paddling

Clackamas River - Down the River Clean Up

Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
19009 SE Barton Park Rd
Boring, OR 97009
United States

*REGISTRATION FOR THIS SITE OPENS 8/1. PLEASE REGISTER AT www.welovecleanrivers.org* Come float and fill the boat! The 13th Annual Down the River Clean Up on the Clackamas River is set to make a splash on Sunday, September 13th, 2015. It's the largest and longest running on-water cleanup event of its kind in Oregon, co-hosted by the Clackamas River Basin Council and We Love Clean Rivers. Over 350 volunteers will rally together in rafts, kayaks, drift boats, and SCUBA gear, to scour the streambed and banks for trash. Since 2003, over 32 total tons of garbage have been removed to help preserve and protect the health of this beautiful and bountiful river for people, fish, recreation, and more. All non-motorized watercrafts may participate in the event. Boaters must have Class II+ whitewater experience and wear a life jacket and whistle. Volunteers will put in between 7:30-9:30 am at boat ramps located along the river which include Barton Park, Carver Boat Ramp, Riverside Park and new to the event this year - Milo McIver State Park's Lower Boat Ramp. With your help we can keep this 20+ mile stretch of the Clackamas clean from Estacada to the confluence with the Willamette River in Oregon City. Whoo-hoo!! And for everyone's hard work, a FREE BBQ will be available at Barton Park from 3:00-5:00 pm. On-water and on-land volunteer opportunities are available. For more information about the event and to register (beginning August 1st) visit www.welovecleanrivers.org. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Multiple Boat Ramps along Clakamas River: Barton Park, Carver Boat Ramp, Riverside Park, Milo McIver State Park Multiple - see directions for addresses. Clackamas, OR
Venue Details: 
Print out free parking waiver for Clackamas County Parks and Milo McIver State Park when you register at www.welovecleanrivers.org Boat ramps.
Cost: 
$0.00

Pick N' Paddle

Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
Mayer State Park
Mosier, OR 97040
United States

Join Oregon State Parks and others stewards by volunteering to spruce up Mayer State Park! By picking up litter and pulling invasive plant species we help ensure a clean and beautiful Oregon for all and can call ourselves true Oregonians. Following the clean up stay around for some fun in the Park. We will have coffee/coco, snacks, and offer kayak tours (as available) after we all do our part to keep Mayer State Park beautiful. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/pick-n-paddle

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Mayer State Park
Venue Details: 
Park in the main parking lot where the boat launch area is. Additional parking will be in East Mayer State Park. We will meet in the parking lot of boat launch area.
Cost: 
$0.00

Be a pirate! Volunteer for Aquifer Adventure!

Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 11:30am to 4:00pm
Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Address: 
NE 166th Ave and Airport Way
Portland, OR 97230
United States

Ahoy thar, matey! It's time to celebrate at Aquifer Adventure - our pirate themed groundwater festival! Join our volunteer crew for a swashbuckling adventure on the high sloughs, as the Portland Water Bureau and Columbia Slough Watershed Council team up to present a FREE, family-friendly event full of educational games, canoe rides, crafts and more! This is a big event for the Bureau and the Council - we've had over 800 pirates-in-training attend in past years - and we need your help to make this a huge success. Volunteers needed as parking lot greeters, welcome tent attendees, canoe and dock area hands (experience required) and as youth activity leaders! This is a great volunteer opportunity for groups and individuals age 14 and up! 

Volunteers are needed for the following shifts:

  • Shift 1: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Set Up)
  • Shift 2: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Event Shift)
  • Shift 3: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Clean up)

Volunteer Roles:

  • Set-up! (8am-11am): put up tents, unload canoes, set-up tables, put out signs, etc.
  • Canoe Captains and Deck Hands: help with lifejacket fittings, boat loading, or canoe guiding (some experience required)
  • Welcome Tent: greet visitors and explain event, have attendees sign waiver and give out wristbands
  • Parking Lot Greeter: welcome visitors, field questions, monitor parking lot
  • Games and Activity Leaders: guide participation for guests of all ages

And more! 

Online sign up available at www.bit.ly/AquiferVolunteer2015. Register by phone by calling (503) 281-1132. 

Learn more about Aquifer Adventure and join us as a guest!

Contact Name: 
Hanna Davis
Contact Phone: 
(503) 281-1132
Contact Email: 
hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org
Venue Details: 
Parking available near site, follow event signs
Cost: 
free!

Columbia River Big Canoe Paddle

Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:30am
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
Dalton Point
Corbett, OR 97019
United States
Categories: 

Join us for a paddle trip in the mighty Columbia River from Dalton Point to Rooster Rock State Park aboard the Estuary Partnership's 14-passenger 29' canoe! This paddle provides a wonderful venue to view wildlife and learn about the Columbia River ecosystem. Guides will be onboard to steer, offer paddling tips, and answer questions. Pre-registration required.

