take a right onto 99W N/NW 3rd St. After a mile and a half turn left onto NW Circle Blvd. Take the first right onto NW 9th St. Coffee Culture parking area. ( behing building ) 

ContactInformation

Contact Name: Richard Arterbury

Contact Phone: 541-250-2939 

Contact Name: 
richard Arterbury
Contact Phone: 
541-250-2939
Contact Email: 
Oceanblueproject1@gmail.com
Venue: 
Parking behind Coffee Culture.
Venue Details: 
Will be working in Sequoia Creek removing litter, berry vines, mulching, and using a mushroom spawn for our mycoremedition project. Please bring boots, slippery sloops and step banks.
Cost: 
Free

Habitat Restoration for Columbian White-tailed Deer!

Friday, October 3, 2014 - 4:00pm to Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 4:00pm
Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
1071 South Hillhurst Road
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States
Categories: 

Help restore habitat for the Endangered Columbian white-tailed deer! We need to plant 7,600 native trees and shrubs to provide cover and forage for the deer and other wildlife. This is 3+ times our usual number of plants per season (2,000-2,400)! Plantings will take place most Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am-12:30 pm between October 29th and March 7th. Special days may also be arranged for groups. In addition, we will be looking for volunteers, if needed, on an ad hoc basis on Tuesdays and Thursdays to keep up with our goals. Bring waterproof shoes, water and dress for the weather rain or shine! Registration is encouraged, but not required. Kids under 18 years old must have a parent signature on the volunteer waiver if unaccompanied by an adult. Please, contact staff at (360) 887-3883 or Emily_Long@fws.gov. For more volunteer dates, click here: http://ridgefieldfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Habitat-Fall-Win.... Volunteer waiver: http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ridgefield/pdf/vsa%20volunteer%20ag...

Contact Name: 
Emily Long
Contact Phone: 
(360) 887-3883
Contact Email: 
Emily_Long@fws.org
Venue: 
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, River 'S' Unit
Venue Details: 
We will meet at the visitor kiosk and then travel to the planting sites from there. Plantings will take place in rain or shine, so please come prepared for the weather conditions that day. Waterproof footwear (boots are best) and gloves are necessary, along with water, sunscreen, etc. Hot drinks and snacks will be provided!
Cost: 
Free

Restoration Volunteer Work Day at Cook Park

Saturday, February 7, 2015 - 9:00am
Tualatin Riverkeepers
Address: 
17005 SW 92nd Ave
Tigard, OR 97224
United States
Park/Trail: 
Categories: 

On Feb 7th we will be planting 1,200 native plants at Cook Park with volunteers and the non profits Friends of the Trees and Tualatin Riverkeepers. This is related to the Metro Nature in Neighborhoods Project we are doing over the next 3 years and is our 1st volunteer kick off! There will be coffee and plenty of Voodoo donuts and other treats to keep you warm and excited! Its a great way to exercise, get outside and appreciate the forest and the river.

We're hoping for 150+ volunteers from diverse sources: community groups, businesses, schools. RSVP to me mike@tualatinriverkeepers.org

Contact Name: 
Mike Skuja
Contact Phone: 
503-218-2580
Contact Email: 
mike@tualatinriverkeepers.org
Venue: 
Cook Park
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

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