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Forest Park Crew Leader Training: Restoration

Saturday, January 26, 2013 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Forest Park Conservancy
Address: 
United States

Want to learn more about habitat restoration in Forest Park and help lead projects at larger stewardship events? Sign up today for Forest Park Conservancy's annual Volunteer Crew Leader Training: Restoration Edition! This all-day training will focus on volunteer leadership skills, plant identification, invasive species removal and native species planting. Space is limited and commitment to volunteer crew lead at one or more 2013 restoration events is required.

Follow the link below to learn more and register on Forest Park Conservancy's website.

Contact Name: 
Mikala Soroka
Contact Phone: 
503.223.5449 x 106
Contact Email: 
mikala@forestparkconservancy.org
Cost: 
free

Volunteer with the Clackamas River Basin Council!

Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Clackamas River Basin Council
Address: 
17951 SE Hemrick Road
Damascus, OR 97089
United States

Join us to plant trees and remove invasive weeds in our watershed! Volunteering is a great way to get to know our area, meet new people, and get some exercise while helping out our streams. You'll be provided with tools, gloves, and water. Please bring a water bottle, dress for the weather, and wear closed-toed shoes or boots. All events start at 9:00 a.m. and end at noon, unless otherwise noted.'


RSVP to Becki by emailing rebecca@clackamasriver.org, calling (503) 303-4372 x101, or entering your name and email in the top left corner of this page (www.clackamasriver.org/events/31) and clicking "Create Attendee."


Site is located at 17951 SE Hemrick Road, Damascus, OR


This project is supported with funding from Clackamas County Water Environment Services, on behalf of Clackamas Service District No. 1.

Contact Name: 
Rebecca Walker
Contact Phone: 
5033034372
Contact Email: 
Rebecca@clackamasriver.org
Venue Details: 
Address is private property - limited parking available in landowner's driveway.
Cost: 
Free!

Habitat Restoration at Ridgefield NWR

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:30pm
Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 North Main Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Help plant and protect native trees in critical riparian habitat! Volunteer in the presence of swans, red-tail hawks, and bald eagles.

All work days are from 9 am to 12:30 pm rain or shine. Wear waterproof footwear, bring gloves, and dress for the weather. Light refreshments and hot drinks will be provided. All volunteers must sign a volunteer service agreement (if under 18 must be signed by parent or guardian) which can be found at: http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ridgefield/getinvolved.html.

 

Contact Name: 
Nicole Gautier
Contact Phone: 
360 887 3883
Contact Email: 
nicole_gautier@fws.gov
Cost: 
Free

Plant trees at Ridgefield NWR

Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:30pm
Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 North Main Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Volunteer at southwest Washington's premiere birding destination! Join us in our efforts to improve stream health and wildlife habitat by planting native trees and shrubs, and maintaining our plantation sites.

All work days are from 9 am to 12:30 pm rain or shine. Wear waterproof footwear, bring gloves, and dress for the weather. Light refreshments and hot drinks will be provided. All volunteers must sign a volunteer service agreement (if under 18 must be signed by parent or guardian) which can be found at: http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ridgefield/getinvolved.html.

Contact Name: 
Nicole Gautier
Contact Phone: 
360 887 3883
Contact Email: 
nicole_gautier@fws.gov
Cost: 
Free

First Saturday Work Party with Clackamas River Basin Council

Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Clackamas River Basin Council
Address: 
5427 Glen Echo Avenue
Gladstone, OR 97027
United States
Park/Trail: 

Join us to plant trees and remove invasive weeds in our watershed! Volunteering is a great way to get to know our area, meet new people, and get some exercise while helping out our streams. You'll be provided with tools, gloves, and water. Please bring a water bottle, dress for the weather, and wear closed-toed shoes or boots. All events start at 9:00 a.m. and end at noon, unless otherwise noted.

RSVP to Becki by emailing rebecca@clackamasriver.org, calling (503) 303-4372 x101, or entering your name and email in the top left corner of this page, and clicking "Create Attendee"

From Dubarko Road, turn right onto Jacoby Road.
Travel 0.1 miles, wetland is on left side of road, parking is on right side.
Project funded by Oregon Department of State Lands.

Contact Name: 
Rebecca Walker
Contact Phone: 
5033034372
Contact Email: 
Rebecca@clackamasriver.org
Cost: 
Free!

Valentine for the North Fork Deep Creek

Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Clackamas River Basin Council
Address: 
SE Richey Road
Boring, OR 97089
United States

Join us to plant trees and remove invasive weeds in our watershed! Volunteering is a great way to get to know our area, meet new people, and get some exercise while helping out our streams. You'll be provided with tools, gloves, and water. Please bring a water bottle, dress for the weather, and wear closed-toed shoes or boots. All events start at 9:00 a.m. and end at noon, unless otherwise noted.

RSVP to Becki by emailing rebecca@clackamasriver.org, calling (503) 303-4372 x101, or entering your name and email in the top left corner of this page and clicking "Create Attendee."

Travel east on Highway 212 into the town of Boring. Turn right onto Richey Road and proceed 0.1 mile. Site will be on your right immediately after crossing creek.

Project funded by Clackamas River Water Providers.

