Conservation Education

Come to this second annual free event in Oregon City and join 36 artists, musicians, hiking trails, and children's activities in enjoying art and demonstrations in the woods. 

Park Ranger and Mushroom Enthusiast Dane Osis from Fort Stevens State Park will visit Tryon Creek State Natural Area to share his knowledge of mushroom identification and ecology. This program will provide an introduction to the important ecological role that fungi fill as well as helpful tricks and tips for identifying Pacific Northwest mushrooms. We'll then hit the trail to discover what species live in Tryon Creek State Natural Area.  This free event is appropriate for ages 10 and older.  Please preregister at www.tryonfriends.org.

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. Pre-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

Join the Bicycle Tourism Initiative Saturday, September 20th for a scenic and informative 50-mile ride with many stops along the Historic Columbia River Highway.  Learn some great stories about the highway presented by ODOT's Kristen Stallman and some equally interesting factoids about salmonids delivered by knowledgeable staff from State Parks, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Metro.  Meet at Corbett High School for the ride start.  The route follows the Historic Columbia River Highway east to Bonneville and the Cascade Hatchery at Eagle Creek.  The tour returns to Corbett along the Historic Highway and continues to Troutdale for a last glimpse of salmon and a discussion about the historic highway's role in Oregon's tourism economy.

For more information, click here.  Register here.

The health and welfare of Oregon’s children is in decline, and this 
decline is strongly linked to the limited opportunities modern 
children have for free play. Today, more than one quarter of 
Oregon eighth-graders is overweight or obese, and one in ten 
children suffer from mental illness.

On September 11-15, a consortium of organizations 
and advocates is hosting a series of events directed at increasing 
public awareness of the important role free and outdoor play has 
in the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive health of our 
children. We invite you to participate in these “wild” events and hope you will join us!

Calendar of events