conservation education

The Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) and the European Gypsy Moth are recognized threats for Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. We can protect our trees if we act fast, are vigilant, and on the lookout for this pest.

The Oregon Forest Pest Detector program is now offering three education opportunities in spring 2016 for community members and OFPD program graduates. The AGM training program consists of: (1) one online learning module on AGM and EGM(link below), and (2) a two-hour field workshop at St Johns Community Center in North Portland.

Together, the online training and workshop will familiarize you with the history, life cycle, and pest management/control of EGM and AGM; and how you can help by surveying for egg masses and pupal cases at home or at work.

AGM Workshop dates: February 26th, February 27th, and March 4th. Choose one date. Each workshop goes from 10-noon, and is free.

Register for this training, and other upcoming OFPD trainings at:
http://pestdetector.forestry.oregonstate.edu/programs/asian-gypsy-moth

Want your garden to yield more food with less work? Plan now and get a jump on year-round abundance!

Learn to:

Grow food year-round in Portland's mild climate - year after year

Save time, money and water 

Plant each crop at the right time and place  

Map your garden

Understand planting calendars, seed packets and seed catalogs

..and more.

To get the most out of this class, please bring a map of your garden site and a list of what you hope to grow.

This class introduces our 2016 program in the Year Round Harvest

www.handmadegardenspdx.com/year-round-harvest-course/

Team up with Resources for Health to remove the invasive English Ivy in the woods of Hamby Park! By working to eliminate the destructive monoculture created by the ivy, we'll make room for native plants to thrive and improve the trails for community members to enjoy. Tools and gloves are provided by the City of Hillsboro, and don't forget your reusable water bottle! Stay after the event for an Ivy Basket Weaving Workshop Fundraiser! Ivy removed at the morning event will be used for the Ivy Basket Weaving Workshop, co-hosted by the Hillsboro Food Co-Op. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Hillsboro Food Co-Op startup, and support a community-supported venue for affordable local, high-quality, and healthy food. Paste the following address into your web browser for additional details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ivy-basket-weaving-workshop-tickets-2032697... Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/revive-woods-hamby-park

Join volunteers for this monthly Third Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter and remove graffiti in the area. Join us for some coffee and conversation afterward. Volunteers should come prepared with completed waiver forms (if possible) and work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/nwda-third-saturday-march-cle...

Join the Indian Creek Stewards for a morning planting native trees and shrubs along Indian Creek at our newest restoration site. This site had been invaded with blackberry, knapweed, and other nasty weeds over they years. Local citizens are now working to restore the riparian and floodplain habitat to a healthy plant community and we need your help! Activities include: Native Planting.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/ics-broken-tee-planting