family friendly

http://www.forestparkconservancy.org/BookingRetrieve.aspx

preregistration required

stewardship

trails and greenways

volunteer

Join the Forest Park Conservancy for a morning of trail maintenance in Forest Park.

Remember! Plan to pack plenty of water, hike up to 3 miles and dress for all weather conditions. Long pants and sturdy shoes are required for your safety. All training, tools and morning coffee provided.

Examples of trail projects include:

Repairing bridges
Defining trail surface, width, and slope
Re-routing sections of severely eroded trail
Decommissioning "rogue" or unofficial trails
Shoveling or raking leaf litter (mud makers) off trail
Clearing the trail corridor of encroaching vegetation
Repairing eroded trail with rock and improved water drainage

Registration is required! Click here to reserve your spot.

Contact Name:

Mikala Soroka

Contact Phone:

503-233-5449 x 106

Contact Email:

stewardship@forestparkconservancy.org

Contact Website:

Venue:

Forest Park

Venue Details:

In the week leading up to the work party, all registrants will be emailed meeting location and project details.

Cost:

free!

SOLVE Volunteer Action Training

Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 10:30am to 3:00pm

SOLVE

Address:

Hillsboro, OR

United States

Categories:

conservation education

seasonal natural interest

Join SOLVE for a free, hands-on workshop and learn how to envision & lead successful volunteer projects to improve the environment in your community.

When: Saturday, July 28th, from 10:30am – 3pm
Where: Hillsboro Public Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy. Hillsboro, OR

The Volunteer Action Training is designed for community members organizing a volunteer project. Participants will learn the basics of watershed restoration and how to plan a successful volunteer project. Specific topics include volunteer recruitment and management, project logistics and safety, preventing volunteer burnout, working with the media, and fundraising. This training is free for those planning or partnering on a cleanup or watershed restoration project.

To register or find out more: Go to www.solv.org, call Quintin at 503-844-9571 ext. 321, or email quintin@solv.org

Contact Name:

Quintin Bauer

Contact Phone:

503-844-9571 ext. 321

Contact Email:

quintin@solv.org

Contact Website:

http://solv.org/get-involved/events/volunteer-action-training-hillsboro

Venue:

Hillsboro Public Library

Cost:

Free

Animal activities at Blue Lake

Sunday, August 12, 2012 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Metro

Address:

20500 NE Marine Drive

Fairview, OR 97024

United States

Categories:

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=576

Come see what creatures visit a garden and how they help it grow. Find animal footprints, see what brings butterflies and how to help birds eat better. Enjoy fun activities such as critter rock painting, animal origami, potato stamp footprinting and wildlife journaling. Ages three and up. Adult supervision required.

Contact Name:

Recycling Information Hotline

Contact Phone:

503-234-3000

Contact Email:

Sabrina.gogol@oregonmetro.gov

Contact Website:

Venue:

Blue Lake Regional Park

Cost:

Free program. Parking $5 for cars, $7 for busses and free for bicycles and pedestrians.

Animal activities at Blue Lake

Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Metro

Address:

20500 NE Marine Drive

Fairview, OR 97024

United States

Categories:

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=576

Come see what creatures visit a garden and how they help it grow. Find animal footprints, see what brings butterflies and how to help birds eat better. Enjoy fun activities such as critter rock painting, animal origami, potato stamp footprinting and wildlife journaling. Ages three and up. Adult supervision required.

Contact Name:

Recycling Information Hotline

Contact Phone:

503-234-3000

Contact Email:

Sabrina.gogol@oregonmetro.gov

Contact Website:

Venue:

Blue Lake Regional Park

Cost:

Free program. Parking $5 for cars, $7 for busses and free for bicycles and pedestrians.

Animal activities at Blue Lake

Friday, August 10, 2012 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Metro

Address:

20500 NE Marine Drive

Fairview, OR 97024

United States

Categories:

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=576

Come see what creatures visit a garden and how they help it grow. Find animal footprints, see what brings butterflies and how to help birds eat better. Enjoy fun activities such as critter rock painting, animal origami, potato stamp footprinting and wildlife journaling. Ages three and up. Adult supervision required.

Contact Name:

Recycling Information Hotline

Contact Phone:

503-234-3000

Contact Email:

Sabrina.gogol@oregonmetro.gov

Contact Website:

Venue:

Blue Lake Regional Park

Cost:

Free program. Parking $5 for cars, $7 for busses and free for bicycles and pedestrians.

Water wonders at Blue Lake

Sunday, September 2, 2012 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Metro

Address:

20500 NE Marine Drive

Fairview, OR 97024

United States

Categories:

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=576

Explore how precious water helps plants and creatures thrive, and how to protect it from pollution. Discover exciting activities such as lake creature explorations, water critter origami, water cycle card making or fishy potato stamp printing. Ages three and up. Adult supervision required.

Contact Name:

Recycling Information Hotline

Contact Phone:

503-234-3000

Contact Email:

Sabrina.gogol@oregonmetro.gov

Contact Website:

Venue:

Blue Lake Regional Park

Cost:

Free program. Parking $5 for cars, $7 for busses and free for bicycles and pedestrians.

Water wonders at Blue Lake

Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Metro

Address:

20500 NE Marine Drive

Fairview, OR 97024

United States

Categories:

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=576

Explore how precious water helps plants and creatures thrive, and how to protect it from pollution. Discover exciting activities such as lake creature explorations, water critter origami, water cycle card making or fishy potato stamp printing. Ages three and up. Adult supervision required.

Contact Name:

Recycling Information Hotline

Contact Phone:

503-234-3000

Contact Email:

Sabrina.gogol@oregonmetro.gov

Contact Website:

Venue:

Blue Lake Regional Park

Cost:

Free program. Parking $5 for cars, $7 for busses and free for bicycles and pedestrians.

Water wonders at Blue Lake

Friday, August 31, 2012 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Metro

Address:

20500 NE Marine Drive

Fairview, OR 97024

United States

Categories:

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=576

Explore how precious water helps plants and creatures thrive, and how to protect it from pollution. Discover exciting activities such as lake creature explorations, water critter origami, water cycle card making or fishy potato stamp printing. Ages three and up. Adult supervision required.

Contact Name:

Recycling Information Hotline

Contact Phone:

503-234-3000

Contact Email:

Sabrina.gogol@oregonmetro.gov

Contact Website:

Venue:

Blue Lake Regional Park

Cost:

Free program. Parking $5 for cars, $7 for busses and free for bicycles and pedestrians.

Water wonders at Blue Lake

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Metro

Address:

20500 NE Marine Drive

Fairview, OR 97024

United States

Categories:

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=576

Explore how precious water helps plants and creatures thrive, and how to protect it from pollution. Discover exciting activities such as lake creature explorations, water critter origami, water cycle card making or fishy potato stamp printing. Ages three and up. Adult supervision required.

Contact Name:

Recycling Information Hotline

Contact Phone:

503-234-3000

Contact Email:

Sabrina.gogol@oregonmetro.gov

Contact Website:

Venue:

Blue Lake Regional Park

Cost:

Free program. Parking $5 for cars, $7 for busses and free for bicycles and pedestrians.

Water wonders at Blue Lake

Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Metro

Address:

20500 NE Marine Drive

Fairview, OR 97024

United States

Categories: