celebration

Sauvie Island Center's Annual Barn Dance & BBQ

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 4:30pm to 8:00pm
Sauvie Island Center
Address: 
13901 NW Howell Park Rd
Portland, OR 97231
United States

Get ready for a night of beautiful fun! The 2016 Barn Dance Presented by Whole Foods Market is scheduled for Saturday, July 30th. Doors open at 4:30 pm.

The event kicks off with farm Scavenger Hunt for the kids and tours of the award-winning Sauvie Island Organics farm for the grown ups at 4:45 pm. Don't forget to grab a cold micro-brew from Widmer Brothers Brewing or a glass of Lady Hill wine before you head out!

Our Silent Auction, Presented by our long-time friends at Portland Nursery, will feature everything from artisan jewelry to outdoor gear. Get ready for a bidding war because there will be great stuff and all proceeds go to support the Sauvie Island Center.
Once again dinner comes courtesy of New American Restaurant and features ingredients from Tails & Trotters and Organic Valley. Order up a table, which includes family-style service, for six of your best buddies. Or just bring your picnic blanket and hit the buffet line. Dinner will be served at 6 pm.

Back by popular demand, Caroline Oakley and The Old Time Highway will host the square dance at 7 pm.

Get your tickets or reserve your table here online form. And don't wait

Contact Name: 
Joanne Lazo
Contact Phone: 
503.201.5923
Contact Email: 
joanne@sauvieislandcenter.org
Venue: 
Howell Territorial Park
Venue Details: 
The event will be held on the grounds of the Sauvie Island Organics farm and Howell Territorial Park.
Cost: 
$35 and up

Float for a Cause Litter Cleanup and Float

Saturday, July 16, 2016 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
1601 Clearwater Lane
Springfield, OR 97477
United States

Join SOLVE, Cumulus Radio, and Leinenkugel Brewing Company on Saturday, July 16th for a river cleanup at Clearwater Park and river float down to Island Park for a celebration of food and beverages! We will start our day with a litter sweep of Clearwater Park led by SOLVE, then hop on the river for a float hosted by Cumulus Radio, and end with an Leinenkugel after party at Island Park!

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/float-cause-litter-cleanup-an...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Clearwater Park
Cost: 
$0.00

2nd Annual Beach Bash and Cleanup - Poet's Beach

Saturday, July 9, 2016 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
2115 SW River Parkway.
Portland, OR 97201
United States

Rallying around the cry, viva la riverlution, people of all ages will gather in downtown Portland along the Willamette River on Saturday, July 9th the second annual Portland Beach Bash and Cleanup. This second annual event, a kickoff to summer, is presented by the Human Access Project (HAP), SOLVE, Chipotle and Maletis Beverage. The Portland Beach Bash and Cleanup is the next step in Human Access Project's grass-roots movement to bring attention and a new perspective towards the Willamette River in downtown Portland. Pick your favorite Beach! Volunteers will meet at either Tom McCall Bowl, Poet's Beach or Audrey McCall Beach at 10:00a.m (please pre-register for the site you want to work at for planning purposes). The goal is to take care of these three downtown beaches and get them cleaned up and ready for swimming and other public use. Come join us! Work will include picking up riprap rocks from the shore and placing them back on the bank ("unrocking the beach), picking up trash, and weeding. Removing the rock from shallow water will also help improve habitat for juvenile salmon. There will be rocks of every shape and size for all ages. Following a few hours of beach cleanup, an after-party will commence with music, food, drinks and other treats - plus free Chipotle food cards for volunteers. The very next day, Sunday, July 10th Human Access Project will host The Big Float, an annual river float and beach party. This year, 3-4,000 river revelers are expected for TBF 6, our 6th annual event. There will be two floating band barges, food carts, beer garden, two 100 foot long slip and slides and an in the water innertube taxi shuttle provided by the Wasabi Dragon Boat Club.

