conservation education

Environmental Education Volunteer Training

Friday, April 10, 2015 - 10:00am
USFWS - Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 N Main
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Learn about landscapes, wildlife, and interpretation techniques to prepare for the many students that come to both Ridgefield and Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuges.  We will meet at Ridgefield NWR three Fridays in April and then one Friday in May to learn how to apply these lessons to Steigerwald Lake NWR.

Contact Park Ranger Josie Finley at 360-887-4106 or by email at Josie_Finley@fws.gov to learn more about this training series at the complex and other ways you can get involved.

Contact Name: 
Josie Finley
Contact Phone: 
360-887-4106
Contact Email: 
josie_finley@fws.gov
Venue: 
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge & Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Venue Details: 
We will meet at Ridgefield NWR (Ridgefield, WA) the first three sessions and then at Steigerwald Lake NWR (Washougal, WA) the last session.
Cost: 
FREE

Spring Day of Stewardship

Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:30pm
Forest Park Conservancy
Address: 
Portland, OR
United States
Park/Trail: 

On Forest Park Conservancy's biannual Day of Stewardship, Forest Park fans from across the greater Portland area join forces to enhance the natural beauty and ecology of Forest Park. This spring, be one of them.

Spring Day of Stewardship
March 14
9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Remove Invasive Weeds
Plant Native Trees
Restore Forest Park and Rejoice!

Join us for free lunch and prizes! All ages welcome.

Where? Forest Park site assignments will be emailed the week of the event.

Registration is required! Sign up here.

 

Contact Name: 
Mikala Soroka
Contact Phone: 
503-223-5449 x 106
Contact Email: 
mikala@forestparkconservancy.org
Venue: 
Forest Park
Venue Details: 
At 5,157 acres, Portland's Forest Park is the largest urban forest in the United States. With more than 80 miles of soft-surface trails, fire lanes and forest roads, Forest Park stretches for more than seven miles along the eastern slope of the Tualatin Mountains, overlooking Northwest Portland and the convergence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Forest Park offers an unparalleled opportunity for visitors to experience a true northwest forest without leaving the Portland city limits.
Cost: 
free

Family Stroll at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge

Sunday, February 8, 2015 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Friends of Tualatin River Refuge
Address: 
19255 SW Pacific Highway
Sherwood, OR 97140
United States

Venture out with a refuge naturalist for a free nature walk to explore the oak savanna, riparian forest and wetland ecosystems and natural history of Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge.

Topics will vary from walk to walk but will be appropriate for all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes.

February Theme: Winter Twigs on the Refuge

March Theme: Signs of Spring

Contact Name: 
Jenna Mendenhall
Contact Phone: 
503-625-5944
Contact Email: 
jmendenhall@friendsoftualatinrefuge.org
Cost: 
free

2015 Oregon Environmental Education Conference

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 4:00pm to Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 10:00am
Environmental Education Association of Oregon
Address: 
3001 SE Oxbow Parkway
Gresham, OR 97080
United States

This bi-annual conference is the premier environmental education event in Oregon, fostering statewide collaboration and knowledge exchange. It brings together leaders and practitioners from the field and classroom for four days of workshops, hands-on training and networking. The event includes a raffle that supports conference scholarships to ensure that all interested educators are able to attend.
 

Contact Name: 
Kim Silva
Contact Phone: 
503-257-1774
Contact Email: 
kim@friendsofoutdoorschool.org
Venue: 
YMCA Camp Collins
Venue Details: 
http://ymcacw.org/locations/ymca-camp-collins
Cost: 
$175-200
CI Initiatives: 

Johnson Creek Watershed Council's 17th Annual Watershed-Wide Event

Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Johnson Creek Watershed Council
Address: 
United States
The Johnson Creek Watershed Council will coordinate 400 volunteers in an epic feat of environmental restoration for the 17th year in a row on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This grassroots volunteer mobilizing effort is called Watershed Wide and will take place at 10 different locations across the Johnson Creek Watershed (from southeast Portland to Damascus and Boring) simultaneously. Volunteer families will work with the Council and its partners to plant native trees and shrubs and will also learn about how invasive plants like ivy and blackberry can affect water quality. 
 
“The Council enjoys planning this event every year and we work hard to ensure that community members have a blast learning about Johnson Creek while also giving back. It’s a great event for the whole family – with free lunch to boot," says enthusiastic volunteer and Outreach Coordinator Amy Lodholz. 
 
The event was created by Council founders in 1998, and the first Watershed Wide event had just three locations. Each year the event continues to grow, thanks to community concern and love for Johnson Creek. 
 
More volunteers are always appreciated. To sign up, please call 503-652-7477, or go to jcwc.org
 
Family-friendly event! Gloves and equipment provided. 
 
Special thanks to event supporters: City of Gresham, City of Portland, Clackamas County Water Environment Services, Crystal Springs Partnership, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District, Friends of Tideman Johnson, Friends of Trees and Portland Parks.
Contact Name: 
Amy Lodholz
Contact Phone: 
503-652-7477
Contact Email: 
info@jcwc.org
Venue: 
10 locations
Cost: 
Free

WETLAND RESTORATION: Come plant native shrubs and trees with us!

Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
The Wetlands Conservancy
Address: 
Portland Area, OR
United States

Saturday, March 14, 2015
Pascuzzi Planting
Tualatin, OR
10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Join TWC to kick off our planting season! We will be planting a variety of native shrubs and trees at Pascuzzi Pond Wetland in Tualatin. Dress for the weather, bring a friend, and get to know your local wetland! Snacks and tools provided. Email our volunteer coordinator, Courtney to sign up, for questions, and for the specific meeting spot at courtneywilson@wetlandsconservancy.org. If you're under 18, ask for a volunteer waiver! Hope to see you there!

Contact Name: 
Courtney Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-227-0778
Contact Email: 
courtneywilson@wetlandsconservancy.org
Venue: 
Email me for specific meeting spot.
Cost: 
Free!

WETLAND RESTORATION: Come plant native shrubs and trees with us!

Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
The Wetlands Conservancy
Address: 
Portland Area, OR
United States

Saturday, March 7, 2015
Knez planting
Tigard, OR
10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Join TWC to kick off our planting season! We will be planting a variety of native shrubs and trees at Knez Wetland in Tigard. Dress for the weather, bring a friend, and get to know your local wetland! Snacks and tools provided.

Email our volunteer coordinator, Courtney to sign up, for questions, and for the specific meeting spot at courtneywilson@wetlandsconservancy.org. If you're under 18, ask for a volunteer waiver!

Hope to see you there!

Contact Name: 
Courtney Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-227-0778
Contact Email: 
courtneywilson@wetlandsconservancy.org
Venue: 
Email me for specific meeting spot.
Cost: 
Free!

WORLD WETLANDS MONTH: Restoration plantings and international photo contest

Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
The Wetlands Conservancy
Address: 
Portland Area, OR
United States

Saturday, February 28, 2015
Hart Wetland Planting
Tigard, OR
10:00 AM-1:00 PM

 

We are kicking off our planting season and we hope you will join us!  World Wetlands Day is February 2 and we will be celebrating all month with native planting parties!  Snacks and tools provided.  

Also during the month of February, we will be co-hosting a worldwide wetlands photo contest for 15-24 year olds with the Ramsar Convention (an international treaty to ensure the conservation and wise use of wetlands everywhere).  Submit your wetland photo during World Wetlands Month and win a trip to a wetland of your choice, anywhere in the world!  Bring a friend, plant a tree, and take a picture to submit to the photo contest with us!  

To sign up, ask questions about the event, or if you are under 18, contact our volunteer coordinator Courtney at courtneywilson@wetlandsconservancy.org.

Hope to see you there!

Contact Name: 
Courtney Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-227-0778
Contact Email: 
courtneywilson@wetlandsconservancy.org
Venue: 
Email me for specific meeting spot.
Cost: 
Free!

WORLD WETLANDS MONTH: Restoration plantings and international photo contest

Friday, February 21, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
The Wetlands Conservancy
Address: 
Portland Area, OR
United States

 

Saturday, Februrary 21, 2015
Cedar Mill Planting
Beaverton, OR
10:00 AM-1:00 PM

We are kicking off our planting season and we hope you will join us!  World Wetlands Day is February 2 and we will be celebrating all month with native planting parties!  Snacks and tools provided.  

Also during the month of February, we will be co-hosting a worldwide wetlands photo contest for 15-24 year olds with the Ramsar Convention (an international treaty to ensure the conservation and wise use of wetlands everywhere).  Submit your wetland photo during World Wetlands Month and win a trip to a wetland of your choice, anywhere in the world!  Bring a friend, plant a tree, and take a picture to submit to the photo contest with us!  

To sign up, ask questions about the event, or if you are under 18, contact our volunteer coordinator Courtney at courtneywilson@wetlandsconservancy.org.

Hope to see you there!

Contact Name: 
Courtney Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-227-0778
Contact Email: 
courtneywilson@wetlandsconservancy.org
Venue: 
Email me for specific meeting spot.
Cost: 
Free!

WORLD WETLANDS MONTH: Restoration plantings and international photo contest

Saturday, February 7, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
The Wetlands Conservancy
Address: 
Portland Area, OR
United States

Saturday, February 7, 2015
Nyberg Wetland Planting
Tualatin, OR
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
 

We are kicking off our planting season and we hope you will join us!  World Wetlands Day is February 2 and we will be celebrating all month with native planting parties!  Snacks and tools provided.  
 

Also during the month of February, we will be co-hosting a worldwide wetlands photo contest for 15-24 year olds with the Ramsar Convention (an international treaty to ensure the conservation and wise use of wetlands everywhere).  Submit your wetland photo during World Wetlands Month and win a trip to a wetland of your choice, anywhere in the world!  Bring a friend, plant a tree, and take a picture to submit to the photo contest with us!  

To sign up, ask questions about the event, or if you are under 18, contact our volunteer coordinator Courtney at courtneywilson@wetlandsconservancy.org.

 

Hope to see you there!

Contact Name: 
Courtney Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-227-0778
Contact Email: 
courtneywilson@wetlandsconservancy.org
Venue: 
Email me for specific meeting spot.
Cost: 
Free!

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