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EcoChallenge 2016 Registration

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 8:45am to Friday, October 14, 2016 - 8:45am
Northwest Earth Institute

EcoChallenge gives you the tools and inspiration to reduce your impact on the planet and contribute to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable future -- while engaging the people in your life and having fun in the process. Choose a Challenge that stretches your comfort zone, stick with it for two weeks, and make a difference for you, your community and the planet!

We invite you to engage your organization, community, workplace, or business in the EcoChallenge this fall -- it's fun, free and makes a big impact.

Contact Name: 
Kerry Lyles
Contact Phone: 
5032272807
Contact Email: 
kerry@nwei.org
Cost: 
Free

Traditional Technologies Day - Second Sunday at the Cathlapotle Plankhouse

Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 12:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 NW Main Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Where:  Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge:  Carty Unit - 28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

When:    August 14, 2016

Join us for a day of demonstrations and hands on activities highlighting traditional technologies found across the world and throughout time.  The Cathlapotle Plankhouse will be open from 12:-4:00 and there will be activities for families to connect with local culture and wildlife. In the House students from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's Lifeways class will be demonstrating carving, weaving, and Native art design, while outside visitors can try their hand throwing an atlatl, shooting a bow and arrow, making cordage, friction fire, and watch stone tools being created by an experienced flintknapper.

12pm - 4pm: Experience traditional tools and technologies humans have used since time immemorial. Demonstrators will be at the Plankhouse showing various traditional skills found both around the world and in Indigenous cultures of the Lower Columbia River.

Carving, Weaving, and Native Art Design demonstrations by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Lifeways students
Chinuk Wawa, the heritage language of Chinookan Peoples
Cordage Making              
Atlatl Throwing          
Friction Fire        
Flintknapping
Natural Paints and Pigments

12:00pm: Naturalist Led Hike "Bird Language" - join us for a hike directed towards opening up participant's eyes to the world of Bird Language. Learn how to use bird calls and behavior to discover what is happening in the environment around you. 

2:00 pm: Naturalist Led Hike "A Walk through the Oaks" - join a us for a hike down the Oaks to Wetlands Trail and learn about how the Native Peoples of this area have been taking care of Oak and other Refuge ecosystems since time immemorial.

You can also check out the ample wildlife watching opportunities on the River 'S' Unit Auto Tour Driving Route.

Cost:   Refuge admission is $3 per vehicle

For more information: Check the Friends website ridgefieldfriends.org for maps of Refuge trails or contact Plankhouse Director Sarah Hill at sarah_hill@fws.gov or call (360) 887-4106.

For wheelchair access to this event, please contact Sarah prior to the event date. 

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
3608874106
Contact Email: 
plankhouse@gmail.com
Venue: 
Cathlapotle Plankhouse - Carty Unit - Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Venue Details: 
Where: Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge: Carty Unit - 28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642 When: August 14, 2016 Join us for a day of demonstrations and hands on activities highlighting traditional technologies found across the world and throughout time. The Cathlapotle Plankhouse will be open from 12:-4:00 and there will be activities for families to connect with local culture and wildlife. In the House students from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s Lifeways class will be demonstrating carving, weaving, and Native art design, while outside visitors can try their hand throwing an atlatl, shooting a bow and arrow, making cordage, friction fire, and watch stone tools being created by an experienced flintknapper. 12pm - 4pm: Experience traditional tools and technologies humans have used since time immemorial. Demonstrators will be at the Plankhouse showing various traditional skills found both around the world and in Indigenous cultures of the Lower Columbia River. • Carving, Weaving, and Native Art Design demonstrations by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Lifeways students • Chinuk Wawa, the heritage language of Chinookan Peoples • Cordage Making • Atlatl Throwing • Friction Fire • Flintknapping • Natural Paints and Pigments 12:00pm: Naturalist Led Hike “Bird Language” - join us for a hike directed towards opening up participant’s eyes to the world of Bird Language. Learn how to use bird calls and behavior to discover what is happening in the environment around you. 2:00 pm: Naturalist Led Hike “A Walk through the Oaks” - join a us for a hike down the Oaks to Wetlands Trail and learn about how the Native Peoples of this area have been taking care of Oak and other Refuge ecosystems since time immemorial. You can also check out the ample wildlife watching opportunities on the River ‘S’ Unit Auto Tour Driving Route. Cost: Refuge admission is $3 per vehicle For more information: Check the Friends website ridgefieldfriends.org for maps of Refuge trails or contact Plankhouse Director Sarah Hill at sarah_hill@fws.gov or call (360) 887-4106. For wheelchair access to this event, please contact Sarah prior to the event date.
Cost: 
$3.00 per vehicle for parking, no cost for event

Seaport Celebration

Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Port of Portland Marine Terminal 2
Address: 
3556 NW Front Ave
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Back by popular demand, Seaport Celebration is coming to a terminal near you! Join the fun on the waterfront at the family-friendly event of the summer!

On Saturday, August 13, the Port of Portland's Terminal 2 will open up for a unique opportunity to go inside the fences of a working marine terminal, normally closed to the public.

Experience Portland's thriving working harbor by jumping on a jet boat ride, or throw on a helmet and try your hand at welding. Enjoy interactive booths from harbor businesses. From great musicians and delicious food, to thrilling activities for all ages, Seaport Celebration is the event not to be missed! Best of all, parking and admission are free!

 

For more information or to register now, visit www.seaportcelebration.com  

Government issued photo ID required for all adults.