Register online here: 

http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/2nd-annual-beach-bash-and-cle...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Poet's Beach
Cost: 
$0.00

2nd Annual Beach Bash and Cleanup - Tom McCall Bowl

Saturday, July 9, 2016 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
1398 SW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97201
United States

Rallying around the cry, viva la riverlution, people of all ages will gather in downtown Portland along the Willamette River on Saturday, July 9th the second annual Portland Beach Bash and Cleanup. This second annual event, a kickoff to summer, is presented by the Human Access Project (HAP), SOLVE, Chipotle and Maletis Beverage. The Portland Beach Bash and Cleanup is the next step in Human Access Project's grass-roots movement to bring attention and a new perspective towards the Willamette River in downtown Portland. Pick your favorite Beach! Volunteers will meet at either Tom McCall Bowl, Poet's Beach or Audrey McCall Beach at 10:00a.m (please pre-register for the site you want to work at for planning purposes). The goal is to take care of these three downtown beaches and get them cleaned up and ready for swimming and other public use. Come join us! Work will include picking up riprap rocks from the shore and placing them back on the bank ("unrocking the beach), picking up trash, and weeding. Removing the rock from shallow water will also help improve habitat for juvenile salmon. There will be rocks of every shape and size for all ages. Following a few hours of beach cleanup, an after-party will commence with music, food, drinks and other treats - plus free Chipotle food cards for volunteers. The very next day, Sunday, July 10th Human Access Project will host The Big Float, an annual river float and beach party. This year, 3-4,000 river revelers are expected for TBF 6, our 6th annual event. There will be two floating band barges, food carts, beer garden, two 100 foot long slip and slides and an in the water innertube taxi shuttle provided by the Wasabi Dragon Boat Club.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/2nd-annual-beach-bash-and-cle...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Tom McCall Beach (Blues Fest Area)
Cost: 
$0.00

2nd Annual Beach Bash and Cleanup - Audrey McCall Beach

Saturday, July 9, 2016 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
Beneath the East end of the Hawthorne Bridge.
Portland, OR 97202
United States

Rallying around the cry, viva la riverlution, people of all ages will gather in downtown Portland along the Willamette River on Saturday, July 9th the second annual Portland Beach Bash and Cleanup. This second annual event, a kickoff to summer, is presented by the Human Access Project (HAP), SOLVE, Chipotle and Maletis Beverage. The Portland Beach Bash and Cleanup is the next step in Human Access Project's grass-roots movement to bring attention and a new perspective towards the Willamette River in downtown Portland. Pick your favorite Beach! Volunteers will meet at either Tom McCall Bowl, Poet's Beach or Audrey McCall Beach at 10:00a.m (please pre-register for the site you want to work at for planning purposes). The goal is to take care of these three downtown beaches and get them cleaned up and ready for swimming and other public use. Come join us! Work will include picking up riprap rocks from the shore and placing them back on the bank ("unrocking the beach), picking up trash, and weeding. Removing the rock from shallow water will also help improve habitat for juvenile salmon. There will be rocks of every shape and size for all ages. Following a few hours of beach cleanup, an after-party will commence with music, food, drinks and other treats - plus free Chipotle food cards for volunteers. The very next day, Sunday, July 10th Human Access Project will host The Big Float, an annual river float and beach party. This year, 3-4,000 river revelers are expected for TBF 6, our 6th annual event. There will be two floating band barges, food carts, beer garden, two 100 foot long slip and slides and an in the water innertube taxi shuttle provided by the Wasabi Dragon Boat Club.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/2nd-annual-beach-bash-and-cle...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Audrey McCall Beach
Cost: 
$0.00

Post PGE/SOLVE Starlight Parade Trash Bag Pickup

Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 8:45am to 11:30pm
SOLVE
Address: 
W. Burnside & NW Park.
Portland, OR 97209
United States

2016 is the 40th year of this uniquely Portland event! Join SOLVE and PGE as we celebrate over 20 years of making the Starlight Parade one of the Cleanest and Greenest in our nation! As a thank you for your volunteer cleanup service, you are invited to check in early between, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., to watch the parade from the PGE VIP stands. Space is limited so please RSVP today! Volunteers will walk as a group along the entire parade route after the final parade float/entry helping to collect filled litter bags along the way and maintain safety for all participants and spectators. Once checked in, each volunteer will be assigned a duty and given instruction on how to perform it safely. For additional safety, volunteers must be at least 16 years old- no exceptions. Carpooling and public transit are highly recommended. Make your departure easy- the parade will end near SW 14th and Taylor so park nearby. Please wear sturdy, comfortable close-toed shoes. This is an exhilerating experience and good physical mobility is required.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/post-pgesolve-starlight-parad...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Green PGE canopy on W Burnside & NW Park
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot Check in with PGE staff at 9:15pm at the Green PGE tent, located at NW Park Ave & W. Burnside in Portland. Safety issues Traffic, Mechanized equipment use, Heavy lifting. Minimum age 16
Cost: 
$0.00
CI Initiatives: 

