Nature and Human Health

Nadaka Nature Park Cleanup

Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Address: 
17615 NE Glisan Street
Gresham, OR 97230
United States
Park/Trail: 

Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park. We will be removing invasive species such as English ivy and Himalayan blackberry from the forest. Tools, gloves, training and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants, brimmed hat, and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend! Businesses, schools and community groups are welcome! Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Working in the Community Garden.

Contact Name: 
Monica McAllister
Contact Phone: 
503-956-8558
Contact Email: 
monica@friendsofnadaka.org

Gorge Fall Beach Cleanup

Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Categories: 

Love the Columbia River Gorge? Help protect its wildlife and beautiful places by volunteering for a Fall Beach and Riverside Cleanup. Join rangers, rain or shine, in picking up litter at Dalton Point's beaches. While you're here, keep an eye out for herons, eagles, and osprey as you work, then, visit the Gorge's many waterfalls and colorful towns afterwards! All tools and gloves provided, just bring snacks, water, and a friend! Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Contact Name: 
Dorothy Brown-Kwaiser
Contact Phone: 
503-659-2261 x228
Contact Email: 
dorothy.brown-kwaiser@oregon.gov

Baltimore Woods Mulch Patrol

Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Friends of Baltimore Woods
Address: 
N Baltimore Ave and Decatur Street.
Portland, OR 97203
United States
Categories: 

For the past five years, SOLVE and the City of Portland have partnered up to restore Baltimore Woods - a 35-acre wildlife corridor which runs along the Willamette River and through St Johns. The City acquired the land, piece by piece, and SOLVE cleared the land of trash and hazards, removed invasive weeds, and planted hundreds of native trees, shrubs and flowers there. Now SOLVE is helping the local Friends of Baltimore Woods (FoBW) to nurture the young plantings, and restore the area to its natural state - a native oak woodland. On 9/24/16,SOLVE and FoBW are teaming up again to host a work party in Baltimore Woods. You are invited to join other volunteers in searching out native plants in the woods, clearing invasive weeds around each plant, and mulching the plant's root zone with wood chips. The work is invigorating, but not strenuous. The land is hilly in spots, so boots are recommended. FoBW and SOLVE will provide all the guidance, tools (including gloves), refreshments and esprit de corps you may need. This will be a fun and inclusive community event. Families with children six-and-older are especially welcome. (P.S. Hey, veterans of past work parties in Baltimore Woods: Come, see how your plants are faring. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.) Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.

Contact Name: 
Mark Hill
Contact Phone: 
503-568-5059
Contact Email: 
markandbon@yahoo.com

Salmon Headwaters Cleanup

Saturday, September 17, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Address: 
27500 W Leg Rd.
Timberline, OR 97028
United States
Categories: 

Help us clean up this recreational hotspot and top of the Sandy Watershed! As the upper portion of our Timberline to Troutdale Cleanup, the Salmon Headwaters Cleanup is focused on reducing trash with a watershed-wide impact. Coordinated by the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council and Snowrider Project, in partnership with the Mt. Hood National Forest Zigzag District, Timberline Lodge, and others. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome, just bring sturdy footwear, water, and appropriate clothing for mountain weather. Information about an after-party will be available soon. Contact Sara Ennis with any questions!

Contact Name: 
Sara Ennis
Contact Phone: 
971-325-4224
Contact Email: 
sara@sandyriver.org

Fort Vancouver Riverside Beach Cleanup

Saturday, September 17, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Address: 
168 SE Columbia Way.
Vancouver, WA 98660
United States
Categories: 

We are beautifying Vancouver's waterfront! This project will primarily involve picking up litter along the Columbia River east of the I-5 within the property of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Gloves, trash bags, and trash picker-uppers will be provided. Lunch break planned around noon-ish. There is no minimum time requirement, you can can for 50 minutes or the full 3 hours! We appreciate all the help that we can get!

Contact Name: 
Joseph Morse
Contact Phone: 
301-938-1535
Contact Email: 
Joseph_morse@partner.nps.gov
Venue: 
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Introduction to Mushroom Identification

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Metro
Address: 
600 NE Grand Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
United States

Have you ever seen a mushroom in the woods and wondered what it was?  In this talk, mushroom enthusiast Leah Bendlin will teach you the basics of mushroom identification.  Learn how to start sorting species by their physical characteristics and ecology.  Bring in your own finds for hands-on practice.

