celebration

Tualatin River Bird Festival

Saturday, May 16, 2015 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Friends of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
19255 SW Pacific Hwy
Sherwood, OR 97140
United States
Categories: 

Celebrate migratory songbirds, wildlife and wild places at this free day long event filled with family-friendly activities. Start early with guided bird walks beginning at 5:30 a.m. This year includes a photography walk at 6:30 a.m. led by members of the Tualatin River Photo Society. Bring your camera and learn tips on how to take pictures of flowers, birds and butterflies. Family activities begin at 10 a.m. and will include building a bat, bird, or butterfly house or bee board to take home for your backyard, an archery clinic, a fish casting clinic, decoy painting, and Gyotako (Japanese fish painting). The Conestoga wagon rides around the Refuge will be back this year, and Portland Audubon will present its always popular live bird show at noon. New this year will be Native American storytelling in an inflatable salmon tent and Native American crafts. In addition, there will be conservation exhibits, hands-on environmental activities for children, music and food.

Festival parking will be available at the office building at 12205 S.W. Tualatin Rd., corner of SW 124th and Pacific Highway. Free ADA compatible shuttle buses will provide continuous transportation to the Refuge starting at 5:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. There will be no onsite parking at the Refuge.

For complete information on this event, please visit http://www.friendsoftualatinrefuge.org/ or call 503-625-5944, ext. 227.

 

Contact Name: 
Bonnie Anderson
Contact Phone: 
503-625-5944
Venue: 
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Venue Details: 
19255 SW Pacific Hwy Sherwood, OR 97140
Cost: 
Free

Be Part of Oregon’s Largest Earth Day Event This Saturday with SOLVE!

Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
2000 SW 1st Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
United States

Earth Day is a global celebration, and here in Oregon we take extra pride in caring for our environment and communities. Be part of our tradition of care by volunteering at SOLVE IT, presented by Portland General Electric on Saturday April 18th!

Litter and invasive plants have settled into the areas where we live, work and play. Now's your chance to join thousands of Oregon volunteers as we take back our city streets, local parks and natural spaces. Projects include litter cleanup, invasive plant removal, planting native trees and shrubs, and more. Sign up to volunteer by going to www.solveoregon.org, clicking "Get Involved" and selecting your favorite project from over 100 family friendly events.

 

Events happening on 4/18 still in need of volunteers include...

Mary S Young Beautification in West Linn: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/mary-s-young-park-earth-day-b...

Champeog State Park Cleanup in St. Paul: http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/champoeg-earth-day-cleanup

Gardening At Blue Lake in Fairview: http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/gardening-blue-lake-park

Helen Altheaus Woods Cleanup in Troutdale: http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/helen-althaus-woods-cleanup

Trail Work at Graham Oaks Nature Park in Wilsonville: http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/trail-work-graham-oaks-na...

Cozine Creek Restoration at Shadowood in McMinnville: http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/cozine-creek-restoration-...

Lower Gales Creek Restoration Project in Forest Grove: http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/lower-gales-creek-restora...

Errol Heights Plant Maintenance in Portland: http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/errol-heights-plant-maint...

 

Help improve our state this April and be part the SOLVE solution at Oregon's largest Earth Day event. Learn more at http://www.solveoregon.org/what-we-do/solve-it

 

Questions? Contact SOLVE at 503-844-9571 ext. 332 or info@solveoregon.org

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571, ext 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Multiple sites
Cost: 
0.00

Legacy Lands 30th Anniversary information

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Clark County Legacy Lands
Address: 
Public Boat Launch, Port of Ridgefield
5 West Mill Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Visit the Legacy Lands booth at this year's Big Paddle event in Ridgefield, WA. To celebrate National Trails Day, Legacy Lands will be on hand to help educate about the 5,000 acres of natural areas in Clark County, many of which are open for public use and have scenic views, excellent wildlife watching and lots of trails.