Sporthaven Marina Bar & Grill Beach Cleanup

Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
16035 Boat Basin Road
Brookings, OR 97415
United States

In partnership with Barefoot Wine/ Western Beverage, this beach cleanup will be at Sporthaven Beach on Saturday, June 4th from 9 am to noon. Sporthaven Beach is the beach located in front of the Best Western and the Ports RV Park, and is known by locals as: Surfers Paradise. All volunteers are encouraged to register prior to this event on the SOLVE website. So everyone Lets all go Barefoot enjoy the sun, surf and hopefully see a whale or two while cleaning up the beach. All participants over 21 are invited to a thank-you reception at the Sporthaven Marina Bar and Grill at 16374 lower harbor Rd, Brookings, Oregon. Hosted by Barefoot Wine and Western Beverage from noon to 2 pm.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/sporthaven-marina-bar-grill-b...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Sporthaven Beach
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot public parking at site Sign up on your site or at day of activity Safety issues Water Body on Site Minimum age 18
Cost: 
$0.00

Tryon Creek State of the Watershed

Thursday, June 16, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Tryon Creek Watershed Council

The Tryon Creek Watershed Council invites you to this annual event to learn about the great work going on in the Tryon Creek watershed.

Don't miss this fun evening of learning, networking, and celebrating Tryon Creek! This event is open house style where the public can peruse visual displays from partners and volunteers about recent projects in the watershed.

Topics include water quality, fish surveys, culvert removal projects, interactive maps, and more!   

All members of the public are welcome to attend. Light refreshments provided, including free beer from Sasquatch Brewery! 
 
RSVP is not required but appreciated. 

Contact Name: 
Adra Lobdell
Contact Phone: 
(904)476-5592
Contact Email: 
volunteer@tryoncreek.org
Venue: 
Tryon Creek Nature Center
Venue Details: 
Access the Nature Center from the main entrance of Tryon Creek State Natural Area, located at 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219.
Cost: 
Free

Pollination Celebration

Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Sauvie Island Center

Come meet these hard working friends of the farm at Pollination Celebration, our annual event in support of  National Pollinator Week. Pollination Celebration, presented by Whole Foods Market, will offer guests a sneak peek into the world of pollinators, the challenges they face and the important role pollinators play in our food supply.  In addition to Sauvie Island Center's own staff, subject matter experts from our event partner Metro will be on hand for the celebration. A donation of $10 per family is suggested to cover event costs and pre-registration is requested.

Contact Name: 
Joanne Lazo
Contact Phone: 
503.201.5923
Contact Email: 
joanne@sauvieislandcenter.org
Venue: 
Howell Territorial Park
Venue Details: 
Pollination Celebration will be held at the Sauvie Island Center on the grounds the Sauvie Island Organics farm and Metro's Howell Territorial Park.
Cost: 
Suggested $10/family

Ross Island Regatta

Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 9:30am to 12:30pm
Audubon Society of Portland, Urban Greenspaces Institute, Portland Parks & Recreation
Park/Trail: 

The annual Ross Island Regatta, the culminating event in Great Blue Heron Week, is an opportunity to enjoy a morning on the Willamette River, paddling through the slow-no wake zone on the Holgate Channel and Ross Island lagoon, around Ross Island and back to Willamette Park. 

We will be looking at the bald eagle nest and the heron nesting colony on Ross Island, listening for birds and looking for river otter along the route. 

Meet no later than 9 a.m. at Willamette Park Boat Ramp to unload your canoe or kayak and get into the water by launch time at 9:30.

This trip is family-friendly. There will be a safety boat along, and the trip is for beginning and experienced paddlers.

Leaders include: Mike Houck, Urban Greenpaces Institute; Emily Roth, Portland Parks & Recreation; Bob Sallinger, Audubon Society of Portland.

Contact Name: 
Mike Houck
Contact Email: 
mikehouck@urbangreenspaces.org
Venue: 
Meet at the Willamette Park Boat Ramp
Cost: 
Free

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