educational course

Espalier Training & Pruning
Saturday February 1st, 10:00am-1:00pm
NE Portland, Vernon neighborhood

This fun workshop will be an opportunity to learn what it takes to establish a proper espalier training system for your fruit tree and what pruning cuts you need to make to maintain that structure. You'll also be able to gain some practice pruning on espaliered trees under skilled supervision at this event.

To attend this workshop we ask that you already have a basic understanding of pruning. If you do not have a basic understand of pruning, please attend one of our Winter Pruning workshops.

Follow this link to register: http://civi.portlandfruit.org/civicrm/event/register?id=913&reset=1

About the instructor:
Ben Gibson has been working with trees since he was a skidder operator as a teenager. Since 2008, he has been working in the urban arboriculture field. He has taken on the roles of ISA Certified Climbing Arborist, Crew Lead, and Salesman. In April 2013, he started his own small business as "The Tree Nerd." This allows his to focus on the beauty and long term health of trees. He specializes in ornamental pruning of all kinds, and is happy to share his passion and knowledge of trees with any who will listen.
 
The location address and other details will be provided after you register.

Dust off those boots and get your hands dirty planting native trees, removing invasive species, cleaning up litter, and helping restore critical habitat for native plants and wildlife. This spring will bring lots of opportunities to engage with neighbors and friends in Oregon's outdoor areas - and this January you can even jump in on a free training to start the year off right! 

Here's what's happening this Month!

Free Training
January 25th - Volunteer Action Training: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/volunteer-action-training

Volunteer Opportunities

January 25th
Council Creek Tree Planting Day: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/council-creek-ryland-park
Become a Friend of Mt Tabor Weed Warrior: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/become-friend-mt-tabor-park-w...
Invasive Removal at Granada Park: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/invasive-removal-granada-park
Boonesferry Terrrace HOA: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/boonesferry-terrrace-hoa

Over time, this work will improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and store carbon to slow climate change. For a full list of upcoming events check out our online event calendar at http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/event-registration.

Questions? Contact SOLVE at 503-844-9571 - Thank you to all of our dedicated SOLVE Volunteers!

Free Naturalist Skills Community Night!--
Camping in the Snow and Loving It
Presented by Mike Little, experienced and well-traversed traveler

Monday January 13th from 7-9pm

Naturalist Skills Community Nights are a chance for folks at Cascadia Wild to get together and learn about an aspect of nature or community, such as tracking, fire by friction, bird language, wild edibles, or story telling. Instructors are various members of the community who wish to share their personal expertise or experience. These gatherings will give everyone an opportunity to meet folks, learn, and have a lot of fun.

Everyone is welcome. No registration necessary. We're thrilled to put this on and share skills amongst our community.

Where: Cascadia Wild, 5431 NE 20th Ave. Located on the corner of 20th and Killingsworth, inside Redeemer Lutheran Church.
When: Second Monday of the month, September through May
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: Free!
Resgistration: None
 

Free Naturalist Skills Community Night!--
The Art of Soap Making
Presented by Ali Lipolito and friends
Monday December 9th from 7-9pm

Naturalist Skills Community Nights are a chance for folks at Cascadia Wild to get together and learn about an aspect of nature or community, such as tracking, fire by friction, bird language, wild edibles, or story telling. Instructors are various members of the community who wish to share their personal expertise or experience. These gatherings will give everyone an opportunity to meet folks, learn, and have a lot of fun.

Everyone is welcome. No registration necessary. We're thrilled to put this on and share skills amongst our community.

Where: Cascadia Wild, 5431 NE 20th Ave. Located on the corner of 20th and Killingsworth, inside Redeemer Lutheran Church.
When: Second Monday of the month, September through May
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: Free!
Resgistration: None