stewardship

Chehalem Ridge restoration walk

Saturday, October 6, 2012 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Metro
Address: 
United States

Perched above the town of Gaston, Metro's 1,200-acre Chehalem Ridge Natural Area is a majestic place - but it's also a work in progress. Be one of the first to explore newly thinned sections of this signature natural area, where Metro is helping transition a timber crop into a diverse, mature forest. Along the way, you might hear bird calls or spot a glistening Cascade peak in the distance. Be prepared to walk three miles at a moderate pace, including uneven terrain off the main path. Free, but registration is required. Details will follow registration. If you have questions, call 503-797-1545. You can now register and pay online for Metro activities. Go to Metro's online calendar (www.oregonmetro.gov/calendar), find your event by searching or browsing, and follow the instructions. To register by phone, call 503-797-1650 option 2.

Contact Name: 
Metro Parks
Contact Phone: 
503-797-1545
Contact Email: 
parks@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Chehalem Ridge Natural Area
Venue Details: 
Details will follow registration.
Cost: 
free

Family Nature Explorers – Discover Clear Creek Natural Area

Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Metro
Address: 
United States

Clear Creek Natural Area is a 580-acre jewel not yet open to the public, but you and your family can have a behind-the-scenes tour now with a Metro naturalist. There's plenty to discover in this large and diverse natural area. Explore the rolling hills and prairies - and Clear Creek - for interesting plants and animals and climb on a real beaver dam. The program covers specific topics but be ready to explore any cool nature experience. Some walking off trails. Family Nature Explorers programs are for parents and children 4 years or older. Advance registration and payment of $11 per family required. Details will follow registration. You can now register and pay online for Metro activities. Go to Metro's online calendar (www.oregonmetro.gov/calendar), find your event by searching or browsing, and follow the instructions. For questions or to register by phone, call 503-797-1650 option 2.

Contact Name: 
Metro Parks
Contact Phone: 
503-797-1650 option 2
Contact Email: 
parks@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Clear Creek Natural Area
Cost: 
$11 per family

Willamette Narrows kayak trip

Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Metro
Address: 
United States

South of West Linn, the Willamette River flows through a stretch of cliffs and rocky islands called the Willamette Narrows - a perfect place to explore by kayak. Join Metro's science team and eNRG Kayaking on this half-day paddling expedition, which introduces you to Metro's restoration work in the Narrows. The area can feel remote; it's home to deer, coyote, frogs, osprey, owls, heron and songbirds. All minors must be accompanied by an adult (no children under 12). Expect Class 1 river conditions - moving water, riffles and no rapids. $25 per person; kayak provided with registration. Details will follow registration. If you have questions, call 503-797-1545. You can now register and pay online for Metro activities. Go to Metro's online calendar (www.oregonmetro.gov/calendar), find your event by searching or browsing, and follow the instructions. To register by phone, call 503-797-1650 option 2.

Contact Name: 
Metro Parks
Contact Phone: 
503-797-1545
Contact Email: 
parks@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Willamette Narrows
Venue Details: 
Details given at registration.
Cost: 
$25

Wolverine Tracking Project - animal tracking training

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 7:00pm
Cascadia Wild
Address: 
United States

Love to snowshoe? Interested in the animals that live on Mt Hood? Join the Wolverine Tracking Project, a volunteer survey program through Portland-based Cascadia Wild. Develop animal tracking skills while helping us survey for rare carnivores such as wolverine on Mt Hood. Season cost is $50; family friendly. Second training session is on Nov 7th.

Please visit our website for more information: www.cascadiawild.org. Or contact us at info@cascadiawild.org or 503-235-9533.

Contact Name: 
Cascadia Wild
Contact Phone: 
503-235-9533
Contact Email: 
info@cascadiawild.org
Cost: 
$50

Wolverine Tracking Project - animal tracking training

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - 7:00pm
Cascadia Wild
Address: 
United States

Love to snowshoe? Interested in the animals that live on Mt Hood?  Join the Wolverine Tracking Project, a volunteer survey program through Portland-based Cascadia Wild. Develop animal tracking skills while helping us survey for rare carnivores such as wolverine on Mt Hood. Season cost is $50; family friendly. First training session is on Oct 30th. Please visit our website for more information: www.cascadiawild.org. Or contact us at info@cascadiawild.org or 503-235-9533.

Contact Name: 
Cascadia Wild
Contact Phone: 
503-235-9533
Contact Email: 
info@cascadiawild.org
Cost: 
$50

Remove Weeds Near the Willamette

Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
Meldrum Bar Park Road
Gladstone, OR 97027
United States
Park/Trail: 

Help remove blackberry and ivy at the Meldrum Bar Park natural area. This work is part of on-going habitat restoration at an 11 acre site. Tools and gloves provided for volunteers of all ages and abilities. Please dress for the weather and bring sturdy shoes. Pre-registration required.

