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Legacy Lands 30th Anniversary Hike

Saturday, May 16, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Clark County Legacy Lands
Address: 
3rd St. at La Center Road
La Center, WA 98629
United States

Join the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership for a nature hike along the scenic trails of the La Center Bottoms Wetlands along the East Fork of the Lewis River. Learn about the river as it flows through floodplain wetlands and stewardship projects at the site. Meet at the trailhead off of 3rd St. east of La Center Road in La Center, Washington. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Contact Name: 
Patrick Lee
Contact Phone: 
360.397.2121 x4070
Contact Email: 
jane.kleiner@clark.wa.gov
Venue Details: 
The La Center Bottoms Wetlands are located just south of Sternwheeler park. Trails are ranked as easy for most people and are gravel surfaced.
Cost: 
Free
CI Initiatives: 

Legacy Lands 30th Anniversary Hike

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Clark County Legacy Lands
Address: 
3rd St. at La Center Road
La Center, WA 98629
United States

Join the Vancouver Audubon Society for a guided bird watching tour at the La Center Bottoms Wetlands along the East Fork of the Lewis River in La Center, Washington. These wetlands are home to wide array of song birds, waterfowl and wildlife. Bring your binoculars and enjoy a short hike down the trail. Meet at the trailhead just south of Sternwheeler Park at 3rd St. just east of La Center Road.

Contact Name: 
Patrick Lee
Contact Phone: 
360.397.2121 x4070
Contact Email: 
jane.kleiner@clark.wa.gov
Venue: 
La Center Bottoms Wetlands trailhead
Venue Details: 
http://www.clark.wa.gov/environment/properties/documents/LaCenterBottomsNA1.20.15.pdf
Cost: 
Free
CI Initiatives: 

Spring First Foods and Seasonal Cycles Hike

Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

2pm: Spring First Foods Hike

Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

Plankhouse Director Sarah Hill will be leading a walk on the Oaks to Wetlands Trail discussing traditional springtime foods of Chinookan Peoples and the seasonal cycles they live by. Participants should be prepared for a 2 mile hike on uneven terrain.  Meet at the Plankhouse. 

This hike is one of several activities that will be happening this day to kick off the Spring Opening of the Cathlapotle Plankhouse, including a family nature hike at 1pm, and from 12-4 Plankhouse tours and other Children's activities. 

The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a contemporary Chinookan style Plankhouse located on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The house was built in 2005 as a partnership with the Chinook Indian Nation, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Its mission is to share the lifeways, culture, and history of Chinookan Peoples of the Lower Columbia, and the natural resources of the Refuge. 

Plankhouse programs are coordinated by the Friends of The Ridgefield NWR. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, closed captioning, or other accommodations needs to Eric Anderson, 360-887-4106, Eric_Anderson@fws.gov. TTY 800-877-8339 with your request by close of business one week before the event. For wheelchair access arrangements for this program, please contact Sarah Hill (360) 887-4106 or Sarah_Hill@fws.gov

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
360 887 4206
Contact Email: 
sarah_hill@fws.gov
Venue: 
Cathlapotle Plankhouse
Cost: 
Free with Refuge admission of $3.00 per vehicle
CI Initiatives: 

Cathlapotle Plankhouse Open

Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Connect with local landscapes and Chinookan culture at the Cathlapotle Plankhouse! 

The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a contemporary Chinookan style Plankhouse located on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The house was built in 2005 as a partnership with the Chinook Indian Nation, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Its mission is to share the lifeways, culture, and history of Chinookan Peoples of the Lower Columbia, and the natural resources of the Refuge. 

The Plankhouse is open on Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm-4pm from April 12th -October 4th. Volunteer guides will be available to answer questions and give Plankhouse tours, and visitors are able to take a hike on the 2 mile Oaks to Wetlands Trail loop. 

Every Second Sunday from April-Oct, the Plankhouse hosts a special event or lecture focusing on the natural and cultural resources of the Lower Columbia River. 

Plankhouse programs are coordinated by the Friends of The Ridgefield NWR. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, closed captioning, or other accommodations needs to Eric Anderson, 360-887-4106, Eric_Anderson@fws.gov. TTY 800-877-8339 with your request by close of business one week before the event. For wheelchair access arrangements for this program,  please contact Sarah Hill (360) 887-4106 or Sarah_Hill@fws.gov.

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
360 887 4106
Contact Email: 
Sarah_Hill@fws.gov
Venue: 
Cathlapotle Plankhouse
Cost: 
Suggested Donation $5
CI Initiatives: 

Family Nature Walk at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

1pm on April 12th
Carty Unit at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Just 25 minutes North of Portland, OR

Join a Refuge Naturalist and take a walk along the Oaks to Wetlands trail to discover the wildlife that calls the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge home.

This hike is one of several activities that will be happening this day to kick off the Spring Opening of the Cathlapotle Plankhouse, including a spring wild foods hike, and from 12-4 Plankhouse tours and other Children's activities. 

