native plants

Guided Nature Hike at Columbia Springs

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Join us for free urban nature adventures every third Wednesday, February through November!  April theme:  Ethnobotany!  Travel back in time as you embark on a short guided hike at Columbia Springs to learn some of the ways different native plants have been used as food, medicine, and tools for thousands of years!  This hike is best suited for students aged 7-77 and is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.  We can accommodate twenty people maximum on a first come first served basis.

Contact Name: 
Kaley McLachlan
Contact Phone: 
(360) 882-0936 ext 230
Contact Email: 
volunteer@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Cost: 
FREE

Put Down Roots in Tualatin

Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
7041 SW Nyberg St
Tualatin, OR 97062
United States

Get dirty, breathe fresh air, meet new people and make an impact on stream health and forest diversity! Celebrate Earth Day with a tree planting and invasive English ivy removal. Come out and enjoy the grand opening celebration of the Tualatin River Greenway Trail! Tools, gloves, snacks, and guidance are provided. Please wear sturdy shoes or boots and dress for the weather. Activities include: None, Grand Opening Ceremony of the Tualatin River Greenway Trail following the planting event.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/put-down-roots-tualatin

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Tualatin River Greenway Trail
Venue Details: 
Directions From I-5, take the Nyberg Road exit and go east to the Nyberg Rivers shopping center. Meeting Spot Park on the east side of Best Buy. Access to Trail is in the east side of Best Buy. Check in at the volunteer registration tents at the Trail entrance.
Cost: 
$0.00

Native Plant ID Workshop

Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
2000 SW 1st Ave. Ste. 400
Suite #400
Portland, OR 97201
United States

Learn to identify common native plants of Oregon. Workshop includes going out into field, pizza and refreshments!

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/native-plant-id-workshop

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
SOLVE office
Venue Details: 
Directions From I-5 North exit onto I-405 West (Exit 299B) towards US-26/City Center/Beaverton. Merge onto I-405 North and take exit 1B to merge onto SW 4th Ave. Turn Right onto SW Lincoln St. Turn left onto SW 1st Ave . Our building is on the right, enter the turnaround and park in a visitor space or use street parking near by. The SOLVE office is located on the 4th floor of the building.
Cost: 
$0.00

Linnton Creek Project for April

Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
10682 NW St Helens Road
Portland, OR 97231
United States
Park/Trail: 

Linnton Creek is a principle stream in Forest Park, one of the main trail heads in the north end of the park, and its confluence with the Willamette River will have a new lagoon, as part of the the 27 acre Linnton Plywood Mill site's restoration as animal habitat (a Superfund mitigation site). We are restoring the creek trail head, removing ivy and blackberry, planting natives, and installing an interpretive sign, trash can and custom (and amusing) dog waste bag dispenser designed by noted artist Ivan McLean. Part of a broad effort to eliminate dog waste from the park, this site is particularly important as the creek will flow into a new lagoon designed as a resting place for salmon fry, where clean water will be crucial. At the moment the main effort is ivy removal and the planting of almost 300 native plants. Hot and cold beverages, pastries, tools and gloves are provided. We'll be having a celebration of the project's completion in June. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Native Planting.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/linnton-creek-project-april

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Linnton Creek Trail Head
Venue Details: 
Directions Right on St Helens Road (Route 30), about a mile past the St Johns Bridge. Meeting Spot Some parking at site. More across St Helens at NW 105th (right at light into 105th and immediate left, to park at mill site office. At the Linnton Creek trail head, which is also a #16 bus stop.
Cost: 
$0.00

Trillium Creek April Community Land Care Day

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
5700 SW Dosch Rd.
Portland, OR 97239
United States

Remove invasives to improve habitat and water quality. Tools and gloves will be provided on site. Drinking water will also be provided but feel free to bring your own water bottles. This can be messy work, so please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/trillium-creek-april-communit...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Trillium Creek - Robert Gray Middle School
Venue Details: 
Directions Take Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy to SW 25th. Take SW 25th up the hill to Robert Gray Middle School. Park in front of the school along SW 23rd. Meeting Spot Meet along the bridge, look for the SOLVE sign.
Cost: 
$0.00

Heron Pointe Wetland Community Planting Day

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
21735 Palisade Dr.
Fairview, OR 97024
United States

