Nature and Human Health

NWDA Third Saturday August Cleanup

Saturday, August 20, 2016 - 9:00am to 10:00am
Address: 
Northwest Portland 115 NW 22nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Join volunteers for this monthly Third Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter and remove graffiti in the area. Join us for some coffee and conversation afterward. Volunteers should come prepared with completed waiver forms (if possible) and work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Register here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/nwda-third-saturday-august-cl...

Contact Name: 
Rob Fullmer
Contact Email: 
biofilter@gmail.com

Love Your Columbia at Broughton Beach

Saturday, August 20, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Address: 
Broughton Beach 4100 NE Marine Drive.
Portland, OR 97203
United States

Join SOLVE to cleanup Broughton Beach and keep the Columbia River clean and healthy! This project is part of Columbia Riverkeeper's Love Your Columbia event joining forces with other projects along this special river. All supplies will be provided, but please dress for the weather and bring your own reusable water bottle.

Register here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/love-your-columbia-broughton-...

Contact Name: 
Quintin Bauer
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571
Contact Email: 
quintin@solveoregon.org

No Ivy League August Saturday Work Party

Saturday, August 20, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Address: 
2960 NW Upshur St.
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Drop in for our regular No Ivy League 'freelance' work parties to become a steward of our beloved natural area: Forest Park! Volunteer Freelancers will take a short hike to one of our various sites and work off-trail removing English ivy. This is a DIRTY job so come prepared in grubby, long-sleeved clothing and boots. We'll provide gloves, tools and snacks.Volunteers will meet at the Lower Macleay field house located at 2960 NW Upshur St.  Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.

Register here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/no-ivy-league-august-saturday...

Maddax Woods Monthly Cleanup for August

Saturday, August 20, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Address: 
Maddax Woods 5785 River Street.
West Linn, OR 97068
United States

Families are welcome to help the Friends of Maddox Woods clean the trails and garden areas in the park. Make this a monthly tradition! All ages and ability levels are needed. We have tools and gloves and provide donated refreshments for all. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Native Planting, Maintenance & Monitoring, Trail blazing and path paving.

Register here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/maddax-woods-monthly-cleanup-...

Contact Name: 
Claudia Davis
Contact Phone: 
503-358-6358
Contact Email: 
ced2011@comcast.net

Oaks Bottom North Entrance Clean Up

Saturday, August 20, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Address: 
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge SE 7th Ave & SE Malden St.
Portland, OR 97202
United States

Join Portland Parks & Recreation to mulch a future native planting area, and existing native plants. Native plants support a diversity of insects and wildlife, and provide cleaner air and water for all inhabitants of our city. Wear long thick pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle, rain gear and sunhat. Instruction, tools, gloves, water, coffee/tea and KIND Snacks provided. Children welcome, and must be accompanied by an attentive adult. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Mulching.

Register here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/oaks-bottom-north-entrance-clean

Surfrider Foundation - August Green Streets Clean up - Gateway

Tuesday, August 16, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Address: 
NE Gateway An exact meeting location will be provided after you register for the event.. Portland
Portland, OR 97216
United States

Join Portland's Surfrider Foundation volunteers on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for the Northside Green Streets! Green Streets is a partnership between the City of Portland and the local Surfrider chapter that aims to keep our streets clean and our local bioswales healthy. Bioswales are those cool mini wetland garden thingies cut into the edge of many streets in town. Our Green Street Stewards, volunteer to clean up litter out of these swales and along the side of the road. This keeps litter out of our local watersheds, and since everything flows downstream, keeps litter out of our oceans. It's a great way to act locally, and make impacts globally! The Surfrider Crew leader will make this volunteer event a fun night to remember, with some cool tunes and sweet treats. Come join us as we work together to keep our waterways clean.

Register here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/surfrider-foundation-august-g...

August Second Saturday Cleanup- NW Portland

Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Address: 
NW 23rd Place and Thurman Street.
Portland, OR 97210
United States
Categories: 

Join volunteers for this monthly Second Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter from NW Vaughn to Raleigh, NW 22nd to 26th. Coffee/tea and pastries hosted by Food Front on their front terrace. Come dressed for the weather.

Register here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/august-second-saturday-cleanup

Sauvie Island - Walton Beach Cleanup for August

Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Address: 
Walton Beach - Sauvie Island 38529 NW Reeder Road
Portland, OR 97231
United States
Categories: 

Join us for the The Sauvie Island Walton Beach Cleanup! This is a self directed cleanup of a stretch of beach along the beautiful Columbia River on Sauvie Island. Sauvie Island is a federal wildlife preserve and currently supports a biologically diverse association of wildlife which includes at least 275 species of birds, 37 species of mammals, 12 species of reptiles and amphibians. It is also home to many farms that bring us delicious vegetables, fruits and preserves. Sauvie is also home to the Pumpkin Patch! This is the first of a projected series of cleanups. Bags, gloves and site safety information will be available on the day of the event. All ages are welcome but youth under 18 will need parental permission to attend alone. Parking passes will be provided. Dress appropriately for the weather and for beach walking. Bring a water bottle! Help us keep this beautiful island clean for everyone to enjoy! For more information about this special place, copy and paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/sauvie_island/

High Rocks Summer Cleanup

Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Address: 
77 82nd Drive.
Gladstone, OR 97027
United States
Categories: 

Join us to clean up this favorite summer gathering spot! We will spread out along the Clackamas River and remove any trash we find. Let's keep harmful litter out of this beautiful river!

Contact Name: 
Quintin Bauer
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571
Venue: 
High Rocks Park
Venue Details: 
High Rocks - Gladstone 77 82nd Drive. Gladstone

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

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