Conservation Education

Naturalist in the Park

Sunday, August 16, 2015 - 10:00am
Metro

Sundays this summer, join a naturalist for free tours of the region's nature parks. Guided walks will introduce participants to the local plants and animals that inhabit the parks.  Each tour will leave the parking lot area promptly at 10am and 1pm.

All ages welcome

Difficulty Rating: 1 out of 3 boots

Wheelchair accessible

Contact Name: 
Jenna Kulluson
Contact Email: 
jenna.kulluson@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Smith and Bybee Wetlands
Cost: 
FREE
CI Initiatives: 

Naturalist in the Park

Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 10:00am
Metro

Sundays this summer, join a naturalist for free tours of the region's nature parks. Guided walks will introduce participants to the local plants and animals that inhabit the parks.  Each tour will leave the parking lot area promptly at 10am and 1pm.

All ages welcome

Difficulty Rating: 1 out of 3 boots

Not wheelchair accessible

Contact Name: 
Jenna Kulluson
Contact Email: 
jenna.kulluson@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Smith and Bybee Wetlands
Cost: 
FREE
CI Initiatives: 

Naturalist in the Park

Sunday, August 9, 2015 - 10:00am
Metro

Sundays this summer, join a naturalist for free tours of the region's nature parks. Guided walks will introduce participants to the local plants and animals that inhabit the parks.  Each tour will leave the parking lot area promptly at 10am and 1pm.

All ages welcome

Difficulty Rating: 3 out of 3 boots

Not wheelchair accessible

Contact Name: 
Jenna Kulluson
Contact Email: 
jenna.kulluson@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Mount Talbert
Cost: 
FREE

Naturalist in the Park

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 10:00am
Metro

Sundays this summer, join a naturalist for free tours of the region's nature parks. Guided walks will introduce participants to the local plants and animals that inhabit the parks.  Each tour will leave the parking lot area promptly at 10am and 1pm.

All ages welcome

Difficulty Rating: 3 out of 3 boots

Not wheelchair accessible

Contact Name: 
Jenna Kulluson
Contact Email: 
jenna.kulluson@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Mount Talbert
Cost: 
FREE

Naturalist in the Park

Sunday, September 6, 2015 - 10:00am
Metro

Sundays this summer, join a naturalist for free tours of the region's nature parks. Guided walks will introduce participants to the local plants and animals that inhabit the parks.  Each tour will leave the parking lot area promptly at 10am and 1pm.

All ages welcome

Difficulty Rating: 2 out of 3 boots

Not wheelchair accessible

Contact Name: 
Jenna Kulluson
Contact Email: 
jenna.kulluson@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Scouters Mountain
Cost: 
FREE

Naturalist in the Park

Sunday, August 2, 2015 - 10:00am
Metro

Sundays this summer, join a naturalist for free tours of the region's nature parks. Guided walks will introduce participants to the local plants and animals that inhabit the parks.  Each tour will leave the parking lot area promptly at 10am and 1pm.

All ages welcome

Difficulty Rating: 2 out of 3 boots

Not wheelchair accessible

Contact Name: 
Jenna Kulluson
Contact Email: 
jenna.kulluson@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Scouters Mountain
Cost: 
FREE

Naturalist in the Park

Sunday, July 5, 2015 - 10:00pm
Metro

Sundays this summer, join a naturalist for free tours of the region's nature parks. Guided walks will introduce participants to the local plants and animals that inhabit the parks.  Each tour will leave the parking lot area promptly at 10am and 1pm.

All ages welcome

Difficulty Rating: 2 out of 3 boots

Not wheelchair accessible

Contact Name: 
Jenna Kulluson
Contact Email: 
jenna.kulluson@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Scouters Mountain
Cost: 
FREE

Ross Island Paddle and Pull

Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 9:30am to 1:30pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
SW Macadam Ave & Nebraska St
Portland, OR 97219
United States
Park/Trail: 

Join forces with the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, Willamette Riverkeeper and Portland Parks & Recreation for a Big Canoe adventure to Ross Island Natural Area! Meet at Willamette Park and paddle in a 29' canoe to Ross Island. Once on the island, we'll work to enhance wildlife habitat by removing invasive species and learn more about the flora and fauna that call Ross Island home.