Heron Pointe Wetland is degraded by the presence of an invasive grass:reed canary grass. Volunteers will be planting native willow, Oregon ash as well as native shrubs like douglas spirea. Volunteers will also be installing coffee bags as a weed barrier and mulching. Native plants will add needed biodiversity improving the overall health of the wetland.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/heron-pointe-wetland-april-community-planting-day

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Heron Pointe Wetlands
Venue Details: 
Directions I-84 to exit 14, north on Fairview Parkway, right on NE Sandy Blvd. east, left on NE 223rd Ave, left on Bramble Way, left on Panache Ave, right on Palisade Drive. Park along Palisade Drive, walk off trail at end of cul-de-sac onto site.
Cost: 
$0.00

Stewardship Saturday: Johnson Lake

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
NE 92nd Dr and NE Colfax St
Portland, OR 97220
United States

In the early 1900's Johnson Lake was the premier recreation site in its area. The lake was fed by groundwater springs and the water was so clear your could see to the bottom. In our lifetimes, the lake has seen various forms of pollution. A rigorous clean up effort began once the property was acquired by the city in the '90s. Continue to contribute to the health of the Johnson Lake natural area with us by casting native plant seeds at our April 2nd work party. It's a three step process that includes roughing up the soil, casting seed, and covering the planting area with mulch. This is a great activity for families and groups. Join us! This event runs rain or shine! Be sure to dress for the weather and bring water, rain gear and sturdy shoes. Snacks, tools, training and gloves will be provided. Parents should note that there is a water body on this site. This opportunity is open to volunteers 14 years and older, unless accompanied by an adult. Registration is requested. Is your business or community group looking to volunteer? Groups are welcome! Please contact the Council independently if you are registering with 5 or more persons. Activities include: Native Planting.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/stewardship-saturday-johnson-...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Johnson Lake Natural Area
Venue Details: 
Directions From I-205 North, take exit 23B for US 30 Bypass W/​Killingsworth Street. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Columbia Boulevard and merge onto US-30 Bypass W/​NE Killingsworth St. Slight right onto NE Columbia Blvd. Turn right onto NE 92nd Drive. Turn right onto NE Colfax St Meeting Spot Please park on NE Colfax St. Follow the blue events signs to the parking area. Meet at the NE Colfax St. entrance to the park. Follow the blue signs to the meeting place.
Cost: 
$0.00

Trees of Scouters Mountain Nature Park

Monday, June 6, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Metro

Trees, trees beautiful trees. Do you know which local tree hosts the most number of lichens and mosses? Or which tree grows the tallest? Come take a walk and learn the about conifer and deciduous trees. We cover tree identification, and human and animal uses of trees.

Ages: 8 and older

Contact Name: 
Yuliya Klichkova
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8550
Contact Email: 
Yuliya.Klichkova@oregonmetro.gov
Cost: 
Cost: $6/person, $11 family

Mother’s Day Birds and Blooms of Canemah Bluff

Sunday, May 8, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Metro

Instead of taking flowers to mom this Mother's Day, why not take her to the wildflowers? Join Metro naturalist Dan Daly for a leisurely stroll to see and learn about common wildflowers. Enjoy the serenade of nesting songbirds and views of the Willamette River and historic Canemah cemetery.

Ages: 6 and older

Contact Name: 
Yuliya Klichkova
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8550
Contact Email: 
Yuliya.Klichkova@oregonmetro.gov
Cost: 
Cost: $6/person, $11/family

Portland Audubon Native Plant Sale

Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 10:00am to Sunday, April 24, 2016 - 5:00pm
Audubon Society of Portland
Address: 
5151 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Celebrate the 20th year of the oldest and best native plant sale in Portland!

Audubon Society of Portland will hold its annual native plant sale on Saturday April 23 and Sunday April 24, from 10 AM to 5 PM at 5151 NW Cornell Road, Portland.

Highlights of our twenty year anniversary include over 100 species of native plants for sale, experienced gardener volunteers to advise and assist, and appearances by the Audubon Education birds of prey.

Free and open to the public. All proceeds benefit Portland Audubon programs such as nature education, wildlife sanctuaries, and wildlife rehabilitation.

Contact Name: 
Greg Kurtz
Contact Phone: 
971 222 6140
Contact Email: 
gkurtz@audubonportland.org
Venue: 
Portland Audubon Society
Cost: 
free

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