Where:  Metro Regional Center

When:  6:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost:  $6 per person

Ages:  12 and older

Wheelchair accessible:  Yes

Pet Policy:  To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas.  Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect.  In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it.  Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed.  Please bring cleanup materials.  http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/pets-policy

 

 

 

Contact Name: 
Sandy Jamison
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8543
Contact Email: 
Sandra.Jamison@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Metro Regional Center
Cost: 
$6/per person

Mushrooms at Oxbow

Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Metro
Address: 
3010 SE Oxbow Parkway
Gresham, OR 97080
United States
Park/Trail: 

Explore the incredible diversity of fungi in Oxbow's ancient forest.  In this hands-0n, beginners class, learn the basics of mushrooms and other fungi.  This is not an edible mushroom class.

Meet at Group Camp 1. 

Time:  11:00-1:00 p.m.  OR  2:00-4:00 p.m.

Ages:  8 and older

Registration:  No registration required

Cost:  Free of charge

Pets policy:  To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas.  Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect.  In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it.  Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed.  Please bring cleanup materials.  http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/pets-policy

Contact Name: 
Sandy Jamison
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8543
Contact Email: 
Sandra.Jamison@oregonmetro.gov
Cost: 
Free of charge. No registration required.

Mushrooms at Oxbow

Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Metro
Park/Trail: 

Explore the incredible diversity of fungi in Oxbow's ancient forest.  In this hands-0n, beginners class, learn the basics of mushrooms and other fungi.  This is not an edible mushroom class.

Meet at Group Camp 1. 

Time:  11:00-1:00 p.m.  OR  2:00-4:00 p.m.

Ages:  8 and older

Registration:  No registration required

Cost:  Free of charge

Pets policy:  To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas.  Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect.  In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it.  Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed.  Please bring cleanup materials.  http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/pets-policy

Contact Name: 
Sandy Jamison
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8543
Contact Email: 
Sandra.Jamison@oregonmetro.gov
Cost: 
Free of charge. No registration required.

Explore a Salmon Restoration Site

Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Metro
Address: 
3010 SE Oxbow Parkway
Gresham, OR 97080
United States
Park/Trail: 

How do young salmon find food and refuge from floods and predators?  Join the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council to learn the science behind a side channel restoration project at Oxbow's Happy Creek.  Restoring habitat lost in a 1960's road-building project, the project created deep pools, bubbling riffles and hiding places for Chinook, coho and steelhead.  Learn the characteristics of good habitat and tips on native plants and salmon-friendly practices you can incorporate into your life.

Meet at Alder Shelter.  Meet at 1:45 p.m., program from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Ages :  8 and older

Registration:  No registration required

Cost:  Free of charge

Pets policy:  To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas.  Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect.  In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it.  Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed.  Please bring cleanup materials.  http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/pets-policy

Contact Name: 
Sandy Jamison
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8543
Contact Email: 
Sandra.Jamison@oregonmetro.gov
Cost: 
Free of charge. No registration required.

Salmon Homecoming

Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Metro
Address: 
3010 SE Oxbow Parkway
Gresham, OR 97080
United States
Park/Trail: 

Nothing says "Pacific Northwest" like the annual return from the ocean of the salmon, fighting upstream to spawn and die in the rivers of their birth.  In October, witness this ancient, iconic phenomenon at Oxbow Regional Park along the Sandy River, one of the nation's designated Wild and Scenic rivers.  During the annual Salmon Homecoming, naturalists are on hand to help you see the salmon and explore other aspects of the park's 1,000 acres of old-growth forest, hiking and equestrian trails and river beaches.  Take the chill off around the campfire.  Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or cider around the campfire.  Guaranteed to take the chill off and lift your spirits for a walk in the autumn woods. 

Join naturalists at the river's edge.  They'll help you spot spawning salmon and tell you about the salmon's behavior and life cycle.  Borrow a pair of polarized fish-viewing glasses onsite.

Learn more:  http://www.oregonmetro.gov/oxbow

Free of charge.  No registration required.

Vehicle charge:  $5 per car/$7 per bus

Pets policy:  To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas.  Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect.  In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it.  Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed.  Please bring cleanup materials.  http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/pets-policy

 

Contact Name: 
Sandy Jamison
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8543
Contact Email: 
Sandra.Jamison@oregonmetro.gov
Cost: 
Free of charge. No registration required.

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