conservation education

Mother’s Day birds and blooms – Canemah Bluff Natural Area

Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Metro
Address: 
OR
United States

Explore the views and wildflowers of Canemah Bluff this Mother's Day, May 12 with Metro naturalist Dan Daly.


1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12


Walk with Metro naturalist Dan Daly and learn about common wildflowers. Enjoy the serenade of nesting songbirds and views of the Willamette River and historic Canemah Cemetery. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair on site. The walk covers 2 miles over uneven trails, mostly flat with some inclines. Suitable for ages 6 and older. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration and payment of $6 per person or $11 per household required in advance. To register and pay online, visit Metro's online calendar at www.oregonmetro.gov/calendar, find your event and follow the instructions.

Contact Name: 
Metro parks
Contact Phone: 
503-220-2781
Contact Email: 
parks@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Canemah Bluff Natural Area
Cost: 
$6 per person or $11 per household required in advance.

Clone of New Education Volunteer training at the Ridgefield NWR

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
911 N 65th Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

April 16&17 9am-3pm.  

The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is seeking new volunteers to join thier team of environmental and cultural educators. 

Every year the refuge hosts over 4,000 students, along with hundreds of teachers and parents to learn about the rich natural and cultural resources of the area. The Refuge only has one staff person and one Friends employee that are dedicated to public cultural and environmental education programs, and they just cannot do it all themselves.  Luckily, it is not only fun but easy to engage youth in this beautiful outdoor classroom!  We will start off at the Fire Station by the Ridgefield/I5 junction for indoor presentations and activities, then move to the refuge in the afternoon. 
 
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!  Learn how to work with youth of many ages and backgrounds, the basic ecological concepts that they are learning and can see on the refuge, and the cultural and natural resources that make this place a thriving historical and natural destination.

To register or for more info contact Josie Finley at (360) 887 4106 or josie_finely@fws.gov

Check out the flyer here: http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ridgefield/pdf/Education%20Training...
 

Contact Name: 
Josie Finely
Contact Phone: 
(360) 887 4106
Contact Email: 
josie_finley@fws.gov
Venue: 
Clark County Fire & Rescue
Venue Details: 
We will begin our day at in a meeting room at the Fire House, and then spend the afternoon out on the nearby trails of the Refuge.
Cost: 
Free

New Education Volunteer training at the Ridgefield NWR

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
911 N 65th Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

April 16&17 9am-3pm.  

The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is seeking new volunteers to join thier team of environmental and cultural educators. 

Every year the refuge hosts over 4,000 students, along with hundreds of teachers and parents to learn about the rich natural and cultural resources of the area. The Refuge only has one staff person and one Friends employee that are dedicated to public cultural and environmental education programs, and they just cannot do it all themselves.  Luckily, it is not only fun but easy to engage youth in this beautiful outdoor classroom!  We will start off at the Fire Station by the Ridgefield/I5 junction for indoor presentations and activities, then move to the refuge in the afternoon. 
 
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!  Learn how to work with youth of many ages and backgrounds, the basic ecological concepts that they are learning and can see on the refuge, and the cultural and natural resources that make this place a thriving historical and natural destination.

To register or for more info contact Josie Finley at (360) 887 4106 or josie_finely@fws.gov

Check out the flyer here: http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ridgefield/pdf/Education%20Training...
 

Contact Name: 
Josie Finely
Contact Phone: 
(360) 887 4106
Contact Email: 
josie_finley@fws.gov
Venue: 
Clark County Fire & Rescue
Venue Details: 
We will begin our day at in a meeting room at the Fire House, and then spend the afternoon out on the nearby trails of the Refuge.
Cost: 
Free

Plankhouse Seeking New Volunteers, Ridgefield NWR

Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 NW Main Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

New volunteer orientation April 13th, 9am - 3pm.

The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a full-scale Chinookan Plankhouse located on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. It was built based on archaeological evidence from the Cathlapotle archaeological site located on the refuge property. This archaeological site is what remains of the town of Cathlapotle, a Chinookan town encountered by Lewis and Clark on their expedition.

The Plankhouse and the objects inside of it offer a tangible link to those who lived here in the past and provides a unique site for the interpretation of the natural and cultural heritage preserved on Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Washington.

