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Metro's Sandy River Spey Clave

Friday, May 17, 2013 - 9:00am to Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 5:00pm
Metro
Address: 
3010 SE Oxbow Parkway
Gresham, OR
United States
Park/Trail: 

All day Friday to Sunday, May 17, 18 and 19


Come to Oxbow Regional Park for the largest gathering of anglers devoted to two-hand fly rod fishing in the western hemisphere. Enroll in the free Spey casting college. View on-the-water demonstrations. Meet Northwest fly fishing legends. Free with a $5 per vehicle ($7 per bus) fee. Want to camp at Oxbow? Visit www. oregonmetro.com/oxbow for details about online reservations. Pets and alcohol are not allowed in Metro parks or natural areas. For event information, visit www. flyfishusa.com/spey-clave.

Contact Phone: 
503-663-4708
Contact Email: 
parks@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Oxbow Regional Park
Venue Details: 
Discover Oxbow Regional Park, a 1,000-acre natural area park nestled in the wild and scenic Sandy River Gorge.
 
 Online camping reservations now available - Reservations can now be made online using a MasterCard or Visa. Pets and alcohol are not allowed in Metro parks or natural areas. Reserve your spot now, go to http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Oxbow_Regional_Park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=OR&parkId=402500&topTabIndex=CampingSpot.
 
 Located within the wild and scenic Sandy River Gorge, Metro's Oxbow Regional Park offers rare access to many of the region’s natural wonders while providing a variety of unique recreational opportunities. The river draws swimmers, rafters, kayakers and drift boats carrying anglers. Twelve miles of trails invite you to explore an ancient forest with centuries-old trees and ridges and ravines carved by volcanic and glacial flows.
 
 Oxbow is a great place to see wildlife and animal tracks. The area’s natural habitat makes an ideal home for wildlife such as mink, beaver, raccoon, fox, deer, osprey, songbirds, salmon, elk, black bear, cougar and many others.More about wildlife and tracking 
 The park also offers a wooded campground, reservable picnic shelters, playgrounds, equestrian trails, and a number of environmental education opportunities. 
 
 Nature activities and field trips
 Visit upcoming events at Oxbow below, including animal tracking, ancient forest walks, salmon viewing, wildflower and mushroom identification classes, and programs especially for kids and teens. You can also plan your own field trip with a Metro naturalist especially for your classroom, group or organization.
 
 Location; From I-84, take the Troutdale exit (17). Go past the truck stop to the light and turn right on 257th. Go 3 miles to Division Street and turn left. Continue east for 5 miles following the signs. Turn left on Oxbow Parkway and drive 1.6 miles to the park entrance.
Cost: 
$5 per vehicle fee, $7 per bus

Crystal Springs Walking Tour

Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Crystal Springs Partnership
Address: 
United States

Crystal Springs Walking Tour

The Crystal Springs Partnership will lead a guided walk along Sellwood-Moreland's Crystal Springs Creek--one of Portland's most valuable and unique natural resources--on Saturday, June 1st. Highlights will be creekside natural history, along with the exciting salmon-friendly restoration projects now underway along the creek.

The tour starts at 10am at Johnson Creek Park (SE 21st and Sherrett). The route is roughly 2.5 miles long, with several informational stops along the way. A shuttle will be available at the final destination to take participants back to Johnson Creek Park. Be sure to bring a water bottle, comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Crystal Springs Partnership website, www.crystalspringspdx.org.

Contact Email: 
crystalspringscc@gmail.com
Venue: 
Johnson Creek Park
Cost: 
Free

Lewis and Clark Wildflower Discoveries

Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 NW Main Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

The Cathlapotle Plankhouse will be kicking off its 2013 Second Sunday Series on Mother's Day, May 12.


Garden Historian and Humanities WA speaker Joan Hockaday will be presenting The Lewis and Clark Wildflower Discoveries in the Cathlapotle Plankhouse. She will discuss the lasting legacy of Lewis and Clark in the exploration of the American West, and the contributions that Native Americans have made to the expedition and western science. This presentation will speak to the question: "What do we discover today from Lewis and Clark's daily accounts about our early Washington landscape, natural history and native peoples?"


Guided tours of the Plankhouse and children's activities will be available from 12-4pm. Those feeling up for it can also join Joan on the trail after the talk to explore some of the plants along the adjacent Oaks To Wetlands Trail.


