Conservation Education

Mushrooms at Oxbow

Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Metro
Park/Trail: 

Explore the incredible diversity of fungi in Oxbow's ancient forest.  In this hands-0n, beginners class, learn the basics of mushrooms and other fungi.  This is not an edible mushroom class.

Meet at Group Camp 1. 

Time:  11:00-1:00 p.m.  OR  2:00-4:00 p.m.

Ages:  8 and older

Registration:  No registration required

Cost:  Free of charge

Pets policy:  To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas.  Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect.  In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it.  Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed.  Please bring cleanup materials.  http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/pets-policy

Contact Name: 
Sandy Jamison
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8543
Contact Email: 
Sandra.Jamison@oregonmetro.gov
Cost: 
Free of charge. No registration required.

Explore a Salmon Restoration Site

Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Metro
Address: 
3010 SE Oxbow Parkway
Gresham, OR 97080
United States
Park/Trail: 

How do young salmon find food and refuge from floods and predators?  Join the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council to learn the science behind a side channel restoration project at Oxbow's Happy Creek.  Restoring habitat lost in a 1960's road-building project, the project created deep pools, bubbling riffles and hiding places for Chinook, coho and steelhead.  Learn the characteristics of good habitat and tips on native plants and salmon-friendly practices you can incorporate into your life.

Meet at Alder Shelter.  Meet at 1:45 p.m., program from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Ages :  8 and older

Registration:  No registration required

Cost:  Free of charge

Pets policy:  To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas.  Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect.  In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it.  Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed.  Please bring cleanup materials.  http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/pets-policy

Contact Name: 
Sandy Jamison
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8543
Contact Email: 
Sandra.Jamison@oregonmetro.gov
Cost: 
Free of charge. No registration required.

Salmon Homecoming

Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Metro
Address: 
3010 SE Oxbow Parkway
Gresham, OR 97080
United States
Park/Trail: 

Nothing says "Pacific Northwest" like the annual return from the ocean of the salmon, fighting upstream to spawn and die in the rivers of their birth.  In October, witness this ancient, iconic phenomenon at Oxbow Regional Park along the Sandy River, one of the nation's designated Wild and Scenic rivers.  During the annual Salmon Homecoming, naturalists are on hand to help you see the salmon and explore other aspects of the park's 1,000 acres of old-growth forest, hiking and equestrian trails and river beaches.  Take the chill off around the campfire.  Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or cider around the campfire.  Guaranteed to take the chill off and lift your spirits for a walk in the autumn woods. 

Join naturalists at the river's edge.  They'll help you spot spawning salmon and tell you about the salmon's behavior and life cycle.  Borrow a pair of polarized fish-viewing glasses onsite.

Learn more:  http://www.oregonmetro.gov/oxbow

Free of charge.  No registration required.

Vehicle charge:  $5 per car/$7 per bus

Pets policy:  To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas.  Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect.  In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it.  Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed.  Please bring cleanup materials.  http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/pets-policy

 

Contact Name: 
Sandy Jamison
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8543
Contact Email: 
Sandra.Jamison@oregonmetro.gov
Cost: 
Free of charge. No registration required.

August Guided Hike

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

August "Guided Hike" theme: Wildlife CSI. Be a nature detective! We'll show you how to see clues in the natural world around you to figure out who has been there and what they were doing. Then practice your new skills in a game of "wildlife CSI"! You'll also learn about real-life wildlife crime investigators and how they help protect our natural resources. Guided hikes are the third Wednesday of most months. All-ages are welcome to attend these strolls through our trails and facilities as our staff leads guests through activities on a variety of natural science topics.

Meets in the SWIFT classroom inside the large, white fish hatchery building near the round cement fish ponds; parking is located west of the hatchery (toward the I-205 bridge) in the lot marked "Public Parking."

No registration required and we do not take advanced reservations; spots are first come, first served.

