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All About Bats!

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department
Address: 
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

Celebrate Earth Day and welcome the return of bats to Oregon with this introduction into their fascinating night-time world. Learn about bats around the world, how they live and why they are important. What threats do they face to their continued existence? Is it just coincidence that Oregon has fifteen species of owls AND bats? After the program we go outside with special bat detectors and listen for bats over Jackson Bottom!  Long-time JBWP volunteer, Wolfgang Dempke, presents this program.

Contact Name: 
Steve Engel
Contact Phone: 
503-681-6283
Contact Email: 
steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building
Venue Details: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. Over 200 species of birds recorded. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Open dawn to dusk. Pets are not allowed. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
$5 Hillsboro Resident / $10 Non-resident

Gateway Green Community Cross

Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Friends of Gateway Green
Address: 
United States

The Friends of Gateway Green presents Community Cross - a family friendly cyclocross exhibition race for all ages and abilities! Please join us in celebrating and support Portland's first recreational bike park in the making!

On-site registration will begin at 9 AM. $20 race entry donation supports the Build Gateway Green capital campaign. Exhibition racers are eligible for raffle prizes regardless of race finishing placement. Non-racers may also purchase raffle tickets for $20. 

The day's schedule:
9:00 AM - Registration begins
10:00 AM - Welcome Announcement
10:10 AM - Kiddie Cross opens (remains open throughout the day)
10:10 AM - Men's C (45 min)
11:05 AM - Men's B (45 min)
12:00 PM - Women's B & C and Juniors (45 min)
12:55 PM - Women's A (60 min)
2:05 PM - Men's A (60 min)
3:15 PM - Single Speed (45 min)

Please consider riding your bike or taking transit to the event. Parking is available at The Oregon Clinic (1111 NE 99th Ave). Community Cross will be set up approximately .25 miles north of the Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC MAX station.

 

Contact Name: 
Jocelyn Gaudi
Contact Email: 
jbgaudi@gmail.com
Venue: 
Gateway Green
Venue Details: 
Gateway Green is envisioned as an open space and recreation area, as well as a working test site for "green" innovation. Connected to Portland's famed 40 Mile Loop (a pedestrian and bike route originally proposed by the Olmstead Brothers in 1904 and now nearly complete), Gateway Green stands to become a regional destination for locals, tourists, and green industry professionals. The land is located where I-84 and I-205 cross paths and was once the site of Multnomah County's Rocky Butte Jail. Gateway Green is unique in that the park is only accessible by foot, bike and light rail via the I-205 path. It's located approximately a .25 miles north of the Gateway Transit Center.

REI Planting Day at Jackson Bottom Wetlands

Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
Address: 
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

REI is sponsoring this fun fall event to benefit you, your family and the environment.  Grab a snack and take a guided walk through the Preserve where you will learn about the plants and
animals that live there.  Along the way, plant native species to provide food and shelter for the wildlife you've learned about.
Bring your friends and family to this fun event.  Join us and REI to continue to create a special place at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve.  Get snacks, a t-shirt and a chance to win prizes!
Gloves and tools provided. 

Register online at
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=370769234
Hurry! Space is limited!

 

Contact Name: 
Brittnie Andrew
Contact Phone: 
503-681-6417
Contact Email: 
brittnie.andrew@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building and trails
Venue Details: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. Over 200 species of birds recorded. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Open dawn to dusk. Pets are not allowed. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
Free

Night-time Walkabout

Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
Address: 
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

How do the creatures of Jackson Bottom prepare for Halloween?  Join us for a Night-time Walkabout along the nature trails at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve before the ghosts and goblins come out of the woodwork!  Learn how some animals adapt to night time and what goes on while you sleep.  Children must be accompanied by adult.  JBWP staff & volunteers

Contact Name: 
Steve Engel
Contact Phone: 
503-681-6283
Contact Email: 
steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve classroom and trails
Venue Details: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. Over 200 species of birds recorded. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Open dawn to dusk. Pets are not allowed. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
Free

Eagle Point Addition to Terwilliger Parkway

Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Friends of Terwilliger
Address: 
near Terwilliger Parkway and Hamilton Terr
Portland, OR
United States

Visit Eagle Point, the latest addition to Terwilliger Parkway, and learn about the history of and future plans for this special site.

10:00 - 10:30   Informal viewing of site and exhibits
10:30 - 11:00    Comments by Parks Commissioner Amanda Fritz,  Parks Director Mike Abatte, and Architect/historian/author Bill Hawkins
11:00 - noon    Social hour, refreshments, conversation, property and exhibit viewing

See www.TerwilligerFriends.org for location and parking information.

Want to walk to the event?  Join SW Trails to hike from Wilson High School.  Meet behind the bleachers near the SW Sunset / SW Capitol Hwy intersection at 9:00 a.m..  For questions about the hike, contact fekety@hevanet.com

Contact Email: 
rsvp@TerwilligerFriends.org
Venue: 
Eagle Point
Venue Details: 
See the www.TerwilligerFriends.org website for location and parking maps

Farm to City

Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Sauvie Island Center
Address: 
623 SE Oak Street, PDX
Portland, OR 97205
United States

A benefit for Sauvie Island Center

Join us for a celebration of National Farm to School Month featuring the flavors of the fall harvest, local beer and wine. Take part in the Grown Ups Scavenger Hunt while learning about our farm-based education program. You could win a Portland Nursery gift certificate.