The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a modern Chinookan Plankhouse built to interpret the Chinookan village of Cathlapotle that once existed on what is today Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge property. At the time Lewis and Clark visited Cathlapotle, it had 14 large plankhouses and over 900 people living there. The modern Cathlapotle Plankhouse is used to provide educational programs to youth and the general public through our Lifeways, Landscapes, and Wildlife Interpretive Program. To learn more about the plankhouse visit www.ridgefieldfriends.org or contact Sarah Hill at Sarah_Hill@fws.gov or (360) 887-4106.

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
(360) 887-4106
Contact Email: 
sarah_hill@fws.gov
Venue: 
Cathlapotle Plankhouse
Venue Details: 
The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is located on the Carty Unit of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Ridgefield, WA, 20 minutes away from downtown Vancouver.
Cost: 
$3.00/ vehicle parking fee at the refuge

National Get Outdoors Day at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
National Park Service
Address: 
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1501 Evergreen Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98661
United States

On Saturday, June 8th, 2013, celebrate healthy, active, outdoor fun in your urban national park! Experience all kinds of outdoor activities at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site - your Gateway to the Great Outdoors. Partners from federal, state, and local agencies, nonprofit organizations and the recreation industry are again teaming up to host the fifth annual National Get Outdoors Day (GO Day) to encourage outdoor fun at sites across the nation.


GO Day at Fort Vancouver includes the annual free Brigade Encampment, where costumed interpreters re-enact the springtime return of Hudson's Bay Company fur brigades to Fort Vancouver.


Prime goals of GO Day are reaching currently underserved populations and first-time visitors to public lands, and reconnecting youth to the great outdoors.

Contact Name: 
Cassie Anderson
Contact Phone: 
(360) 816-6247
Contact Email: 
cassie_anderson@nps.gov
Venue: 
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Venue Details: 
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service, is at the heart of the Vancouver National Historic Reserve. The Vancouver National Historic Reserve brings together a national park, a premier archaeological site, the region's first military post, an international fur trade emporium, one of the oldest operating airfields, the first national historic site west of the Mississippi River, and a waterfront trail and environmental center on the banks of the Columbia River. The partners of the Reserve teach visitors about the fur trade, early military life, natural history, and pioneers in aviation, all within the context of Vancouver's role in regional and national development. The Reserve's vast array of public programs -- including living history events, cultural demonstrations, exhibits, active archaeology, and other special events and activities -- create a dynamic, fun, and unique tourist destination for people of all ages.
Cost: 
Free

Spring Mushroom Ecology Walk

Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Rewild Portland
Address: 
United States

Spring is here and so are morels! Early spring morels, Morchella elata and false morels, Verpa bohemica can both be found in the Willamette Valley. Come learn the habitat of Morels and other edible and medicinal mushrooms. The best way to find mushrooms is to know their habitat. If you know what to look for, you just might find it. We won't be collecting wild foods on this trip, but we will be collecting the knowledge that allows us find where to go to eat. Riparian, river side,  habitats, and the edible and medicinal mushrooms that can be found at this time of year in the Willamette Valley and surrounding area. The class will be held at Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge across the river near Vancouver Wa. We will have ample opportunities for bird and wildlife viewing. You might also have the opportunity to see one of the newly translocated Columbia White Tailed Deer!

When: April 7th, 10am-2pm

Where: Meet at the Carty Unit of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. There is the option to meet up and carpool from St. Johns area in Portland.

Cost: $25
There are limited spaces for this workshop. You must register at http://www.rewildportland.com/educational-programs/workshops/spring-mush...

About Our Instructor
Richard Gaines has a B.S. in Natural Science and over 30 years experience in identifying fungi. He has taught identification and medicinal mushrooms workshops for Evergreen
College.

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Email: 
sarah@rewildportland.com
Cost: 
$25

Forest Park Discovery Hike: Holding on to Habitat

Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Forest Park Conservancy
Address: 
United States
Park/Trail: 

Forest Park's urban wilderness is but part of a larger ecosystem connecting the habitat of the Coast Range to the Willamette Valley. The integrity of this corridor is threatened by many factors. Learn what it takes to support the wonder of wildlife and get a glimpse of Forest Park's most pristine habitat.

Follow the website link below to learn more and sign up!

Contact Name: 
Mikala Soroka
Contact Phone: 
503-223-5449, ext. 106
Contact Email: 
mikala@forestparkconservancy.org
Cost: 
$10 for non-members, free for members

Mother’s Day birds and blooms – Canemah Bluff Natural Area

Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Metro
Address: 
OR
United States

Explore the views and wildflowers of Canemah Bluff this Mother's Day, May 12 with Metro naturalist Dan Daly.


