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Identifying Animal Tracks

Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
Address: 
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

Animal tracks are everywhere but how do you tell who made them?  The Animal Track Literacy Project teaches you the language scientists use to describe tracks through drawing, coloring and measuring exercises.   Collect data on a series of mystery tracks and then identify them yourself using a special tool called a dichotomous key.  We will also study plaster casts of animal tracks collected at Jackson Bottom Wetlands and other locations. This session is designed for adults and young adults 16 years and older.  Steve Engel

Contact Name: 
Steve Engel
Contact Phone: 
503-681-6283
Contact Email: 
steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve classroom
Venue Details: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. Over 200 species of birds recorded. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Open dawn to dusk. Pets are not allowed. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
$10 resident / $20 non-resident

Sandy Wetlands Work Party at Tickle Creek

Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Clackamas River Basin Council
Address: 
18770 SE 395th Ave
Sandy, OR 97055
United States

Spread seed in Sandy and help put the "tickle" in Tickle Creek. The Clackamas River Basin Council has partnered with the Oregon Department of State Lands and the City of Sandy to improve the Sandy Wetlands along Tickle Creek. To date, we've planted over 1,500 native trees, shrubs, and wetland plants. These native plants will help filter runoff from nearby neighborhoods before it flows into the nearby creek. We'll be hard at work again on Saturday, November 1st from 9 am to noon planting native wetland species and spreading seed. Join us for this family-friendly event!

Gloves, tools, first aid, water, plants, and instruction provided. Please be sure to dress appropriately for all weather conditions and terrain. You may want to bring your favorite work gloves, waterproof boots, rain jacket, water bottle, long plants and long sleeve shirt. All volunteers must sign a waiver.

Directions: Traveling NE on Hwy 211, turn right on Dubarko Rd., then right onto Jacoby Rd. (395th Ave.). Travel .01 miles. Wetland is on left side of road. VIEW MAP.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Morgan Parks at MORGAN@CLACKAMASRIVER.ORG or call 503-303-4372 x101. We look forward to seeing you!

Contact Name: 
Morgan Parks
Contact Phone: 
503-303-4372 x101
Contact Email: 
morgan@clackamasriver.org
Cost: 
Free

Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Plant trees at Benson State Park

Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
Cascade Locks, OR
United States

Plant trees, have fun and explore the Columbia River Gorge! Join others in your community to restore native habitat to benefit salmon at Benson State Park.

All ages and abilities welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.

What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.

What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will distribute tools and gloves and demonstrate planting techniques. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. The planting site is in close proximity to bathrooms, sheltered picnic tables and parking.

Questions?

Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x245
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Benson State Recreation Area
Cost: 
free

Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Plant trees at Benson State Park

Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
I 84 exit 22 (1 mile west of Multnomah Falls)
Cascade Locks, OR
United States

Plant trees, have fun and explore the Columbia River Gorge! Join others in your community to restore native habitat to benefit salmon at Benson State Park.

All ages and abilities welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.

What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.

What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will distribute tools and gloves and demonstrate planting techniques. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. The planting site is in close proximity to bathrooms, sheltered picnic tables and parking.

Questions?

Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x245
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Benson State Recreation Area
Cost: 
free

Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Plant trees at Benson State Park

Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 9:00am
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
I 84 exit 22 (1 mile west of Multnomah Falls)
Cascade Locks, OR
United States

Plant trees, have fun and explore the Columbia River Gorge! Join others in your community to restore native habitat to benefit salmon at Benson State Park.

All ages and abilities welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.

What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.

What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will distribute tools and gloves and demonstrate planting techniques. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. The planting site is in close proximity to bathrooms, sheltered picnic tables and parking.

Questions?

Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x245
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Benson State Recreation Area
Cost: 
free

Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Plant trees at Benson State Park on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Monday, January 19, 2015 - 9:00am
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
I-84-Milepost 30 (1 mile west of Multnomah Falls
Cascade Locks, OR 97014
United States

Plant trees, have fun and explore the Columbia River Gorge! Join others in your community to restore native habitat to benefit salmon at Benson State Park.

All ages and abilities welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.

What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.

What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will distribute tools and gloves and demonstrate planting techniques. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. The planting site is in close proximity to bathrooms, sheltered picnic tables and parking.

Questions?

Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

 

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x245
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Benson State Recreation Area
Cost: 
free

Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Plant trees at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
35501 SE Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
United States

Make a difference while having fun and exploring Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Help plant trees to benefit the local habitat of Gibbons Creek and the wildlife at the refuge.

All ages and abilities welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

 

What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.

What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.

What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will check in volunteers in the main parking lot, distribute gloves and tools. The group will walk to the planting site on a level path for approximately fifteen minutes. A staff member will demonstrate planting techniques and discuss safety. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. 

Questions?

Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

 

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x245
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Cost: 
free

Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Plant trees at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
35501 SE Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
United States

Make a difference while having fun and exploring Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Help plant trees to benefit the local habitat of Gibbons Creek and the wildlife at the refuge.

All ages and abilities welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

 

What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.

What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.

What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will check in volunteers in the main parking lot, distribute gloves and tools. The group will walk to the planting site on a level path for approximately fifteen minutes. A staff member will demonstrate planting techniques and discuss safety. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. 

Questions?

Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

 

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x245
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Cost: 
free

Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Plant trees at Salmon Creek

Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
Salmon Creek Greenway
2799 NW 133rd Circle
Vancouver, WA 98685
United States

Make a difference while having fun and exploring Salmon Creek Park, an urban wildlife greenway. Help plant trees to benefit the local habitat of Salmon Creek. Named for the historical salmon runs of the past, it recently regained its status as a salmon spawning ground thanks to the help of local volunteers. 

All ages welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

 What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.

What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.

What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will distribute tools and gloves and demonstrate planting techniques. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. 

 Questions?

Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x245
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Salmon Creek
Cost: 
free

Eagle Point Addition to Terwilliger Parkway

Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Friends of Terwilliger
Address: 
near Terwilliger Parkway and Hamilton Terr
Portland, OR
United States

Visit Eagle Point, the latest addition to Terwilliger Parkway, and learn about the history of and future plans for this special site.

10:00 - 10:30   Informal viewing of site and exhibits
10:30 - 11:00    Comments by Parks Commissioner Amanda Fritz,  Parks Director Mike Abatte, and Architect/historian/author Bill Hawkins
11:00 - noon    Social hour, refreshments, conversation, property and exhibit viewing

See www.TerwilligerFriends.org for location and parking information.

Want to walk to the event?  Join SW Trails to hike from Wilson High School.  Meet behind the bleachers near the SW Sunset / SW Capitol Hwy intersection at 9:00 a.m..  For questions about the hike, contact fekety@hevanet.com

Contact Email: 
rsvp@TerwilligerFriends.org
Venue: 
Eagle Point
Venue Details: 
See the www.TerwilligerFriends.org website for location and parking maps

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