celebration

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

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.

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

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. 

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.