conservation education

Let's Go is a series of fun, organized, ranger-let activities at major Oregon State Parks this summer.

Let's Go Kayaking is designed for those who are interested in kayaking but don't have the experience, skills, or equipment.

Registration is required and a per person registration fee is $15.  Open to paddlers 8 years and older, although 8-14 year olds must be accompanied by an adult in a 2-person kayak. Children under 18 must register with an accompanying parent/guardian.

For more information, check out: www.oregonstateparks.org and find Let's Go under "Things To Do".

Learn the ancient art of saving seeds in this hands-on workshop held at one of Portland's oldest and most established urban Permaculture gardens. Each participant will get to collect unusual and interesting varieties of seeds to take home with them.

Sign up on Growing Gardens workshop page: http://growing-gardens.org/our-programs/workshops/

Presenter Information: Connie Van-Dyke is a master of self-sufficiency and grows a large percentage of her food, year round in her urban Permaculture garden.  Connie has been an instructor at Portland Community College for 16 years.  Inviting people to come to her urban garden she shows them ways to close the loop and be more self-reliant.  Courses like urban farming, permaculture, rug making, weaving, medicine making, natural dyeing, cannin, raising meat in the city and seed saving show students how to get their needs met without money.  She gleans, barters, wildcrafts, and grows most of her daily needs.

Growing Gardens believes the seeds of a healthier world are planted in our own back yards! To find out more about Growing Gardens visit us at www.growing-gardens.org

Learn the basics of keeping bees for honey in your own backyard.  This workshop will cover materials, maintenance and harvesting.  It will be held at an urban farm where participants will get to see a real bee set up.  This workshop is in partnership with Sowing Circle Farm.

Sign up on Growing Gardens workshop page: http://growing-gardens.org/our-programs/workshops/

Presenter Information: Sowing Circle Farm was founded in 2009 in the small front yard of Seth & Kenya's NE Portland home.  Initially raising ducks and growing vegetables, they moved on to raising goats and keeping honeybees.  The animals soon attracted so much attention that they found themselves giving impromptu workshops to curious passersby.  Kenya is certified in organic gardening practices as well as Permaculture and has worked with Growing Gardens, the Multnomah Public Library and OSU Extension Service to teach workshops.  Seth is the Farm Manager and is a self-taught arborist, plant propagator, and hugelkulture enthusiast.

Growing Gardens believes the seeds of a healthier world are planted in our own backyards.  To learn more about Growing Gardens visit us at www.growing-gardens.org

Bring your kids to Forest Park this summer! Explore Forest Park on a free guided hike led by Outdoor School instructors and designed for youngsters and their families and friends! Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this Northwest forest while learning about native plants, wildlife, and the inspiring history of Portland's Forest Park. Become a tree as it grows from seed to snag, count banana slugs along the trail and learn about the differences between native and invasive plants, without leaving the city. We'll go on scavenger hunts, tap into our collective creativity, and use all five senses to investigate the amazing ecological diversity of Forest Park. The hikes are designed for kids ages 4-10 with parent accompaniment. Each hike is free but space is limited, so reserve your spot now!

SOLVE is taking care of Oregon! We need YOU to help make it happen! Jump in at a volunteer event near you. We'll bring the gloves, bags, tools and a smile! You bring your passion for the Northwest and a jacket, just in case! Grab a pal and sign up to help clean up litter and spruce up restoration sites this Fall and Winter!

Don't miss out. View our calendar of events today.

For more information, visit: www.solveoregon.org, or 503-844-9571 ext. 332

Upcoming events include:

Rescheduled Beach Cleanups!

Volunteer Events:

Portland:

Small Community, Big Project - 11/2
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/small-community-big-project-n...
Fessenden Clean Up - 11/2
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/fessenden-clean

Other:

Rock Creek Planting Day - Damascus - 11/2
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/rock-creek-planting-day
Boardman Wetlands Planting Day - Milwaukie - 11/2
http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/boardman-wetlands-planting-day