Join a roundtable of state and regional park and trail providers, non-profit organizations, trail advocates, and local and regional governments to share ideas and learn about current and upcoming trail projects, funding resources and opportunities.See agenda.
Plant trees, have fun and explore the Columbia River Gorge! Join others in your community to restore native habitat to benefit salmon at Benson State Park.
All ages and abilities welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.
What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.
What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.
What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will distribute tools and gloves and demonstrate planting techniques. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. The planting site is in close proximity to bathrooms, sheltered picnic tables and parking.
Questions?
Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Make a difference while having fun and exploring Salmon Creek Park, an urban wildlife greenway. Help plant trees to benefit the local habitat of Salmon Creek. Named for the historical salmon runs of the past, it recently regained its status as a salmon spawning ground thanks to the help of local volunteers.
All ages welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.
What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.
What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.
What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will distribute tools and gloves and demonstrate planting techniques. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours.
Questions?
Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
The ROCK CREEK PARTNERSHIP, a collaboration between the Clackamas River Basin Council (CRBC), Friends of Trees, and SOLVE through funding by Water Environment Service's RIVERHEALTH Stewardship Program on behalf of Clackamas County Service District #1 -- works together to improve water quality in the Rock Creek basin by planting native trees and shrubs near streamsides and removing invasive weeds. CRBC will be hard at work again on Saturday, October 4th at our newest project along Rock Creek in Damascus. Volunteers are needed from 9 am to noon to help plant and pull weeds. Join us for this family friendly event!
Gloves, tools, first aid, water, plants, and instruction provided. Please be sure to dress appropriately for all weather conditions and terrain. You may want to bring your favorite work gloves, waterproof boots, rain jacket, water bottle, long plants and long sleeve shirt. All volunteers must sign a waiver.
For more information (including directions) and to RSVP, please contact Morgan Parks at MORGAN@CLACKAMASRIVER.ORG or call 503-303-4372 x101. We look forward to seeing you!
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A benefit for Sauvie Island Center
Join us for a celebration of National Farm to School Month featuring the flavors of the fall harvest, local beer and wine. Take part in the Grown Ups Scavenger Hunt while learning about our farm-based education program. You could win a Portland Nursery gift certificate.
WHAT: Fall harvest hors d' oeuvres, beer and wine.
Grown Ups Scavenger Hunt
WHEN: Thursday, October 9, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
WHERE: The roof top patio at Earth Advantage
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TICKETS: $30 increasing to $35 on October 8th,
SauvieIslandCenter.org/events/farm-to-city
Less water. Less Work. More time! Learn how to design a low-maintenance, chemical-free landscape that conserves water and minimizes pollution, all while saving you time, money and energy! You'll get natural gardening and landscape design tips, take a field trip to a nearby naturescaped garden, and receive a comprehensive workbook and a native plant to get started! Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/.
Less water. Less Work. More time! Learn how to design a low-maintenance, chemical-free landscape that conserves water and minimizes pollution, all while saving you time, money and energy! You'll get natural gardening and landscape design tips, take a field trip to a nearby naturescaped garden, and receive a comprehensive workbook and a native plant to get started! Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/.
Less water. Less Work. More time! Learn how to design a low-maintenance, chemical-free landscape that conserves water and minimizes pollution, all while saving you time, money and energy! You'll get natural gardening and landscape design tips, take a field trip to a nearby naturescaped garden, and receive a comprehensive workbook and a native plant to get started! Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/
Let the rain work for you! 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. Register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/. Information: 503-222-7645.
Let the rain work for you! 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. Register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/. Information: 503-222-7645.
