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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

Wolverine Tracking Project volunteer training

Thursday, November 10, 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.

Second set of training dates:

Classroom session: Thursday, Nov 10, 6:30-8:30pm, at Cascadia Wild, 5431 NE 20th Ave.

Field session: Sunday, Nov 13, 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

Seize the Trees for Parke Diem!

Friday, October 14, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Hoyt Arboretum Friends
Address: 
4000 SW Fairview Blvd
Portland, OR 97221
United States

Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th, join other tree enthusiasts for 2 days of trail work, re-potting plants, planting, ivy and blackberry removal, and other tasks. All volunteers will get a tee shirt and a swag bag! Most importantly, we'll be participating in the largest park wide volunteer event in the country and the Arboretum will be trying to host the largest group in the system!

Contact Phone: 
5038234477
Contact Email: 
lorraine.brooks@portlandoregon.gov
Venue: 
Hoyt Arboretum
Cost: 
Free
CI Initiatives: 

Volunteer for the Slough School Team

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 9:00am
Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Address: 
7040 NE 47th Ave.
Portland, OR 97218
United States

Enjoy spending time with youth in the outdoors? Slough School volunteers assist our Slough School educators in the delivery of classroom and field-based science programs during school field trips to Whitaker Ponds Nature park and other watershed locations.

Slough School is the K-12 education program of the Columbia Slough Watershed Council.  It serves students who reside within and/or attend school within the boundaries of the Columbia Slough Watershed in North and Northeast Portland. Slough School students participate in classroom programs, field science experiences, and service learning projects. Volunteers primarily serve during our elementary field science experiences, many of which take place at the Whitaker Ponds Nature park in NE Portland.

For more info and to apply, go to our website or

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1orzv3ecCnvkyB_1Hq7tGtPWMhC0M_EPsy1QN...

 

Contact Name: 
Amira El-Cherbini
Contact Phone: 
503-281-1132
Contact Email: 
amira.el-cherbini@columbiaslough.org

Salmon Creek Volunteer Planting- October 8th: Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again!

Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

Make a difference while having fun and exploring Salmon Creek Park, an urban wildlife greenway. Help plant trees to benefit the local habitat of Salmon Creek. Named for the historical salmon runs of the past, it recently regained its status as a salmon spawning ground thanks to the help of local volunteers. 

All ages welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Registration is required and space is limited.

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.

What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.

What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will distribute tools and gloves and demonstrate planting techniques. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. 

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

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x233
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Salmon Creek Greenway
Cost: 
free

Gorge Fall Beach Cleanup

Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Categories: 

Love the Columbia River Gorge? Help protect its wildlife and beautiful places by volunteering for a Fall Beach and Riverside Cleanup. Join rangers, rain or shine, in picking up litter at Dalton Point's beaches. While you're here, keep an eye out for herons, eagles, and osprey as you work, then, visit the Gorge's many waterfalls and colorful towns afterwards! All tools and gloves provided, just bring snacks, water, and a friend! Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Contact Name: 
Dorothy Brown-Kwaiser
Contact Phone: 
503-659-2261 x228
Contact Email: 
dorothy.brown-kwaiser@oregon.gov

Baltimore Woods Mulch Patrol

Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Friends of Baltimore Woods
Address: 
N Baltimore Ave and Decatur Street.
Portland, OR 97203
United States
Categories: 

For the past five years, SOLVE and the City of Portland have partnered up to restore Baltimore Woods - a 35-acre wildlife corridor which runs along the Willamette River and through St Johns. The City acquired the land, piece by piece, and SOLVE cleared the land of trash and hazards, removed invasive weeds, and planted hundreds of native trees, shrubs and flowers there. Now SOLVE is helping the local Friends of Baltimore Woods (FoBW) to nurture the young plantings, and restore the area to its natural state - a native oak woodland. On 9/24/16,SOLVE and FoBW are teaming up again to host a work party in Baltimore Woods. You are invited to join other volunteers in searching out native plants in the woods, clearing invasive weeds around each plant, and mulching the plant's root zone with wood chips. The work is invigorating, but not strenuous. The land is hilly in spots, so boots are recommended. FoBW and SOLVE will provide all the guidance, tools (including gloves), refreshments and esprit de corps you may need. This will be a fun and inclusive community event. Families with children six-and-older are especially welcome. (P.S. Hey, veterans of past work parties in Baltimore Woods: Come, see how your plants are faring. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.) Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.

Contact Name: 
Mark Hill
Contact Phone: 
503-568-5059
Contact Email: 
markandbon@yahoo.com

Salmon Headwaters Cleanup

Saturday, September 17, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Address: 
27500 W Leg Rd.
Timberline, OR 97028
United States
Categories: 

Help us clean up this recreational hotspot and top of the Sandy Watershed! As the upper portion of our Timberline to Troutdale Cleanup, the Salmon Headwaters Cleanup is focused on reducing trash with a watershed-wide impact. Coordinated by the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council and Snowrider Project, in partnership with the Mt. Hood National Forest Zigzag District, Timberline Lodge, and others. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome, just bring sturdy footwear, water, and appropriate clothing for mountain weather. Information about an after-party will be available soon. Contact Sara Ennis with any questions!

Contact Name: 
Sara Ennis
Contact Phone: 
971-325-4224
Contact Email: 
sara@sandyriver.org

Fort Vancouver Riverside Beach Cleanup

Saturday, September 17, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Address: 
168 SE Columbia Way.
Vancouver, WA 98660
United States
Categories: 

We are beautifying Vancouver's waterfront! This project will primarily involve picking up litter along the Columbia River east of the I-5 within the property of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Gloves, trash bags, and trash picker-uppers will be provided. Lunch break planned around noon-ish. There is no minimum time requirement, you can can for 50 minutes or the full 3 hours! We appreciate all the help that we can get!

Contact Name: 
Joseph Morse
Contact Phone: 
301-938-1535
Contact Email: 
Joseph_morse@partner.nps.gov
Venue: 
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

EcoBlitz at Vancouver Lake Regional Park

Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 7:00am to 2:00pm
City of Vancouver, Clark County Public Works, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and Port of Vancouver USA

Be part of a new citizen science movement, and contribute to the Portland-Vancouver region’s species inventory!

This event aims to: raise awareness of biodiversity, generate appreciation of natural resources, establish a shared effort among science professionals, educators and the general public and create a shared database of regional species and natural resources.

Families welcome!

Join a team, stay as long as you prefer. 

About the Event: 
The Vancouver Lake Eco-Blitz is part of a regionwide effort to find and collect data on the Portland-Vancouver metro area’s wildlife. This event is free and open to all ages. No experience is necessary and introduction to using the iNaturalist app will be provided. 

Pre-registration is required.  

Snacks and beverages are provided!

What to Bring: 

• Please bring a water bottle 
• Sunscreen, bug repellent and a hat 
• Good walking shoes 
• A smart phone (if you have one). If not, cameras will be useful (but not required). 
• Water and washrooms will be available at the parking area 
• Dress for the weather

Event Hosted By: City of Vancouver, Clark County Public Works, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and Port of Vancouver USA. 

Click this link to learn about the iNaturalist app. http://theintertwine.org/blitz-inaturalist

For more information about bio-blitzes, check out these links:http://www.nature.nps.gov/biology/biodiversity/bioblitz.cfm and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hV_tvnbWJ

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 ext 245
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Vancouver Lake Regional Park
Venue Details: 
6801 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA 98660
Cost: 
Free

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