conservation education

Tryon Creek State of the Watershed

Thursday, June 16, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Tryon Creek Watershed Council

The Tryon Creek Watershed Council invites you to this annual event to learn about the great work going on in the Tryon Creek watershed.

Don't miss this fun evening of learning, networking, and celebrating Tryon Creek! This event is open house style where the public can peruse visual displays from partners and volunteers about recent projects in the watershed.

Topics include water quality, fish surveys, culvert removal projects, interactive maps, and more!   

All members of the public are welcome to attend. Light refreshments provided, including free beer from Sasquatch Brewery! 
 
RSVP is not required but appreciated. 

Contact Name: 
Adra Lobdell
Contact Phone: 
(904)476-5592
Contact Email: 
volunteer@tryoncreek.org
Venue: 
Tryon Creek Nature Center
Venue Details: 
Access the Nature Center from the main entrance of Tryon Creek State Natural Area, located at 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219.
Cost: 
Free

Pollination Celebration

Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Sauvie Island Center

Come meet these hard working friends of the farm at Pollination Celebration, our annual event in support of  National Pollinator Week. Pollination Celebration, presented by Whole Foods Market, will offer guests a sneak peek into the world of pollinators, the challenges they face and the important role pollinators play in our food supply.  In addition to Sauvie Island Center's own staff, subject matter experts from our event partner Metro will be on hand for the celebration. A donation of $10 per family is suggested to cover event costs and pre-registration is requested.

Contact Name: 
Joanne Lazo
Contact Phone: 
503.201.5923
Contact Email: 
joanne@sauvieislandcenter.org
Venue: 
Howell Territorial Park
Venue Details: 
Pollination Celebration will be held at the Sauvie Island Center on the grounds the Sauvie Island Organics farm and Metro's Howell Territorial Park.
Cost: 
Suggested $10/family

Ross Island Regatta

Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 9:30am to 12:30pm
Audubon Society of Portland, Urban Greenspaces Institute, Portland Parks & Recreation
Park/Trail: 

The annual Ross Island Regatta, the culminating event in Great Blue Heron Week, is an opportunity to enjoy a morning on the Willamette River, paddling through the slow-no wake zone on the Holgate Channel and Ross Island lagoon, around Ross Island and back to Willamette Park. 

We will be looking at the bald eagle nest and the heron nesting colony on Ross Island, listening for birds and looking for river otter along the route. 

Meet no later than 9 a.m. at Willamette Park Boat Ramp to unload your canoe or kayak and get into the water by launch time at 9:30.

This trip is family-friendly. There will be a safety boat along, and the trip is for beginning and experienced paddlers.

Leaders include: Mike Houck, Urban Greenpaces Institute; Emily Roth, Portland Parks & Recreation; Bob Sallinger, Audubon Society of Portland.

Contact Name: 
Mike Houck
Contact Email: 
mikehouck@urbangreenspaces.org
Venue: 
Meet at the Willamette Park Boat Ramp
Cost: 
Free

Tryon Creek Adult Scavenger Hunt Saturday, May 14th 2-4pm.

Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 2:00pm to 4:15pm
Friends of Tryon Creek
Address: 
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
Portland, OR 97219
United States

Friends of Tryon Creek 
Adult Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, May 14
2:30pm - 4pm
Sign up at 2pm.
Test your knowledge of science and
nature while exploring through Tryon
Creek State Natural Area. Sign up with a friend
or individually! Raffle prizes, and more!
 

Contact Name: 
Gabe
Contact Phone: 
5037088154
Contact Email: 
Gabe@tryonfriends.org
Venue: 
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Venue Details: 
Glenn Jackson Shelter
Cost: 
Free!

