conservation education

Join Willamette Riverkeeper, Patagonia, and REI for the 2012 Wild & Scenic Film Festival!

Don't miss this outstanding evening of INSPIRATION and ENTERTAINMENT, all while supporting a worthy cause- a clean and healthy Willamette River!

Considered one of the nation's premiere environmental and adventure film festivals, the Wild & Scenic Film Fest is a call to action. Enjoy award-winning films that illustrate the Earth's beauty, the challenges we face, and the work communities are doing to protect the environment.

Featuring 11 invigorating films including the exclusive premier of Wild & Scenic's People's Choice Award Winner: "Rock the Boat" a story about Los Angeles and the little river that could, with cops in helicopters, civilians in kayaks, and fish stranded on concrete.

When: Thursday, December 6th

Where: Bagdad Theater, SE Hawthorne & 37th, PDX

Time: doors @ 5:30pm, films begin @ 7pm

Who: all ages

Tickets: advanced tickets sales available at the Portland REI: $8 for students/youth, $10 for adults ($12 for adults at the door)

And there is more...

LIVE music beginning at 6:15pm from Flat Rock String Band

FREE entry into the RAFFLE drawing with your festival ticket! Everyone will have a chance to win prizes from Patagonia, REI, Keen, Osprey and more!

Wear or buy a Willamette Riverkeeper t-shirt and receive an additional raffle ticket!

Join SOLVE for a free educational workshop!

Have you ever tried to identify a plant without its leaves in the dead of winter? With a few simple tips, you can identify native trees and shrubs on your next walk through the woods this season. Sage Jensen, a native plant expert, will teach you to use different features like color, texture, and leaf scars to identify plants without their leaves. This training will start out in the classroom followed by an outdoor walk so you can practice identifying winter twigs. Space is limited so please register today!

Click here to register!

Bats, birds, mushrooms, and more all at the historic trout hatchery! Join us for a nature adventure with fun, hands-on learning stations, fall craft projects, and guided hikes for the whole family. Participants are sure to have a fabulous time learning all about the unique and fascinating features of our northwest ecosystem during autumn—and don’t worry about the potential rain, most all activities are under cover!    The cost to participate is free for adults accompanying children, and $5 per child. Food will be available for purchase at the event. Sign-up online today! http://www.columbiasprings.org/events/annual-events/family-field-trip-day/ For more information contact Mariah Acton by phone at 882-0936 ext. 230 or via email at volunteer@columbiasprings.org.

Frustrated by stubborn weeds in your yard or garden?Learn how to identify, eradicate, and prevent common gardenweeds - and stop them from invading our precious natural areas -in this workshop series hosted by the 4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area.

Frustrated by stubborn weeds in your yard or garden?Learn how to identify, eradicate, and prevent common gardenweeds - and stop them from invading our precious natural areas -in this workshop series hosted by the 4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area.