Contact Name: 
Rebecca Walker
Contact Phone: 
5033034372
Contact Email: 
Rebecca@clackamasriver.org
Venue: 
Deep Creek Annex
Venue Details: 
Travel east on Highway 212 into the town of Boring. Turn right onto Richey Road and proceed 0.1 mile. Site will be on your right immediately after crossing creek.
Cost: 
Free!

First Saturday Work Party with Clackamas River Basin Council

Saturday, February 2, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Clackamas River Basin Council
Address: 
5427 Glen Echo Avenue
Estacada, OR 97023
United States

Join us to plant trees and remove invasive weeds in our watershed! Volunteering is a great way to get to know our area, meet new people, and get some exercise while helping out our streams. You'll be provided with tools, gloves, and water. Please bring a water bottle, dress for the weather, and wear closed-toed shoes or boots. All events start at 9:00 a.m. and end at noon, unless otherwise noted.'

RSVP to Becki by emailing rebecca@clackamasriver.org, calling (503) 303-4372 x101, or entering your name and email in the top left corner of this page and clicking "Create Attendee."

This work party is located across the street from Bonnie Lure Park:  To get there from Highway 224 travelling east-bound, turn right on Dowty Road, and right again at the first intersection.  Follow Dowty Road until you cross Eagle Creek, and park on the right side of the road.  Cross the street, and you'll be at the work party site!

Contact Name: 
Becki Walker
Contact Phone: 
5033034372
Contact Email: 
Rebecca@clackamasriver.org
Venue: 
Across the Street from Bonnie Lure Park
Venue Details: 
This work party is located across the street from Bonnie Lure Park: To get there from Highway 224 travelling east-bound, turn right on Dowty Road, and right again at the first intersection. Follow Dowty Road until you cross Eagle Creek, and park on the right side of the road. Cross the street, and you'll be at the work party site!
Cost: 
Free!

Learn about your watershed and then help protect it! Free volunteer training.

Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Washington State University Clark County Extension Watershed Stewards
Address: 
1919 NE 78th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665
United States

Love your Watershed? Learn about your Watershed!

Learn what you can do to maintain healthy watersheds for your community, fish and wildlife and future generations. Take our free volunteer training series, learn for yourself and then teach others to protect our precious resources.

Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
January 31 - April 4
All classes take place at the Clark County Extension office - 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver
In addition, two Saturday field trips are required. Dates TBA

To apply or for more information please contact:
jenifer.naas@clark.wa.gov 360-397-6060 x 5712
http://clark.wsu.edu/volunteer/ws/training.html or apply online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013WatershedStewards

Offered by WSU Clark County Extension in partnership with Clark County Environmental Services, Watershed Steward training uses community experts and environmental professionals to teach the basics of ecology, hydrology, stream restoration, and the importance of native plants and fish.

After training, volunteers work on a variety of projects with the Watershed Steward Program and local environmental partners in public outreach and education, stream restoration, water-quality monitoring, classroom presentations, or community workshops.

WSU Extension Programs are available to all without discrimination. If you require special accommodation, call WSU Clark County Extension at (360) 397-6060 ext. 0 prior to the event.
http://clark.wsu.edu

Contact Name: 
Jenifer Naas
Contact Phone: 
360-397-6060 ext 5712
Contact Email: 
watershed.stewards@clark.wa.gov
Venue: 
78th Street Heritage Farm
Venue Details: 
WSU Clark County Extension offices are ADA accessible. Ample parking.
Cost: 
0

Slough School Volunteer Interest Session- Columbia Slough (NE PDX)

Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Address: 
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park
7040 NE 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97218
United States
Categories: 

The Slough School is an exciting educational program that provides hands-on programs for K-12 students to learn about the history and ecology of the watershed and its organisms as well as human impacts on the area. January brings new Slough School students; you can be involved! We are seeking volunteers interested in assisting students in a variety of ways from restoration work to helping them identify critters at the pond. Volunteers should enjoy working with children and be willing to commit two weekday shifts per month during the winter and spring.

This interest session is for those interested in learning more and potentially volunteering for this program.

 

Contact Name: 
Nathan Barrett
Contact Phone: 
503 281 1132
Contact Email: 
Nathan.Barrett@columbiaslough.org
Venue: 
Columbia Slough Watershed Council at Whitaker Ponds
Cost: 
FREE

Please join Friends of Trees to plant trees in Happy Valley!

Saturday, March 30, 2013 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
Bella Casa HOA
15831 SE Palermo Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086
United States

Interested in planting trees? Meeting some neat people? Obtaining a few service learning hours? Then please join us!

As part of the Rock Creek Partnership with SOLVE and the Clackamas River Basin Council, Friends of Trees is leading volunteer restoration events along the banks of Rock Creek and its tributaries. Rock Creek is a tributary to the Clackamas River and supports numerous species of wildlife, including salmonids. This project is supported with funding from Clackamas County Water Environment Services, on behalf of Clackamas Service District No. 1.

Please arrive by 8:45am to enjoy some hot coffee and breakfast treats and get assigned a crew. The planting starts promptly at 9:00am. We provide gloves and tools, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots.

RSVPs are not required (although we do appreciate knowing about groups larger than 5 members). Please contact Andy or Jenny at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles or Andy Meeks in the Volunteer & Outreach Program
Contact Phone: 
(503) 595-0213
Contact Email: 
JennyB@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Happy Valley HOA
Cost: 
Free!

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