conservation education

Join thousands of volunteers to clear the entire Oregon coast of wayward trash. Dress for rain or shine, bring a resuable water bottle, a reusable bag or bucket, and an old colander for sifting the tidelines for small pieces of plastic. Be safe! Avoid logs in the water and marine mammals, and never turn your back to the ocean! Hauling, disposal and recycling services donated by Recology Western Oregon (formerly Western Oregon Waste). Recycling will be prvided by the Oregon Beverage Recycling Company

Can you find what doesn't belong? Join Oregon State Parks and Washed Ashore at the Bandon City Park's gazebo on Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 from 10 AM - 1 PM to see what you can find that doesn't belong on our beautiful ocean beaches.  Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather, a reusable water bottle and an old colander to sift the small plastics and such out of the sand.  SOLVE and its partners will provide gloves and bags. Washed Ashore and Oregon State Parks will pass out supplies, assist with filling out paperwork and haul away all the items you bring back that don't  belong on our beaches. Washed Ashore will be taking the debris to use in their next sculptures. You can help by keeping glass, sanitary and other non-usable items in a separate bag from most plastics if possible. Please remember our ocean shores can be dangerous. Please do not climb on logs that have any water around them and never turn your back on the ocean. Hauling, disposal and recycling services donated by Bandon Transfer and Recycling.

Love the Sandy River?  Help protect its wildlife and scenic places by volunteering for the Spring Riverside Cleanup.  Join rangers, rain or shine, in picking up litter along Dabney State Park's shoreline.  While you're there, keep an eye out for herons, raccoons, and beaver as you work; then, play a round of disc golf or visit the Gorge's many waterfalls afterwards!  All tools and gloves provided; just bring snacks, water, and a friend. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Ever wonder about that slow-moving channel of water running through Gresham, Fairview, and NE & N Portland?  Learn about the history, water, wildlife, and current issues of the Columbia Slough at Slough 101.  Slough experts will lead hands-on activities including a tour of a pump station and macroinvertebrate discovery. Pre-registration is required for this free workshop, and light refreshments will be provided. Suitable for adults and teens 14 & up.

Are you a young women interested in science careers? Or do you know someone who is? SOLVE is here to help! 
Women in Science Day provides a great opportunity for young women in grades 6-12 in our community to learn about careers and opportunities from successful women in the field of science. We will begin the day at Heritage Park in Beaverton with breakfast and a presentation on science careers as well as a chance for the girls to discuss careers and opportunities with the mentors. Following the breakfast session, we will walk out to Willow Creek to plant trees and shrubs as a part of our stream restoration project. What better way to learn about the opportunities in the field of science that await young women in our community than hearing about them from women in those fields?

For more details or to register visit:http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/women-science-day

Questions? Contact SOLVE at becca@solveoregon.org or 503-844-9571 ext 332