stewardship

McCarthy Creek Clean Up!

Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 9:30am to 1:00pm
West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
Address: 
17645 NW St. Helens Highway (30)
Portland, OR 97231
United States

Join West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District in helping clean up and restore McCarthy Creek:

Saturday, September 22

9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Meet in parking lot at NARA NW, 17645 NW St. Helens Highway (Hwy. 30)

Register at: http://www.solv.org/get-involved/events/mccarthy-creek-clean

McCarthy Creek flows into the Multnomah Channel and eventually into the Columbia River.  It's an important tributary but it's been a dumping ground of trash and debris from householdsand roadway accidents in the west hills for many years.  All of this debris harms fish and other wildlife habitat.  We want to restore water quality and habitat so that cutthroat trout, salmon and other native wildlife such as red-legged frogs can thirve again in the creek.

Beside picking up trash and debris, we'll be removing invasive weeds such as ivy, vinca and herb Robert from the areas around the creek.

We need your help!!

Contact Name: 
Carolyn Lindberg
Contact Phone: 
503-238-4775, ext. 101
Contact Email: 
carolyn@wmswcd.org
Venue: 
McCarthy Creek behind NARA Northwest
Venue Details: 
We will be working outside, so volunteers should wear long pants and sturdy boots/shoes. In addition, some folks will be entering the creek to retrieve debris so wading boots with felt soles are prefered. West Multnomah Conservation District and SOLVE will supply work gloves, water, snacks and tools.
Cost: 
0

Girls' Day at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park

Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Explore the park with activities geared towards Daisy, Brownie, and Junior troops.  From habitat conservation to education learn about what park rangers and naturalists do in the park and about the habitats that they are here to protect.  Leave with ways that you can get involved and how your involvement can benefit the natural resources in our community. 

Be prepared for the weather and expect to spend one to two hours at Girls Day. Preregistration required.  Call 503/629-6350 to register. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

$10 per scout (Tualatin Hills Nature Park badge included)

$8 for adults and accompanying siblings 

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$10 per scout, in-district.

SOLVE Beach and Riverside Cleanup

Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
OR
United States
  • Do you love Oregon’s beaches and rivers? Then join thousands of Oregonians on September 22nd from 10 am – 1 pm for the SOLVE Beach and Riverside Cleanup, presented by the Oregon Lottery – at more than 100 parks, beaches, waterways and neighborhoods.
  • This is your chance to literally dig in and do something good for our beloved state! Efforts will include planting trees, pulling invasive plants and removing trash before fall rains wash litter downhill into storm drains, waterways and out to sea. By preventing trash from reaching the ocean, you are sending a gift of clean water, healthy people and abundant wildlife downstream. 
  • To sign up as an individual or group, go to www.solv.org, find a project near you (dates and times may vary), and click on "register." Then, show up at the time and location you have chosen wearing gloves and a smile. 
Contact Name: 
Morgan
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
morgan@solv.org

Rural Living Field Day

Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 1:00pm to Friday, October 12, 2012 - 12:00pm
West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
Address: 
15150 NW Echo Glen Lane
North Plains, OR 97133
United States

Register Now for Rural Living Field Day!

 

The 2012 Rural Living Field Day is set for Saturday, October 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Echo Glen Farms, 15150 NW Echo Glen Lane in North Plains.  To register, landowners are asked to fill out the form for the event on the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District website.  Just click “Events” at www.wmswcd.org.

Rural Living Field Day is a fun event for rural landowners and this year the event is a partnership of West Multnomah, Tualatin and Columbia Soil and Water Conservation Districts.  The event features speakers addressing a wide variety of topics and covering issues that face rural homeowners, farmers, and land managers every day.  Topics include wildlife and pollinator habitat, invasive weeds, small scale agriculture, woodland management, livestock and pasture management and more.  Experts will conduct hands-on demonstrations and be available to answer questions about specific landowner concerns.

Morning beverages and snacks will be served as well as a fully catered lunch!  The cost is only $10 per person or $15 for families.   

Rural Living Field Day is also a great time for landowners to meet each other and share concerns and ideas about their properties and operations.  Landowners have also found valuable professional and personal contacts at past events.