WHAT:           Fall harvest hors d' oeuvres, beer and wine.

                        Grown Ups Scavenger Hunt

 

WHEN:           Thursday, October 9, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

           

WHERE:         The roof top patio at Earth Advantage

                        

                        [NEW LOCATION ]

 

TICKETS:       $30 increasing to $35 on October 8th,

                        SauvieIslandCenter.org/events/farm-to-city

Contact Name: 
Joanne Lazo
Contact Phone: 
503.201.5923
Contact Email: 
joanne@sauvieislandcenter.org
Venue: 
Earth Advantage Rooftop Patio
Venue Details: 
A beautiful urban oasis, the rooftop patio at Earth Advantage offers views of the downtown skyline with all the privacy of a private venue.
Cost: 
$30 and up

Mc Lean Art and Garden Gala - Lockfest 2014

Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Friends of McLean Park and House
Address: 
5350 River Street
West Linn, OR 97068
United States

Come join art, garden, mill, and locks enthusiasts for a great day of family-friendly fun at West Linn's beautifully restored historic McLean house and garden.

Contact Name: 
Debra Quinn
Contact Phone: 
503-655-4268
Contact Email: 
info@mcleanhouse.org
Venue: 
Mc Lean House Garden and Art Gala
Venue Details: 
Located along the scenic Willamette River in West Linn, Oregon this event is an annual fundraiser and community celebration of art, gardens, and historic industrial lock and paper mill sites in Oregon CIty and West Linn. Vendors will be selling art inside and outside of the McLean house and free tours of the West Linn locks and Blue Heron Mill site are avilable for free.
Cost: 
0

Connect with Nature at Mount Tabor

Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 9:30am to 2:30pm
The Nature Conservancy
Address: 
SE 60th Ave & Salmon St
Portland, OR 97215
United States
Park/Trail: 

Join The Nature Conservancy and Portland Parks & Recreation for a day of conservation work and celebration at Mount Tabor Park! Volunteers will help remove invasive species, maintain native species and perform trail maintenance. After the work, volunteers are invited to stick around for an exclusive celebratory event with lunch from Koi Fusion, Salt & Straw Ice Cream and live, local music!

Registration is required and space is limited, so sign up today: http://support.nature.org/site/Calendar/?view=RSVP&id=5801

Contact Name: 
Gardiner Miller
Contact Phone: 
(503)802-8100
Contact Email: 
orvolunteers@tnc.org
Venue: 
Mount Tabor Park
Venue Details: 
Accessibility Information: Parking lot & street parking; Paved pathway to play area with moderate slope; Accessible restrooms & picnic table
Cost: 
Free

Friends of Clark County farm to fork event

Sunday, September 7, 2014 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Friends of Clark County
Address: 
9215 SE Evergreen Highway
Vancouver, WA 98664
United States

Contact Name: 
Bianca Benson
Contact Phone: 
503-701-9203
Contact Email: 
bianca@friendsofclarkcounty.org
Venue: 
Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum
Venue Details: 
Join Friends of Clark County for our annual fundraiser. Locally harvest foods will be served with wine. Local musician Cole Carr will be performing folk and blues under the tall trees of the arboretum. Please join us Click the image to register! Friends of Clark County works with community partners and policy makers to keep Clark County a beautiful and healthy place to live, work and play. The Friends advocate for and promote: Local, sustainable agriculture Preservation of rural lands against urban development Preservation and growth of forested and open green spaces and wetlands Restoration and monitoring of fish and wildlife habitat The acquisition and maintenance of public parks, especially in urban areas The strict regulation of storm water runoff, following state law A diverse transportation system, focused on affordable public transportation The venue for the fundraiser is the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum is the site of the historic Stanger House - the oldest privately-built structure (remaining in its original location) in Clark County. Once restored, the arboretum and the historic home will become a tourist attraction on the 12-mile Waterfront Renaissance Trail along the banks of the Columbia River - connecting the trail from Vancouver to Camas.
Cost: 
35.00

Young Woman's Nature Skills Program Open House, Rewild Portland

Saturday, August 30, 2014 - 1:00pm
Rewild Portland
Address: 
SW Kingston Drive
Portland, OR 97205
United States
Park/Trail: 

Rewild Portland is hosting a drop in open house for their Young Woman's Nature Skills program, August 30th, 1pm - 3pm

Our year-long mentoring program for girls ages 10-12 focuses on building character, leadership, and healthy feminine relationships through the exploration of nature, story, art, and earth living skills. We will meet twice a month for a full year and the program will culminate with a participant designed camping trip to practice the skills used throughout the year. 

Open House, August 30th, 1pm-3pm, Washington Park Archery Range
Families and girls interested in this program are invited to come to a casual, Drop In, 'open house' at the Washington Park Archery Range to meet program facilitators Sarah Hill and Kymberly Klein, ask questions, and experiment with a few of the skills we will be exploring together throughout the year. This open house is right before the monthly Free Skills Series event, Basketry and Berry picking. Families are welcome to stay after the open house for the Free Skills Series class from 3pm - 6pm

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/298018360371018/

Website: http://www.rewildportland.com/roots-of-wisdom-young-womans-program/

Questions? Contact Program Coordinator, Sarah Hill, at Sarah@rewildportland.com for more info.

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
(360) 901-5255
Contact Email: 
sarah@rewildportland.com
Venue: 
Washington Park Archery Range
Venue Details: 
Archery Range is at the top of Washington Park on SW Kingston Drive.

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