1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12


Walk with Metro naturalist Dan Daly and learn about common wildflowers. Enjoy the serenade of nesting songbirds and views of the Willamette River and historic Canemah Cemetery. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair on site. The walk covers 2 miles over uneven trails, mostly flat with some inclines. Suitable for ages 6 and older. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration and payment of $6 per person or $11 per household required in advance. To register and pay online, visit Metro's online calendar at www.oregonmetro.gov/calendar, find your event and follow the instructions.

Contact Name: 
Metro parks
Contact Phone: 
503-220-2781
Contact Email: 
parks@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Canemah Bluff Natural Area
Cost: 
$6 per person or $11 per household required in advance.

August Olallie Highlands Hike

Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 8:30am
Clackamas River Basin Council
Address: 
Clackamas River Ranger District
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR 97023
United States

Visit the under-appreciated but spectacular highlands of the Olallie Scenic Area. This area underwent sheet glaciation rather than valley glaciation, giving it flatter terrain and so many lakes that many have never been named. Highlights include visiting lakes with spectacular photogenic viewpoints. Most of the lakes are accessible with minimal walking though two are on a two mile easy hike. The easy hiking will total a little over 2 miles and has about 125 ft. elevation change on a mostly gentle route. With a high point of 5000 ft this tour features mixed forest and meadow areas. The various stops will be in the uppermost reaches of the Squirrel Creek drainage and along the southernmost fork of the mainstem Clackamas right up to the watershed boundary.

We will meet at the Estacada River Ranger District, located off of Highway 224 at 8:30 am. All tours are led by CRBC Board member Bryon Boyce. Bring plenty of water, a camera, bug spray, and a lunch. Be aware that temperatures in the upper watershed are cooler than down below, and wear appropriate footwear. Expected return around 3:00 pm.

Contact Name: 
Morgan Parks
Contact Phone: 
503-303-4372 ext. 101
Contact Email: 
morgan@clackamasriver.org
Cost: 
Free!

July Hawk Mountain Hike

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 8:30am
Clackamas River Basin Council
Address: 
Clackamas River Ranger District
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR 97023
United States

This rewarding tour features wildflowers, wetlands, meadows, and spectacular views along the trail and from a historic 1933 cabin and former lookout site.

We'll follow Rhododendron Ridge first up through reforested clearcuts with flowering meadows, then old growth, finally dropping into an unusual wetland-filled valley before climbing to the top of 5277 ft. Hawk Mountain. This route is easy to moderate and is 2.3 miles each way with about 900 elevation gain. Some sections require moderate climbs, but the grade on average is easy. The tour is within Berry Creek and Collowash sub-basins of the Clackamas Basin.

We will meet at the Estacada River Ranger District, located off of Highway 224. All tours are led by CRBC Board member Bryon Boyce.

Bring plenty of water, a camera, bug spray, and a lunch. Be aware that temperatures in the upper watershed are cooler than down below, and wear appropriate footwear.

 

Contact Name: 
Rebecca Walker
Contact Phone: 
5033034372
Contact Email: 
Rebecca@clackamasriver.org
Cost: 
Free!

June Cache Meadows Hike

Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 8:30am
Clackamas River Basin Council
Address: 
Clackamas River Ranger District
595 NW Industrial Way
Estacada, OR 97023
United States

Explore for early season wildflowers, vernal pools, wetlands, unusual water bodies and geology on this short loop. The area contains much of interest with
mid-elevation old-growth forests, lakes and wet meadows. Much of the route follows lake edges, streams and long meadows. Some of the lakes are vernal or springtime features, and become grass-covered meadows during the summer.

The high point is about 4400 feet and there is a 300 feet elevation change over a route of 3 miles. This earns the tour an easy rating. It lies in the Cripple Creek sub-basin of the Clackamas Watershed.

We will meet at the Estacada River Ranger District, located off of Highway 224.  All tours are led by CRBC Board member Bryon Boyce.

Bring plenty of water, a camera, bug spray, and a lunch. Be aware that temperatures in the upper watershed are cooler than down below, and wear appropriate footwear.

RSVP to attend by emailing Becki at REBECCA@CLACKAMASRIVER.ORG or calling 503-303-4372 Ext. 101.

Contact Name: 
Rebecca Walker
Contact Phone: 
5033034372
Contact Email: 
Rebecca@clackamasriver.org
Cost: 
Free!

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