Ma Olsen's Garden Extension for May

Saturday, May 28, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
St Helens Road & NW 107th.
Portland, OR 97231
United States

Ma Olsen ran a small grocery store in downtown Linnton for much of the first half of the twentieth century. During the Depression she forgave bills, feeding folks in need. Her store was bulldozed in the early 60s, along with most of the buildings lining St Helens Road in Linnton, to widen the highway from two lanes to four. Not long after this Nora "Ma" Olsen, while crossing the highway, was hit, and killed by a car. A plaque, bench, and a Benson Bubbler were placed where the back of her store had been, and that swath of hill was named Ma Olsen's Garden. Forty-five years after her death, the steep hillside that was her Garden was overgrown with ivy, blackberry, and a tangle of fallen trees. We removed the thick green shroud that covered the garden and planted hundreds of native shrubs and flowers of over fifty species. Most of the five block long, seventy-five foot wide sliver of land, of which the Garden is the southern tip, remained buried under invasives. Why not extend the project north, since Linnton as "hanging garden" was the goal to begin with? So we roll along, the past two winters extending the garden another block, planting as we go. It's gnarly work, with established ivy, blackberry, vinca and laurel on rocky, steep, uneven slopes. Uncovering old stone walls, terraces, mundane and weird trash heaps, and poison oak keeps the work interesting, sometimes too much so. We're incubating plans for an tongue-in-cheek sculpture/Dr. Seuss garden in this section. We should be able to polish off the remaining weeds this winter, but we need an infusion of help and laughter. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/ma-olsens-garden-extension-may

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Ma Olsen's Garden
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot: Plenty of parking on the east side of St Helens Road in front of the Decoy and Lighthouse Restaurants. Ma Olsen's Garden, the bus stop across from the Decoy.
Cost: 
$0.00

Third Saturday No Ivy League Event in May

Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
2960 NW Upshur St.
Portland, OR 97210
United States
Park/Trail: 

Drop in for our regular Saturday 'freelance' work parties to become a steward of our beloved natural area: Forest Park! Volunteer Freelancers will take a short hike to one of our various sites and work off-trail removing English ivy. This is a DIRTY job so come prepared in grubby, long-sleeved clothing and boots. We'll provide gloves, tools and snacks.Volunteers will meet at the Lower Macleay field house located at 2960 NW Upshur St. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/third-saturday-no-ivy-league-...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Forest Park
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot: Lower Macleay Field House Minimum age: 6
Cost: 
$0.00

Let's get Native

Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
8470 SW Oleson Rd
Portland, OR 97223
United States

This serene several acre piece of property is in a mixed residential/commercial neighborhood but has been covered with blackberries, ivy, laurel and other non-natives. Gradually we have gotten rid of much of it and have been planting natives. Still, there is much to do to make it the nativescape we desire for the habitation of birds, animals, insects, and people - both our members and guests and the neighbors whom we invite to enjoy it. We will have light refreshments throughout and the coffeepot is always on. There will be a number of our members there to work with you. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Native Planting.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/lets-get-native

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot: Park anywhere but perhaps away from the edges in case we want to weed there In front of the main building - obvious from the parking lot - straight ahead. We will have a sign.
Cost: 
$0.00

First Saturday Clean Up - Slabtown

Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 9:00am to 10:00am
SOLVE
Address: 
2170 NW Raleigh St.
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Join volunteers for this monthly First Saturday Cleanup in Slabtown. Pick up litter in the area. Coffee & tea provided by New Seasons Market. Volunteers should come prepared with completed waiver forms (if possible) and work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/first-saturday-clean-slabtown

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
New Seasons Market - Slabtown
Venue Details: 
There is plenty of street parking in the area! If available please bring: Litter grabbers, work gloves, bucket with handle, sunscreen, reusable water bottle and coffee mug.
Cost: 
$0.00

First Saturday Clean Up - Slabtown

Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 9:00am to 10:00am
SOLVE
Address: 
2170 NW Raleigh St.
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Join volunteers for this monthly First Saturday Cleanup in Slabtown. Pick up litter in the area. Coffee & tea provided by New Seasons Market. Volunteers should come prepared with completed waiver forms (if possible) and work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/first-saturday-clean-slabtown

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
New Seasons Market - Slabtown
Venue Details: 
There is plenty of street parking in the area! If available please bring: Litter grabbers, work gloves, bucket with handle, sunscreen, reusable water bottle and coffee mug.
Cost: 
$0.00

Trillium Creek May Community Land Care Day

Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
5700 SW Dosch.
Portland, OR 97239
United States

Remove invasives to improve habitat and water quality. Tools and gloves will be provided on site. Drinking water will also be provided but feel free to bring your own water bottles. This can be messy work, so please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/trillium-creek-may-community-...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Trillium Creek - Robert Gray Middle School
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot: Meet along the bridge, look for the SOLVE sign.
Cost: 
$0.00

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