 

 

Contact Name: 
Carolyn Myers Lindberg
Contact Phone: 
5032384775
Contact Email: 
carolyn@wmswcd.org
Venue: 
Echo Glen Farms
Cost: 
$10 per person, $15 for families

Goat Island Stewardship Day

Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
OR
United States

Help native trees survive summer’s hot sun! SOLVE and its partners are working to enhance sites throughout the Portland-metro area. Volunteers will be assisting with site maintenance by removing invasive plants, and mulching and watering native plants. Over time, this work will improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and store carbon to slow climate change. SOLVE will provide all tools and gloves for this project.

SOLVE’s mission is to bring Oregonians together to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship.

 

 

 

Contact Name: 
Morgan
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
morgan@solv.org

Beaver Creek Stewardship Day

Saturday, August 18, 2012 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
OR
United States

Help native trees survive summer’s hot sun! SOLVE and its partners are working to enhance sites throughout the Portland-metro area. Volunteers will be assisting with site maintenance by removing invasive plants, and mulching and watering native plants. Over time, this work will improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and store carbon to slow climate change. SOLVE will provide all tools and gloves for this project.

 

SOLVE’s mission is to bring Oregonians together to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship.

Contact Name: 
Morgan
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
morgan@solv.org

Goat Island Stewardship Day

Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
Portland, OR 97201
United States

Help native plants survive summer's hot sun! SOLVE and its partners are working to enhance sites throughout the Portland-metro area. Volunteers will be assisting with site maintenance by removing invasive plants, and mulching and watering native plants. Over time, this work will improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and store carbon to slow climate change. SOLVE will provide all tools and gloves for this project.

SOLVE’s mission is to bring Oregonians together to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship.

 

 

 

 

Contact Name: 
Morgan
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
morgan@solv.org

Carter Creek Stewardship Day

Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
OR
United States

Protect native plants in Lake Oswego! SOLVE and its partners are working to enhance sites throughout the Portland-metro area. Volunteers will be assisting with site maintenance by removing invasive plants, and mulching and watering native plants. Over time, this work will improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and store carbon to slow climate change. SOLVE will provide all tools and gloves for this project.

SOLVE’s mission is to bring Oregonians together to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship.

 

 

Contact Name: 
Morgan
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
morgan@solv.org

Community Forestry Day

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 8:30am
Forests Forever
Address: 
16750 S Brockway Road
Oregon City, OR
United States

Are your chance to learn by doing a variety of projects in a sustainably managed woodland - it's sort of like a "dude ranch" in the forest.

Volunteers help with tree planting and pruning; reducing fire hazards and controlling invasive weeds; repairing trails and maintaining facilities - projects vary with the seasons. Volunteer opportunities are open to all adults (individuals and organized groups) and adult-supervised youth.

Forests Forever, Inc. encourages civic clubs, church groups, professional organizations and businesses, youth groups, families and individuals to volunteer at Hopkins Demonstration Forest. Community Forestry Days are planned for the 2nd Saturday of each month - please RSVP by the Thursday prior to each Community Forestry Day, whether you plan to join us for all or part of the day.

The schedule for Community Forestry Days usually follows this pattern:

8:30 am: Team leaders assemble, volunteers arrive

9:00 am: Volunteer projects begin Noon: Lunch & topical presentation

1:00 pm: Volunteers return to projects

2:00 pm: Tour, 90-minutes

4:30 pm: Thank you. Have a safe drive home.

Contact Phone: 
503-632-2150
Contact Email: 
info@forestsforever-or.org
Cost: 
Free - please RSVP by the Thursday prior to each Community Forestry Day

StreamTeam Water Quality Monitoring

Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 8:45am to 2:00pm
StreamTeam
Address: 
Clark Public Utilities
Vancouver, WA 98668
United States

Join Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam for another fun water quality monitoring event. Exact activities vary but may include: collecting samples, taking measurements, identifying aquatic bugs and recording general observations to gain a better understanding of the current water quality and the lasting effects of our StreamTeam restoration activities over time. Wear weather appropriate attire and bring a reusable cup or mug. Pre-registration is required.

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

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