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Young Fruit Trees & Berries Workshop

Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Portland Fruit Tree Project

Young Fruit Trees & Berries: Planning, Selection, Planting, & Care
Sunday April 17th, 1pm - 4pm
SE Portland, Pleasant Valley neighborhood
 
April is a good month to plant fruit trees and berry bushes. Learn which types are the best to grow in the sun, shade, and containers.  Emphasis on: organic methods, easiest to grow, most productive varieties and techniques, sustainability.

In this informative workshop you will learn the basics of fruit tree and berry selection in order to choose an appropriate variety for your space. This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the various factors one should consider when selecting a fruit tree or berry plant for a given site. We'll do some hands-on planting together and participants will also learn some basic steps for young (0-4 yrs) tree and berry care.

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About the instructor: 
Jeffrey Harrison holds an M.A. in literary theory and has tutored writers of all ages at Street Roots, PCC - Rock Creek, and in online services.  His landscape contracting company is in its 7th year of providing consultation and building services to enhance native ecology, beauty, and sustainability.  He has also provided education and leadership to volunteers at Portland Fruit Tree Project for the past 4 years through the Tree Care Teams program.  He enjoys writing poetry and songs to sing and play on his guitar.

This workshop will be hosted by one of our registered tree owners in SE Portland, Pleasant Valley neighborhood. 

 The location address and other details will be provided after you register.

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Contact Name: 
Haley
Contact Phone: 
503-284-6106
Contact Email: 
treecare@portlandfruit.org
Venue: 
SE Portland, Pleasant Valley Neighborhood
Venue Details: 
The location address and other details will be provided after you register.
Cost: 
$25 sliding scale

Bark Grafting Workshop with Portland Fruit Tree Project

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Portland Fruit Tree Project

Bark Grafting
Saturday April 2nd, 10am - 1pm
NE Portland, Woodlawn neighborhood
 

In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basic techniques of bark grafting (topworking). This method of grafting will allow you to combine different varieties and species of fruit into a single tree during the Spring season. This fun workshop will be an opportunity for you to gain a basic understanding of different grafting methods and when they should be used.

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About the instructor:

Rick Shory has always worked with plants. In addition to gardening, he has grown and pruned fruit trees, including over 30 years experience grafting. In 2010, he returned to the Pacific Northwest after ten years in Colorado, where he worked in environmental field research and had a home orchard and permaculture. His botanical specialization is grasses.

 The location address and other details will be provided after you register.

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Contact Name: 
Haley
Contact Phone: 
5032846106
Contact Email: 
treecare@portlandfruit.org
Venue: 
NE Portland, Woodlawn Neighborhood
Venue Details: 
The location address and other details will be provided after you register.
Cost: 
$25 sliding scale

Whip Grafting Workshop With Portland Fruit Tree Project

Saturday, March 26, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Portland Fruit Tree Project

Whip Grafting
Saturday March 26th, 10am - 1pm
NE Portland, Vernon neighborhood
 
In this fun, hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of grafting, the most common method of fruit tree propagation. Learn why and how grafting is done, what root stock and scion wood are and which ones to use. You'll get to bring home a fruit tree that you grafted yourself and come away ready to propagate more fruit trees on your own! Additional trees & rootstocks will also be available for purchase at the workshop.

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About the instructor:

Rick Shory has always worked with plants. In addition to gardening, he has grown and pruned fruit trees, including over 30 years experience grafting. In 2010, he returned to the Pacific Northwest after ten years in Colorado, where he worked in environmental field research and had a home orchard and permaculture garden. His botanical specialization is grasses.

 The location address and other details will be provided after you register.

<<Click here to register now>>

Contact Name: 
Haley
Contact Phone: 
503-284-6106
Contact Email: 
treecare@portlandfruit.org
Venue: 
NE Portland, Vernon Neighborhood
Venue Details: 
The location address and other details will be provided after you register.
Cost: 
$25, sliding scale

Cathlapotle Plankhouse Docent Training at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Saturday, April 2, 2016 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Get involved at the Cathlapotle Plankhouse!

The Plankhouse is looking for new and enthusiastic volunteers interested in learning about and sharing local Native American Culture, NW History, and Archeology with public visitors inside the Cathlapotle Plankhouse. No experience necessary, just a desire to learn and share your knowledge with others.

In our Docent Training, you will learn about the Chinookan Peoples of the Lower Columbia, the roles of a Plankhouse docent, and interpretive techniques to share the Refuge and the Plankhouse with the public.

For more info, contact Plankhouse Coordinator Sarah Hill at (360) 887-4106 or by email at sarah_hill@fws.gov.