Who can paddle?

This paddle requires strength and stamina and is appropriate for ages 12 and up. Participants will be paddling for about 1.5 hours in the main stem of the Columbia River.
Paddlers must step down 2.5 feet into the canoe and sit on a hard bench without back support. 

How do I register?

To register for the paddle, please contact Samantha Dumont by email or call 503-226-1565 x245. Include the number of adults and youth in your party, your email, and phone number.
There are limited youth spaces available.

Questions? 
Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org.

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x 245
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Cost: 
Free

Vancouver Lake Big Canoe Paddle

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 9:30am to 11:30am
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
4911 Northwest 122nd Street
Vancouver, WA 98685
United States

Explore Vancouver Lake from a whole new perspective! Join the Estuary Partnership for a family friendly canoe paddle aboard our two 29' 14-passenger canoes. Glide past a host of birds while learning about the Columbia River ecosystem from seasoned paddle guides. 

Registration required. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vancouver-lake-paddle-71415-tickets-1528991...

Contact Name: 
McKenzie Miller
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x 229
Contact Email: 
mmiller@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Felida Moorage and Marine Services
Cost: 
Free

Willamette Narrows Big Canoe Paddle

Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
1100 12th Street
West Linn, OR 97068
United States

Explore a beautiful section of the Willamette River just upstream from Willamette Falls. Paddle in between small islands filled with Oregon Oak, Pacific Madrone, Camas flowers, and mossy rocks galore. Join the Estuary Partnership for this family friendly paddle aboard our 29' 14-passenger canoes. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/willamette-narrows-paddle-7915-tickets-1528...

Contact Name: 
McKenzie Miller
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x 229
Contact Email: 
mmiller@estuarypartnership.org
Cost: 
Free

Vancouver Lake Big Canoe Paddle

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
4911 Northwest 122nd Street
Vancouver, WA 98685
United States

Explore Vancouver Lake from a whole new perspective! Join the Estuary Partnership for a family friendly canoe paddle aboard our two 29' 14-passenger canoes. Glide past a host of birds while learning about the Columbia River ecosystem from seasoned paddle guides. This paddle trip will depart from a small sand patch and not a dock so waterproof shoes or sandals are recommended. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vancouver-lake-paddle-62315-tickets-1520283...

Contact Name: 
McKenzie Miller
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x 229
Contact Email: 
mmiller@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Felida Moorage and Marine Services
Cost: 
Free

Willamette Park Big Canoe Full Moon Paddle

Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
SW Macadam and SW Nebraska
Portland, OR 97219
United States
Park/Trail: 

Explore the Willamette River by the light of the moon! Join the Estuary Partnership for a family friendly paddle aboard our two 29' 14-passenger canoes. Paddle behind the Ross Island Complex into Holgate Channel where quiet waters provide the perfect venue for wildlife observation.

Space is limited, registration required!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/willamette-park-full-moon-paddle-7115-ticke...

 

Contact Name: 
McKenzie Miller
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x 229
Contact Email: 
mmiller@estuarypartnership.org
Cost: 
Free

Ross Island Paddle and Pull

Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 9:30am to 1:30pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
SW Macadam Ave & Nebraska St
Portland, OR 97219
United States
Park/Trail: 

Join forces with the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, Willamette Riverkeeper and Portland Parks & Recreation for a Big Canoe adventure to Ross Island Natural Area! Meet at Willamette Park and paddle in a 29' canoe to Ross Island. Once on the island, we'll work to enhance wildlife habitat by removing invasive species and learn more about the flora and fauna that call Ross Island home.

Big Canoe trips are open to the public and are suitable for ages 6 and up. Previous paddling experience is not necessary. Life jackets, paddles, canoes, gloves, tools and guides are provided.

Click on this link to sign up: http://www.estuarypartnership.org/event/2015/ross-island-paddle-and-pull

 

 

Contact Name: 
McKenzie Miller
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x229
Contact Email: 
mmiller@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Willamette Park
Venue Details: 
Parking is $1/hour.
Cost: 
free

Legacy Lands 30th Anniversary information

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Clark County Legacy Lands
Address: 
Public Boat Launch, Port of Ridgefield
5 West Mill Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Visit the Legacy Lands booth at this year's Big Paddle event in Ridgefield, WA. To celebrate National Trails Day, Legacy Lands will be on hand to help educate about the 5,000 acres of natural areas in Clark County, many of which are open for public use and have scenic views, excellent wildlife watching and lots of trails.

Contact Name: 
Patrick Lee
Contact Phone: 
360.397.2121 x4070
Contact Email: 
jane.kleiner@clark.wa.gov
Venue Details: 
Port of Ridgefield - flier information at http://www.ci.ridgefield.wa.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/Community/page/1636/ridgefields_big_paddle_brochure_2015.pdf
Cost: 
Free
CI Initiatives: 

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