celebration

In this 1-day workshop learn to weave a simple basket out of the invasive species Hedera helix, otherwise known as English Ivy. Help restore and maintain native habitat by removing the ivy from a local park and then recycling the vines into a functional work of art. In the morning we will learn how to gather ivy, how to prevent it from growing back, and begin weaving our baskets. The afternoon will focus solely on weaving the baskets.

Participants will harvest and process their weaving materials (English Ivy roots) from a local park, then learn basic French & English basket weaving techniques in the classroom and take home a finished product.

16 -- Adult

Peter Bauer, Rewild Portland Staff

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center

48275           Sat            11/7      10 am -- 4 pm

35$ Resident, 45$ Non-Resident

TOMS Portland is gearing up to pamper the Pearl District Neighborhood with a litter pickup! Join us in cleaning up our city, having a great time and connecting to the community. You won't want to miss our fun contests: "Most trash gathered" - wins a pair of shoes, "Most cigarette butts gathered" - wins a pair of sunglasses, and "Weirdest piece of trash found" - wins a bag of TOM's coffee! Enjoy beverages and free snacks! TOMS SHOES store located on W. Burnside St. It's bound to be a smashing time! Activities include: Litter Cleanup with supplies provided.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/toms-pick-pearl

*REGISTRATION FOR THIS SITE OPENS 8/1. PLEASE REGISTER AT www.welovecleanrivers.org* Come float and fill the boat! The 13th Annual Down the River Clean Up on the Clackamas River is set to make a splash on Sunday, September 13th, 2015. It's the largest and longest running on-water cleanup event of its kind in Oregon, co-hosted by the Clackamas River Basin Council and We Love Clean Rivers. Over 350 volunteers will rally together in rafts, kayaks, drift boats, and SCUBA gear, to scour the streambed and banks for trash. Since 2003, over 32 total tons of garbage have been removed to help preserve and protect the health of this beautiful and bountiful river for people, fish, recreation, and more. All non-motorized watercrafts may participate in the event. Boaters must have Class II+ whitewater experience and wear a life jacket and whistle. Volunteers will put in between 7:30-9:30 am at boat ramps located along the river which include Barton Park, Carver Boat Ramp, Riverside Park and new to the event this year - Milo McIver State Park's Lower Boat Ramp. With your help we can keep this 20+ mile stretch of the Clackamas clean from Estacada to the confluence with the Willamette River in Oregon City. Whoo-hoo!! And for everyone's hard work, a FREE BBQ will be available at Barton Park from 3:00-5:00 pm. On-water and on-land volunteer opportunities are available. For more information about the event and to register (beginning August 1st) visit www.welovecleanrivers.org. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Join The Nature Conservancy and Portland Parks & Recreation for a day of conservation work and celebration at Mount Tabor Park! Volunteers will help remove invasive species, maintain native species and perform trail maintenance. After the work, volunteers are invited to stick around for an exclusive celebratory event with a free lunch from local food carts, Salt & Straw Ice Cream and live music!

Registration is required and limited, so tell your friends and sign up today! http://support.nature.org/site/Calendar/?view=RSVP&id=5801

Join Willamette Week in cleaning up along the beautiful Sandy River. Then, take a leisurely float down the river followed by an after party with Leinenkugel's. We'll have the cleanup supplies but please bring your water bottle and wear sunscreen and sturdy shoes. Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/willamette-weeks-sandy-river-...