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
360-887-4106
Contact Email: 
sarah_hill@fws.gov
Venue: 
Cathlapotle Plankhouse, Carty Unit, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Cost: 
None!

Volunteer Naturalist Training at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Friday, April 8, 2016 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Learn about the nature and culture of your local area while making friends and getting outdoors! Join us for a fun and engaging four-day naturalist training to explore topics in wildlife, history, and Chinookan Culture.

Be the friendly guide that connects people of all ages and backgrounds to the land. Work with us this spring and summer on projects with the public, connecting people of all ages and backgrounds to the outdoors while enjoying a unique natural area.

No experience needed! Volunteers do the following and more...

  • Exploring trails with students during field trips
  • Welcoming and orienting visitors to two Refuges in the area
  • Connecting people to local culture in the Plankhouse
  • Engaging people in learning during special events

We will meet four Fridays in April at both Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (Ridgefield, WA) and at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge (Washougal, WA). Training is 10 am to 3 pm on April 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th.

Contact Park Ranger Josie Finley at 360-887-4106 or by email at Josie_Finley@fws.gov to learn more about this training series and other ways you can get involved.

Contact Name: 
Josie Finley
Contact Phone: 
360-887-4106
Contact Email: 
josie_finley@fws.gov
Venue: 
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Cost: 
None!

Get Planting! Soils, bed preparation, plants, seeds.

Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Handmade Gardens
Address: 
4446 NE Going St.
Portland, OR 97218
United States

Spring is early this year!  Get planting!

Hands-on class will cover: 

-soils and bed preparation

-tools/tool care/ergonomics

-what to plant in March

-protecting seedlings from pests and cold

-best practices for planting

-garden structures from free, reclaimed materials

-delicious early-spring garden meals

Contact Name: 
Rachel Freifelder
Contact Phone: 
503-849-9466
Contact Email: 
handmadegardenspdx@gmail.com
Venue: 
Handmade Gardens Urban Farm
Venue Details: 
Handmade Gardens Urban Farm is a 9-year old homestead and intentional community, located on a 9000 s.f. lot in the Cully neighborhood. Since 2007 we have been building soil over lawn, nurturing edible forest garden, and growing all the vegetables needed to sustain the four resident humans. The homestead is integrated into the local community, sharing knowledge and surplus produce with neighbors and any who care to visit. Humans share the land with domestic ducks and native pollinators. Medicinal plants from European and Chinese herbalism grow integrated with vegetables and across the paths from over 100 species of northwest native plants. As this is our home, we ask that visitors preregister for fee classes, and call ahead for private tours. Drop-ins are welcome for events listed as free.
Cost: 
$35

Garden Planning for the Year-Round Harvest

Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Handmade Gardens
Address: 
4446 NE Going St.
Portland., OR 97218
United States

Want your garden to yield more food with less work? Plan now and get a jump on year-round abundance!

Learn to:

Grow food year-round in Portland's mild climate - year after year

Save time, money and water 

Plant each crop at the right time and place  

Map your garden

Understand planting calendars, seed packets and seed catalogs

..and more.

To get the most out of this class, please bring a map of your garden site and a list of what you hope to grow.

This class introduces our 2016 program in the Year Round Harvest

www.handmadegardenspdx.com/year-round-harvest-course/

Contact Name: 
Rachel Freifelder
Contact Phone: 
503-849-9466
Contact Email: 
handmadegardenspdx@gmail.com
Venue: 
Handmade Gardens Urban Farm
Venue Details: 
Handmade Gardens Urban Farm is a 9-year old homestead and intentional community, located on a 9000 s.f. lot in the Cully neighborhood. Since 2007 we have been building soil over lawn, nurturing edible forest garden, and growing all the vegetables needed to sustain the four resident humans. The homestead is integrated into the local community, sharing knowledge and surplus produce with neighbors and any who care to visit. Humans share the land with domestic ducks and native pollinators. Medicinal plants from European and Chinese herbalism grow integrated with vegetables and across the paths from over 100 species of northwest native plants. As this is our home, we ask that visitors preregister for fee classes, and call ahead for private tours. Drop-ins are welcome for events listed as free. Instructor's bio: Rachel Freifelder grew up with her father's organic garden, holds an MS in ecology from Stanford University, and studied herbs at the Pacific School of Botanical Medicine. She has worked on several farms, and has taught gardening to kids and adults since 1996. She believes that careful planning and nerdy record-keeping have contributed to her garden's continued bounty.
Cost: 
$35

Columbia Slough Paddle Team Orientation 2

Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Address: 
7040 NE 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97218
United States

Each year the Columbia Slough Watershed Council hosts dozens of educational paddling events that expose adults and children to the wonders of the Columbia Slough. We're seeking novice to advanced paddlers who would like to volunteer to assist with our Twilight Paddles, Slough School kids' paddles and our summer festivals.