Big Canoe trips are open to the public and are suitable for ages 6 and up. Previous paddling experience is not necessary. Life jackets, paddles, canoes, gloves, tools and guides are provided.

Click on this link to sign up: http://www.estuarypartnership.org/event/2015/ross-island-paddle-and-pull

 

 

Contact Name: 
McKenzie Miller
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x229
Contact Email: 
mmiller@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Willamette Park
Venue Details: 
Parking is $1/hour.
Cost: 
free

Lecutre @ Cathlapotle Plankhouse: Native Woman's View of Lewis and Clark

Sunday, May 10, 2015 - 2:00pm
Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Mother's Day Presentation: Native Woman's Views on Lewis & Clark Expedition, Presented by Pat Courtney Gold

 

Where:  Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge:  28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

When: May 10, 2015
12pm - 4pm: Plankhouse Tours and Children's Activities
Tour the Plankhouse on your own or guided by our experienced volunteers. Children's activities will be available as well.

2pm: Presentation: Native Women's View of Lewis and Clark Presented by Pat Courtney Gold

All the books written about Lewis and Clark were from a white man's perspective.  In this presentation, you will learn about the Native People's view of Lewis and Clark. Pat will explore questions like: How did the Columbia River matriarchal society see Lewis and Clark? What did they think of the smelly bearded men who ignored the sacred salmon in preference for dog meat? This talk will present a point of view not often talked about in regards to the expedition, and one that deserves to be heard.

Cost:   Refuge admission is $3 per vehicle

Take mom for a walk, a talk, and wildlife watching at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge this Mother's Day! At 2pm in the Cathlapotle Plankhouse Pat Courtney Gold, member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and accomplished weaver and artist will be speaking about the perspective that Native Women had of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. There will also be activities for families to connect with the culture and wildlife at the plankhouse, hiking trails, in addition to ample wildlife watching opportunities on the River 'S' Unit Auto Tour Driving Route. Check the Friends website ridgefieldfriends.org for maps of Refuge trails, or contact Plankhouse Director Sarah Hill at sarah_hill@fws.gov, or call (360) 887-4106.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Cathlapotle Plankhouse, and the house will now be open weekends from 12pm-4pm. Every second Sunday of the month the Plankhouse will host a special event with speakers, guided hikes, and children's activities. For more information on the upcoming events, visit www.ridgefieldfriends.org/plankhouse/programs

Funding for these programs has been generously provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, the Community Foundation for SW Washington, and Umpqua Bank.  

For wheelchair access to this event, please contact Sarah at Sarah_Hill@fws.gov or (360) 887-4106 prior to the event date.

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
(360) 887-4106
Contact Email: 
Sarah_Hill@fws.gov
Venue: 
Cathlapotle Plankhouse
Cost: 
Free with refuge admission

Legacy Lands 30th Anniversary information

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Clark County Legacy Lands
Address: 
Public Boat Launch, Port of Ridgefield
5 West Mill Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Visit the Legacy Lands booth at this year's Big Paddle event in Ridgefield, WA. To celebrate National Trails Day, Legacy Lands will be on hand to help educate about the 5,000 acres of natural areas in Clark County, many of which are open for public use and have scenic views, excellent wildlife watching and lots of trails.

Contact Name: 
Patrick Lee
Contact Phone: 
360.397.2121 x4070
Contact Email: 
jane.kleiner@clark.wa.gov
Venue Details: 
Port of Ridgefield - flier information at http://www.ci.ridgefield.wa.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/Community/page/1636/ridgefields_big_paddle_brochure_2015.pdf
Cost: 
Free
CI Initiatives: 

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