We are looking for new people to join our team of amazing docents that staff the Plankhouse during the weekends or help us teach school groups during the week. Open to everyone, there is no special experience needed, just a desire to learn and share the natural and cultural history of the refuge with others. By the end of the orientation you will understand what our docents do, learn more about Chinookan lifeways and archaeology, and be ready to take the next steps to become a part of the team. For more info or to RSVP please contact Sarah Hill at sarah_hill@fws.gov or call (360) 887-4106 . 

No Experience necessary. We provide training, reading materials, ongoing volunteer support, and opportunities for professional development. If you can't make the training, but still want to get involved, contact Sarah Hill at sarah_hill@fws.gov and she can arrange an alternate training plan. 

Check out the PDF: http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ridgefield/pdf/PH%20Volunteer%20fly...(1).pdf

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
(360) 887 4106
Contact Email: 
sarah_hill@fws.gov
Venue: 
Carty Unit of the Ridgefield NWR
Cost: 
Free

Field Trip Open House, Ridgefield NWR

Friday, April 5, 2013 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Widlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 NW Main Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

April 5th, 9am-1pm. Join The Refuge's Environmental and Cultural Education Team for a dry-run of our school field trip programs. A Perfect for teachers, parent chaperons, or potential education volunteers to learn first hand what to expect during our educational field trips. We will go over arrival procedures, split the group up as if they were the students, and take participants out on the trails and into the plankhouse for a hands on training that is sure to leave people inspired to connect students to the refuge. To RSVP or for more info, contact Josie Finley at josie_finley@fws.gov or call (360) 887-4106.

*Attendance at the field trip open house is not a necessary part of education volunteer training. It is nice though.

You can check out a PDF here: http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ridgefield/pdf/Ridgefield%20NWR%20F...

Contact Name: 
Josie Finley
Contact Phone: 
(360) 887 4106
Contact Email: 
josie_finley@fws.gov
Venue: 
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Carty Unit
Cost: 
Free

Screening of Green Fire, a documentary about Aldo Leopold

Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Friends of the Ridgeifeld National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
113 N Main Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

April 11th, 6:30 pm, Old Liberty Theatre in Ridgefield, WA. 

The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge presents, Green Fire, and EMMY award winning documentary film about the legendary conservationist, Aldo Leopold. The film highlights Leopold's fascinating career and traces how he has shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement. 

Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

This event is also a fundraiser for the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, whose mission is to support, protect, and enhance the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and its wildlife habitat, and to broaden public awareness and participation in its environmental, cultural, and educational opportunities.

Contact Name: 
contact@ridgefieldfriends.org
Contact Phone: 
(360) 887 4106
Venue: 
Old Liberty Theatre
Cost: 
$10-$15

Rain Gardens 101 Workshop

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Address: 
4244 SE 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
United States

A rain garden is a sunken garden bed that captures stormwater and allows it to soak back into the ground naturally. This workshop offers creative, low-cost tips & resources for all levels of do-it-yourselfers who are just itching to dig up fresh ideas for their yards, gardens and outdoor spaces. Learn 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 www.emswcd.org/workshops-events/register-for-a-workshop. Information: 503.222.7645

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Cost: 
FREE!

Trees of Greater Portland: Phyllis Reynolds

Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Hoyt Arboretum Friends
Address: 
4000 SW Fairview Boulevard
Portland, OR 97221
United States
Park/Trail: 

Spend the afternoon with tree aficionado Phyllis Reynolds as she discusses the new edition of "Trees of Greater Portland."

Contact Name: 
Becky Schreiber
Contact Phone: 
(503) 823-1649
Contact Email: 
info@hoytarboretum.org
Venue: 
Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center
Venue Details: 
The Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center is located at 4000 SW Fairview Boulevard. Parking is available. The Visitor Center is also a short walk (0.3 miles) from the Washington Park MAX Station.
Cost: 
Free

After School Nature Club: Incredible Insects

Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Get outside after school and explore the natural world. Join friends as you enjoy a new nature topic each week through hikes, games and crafts. Classes will take place outside, weather permitting. Please dress for the outdoors; snacks will be provided. Suitable for ages 7 - 10 years. Advanced registration required.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$13 per session

After School Nature Club: Wild About Wildflowers

Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Get outside after school and explore the natural world. Join friends as you enjoy a new nature topic each week through hikes, games and crafts. Classes will take place outside, weather permitting. Please dress for the outdoors; snacks will be provided. Suitable for ages 7 - 10 years. Advanced registration required.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$13 per session

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