educational course

The Sunday workshop is perfect as a continuation of Saturday's introductory class or for the already experienced odonate watcher.  This class explores the resources available for identification of odonates (dragonflies and damselflies) and the critical examination of photos and specimens of adults and nymphs. A field trip into the Preserve follows. Instructor Jim Johnson has studied and taught classes on dragonflies and damselflies of the Pacific Northwest for twenty years.  Open to Adults and interested teens accompanied by an adult.

Course # (for registering through City of Hillsboro Parks & Rec)
47201              Sun          7/26         10:30 am -- 3:00 pm    Sunday class is $20 / person
 

Mother's Day Presentation: Native Woman's Views on Lewis & Clark Expedition, Presented by Pat Courtney Gold

Where:  Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge:  28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

When: May 10, 2015
12pm - 4pm: Plankhouse Tours and Children's Activities
Tour the Plankhouse on your own or guided by our experienced volunteers. Children's activities will be available as well.

2pm: Presentation: Native Women's View of Lewis and Clark Presented by Pat Courtney Gold

All the books written about Lewis and Clark were from a white man's perspective.  In this presentation, you will learn about the Native People's view of Lewis and Clark. Pat will explore questions like: How did the Columbia River matriarchal society see Lewis and Clark? What did they think of the smelly bearded men who ignored the sacred salmon in preference for dog meat? This talk will present a point of view not often talked about in regards to the expedition, and one that deserves to be heard.

Cost:   Refuge admission is $3 per vehicle

Take mom for a walk, a talk, and wildlife watching at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge this Mother's Day! At 2pm in the Cathlapotle Plankhouse Pat Courtney Gold, member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and accomplished weaver and artist will be speaking about the perspective that Native Women had of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. There will also be activities for families to connect with the culture and wildlife at the plankhouse, hiking trails, in addition to ample wildlife watching opportunities on the River 'S' Unit Auto Tour Driving Route. Check the Friends website ridgefieldfriends.org for maps of Refuge trails, or contact Plankhouse Director Sarah Hill at sarah_hill@fws.gov, or call (360) 887-4106.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Cathlapotle Plankhouse, and the house will now be open weekends from 12pm-4pm. Every second Sunday of the month the Plankhouse will host a special event with speakers, guided hikes, and children's activities. For more information on the upcoming events, visit www.ridgefieldfriends.org/plankhouse/programs . 

Funding for these programs has been generously provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, the Community Foundation for SW Washington, and Umpqua Bank.  

For wheelchair access to this event, please contact Sarah at Sarah_Hill@fws.gov or (360) 887-4106 prior to the event date.

Come learn how to spot and report new, high alert invasive weeds before they gain a foothold! These invasive species can spread quickly and easily into the areas you live and love, which is why prevention and early detection are critical. The good news? You can help prevent these new and incoming invaders from gaining a foothold - all while enjoying your favorite outdoor activities such as walking, biking and hiking!

This FREE training is for anyone interested in protecting Oregon's landscape from the spread of new invasive weeds. You will learn how to identify high priority weeds and how to report your findings. View live and preserved specimens; learn how these invaders spread, and about the complications they bring to the new areas they dominate. You can help prevent that next nasty weed from getting established!

Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/all-events/wee...

The Washington County Master Gardener Association is hosting their annual plant sale with $5 perennials and annuals for shade and sun as well as natives, shrubs, herbs, berries, trees and drought-tolerant plants. There will also be Master Gardeners on site to answer any questions.

Explore the benefits of gardening with Native plants! We will introduce you to common native plant communities in Portland, show examples of species that do well in similar growing conditions, share successful planting tips that will help them thrive and more! A native plant slideshow will highlight characteristics and desired growing conditions of many local favorite native groundcovers, shrubs and trees. You'll walk away with loads of information so you can decide which native plants will work well in your yard.

Register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/.