Free; $5 suggested donation

Contact Name: 
Kaley McLachlan-Burton
Contact Phone: 
360-882-0936 ext. 230
Contact Email: 
volunteer@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Cost: 
Free; $5 suggested donation
CI Initiatives: 

EcoChallenge 2016: October 14-28

Friday, October 14, 2016 - 8:45am to Friday, October 28, 2016 - 8:45am
Northwest Earth Institute

EcoChallenge gives you the tools and inspiration to reduce your impact on the planet and contribute to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable future -- while engaging the people in your life and having fun in the process. Choose a Challenge that stretches your comfort zone, stick with it for two weeks, and make a difference for you, your community and the planet!

We invite you to engage your organization, community, workplace, or business in the EcoChallenge this fall -- it's fun, free and makes a big impact.

The 2016 EcoChallenge runs from October 14-28. What will your Challenge be?

Contact Name: 
Kerry Lyles
Contact Phone: 
503.227.2807
Contact Email: 
kerry@nwei.org
Cost: 
Free

EcoChallenge 2016 Registration

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 8:45am to Friday, October 14, 2016 - 8:45am
Northwest Earth Institute

EcoChallenge gives you the tools and inspiration to reduce your impact on the planet and contribute to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable future -- while engaging the people in your life and having fun in the process. Choose a Challenge that stretches your comfort zone, stick with it for two weeks, and make a difference for you, your community and the planet!

We invite you to engage your organization, community, workplace, or business in the EcoChallenge this fall -- it's fun, free and makes a big impact.

Contact Name: 
Kerry Lyles
Contact Phone: 
5032272807
Contact Email: 
kerry@nwei.org
Cost: 
Free

Beneficial Insects

Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
East Multnomah SWCD
Address: 
7040 NE 47th Ave.
Portland, OR 97218
United States

Did you know that beneficial insects work around the clock to protect your garden from pests? Meet the beetles, bugs, flies, lacewings and other invertebrates that provide free pest control. You will discover ways to attract and sustain these friendly beneficial insects that help your garden thrive, and also learn about a few invasive insects to keep an eye out for. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park
Venue Details: 
Class will be held in the Columbia Slough Watershed Council office/classroom.
Cost: 
Free!

Attracting Pollinators to the Urban Garden

Saturday, November 5, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am
East Multnomah SWCD
Address: 
17405 NE Glisan St.
Gresham, OR 97030
United States

Learn about the bees, flies, beetles, moths and butterflies that provide vital pollination services in urban gardens, and discover which plants can help attract and support them. We will go beyond the bloom so you can find out how to provide water, shelter, nesting, and overwintering sites. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
St. Aidan's Episcopal Church
Cost: 
Free!

Native Plants Workshop

Thursday, November 3, 2016 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
East Multnomah SWCD
Address: 
26000 SE Stark St.
Gresham, OR 97030
United States

Explore the benefits of gardening with Native plants. Discover Portland's most common native plant communities, learn which species do well in similar growing conditions, and get tips to help them thrive. A slideshow will highlight characteristics and desired growing conditions of local favorite native groundcovers, shrubs and trees. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Mt. Hood Community College
Venue Details: 
Class will be held in room 202 of the General Education building located at the far south end of campus, south of Kelly Creek, near the Aquatics Center.
Cost: 
Free!

Naturescaping Basics

Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
East Multnomah SWCD
Address: 
26000 SE Stark St.
Gresham, OR 97030
United States

Learn to create a low-maintenance landscape that conserves water, prevents pollution, and saves you time, money and energy. Get natural gardening & design tips that mimic nature, and make your garden a healthy place for children, pets and wildlife. Class covers native plants that thrive in the PNW, and other core naturescaping concepts. Where possible, workshop includes a short tour of a nearby garden. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Mt. Hood Community College
Venue Details: 
Class will be held in room 202 of the General Education building at the far south end of campus, near the aquatics center.
Cost: 
Free!

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