Contact Name: 
Patrick Lee
Contact Phone: 
360.397.2121 x4070
Contact Email: 
jane.kleiner@clark.wa.gov
Venue Details: 
Port of Ridgefield - flier information at http://www.ci.ridgefield.wa.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/Community/page/1636/ridgefields_big_paddle_brochure_2015.pdf
Cost: 
Free
CI Initiatives: 

Legacy Lands 30th Anniversary Hike

Saturday, May 16, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Clark County Legacy Lands
Address: 
3rd St. at La Center Road
La Center, WA 98629
United States

Join the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership for a nature hike along the scenic trails of the La Center Bottoms Wetlands along the East Fork of the Lewis River. Learn about the river as it flows through floodplain wetlands and stewardship projects at the site. Meet at the trailhead off of 3rd St. east of La Center Road in La Center, Washington. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Contact Name: 
Patrick Lee
Contact Phone: 
360.397.2121 x4070
Contact Email: 
jane.kleiner@clark.wa.gov
Venue Details: 
The La Center Bottoms Wetlands are located just south of Sternwheeler park. Trails are ranked as easy for most people and are gravel surfaced.
Cost: 
Free
CI Initiatives: 

Legacy Lands 30th Anniversary Hike

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Clark County Legacy Lands
Address: 
3rd St. at La Center Road
La Center, WA 98629
United States

Join the Vancouver Audubon Society for a guided bird watching tour at the La Center Bottoms Wetlands along the East Fork of the Lewis River in La Center, Washington. These wetlands are home to wide array of song birds, waterfowl and wildlife. Bring your binoculars and enjoy a short hike down the trail. Meet at the trailhead just south of Sternwheeler Park at 3rd St. just east of La Center Road.

Contact Name: 
Patrick Lee
Contact Phone: 
360.397.2121 x4070
Contact Email: 
jane.kleiner@clark.wa.gov
Venue: 
La Center Bottoms Wetlands trailhead
Venue Details: 
http://www.clark.wa.gov/environment/properties/documents/LaCenterBottomsNA1.20.15.pdf
Cost: 
Free
CI Initiatives: 

Be Part of Oregon’s Largest Earth Day Event on 4/18 with SOLVE!

Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 9:00am
SOLVE
Address: 
2000 SW 1st Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
United States

Earth Day is a global celebration, and here in Oregon we take extra pride in caring for our environment and communities. Be part of our tradition of care by volunteering at SOLVE IT, presented by Portland General Electric on Saturday April 18th!

Litter and invasive plants have settled into the areas where we live, work and play. Now's your chance to join thousands of Oregon volunteers as we take back our city streets, local parks and natural spaces. Projects include litter cleanup, invasive plant removal, planting native trees and shrubs, and more. Projects involving youth are also part of Global Youth Service Day and several projects are set to happen the week before and after the main SOLVE date of 4/18. Sign up to volunteer by going to www.solveoregon.org, clicking "Get Involved" and selecting your favorite project from over 100 family friendly events.

 

Help improve our state this April and be part the SOLVE solution at Oregon's largest Earth Day event. 

 

Learn more at http://www.solveoregon.org/what-we-do/solve-spring-oregon-beach-cleanup

Questions? Contact SOLVE at 503-844-9571 ext. 332 or info@solveoregon.org

Some events that are still looking for You!

Forest Grove

http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/lower-gales-creek-restora...

West Linn
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/mary-s-young-park-earth-day-b...
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/burnside-wilderness-park-rest...
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/guinness-record-breaking-spri...

Wilsonville
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/trail-work-graham-oaks-nature...

Troutdale/Fairview
http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/gardening-blue-lake-park

Portland
http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/broughton-beach-cleanup

St. Paul (pull from Wilsonville, Salem, Woodburn)
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/champoeg-earth-day-cleanup

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571, ext 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Multiple sites
Cost: 
0.00

Spring First Foods and Seasonal Cycles Hike

Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

2pm: Spring First Foods Hike

Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

Plankhouse Director Sarah Hill will be leading a walk on the Oaks to Wetlands Trail discussing traditional springtime foods of Chinookan Peoples and the seasonal cycles they live by. Participants should be prepared for a 2 mile hike on uneven terrain.  Meet at the Plankhouse. 

This hike is one of several activities that will be happening this day to kick off the Spring Opening of the Cathlapotle Plankhouse, including a family nature hike at 1pm, and from 12-4 Plankhouse tours and other Children's activities. 

The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a contemporary Chinookan style Plankhouse located on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The house was built in 2005 as a partnership with the Chinook Indian Nation, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Its mission is to share the lifeways, culture, and history of Chinookan Peoples of the Lower Columbia, and the natural resources of the Refuge. 

