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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?

Description:  Join naturalist Dan Daly and explore the rugged beauty of this unique lava dome as you wander through a white oak woodland in summer. Mount Talbert is part of a series of cinder cones and shield volcanoes that began bubbling up almost 3 million years ago. Participants gain a basic understanding of the incredible geology in this region.

Register:  Advance registration and payment is required by calling NCPRD at (503) 794-8092.

Where: Mount Talbert Nature Park

When:  10a.m. to 1p.m.

Cost: $5 person, children age 8-17 free.

Ages: 8 and up

Difficulty:   2 boots out of 3 boots

Wheelchair accessible: No

No-dogs policy: To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at 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 permitted with proper identification and cleanup materials. http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/dogs-hunting-policies

Fire is one of the ultimate technologies that separates humans from other animals. Over hundreds of thousands of years humans have learned to master the arts of fire. In our class we will make a bow-drill set, one of the most classic methods for making a fire by "rubbing two sticks together". Participants will each make a set to take home with them at the end of class. We will also go over the proper form for drilling and perhaps get a fire or two before the day is over!
Date: Sunday, September 22nd, 10am - 4pm.
Tuition: $45

Register online at: http://www.rewildportland.com/educational-programs/workshops/earth-skill...

Oregon State Parks boasts miles of hiking trails. Hiking is an easy sport to begin and is the perfect way for you and your family to go outside and get some exercise together. What better way to experience some of Oregon's most beautiful scenery! Experience the accomplishment and exhilaration that can only come from a day spent on a great trail. You'll learn tips and tricks for when and where to go, what to expect and how to make the most of your hiking adventure.  Be sure to wear hiking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, and any other necessary personal items.  Ages 8 years old and above welcome (children 8-14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).