The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a contemporary Chinookan style Plankhouse located on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The house was built in 2005 as a partnership with the Chinook Indian Nation, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Its mission is to share the lifeways, culture, and history of Chinookan Peoples of the Lower Columbia, and the natural resources of the Refuge. 

Contact Name: 
Sarah HIll
Contact Phone: 
(360) 887-4106
Contact Email: 
sarah_hill@fws.gov
Venue: 
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Cost: 
Free with Refuge parking fee of $3.00/vehicle
CI Initiatives: 

Stewardship Saturday at Columbia Springs

Saturday, May 16, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Highway
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Have fun, learn, and help out at Columbia Springs! This family-friendly event is a great opportunity for community members to participate in environmental restoration and projects that improve Columbia Springs' 100-acre natural area and the historic Vancouver Trout Hatchery. Projects may include gardening, painting, trail maintenance, and more. Every Stewardship Saturday includes a lesson about local ecology to start the day and concludes with a fun activity like a craft or nature hike. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome! Children under 14 are welcome with parent or guardian supervision and teens under 16 with parent or guardian permission. Snacks and tools provided. Please bring sturdy shoes, appropriate outdoor work clothing, a water bottle, and your enthusiasm for helping the community! To sign-up or for more information, email volunteer@columbiasprings.org

 

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

Owl Fest 2015!

Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 10:00am to 7:00pm
Oregon State Parks
Address: 
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
United States

Tryon Creek State Natural Area's - Annual Owl Fest

Hosted by Oregon State Parks

Saturday, March 7, 2015, 10:00AM - 7:00PM

 

Portland is teeming with owl activity in the springtime months. If you love owls, come out to Tryon Creek State Natural Area for a full day of Owl Celebration! Enjoy activities for the entire family including Owl Journaling with Jude Siegel, owl crafts, owl pellet dissection, owl presentations, guided hikes, snacks donated by Clif Bar, and close-up encounters with the Audubon education owls, Hazel and Julio!

 

This is a free event, no pre-registration needed (except where noted). Parking is limited, please consider carpooling.

 

Schedule of activities include:

Owl Journaling with Jude Siegel from 10:00AM - 1:00PM

(Pre-registration & fee required www.tryonfriends.org)

Story & Stroll - Owl Senses at 1:00PM and 3:00PM (for 2-6 year olds and their families)
Owls of Oregon Presentation with John Mullen, Park Manager at 1:30PM & 3:30PM
All Ages Guided Hikes at 2:00PM, 4:00PM, 5:00PM, and 6:00PM
Owl Pellet Dissection and Owl Crafts from 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Face Painting by Marie from 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Close encounter with Julio & Hazel, Audubon Education Owls from 4:00PM - 6:00PM

 

Owl Fest 2015 takes place at Tryon Creek State Natural, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, OR 97219. Please consider carpooling, parking is limited. Visit www.tryonfriends.org or https://tryoncreek.wordpress.com/special-programs-and-events/ for more information.

 

Contact Name: 
Jennifer Primm
Contact Phone: 
503-636-9886
Contact Email: 
Jennifer.Primm@oregon.gov
Venue: 
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Cost: 
FREE!

Stewardship Saturday at Columbia Springs

Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Highway
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Have fun, learn, and help out at Columbia Springs! This family-friendly event is a great opportunity for community members to participate in environmental restoration and projects that improve Columbia Springs' 100-acre natural area and the historic Vancouver Trout Hatchery. Projects may include gardening, painting, trail maintenance, and more. Every Stewardship Saturday includes a lesson about local ecology to start the day and concludes with a fun activity like a craft or nature hike. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome! Children under 14 are welcome with parent or guardian supervision and teens under 16 with parent or guardian permission. Snacks and tools provided. Please bring sturdy shoes, appropriate outdoor work clothing, a water bottle, and your enthusiasm for helping the community! To sign-up or for more information, email volunteer@columbiasprings.org

Contact Name: 
Kaley McLachlan
Contact Phone: 
(360) 882-0936
Contact Email: 
volunteer@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Cost: 
none

American Trails International Trails Symposium

Sunday, May 17, 2015 - 7:00am to 5:00pm
American Trails
Address: 
777 Ne Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,
portland, OR 97232
United States

American Trails is hosting the next International Trails Symposium right here in Portland from May 17-20, 2015, at the Oregon Convention Center.

The Symposium addresses every aspect of trails, greenways, and blueways. Learn from dozens of educational sessions and mobile workshops, and network with experts and enthusiasts from across the globe.

The theme for this year's Symposium is "Solutions for Success."

The Intertwine Alliance will coordinate volunteers for the event. 

Registration now open. 

Venue: 
Oregon Convention Center
Cost: 
$250 to $590

Metro Quarterly Trails Forum

Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Address: 
United States

Plam Gluck, executive director of American Trails, will attend to talk about the International Trails Symposium coming to Portland in May. 
 

View agenda for other topics and speakers. 

Contact Name: 
Mel Huie
Contact Email: 
mel.huie@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Metro Regional Center, Council Chamber
Venue Details: 
600 NE Grand, Portland, OR

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