Plankhouse programs are coordinated by the Friends of The Ridgefield NWR. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, closed captioning, or other accommodations needs to Eric Anderson, 360-887-4106, Eric_Anderson@fws.gov. TTY 800-877-8339 with your request by close of business one week before the event. For wheelchair access arrangements for this program, please contact Sarah Hill (360) 887-4106 or Sarah_Hill@fws.gov

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
360 887 4206
Contact Email: 
sarah_hill@fws.gov
Venue: 
Cathlapotle Plankhouse
Cost: 
Free with Refuge admission of $3.00 per vehicle
CI Initiatives: 

Family Nature Walk at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

1pm on April 12th
Carty Unit at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Just 25 minutes North of Portland, OR

Join a Refuge Naturalist and take a walk along the Oaks to Wetlands trail to discover the wildlife that calls the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge home.

This hike is one of several activities that will be happening this day to kick off the Spring Opening of the Cathlapotle Plankhouse, including a spring wild foods hike, and from 12-4 Plankhouse tours and other Children's activities. 

The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a contemporary Chinookan style Plankhouse located on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The house was built in 2005 as a partnership with the Chinook Indian Nation, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Its mission is to share the lifeways, culture, and history of Chinookan Peoples of the Lower Columbia, and the natural resources of the Refuge. 

Contact Name: 
Sarah HIll
Contact Phone: 
(360) 887-4106
Contact Email: 
sarah_hill@fws.gov
Venue: 
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Cost: 
Free with Refuge parking fee of $3.00/vehicle
CI Initiatives: 

Help enhance Oregon’s natural areas with a few hours on a Saturday!

Saturday, April 4, 2015 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
2000 SW 1st Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
United States

It's spring time at SOLVE, which means lots to do across our state to connect Oregonians and enhance our environment! This season join thousands of Oregonians at SOLVE Planting Day, Invasive Removal or Litter Cleanup project near you! There are nearly 200 family friendly events to choose from between now and the end of April, with new projects added daily. Just a few hours on a Saturday will result in improved water quality, increased wildlife habitat and carbon storage to slow climate change. So what are you waiting for - join SOLVE for some fresh air and fun at an event near you!

 

Events Happening This Saturday:

4/4 - Rock Creek - Troge Land Care Day:  http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/rock-creek-troge-land-car...

4/4 - Seaside's "Treasure the Beach" April Beach Cleanup:  http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/seasides-treasure-beach-a...

4/4 - Forest Litter Pickup: http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/forest-litter-pickup

A Big Event You Won't Want to Miss This Spring:

4/18 SOLVE IT, Presented by Portland General Electric - Oregon's Largest Earth Day Event: http://solveoregon.org/what-we-do/solve-it Part of Global Youth Service Day!

 

Don't miss out. View our full calendar of events today at http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/event-registration

 

Questions? Contact SOLVE at 503-844-9571 ext. 332 or info@solveoregon.org

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571, ext 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Multiple sites
Cost: 
0.00

Owl Fest 2015!

Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 10:00am to 7:00pm
Oregon State Parks
Address: 
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
United States

Tryon Creek State Natural Area's - Annual Owl Fest

Hosted by Oregon State Parks

Saturday, March 7, 2015, 10:00AM - 7:00PM

 

Portland is teeming with owl activity in the springtime months. If you love owls, come out to Tryon Creek State Natural Area for a full day of Owl Celebration! Enjoy activities for the entire family including Owl Journaling with Jude Siegel, owl crafts, owl pellet dissection, owl presentations, guided hikes, snacks donated by Clif Bar, and close-up encounters with the Audubon education owls, Hazel and Julio!

 

This is a free event, no pre-registration needed (except where noted). Parking is limited, please consider carpooling.

 

Schedule of activities include:

Owl Journaling with Jude Siegel from 10:00AM - 1:00PM

(Pre-registration & fee required www.tryonfriends.org)

Story & Stroll - Owl Senses at 1:00PM and 3:00PM (for 2-6 year olds and their families)
Owls of Oregon Presentation with John Mullen, Park Manager at 1:30PM & 3:30PM
All Ages Guided Hikes at 2:00PM, 4:00PM, 5:00PM, and 6:00PM
Owl Pellet Dissection and Owl Crafts from 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Face Painting by Marie from 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Close encounter with Julio & Hazel, Audubon Education Owls from 4:00PM - 6:00PM

 

Owl Fest 2015 takes place at Tryon Creek State Natural, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, OR 97219. Please consider carpooling, parking is limited. Visit www.tryonfriends.org or https://tryoncreek.wordpress.com/special-programs-and-events/ for more information.

 

Contact Name: 
Jennifer Primm
Contact Phone: 
503-636-9886
Contact Email: 
Jennifer.Primm@oregon.gov
Venue: 
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Cost: 
FREE!

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