Contact Name: 
Josh Holcomb
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x221
Contact Email: 
jholcomb@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Meldrum Bar Park
Venue Details: 
Meldrum Bar Park is located along the Willamette River just downstream from the mouth of the Clackamas River. The park is owned by the City of Gladstone and is enjoyed for its sports fields, impressive community garden, boat launch, and natural riparian forest. Several organizations, including the Estuary Partnership, work within the park to improve wildlife habitat. Just across the river on the Willamette's western shore is Mary S. Young State Park and Goat Island, home to an active heronry. Preserved riparian forests on both sides of the Willamette River make this area a wildlife oasis in an otherwise densely populated and developed stretch of the Willamette River.
Cost: 
Free

Crew Leader Training with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, November 17, 2012 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
3800 SE Hiddenbrook Dr
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Friends of Trees is seeking new Neighborhood Trees (NT) crew leaders for the upcoming November-April planting season. Being a crew leader is a great way to meet people, develop valuable leadership skills and, of course, learn how to plant trees the right way. You'll also get to wear a Friends of Trees vest at weekend plantings as well as receive a coveted Tree Team t-shirt and great food (a hallmark of all of our planting events). The NT program plants large (8-12') street and yard trees with homeowners and planting volunteers in eastside Portland neighborhoods, as well as in Vancouver and Beaverton.


Crew leaders are one of our most important volunteer roles as they help teach our volunteers how to plant trees and work together as a team. During our planting season, each crew leader commits to guiding small groups of planters at four Saturday morning plantings. We have over 70 public planting events scheduled this season. Join this fun and energetic team by signing up for a required one-day training. The trainings are popular and space fills quickly, so register soon. This year's trainings are generously sponsored by KBOO Community Radio.

**Please note that this training is free but pre-registration is required. Please register HERE. Thank you!**


Neighborhood Trees TrainingsSaturday, Nov. 3 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) - SE Portland Saturday, Nov. 17 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) - Vancouver, WA Register HERE for one of these trainings.


If you have any questions, please visit www.FriendsofTrees.org/Volunteering or call Andy and Jenny at 503.595.0213.

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles
Contact Phone: 
(503) 595-0213
Contact Email: 
JennyB@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Fisher's Landing Elementary
Cost: 
Free!

Crew Leader Training with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, November 3, 2012 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
1814 SE Bybee St.
Portland, OR 97202
United States


Friends of Trees is seeking new Neighborhood Trees (NT) crew leaders for the upcoming November-April planting season. Being a crew leader is a great way to meet people, develop valuable leadership skills and, of course, learn how to plant trees the right way. You'll also get to wear a Friends of Trees vest at weekend plantings as well as receive a coveted Tree Team t-shirt and great food (a hallmark of all of our planting events). The NT program plants large (8-12') street and yard trees with homeowners and planting volunteers in eastside Portland neighborhoods, as well as in Vancouver and Beaverton.

Crew leaders are one of our most important volunteer roles as they help teach our volunteers how to plant trees and work together as a team. During our planting season, each crew leader commits to guiding small groups of planters at four Saturday morning plantings. We have over 70 public planting events scheduled this season.Join this fun and energetic team by signing up for a required one-day training. The trainings are popular and space fills quickly, so register soon. This year's trainings are generously sponsored by KBOO Community Radio**Please note that this training is free but pre-registration is required. Please register HERE. Thank you!**

Neighborhood Trees TrainingsSaturday, Nov. 3 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) - SE Portland Saturday, Nov. 17 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) - Vancouver, WA Register HERE for one of these trainings.If you have any questions, please visit www.FriendsofTrees.org/Volunteering or call Andy and Jenny at 503.595.0213.

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles
Contact Phone: 
(503) 595-0213
Contact Email: 
JennyB@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Moreland Presbyterian Church
Cost: 
Free!

Crew Leader Training with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
5151 NW Cornell Rd
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Friends of Trees is seeking new crew leaders for the upcoming October-April planting season. Being a crew leader is a great way to meet people, develop valuable leadership skills and, of course, learn how to plant trees the right way. You'll also get to wear a Friends of Trees vest at weekend plantings and receive the respect and admiration of the volunteers on your crew, as well as receive a coveted Tree Team t-shirt and great food (a hallmark of all of our planting events). Almost 400 active volunteer crew leaders work with Friends of Trees currently.

Crew leaders are one of our most important volunteer roles as they help teach our volunteers how to plant trees and work together as a team. During our planting season, each crew leader commits to guiding small groups of planters at four Saturday morning plantings. We have over 70 public planting events scheduled this season. Join this fun and energetic team by signing up for a required one-day training. The trainings are popular and space fills quickly, so register soon. This year's trainings are generously sponsored by KBOO Community Radio.

Green Space Initiative Training Saturday, Oct. 27 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) - NW Portland Register HERE for this training.

If you have any questions, please visit www.FriendsofTrees.org/Volunteering or call us at 503.595.0213. === Friends of Trees' mission is to bring people in the Portland-Vancouver and Eugene-Springfield metro areas together to plant and care for city trees and green spaces. We've been doing so for 23 years! Share on emailShare on linkedinShare on google_plusone Share on facebook_like

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles
Contact Phone: 
(503) 595-0213
Contact Email: 
JennyB@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Audubon Society of Portland
Cost: 
Free!

Backyard Bats Family Program

Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Bring your kids and learn about bats, then build your own bat house to place in your yard. Learn to separate bat myths from facts as you learn about these creatures that fly the night skies and have voracious appetites for insects. The $33 fee includes one adult and up to two additional family members (child or adult) and supplies for a backyard bat house.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced registration required, call 503/629-6350.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$33 family rate & supplies

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