educational course

Amphibians and reptiles can tell us a lot about the health of our community. Both rare and common species can be found in Gresham.

• Gain a basic understanding of amphibian life history and identification.
• Understand the impacts of restoration, invasive plant species and development.
• Learn how your backyard landscape can support these species and many more.

Join us for an evening of speakers and discussion.

Speakers:
Laura Guderyahn, City of Gresham Natural Resources Program
Katie Holzer, PhD Conservation Biology, Portland Parks and Recreation
Ashley Smithers, Graduate Student Natural Resource Management PSU
Gaylen Beatty, Columbia Land Trust Backyard Habitat Program

RSVP to The Wetlands Conservancy at 503-227-0778 or megangarvey@wetlandsconservancy.org

See flyer. 

Through their daily travels, wildlife leave behind myriad stories on the landscape.  .  Learn how to unravel the mystery and interpret the clues left behind! Fundamentals of animal tracking will be covered during the evening lecture on Oct. 29.   Track and sign interpretation will be practiced in the field on Nov 2 and Nov 9.  Directions and locations will be sent to registered participants.  Register by Monday Oct. 27.

Learn about the Kingdom Fungi broadly, considering the diversity of form, function and ecological significance, before delving into specific topics about different types of mushrooms including: cultivation, nutrition, medicinal benefits, foraging and mushroom identification. Format for this event will be a classroom presentation followed by a mini-foray with the use of field guides. This event is appropriate for ages 13 and older.  Free, but preregistration is required at www.tryonfriends.org.

This presentation by Confederated Grand Ronde Tribes member Greg Archuleta, will cover the Native American traditional uses of native plants found in Western Oregon, including for food, medicine, and other aspects of daily living.  Greg conducts a variety of education and outreach activities and classes related to the culture and history of the Tribe, including on ethnobotany, native art design, basketry, carving and other arts and crafts. This program is appropriate for ages 5 and older.  For more information or questions, call 503-636-9886 x225.

Basic Digital Photography:

Take better photos using your compact, DSLR, or cell phone camera without getting bogged down in complicated tech-talk.  Learn about such things as camera exposure (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and photo composition to produce artistic photos that tell a story or express emotion. Examples of common problems will be presented with suggested solutions.  Time-tested tips and creative ideas for having fun with photos are also shared. A dynamic question and answer session helps you get the most out of this class. Instructor:  Bernie Wild

Registration at the door accepted