conservation education

Title:  Smith and Bybee Wetlands Canoe and Kayak Tour

Description:   Join Metro naturalist Ashley Conley to learn about the wildlife and natural history of one of the country's largest urban wetlands. Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe will provide boats, paddles, floatation devices and instruction. Two adults in a canoe can add one or two young children.  Detailed information about what to bring will be provided to registered participants.

Register:  Advance registration required at oregonmetro.gov/calendar

Where: Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area

When: Saturday May 30th, 2015, 8:30 to 11:30a.m.

Cost: $28/adult, $8 per child

Ages: 14 and older (adult rate), younger kids (ages 5-13) can be passengers in a canoe

Difficulty: 2 boots of 3 boot rating system

Description:   Explore the calm back waters of Smith and Bybee Wetlands. Join Metro naturalist Ashley Conley in a search for local wildlife in this urban wetland system. Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe will provide kayaks, paddles, floatation devices and instruction. Some kayaking experience recommended. Detailed information about what to bring will be provided to registered participants.  

Register:  Advance registration required at oregonmetro.gov/calendar

Where: Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area

When: Saturday May 16th, 2015, 8:30 to 11:30a.m.

Cost: $28/person

Ages: 14 and older

Difficulty: 2 boots of 3 boot rating system

Titulo: Paseo de tortugas familiar en Smith and Bybee Wetlands

Descripcion:

Las tortugas de Oregon son poco comunes, timidas y dificiles de encontrar, pero Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area tiene una de las poblaciones mas altas de tortugas pintadas occidentales en todo Oregon. Observa estos hermosos reptiles con la ayuda de naturalistas de Metro, quienes traeran telescopios para verlas mas de cerca. Aprende un poco de historia sobre las tortugas pintadas y examina los caparazones de algunos especimenes de lugar.

Registro:

 Debes registrarte con anterioridad en : oregonmetro.gov/calendar
 

Donde: Smith and Bybee Wetlands
 

Cuando: Sabado, 2 de mayo de 2015, 1:00-3:00pm
 

Costo:  Gratis
 

Edades:  5 anos en adelante
 

Dificultad:  1 bota de 3 bota

Title: Bird Language: A Three-Part Series

Description: Have you ever wondered what the birds talk about? Would you like to see more wildlife, such as mink, coyote, or birds of prey? Songbirds are in constant dialogue about the whereabouts of land and aerial predators. Explore the art and science of interpreting bird movements, songs and alarm calls. Plan to attend all three classes. Detailed directions and meeting locations will be provided upon registration. 

Register:  Advance registration required at oregonmetro.gov/calendar

Where: Intro Metro Regional Center, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland (4/23); Field classes Cooper Mountain Nature Park (4/25 and 5/2)

When: 4/23 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 4/25 and 5/2 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: $50/person

Ages: 15 and older

Difficulty: 1 boot out of 3 boot rating system

Learn to build a rain garden! A rain garden is a sunken garden bed that captures stormwater and allows it to soak back into the ground naturally. This workshop provides step-by-step details on how to plan, design and build your own rain garden. You'll find out how to decide the best size & placement, which plants to choose, and how to maintain your new rain garden. Participants receive a free how-to manual, and where possible, take a field trip to a nearby rain garden. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.