Time commitment:  Scheduling is flexible. Volunteers are expected to commit to 1-2 programs per month over the paddle season (May through August) with the option to continue with Fall programming. Before serving, volunteers attend a two orientation sessions. Before orientation, volunteers complete a short, informal interview with the Council's Volunteer Coordinator.

Orientation Session 1: Thursday, April 7th, 2016, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Orientation Session 2: Saturday, April 16th, 2016, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Assist staff members with canoe and kayak-based educational and recreational activities

* Monitor and lead volunteers in the paddling area at events

* Facilitate safe, inclusive on-water activities with kids and adults

* Perform routine maintenance on boats and paddling equipment

Minimum Qualifications

* Novice to advanced canoeing and kayaking skills

* Strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills

* Able to work in variable outdoor conditions, sometimes cold and/or rainy and dark

* Able to take direction and initiative, provide leadership when needed

* Able to lift 30 pounds overhead

Preferred Qualifications

* Interest in local flora, fauna and water quality issues

* Affinity for sharing natural history of the Slough and the watershed

* Familiarity with N and NE Portland waterways

* First aid and CPR certified

Location and Transportation:  Most events take place at Whitaker Ponds Natural Area (7040 NE 47th Ave. Portland OR).  Programming also takes place at a variety of other locations across the watershed. Volunteers are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the event site. Sites are generally accessible by car, bus, and bike.

Interested? Send a brief letter of intent (1-2 paragraphs) about why you're interested in this position to Volunteer Coordinator Hanna Davis at hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org or send your letter to 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR 97218. Include your name, address, email address and phone number.

Contact Name: 
Hanna Davis
Contact Phone: 
(503) 281-1132
Contact Email: 
hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org
Venue: 
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

Columbia Slough Paddle Team Orientation 1

Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Address: 
7040 NE 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97218
United States

Each year the Columbia Slough Watershed Council hosts dozens of educational paddling events that expose adults and children to the wonders of the Columbia Slough. We're seeking novice to advanced paddlers who would like to volunteer to assist with our Twilight Paddles, Slough School kids' paddles and our summer festivals. Volunteer!

Time commitment:  Scheduling is flexible. Volunteers are expected to commit to 1-2 programs per month over the paddle season (May through August) with the option to continue with Fall programming. Before serving, volunteers attend a two orientation sessions. Before orientation, volunteers complete a short, informal interview with the Council's Volunteer Coordinator.

Orientation Session 1: Thursday, April 7th, 2016, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Orientation Session 2: Saturday, April 16th, 2016, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Assist staff members with canoe and kayak-based educational and recreational activities

* Monitor and lead volunteers in the paddling area at events

* Facilitate safe, inclusive on-water activities with kids and adults

* Perform routine maintenance on boats and paddling equipment

Minimum Qualifications

* Novice to advanced canoeing and kayaking skills

* Strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills

* Able to work in variable outdoor conditions, sometimes cold and/or rainy and dark

* Able to take direction and initiative, provide leadership when needed

* Able to lift 30 pounds overhead

Preferred Qualifications

* Interest in local flora, fauna and water quality issues

* Affinity for sharing natural history of the Slough and the watershed

* Familiarity with N and NE Portland waterways

* First aid and CPR certified

Interested? Send a brief letter of intent (1-2 paragraphs) about why you're interested in this position to Volunteer Coordinator Hanna Davis at hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org or send your letter to 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR 97218. Include your name, address, email address and phone number.

Contact Name: 
Hanna Davis
Contact Phone: 
(503) 281-1132
Contact Email: 
hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org
Venue: 
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

High Desert Speaker Series: Ben Gordon - Hidden Wonders of John Day Country

Monday, April 25, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Oregon Natural Desert Association
Address: 
1126 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205
United States

In the fourth and final presentation of ONDA's High Desert Speaker Series in Portland, ONDA Stewardship Director Ben Gordon will reveal some of the most spectacular (and shockingly overlooked) areas of Oregon's signature wild and scenic river: the John Day.

From Sutton Mountain to Spring Basin and the lower John Day, Ben will share what makes these lands an unparalleled place worth protecting for generations to come.

The event will take place at Portland's First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Avenue in the Park Blocks. The event is free and open to the public. Space is limited - please register on Eventbrite by clicking HERE to reserve your seats.

Contact Name: 
Matt Kertman
Contact Email: 
matt@onda.org
Venue: 
First Congregational Church
Cost: 
Free; pre-register with Eventbrite

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