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The Crystal Springs Partnership will host a guided tour of southeast Portland’s Crystal Springs Watershed. Along the tour route, learn from local experts about the natural history of the watershed and plans for restoring a vibrant salmon run in Crystal Springs Creek.

There are two ways to participate…by foot and by bike.

Walkers will gather at Johnson Creek Park, SE 21st and Clatsop, at 9:30am, with the 2.5 mile walk scheduled to begin at 10:00.

Cyclists will gather at Reed College’s Eliot Circle at 11:15am for a five mile loop ride.

Riders and walkers will meet up at Reed College for a guided walk up Reed Canyon, where the tour will conclude with snacks and activities. Shuttle vans will be available for walkers who would like a ride back to Johnson Creek Park.

They're hiding in your garden, your garage, the park and lots of other city places. Learn where to look for wildlife and what makes a backyard sanctuary.

Zoo Experiences take place at the Oregon Zoo and include a featured animal exhibit tour, story, art project and snacks. Classes may also include an animal visitor. Adults must attend with children

Help native trees survive summer’s hot sun! SOLVE and its partners are working to enhance sites throughout the Portland-metro area. Volunteers will be assisting with site maintenance by removing invasive plants, and mulching and watering native plants. Over time, this work will improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and store carbon to slow climate change. SOLVE will provide all tools and gloves for this project.

• When: Saturday, 08/18/2012 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 
• Where: Beaver Creek - Area, 51102 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060 
• Click here for more information and to register 
• For questions contact: morgan@solv.org or 503-844-9571 ext. 332

SOLVE’s mission is to bring Oregonians together to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship.

Protect native plants in Lake Oswego! SOLVE and its partners are working to enhance sites throughout the Portland-metro area. Volunteers will be assisting with site maintenance by removing invasive plants, and mulching and watering native plants. Over time, this work will improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and store carbon to slow climate change. SOLVE will provide all tools and gloves for this project.

• When: Saturday, 08/04/2012 from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
• Where: Carter Creek - 5800 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, OR
• Click here for more information and to register
• For questions contact: morgan@solv.org or 503-844-9571 ext. 332

SOLVE’s mission is to bring Oregonians together to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship.

Are your chance to learn by doing a variety of projects in a sustainably managed woodland - it's sort of like a "dude ranch" in the forest.

Volunteers help with tree planting and pruning; reducing fire hazards and controlling invasive weeds; repairing trails and maintaining facilities - projects vary with the seasons. Volunteer opportunities are open to all adults (individuals and organized groups) and adult-supervised youth.

Forests Forever, Inc. encourages civic clubs, church groups, professional organizations and businesses, youth groups, families and individuals to volunteer at Hopkins Demonstration Forest. Community Forestry Days are planned for the 2nd Saturday of each month - please RSVP by the Thursday prior to each Community Forestry Day, whether you plan to join us for all or part of the day.

The schedule for Community Forestry Days usually follows this pattern:

8:30 am: Team leaders assemble, volunteers arrive

9:00 am: Volunteer projects begin Noon: Lunch & topical presentation

1:00 pm: Volunteers return to projects

2:00 pm: Tour, 90-minutes

4:30 pm: Thank you. Have a safe drive home.