preregistration required

StreamTeam Planting Leader Training

Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Clark Public Utilities StreamTeam
Address: 
Woodin Creek
Battle Ground, WA 98604
United States

Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Clark Public Utilities StreamTeam will be training leaders to coordinate a group of planting volunteers during events. The team leader will demonstrate how to plant trees at our Make a Difference Day Celebration (October 22) or Earth Day Fest (April 22) while educating volunteers and fostering a safe and enjoyable environment.

Equipment and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

Contact Name: 
Ashley
Contact Phone: 
360-992-8585
Contact Email: 
StreamTeam@clarkpud.com
Cost: 
FREE!

StreamTeam Make a Difference Day Celebration!

Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
StreamTeam
Address: 
Woodin Creek
Register to receive a map
Battle Ground, WA 98604
United States

FREE LUNCH! LIVE MUSIC!

Come make a difference with the StreamTeam on Saturday, October 22!

Not only will we come together as a community to celebrate the volunteer spirit but we will also plant hundreds of native trees. Each tree will do its part to clean the air that we breathe, the water we drink and provide habitat for the animals we enjoy. Be prepared to have a good time, get your hands dirty, meet new people, and make a difference in our community!

No experience is necessary. We will provide morning refreshments plus all of the training and tools. Breakfast is being donated by Kroger and Starbucks.  Lunch is generously being provided by Chipotle, Corwin Beverage, Frito Lay, and Twin Star Credit Union.  And a special thanks to Waste Connections for helping keep our event sustainable with recycling and composting services.

For more information or to register please contact Ashley King at (360) 992-8585 or StreamTeam@clarkpud.com.

Contact Name: 
Ashley
Contact Phone: 
360-992-8585
Contact Email: 
StreamTeam@clarkpud.com
Cost: 
FREE!

Make an Animal Track Tee-Shirt

Saturday, December 10, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department
Address: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

Design your own tee-shirt, handkerchief or other cloth item with wild animal tracks! Life-size stencils of many different kinds of animal tracks, fabric paints, brushes and directions are provided; bring your own light-colored cotton or cotton-blend tee-shirt or other item of clothing to decorate.

6 -- Adult

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center
Steve Engel
52226         Sat              12/10         1 -- 3:00 pm
$10 resident, $15 non-resident

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. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
$10 resident, $15 non-resident

Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning Workshop

Saturday, December 3, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department
Address: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

This workshop provides a quick overview of mason bees and their most common pest, the Krombein mite (also known as the pollen mite).  Attendees are encouraged to bring in their mason bee nesting devices to work on extracting the cocoons and cleaning them with a dry sand process.  Mason bee nesting trays used at Jackson Bottom Wetlands will also be available for attendees to clean so that they can get a hands on experience of what is involved in this important step in raising mason bees. Attendees will take home their own mason bee cocoons.

10 -- Adult

Ron Spendal

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center

52225    Sat          12/5       1 -- 3:30 pm

Free.     Registration required

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. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
Free - Please call 503-681-5397 to pre-register

Winter Waterfowl Identification

Saturday, November 19, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department
Address: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

Learn how to identify the most common species of ducks, geese & swans as they arrive to spend the winter here. An indoor session is followed by a field trip onto the Preserve with binoculars and field guides (provided) and a spotting scope. Local author and instructor, John Rakestraw, teaches this class.

16 -- Adult

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center

John Rakestraw

52224              Sat                11/19     10 am -- 1:00 pm            

$18 Resident, $25 Non-Resident, $15 senior discount

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. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
$18 Resident, $25 Non-Resident, $15 senior discount

Making String Baskets from Local Plant Materials

Saturday, November 5, 2016 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department
Address: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

Experiment with making string by hand from plants growing wild in our area, then work on creating a small string basket pouch (small enough to wear as a necklace). Be ready to work your brain and fingers as you learn the techniques to make string into a functional and beautiful form. Materials provided - Bring scissors, patience, and curiosity.

16 -- Adult

Tracy Harrison

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center

52223    Sat          11/5       11 am -- 4:00 pm

$30 resident, $45 non-resident, $25 senior discount

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. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
$30 resident, $45 non-resident, $25 senior discount

Wolverine Tracking Project volunteer training

Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - 6:30pm
Cascadia Wild

Interested in the animals that live on Mt Hood?  Love to snowshoe?  Join the Wolverine Tracking Project and help search for rare carnivores and other wildlife on Mt Hood.  Develop animal tracking skills, enjoy group trips in a winter wonderland, and help increase knowledge of rare wildlife.  

There are 5 sets of training dates to choose from.  Survey trips take place all winter long.

Last set of training dates:

Classroom session: Wednesday, Nov 30, 6:30-8:30pm, at Cascadia Wild, 5431 NE 20th Ave.

Field session: Saturday, Dec 3, 9-noon, at Oxbow Park.

For more information and to register: www.cascadiawild.org/wolverine-tracking-project.html

Contact Name: 
Cascadia Wild
Contact Phone: 
503-235-9533
Contact Email: 
info@cascadiawild.org
Cost: 
$65 for entire winter season

Wolverine Tracking Project volunteer training

Monday, November 21, 2016 - 6:30pm
Cascadia Wild

Interested in the animals that live on Mt Hood?  Love to snowshoe?  Join the Wolverine Tracking Project and help search for rare carnivores and other wildlife on Mt Hood.  Develop animal tracking skills, enjoy group trips in a winter wonderland, and help increase knowledge of rare wildlife.  

There are 5 sets of training dates to choose from.  Survey trips take place all winter long.

Fourth set of training dates:

Classroom session: Monday, Nov 21, 6:30-8:30pm, at Cascadia Wild, 5431 NE 20th Ave.

Field session: Saturday, Nov 26, 9-noon, at Oxbow Park.

For more information and to register: www.cascadiawild.org/wolverine-tracking-project.html

Contact Name: 
Cascadia Wild
Contact Phone: 
503-235-9533
Contact Email: 
info@cascadiawild.org
Cost: 
$65 for entire winter season

Night-time Walkabout

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department
Address: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

Join us for a Night-time Walkabout along the nature trails at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve as the ghosts and goblins come out of the woodwork! Learn how some animals adapt to night time and be prepared for some surprise encounters! Children must be accompanied by adult. JBWP staff & volunteers.

8 -- Adult

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center

Staff and volunteers

52220              Wed             10/26     6 pm -- 8 pm

52221              Thu               10/27     6 pm -- 8 pm

Free.               Registration required

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: 
We meet at the building but the event takes place outdoors in the Preserve. Severe weather will cancel this event. Children must be accompanied by adult.
Cost: 
Free - Please call 503-681-5397 to pre-register

Wolverine Tracking Project volunteer training

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 6:30pm
Cascadia Wild

Interested in the animals that live on Mt Hood?  Love to snowshoe?  Join the Wolverine Tracking Project and help search for rare carnivores and other wildlife on Mt Hood.  Develop animal tracking skills, enjoy group trips in a winter wonderland, and help increase knowledge of rare wildlife.  

There are 5 sets of training dates to choose from.  Survey trips take place all winter long.

Third set of training dates:

Classroom session: Wednesday, Nov 16, 6:30-8:30pm, at Cascadia Wild, 5431 NE 20th Ave.

Field session: Saturday, Nov 19, 9-noon, at Oxbow Park.

For more information and to register: www.cascadiawild.org/wolverine-tracking-project.html

Contact Name: 
Cascadia Wild
Contact Phone: 
503-235-9533
Contact Email: 
info@cascadiawild.org
Cost: 
$65 for entire winter season

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