Contact Name: 
Jayson Shanafelt
Contact Phone: 
503-415-4800
Contact Email: 
SeaportCelebration@portofportland.com
Venue: 
Marine Terminal 2
Venue Details: 
Terminal 2 3556 NW Front Ave Portland, OR **Free admission & free parking!**
Cost: 
Free

Composting 101 Workshop

Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Want to begin composting your yard and some of your kitchen waste? Turn your garbage into black gold at a Columbia Springs Composting workshop! This two hour class will get you started building soil health in your own backyard, and save you money on your garbage bill. Join us for an introduction to the science of composting and a visit to a composting demonstration site to see composting bins and systems in action.

 

Pre-registration is required. To learn more and register, visit: http://www.columbiasprings.org. For questions, please call 360-882-0936 x224 or email workshops@columbiasprings.org.

Contact Name: 
Erik Horngren
Contact Phone: 
360-882-0936 x224
Contact Email: 
workshops@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Cost: 
$5 suggested donation
CI Initiatives: 

H3 Nature Walk- Mushrooms!

Saturday, November 12, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Oregon Master Naturalist Program
Address: 
1815 NW 169th Pl #1000
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

H3 is a new collaborative program between the OSU Extension 4-H Program, the Oregon Master Naturalist Program, and the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. On the second Saturday of each month, a Master Naturalist will lead a nature walk in a metro region natural area. These events are open to all ages and levels of naturalist experience. All nature walks will start at the new Washington County Extension Service Education Center (ESEC) at 9am and will carpool to the natural area. This walk will focus on mushrooms at a TBD location. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Follow this link to the registration page. 

Contact Name: 
Brandy Saffell
Contact Phone: 
(503) 397-3462
Contact Email: 
brandy.saffell@oregonstate.edu
Venue: 
Extension Service Education Center (ESEC)
Cost: 
Free

H3 Nature Walk- Oxbow Regional Park

Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Oregon Master Naturalist Program
Address: 
3010 SE Oxbow Pkwy
Gresham, OR 97080
United States
Park/Trail: 

H3 is a new collaborative program between the OSU Extension 4-H Program, the Oregon Master Naturalist Program, and the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. On the second Saturday of each month, a Master Naturalist will lead a nature walk in a metro region natural area. These events are open to all ages and levels of naturalist experience. This nature walk will start at Oxbow Regional Park at 9am (carpooling available from the new Washington County Extension Service Education Center (ESEC) at 8am). This month's hike will focus on salmon.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Follow this link to the registration page. 

Contact Name: 
Brandy Saffell
Contact Phone: 
(503) 397-3462
Contact Email: 
brandy.saffell@oregonstate.edu
Venue: 
Oxbow Regional Park- Alder Shelter
Venue Details: 
There is a parking fee of $5. Be wary of using a GPS, as this can often lead to the wrong location. Follow the directions given on the Oregon Metro website: http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/oxbow-regional-park
Cost: 
Free

Beach Clean Up at Vancouver Lake

Saturday, August 20, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

Clark County Parks and the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership will be joining forces to participate in Columbia Riverkeepers' "Love Your Columbia" event. We will be cleaning up the beach at Vancouver Lake Park, the Flushing Channel and Blurock Landing.

Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required. This event is sponsored by the City of Vancouver, Clark County, and Port of Vancouver USA.

We provide:

Garbage bags and gloves to those who need them. Light refreshments will be provided.

What to wear/bring:

Please wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and other weather-appropriate clothing. If you have gloves and a water bottle, please bring them.

Volunteers will meet at Vancouver Lake Park, 6801 NW Lower River Road in the grassy area next to the main restrooms. Signs will direct you to our white canopy and sign-in table. After a brief safety orientation, volunteers will break into groups to pick up litter at the four different locations.

Questions?

Please contact the project coordinators at karen.llewellyn@clark.wa.gov or 360-397-6118 ext. 1627 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org or (503) 226-1565 ext. 245.

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x233
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Vancouver Lake Regional Park
Cost: 
free
CI Initiatives: 

Sauvie Island Center's Annual Barn Dance & BBQ

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 4:30pm to 8:00pm
Sauvie Island Center
Address: 
13901 NW Howell Park Rd
Portland, OR 97231
United States

Get ready for a night of beautiful fun! The 2016 Barn Dance Presented by Whole Foods Market is scheduled for Saturday, July 30th. Doors open at 4:30 pm.

The event kicks off with farm Scavenger Hunt for the kids and tours of the award-winning Sauvie Island Organics farm for the grown ups at 4:45 pm. Don't forget to grab a cold micro-brew from Widmer Brothers Brewing or a glass of Lady Hill wine before you head out!

Our Silent Auction, Presented by our long-time friends at Portland Nursery, will feature everything from artisan jewelry to outdoor gear. Get ready for a bidding war because there will be great stuff and all proceeds go to support the Sauvie Island Center.
Once again dinner comes courtesy of New American Restaurant and features ingredients from Tails & Trotters and Organic Valley. Order up a table, which includes family-style service, for six of your best buddies. Or just bring your picnic blanket and hit the buffet line. Dinner will be served at 6 pm.

Back by popular demand, Caroline Oakley and The Old Time Highway will host the square dance at 7 pm.

Get your tickets or reserve your table here online form. And don't wait

Contact Name: 
Joanne Lazo
Contact Phone: 
503.201.5923
Contact Email: 
joanne@sauvieislandcenter.org
Venue: 
Howell Territorial Park
Venue Details: 
The event will be held on the grounds of the Sauvie Island Organics farm and Howell Territorial Park.
Cost: 
$35 and up

July Guided Hike

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 5:30pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

July's "Guided Hike" theme: Magical Columbia Springs! Featuring a hands-on mini magic show inspired by nature, recycling, and science! This is a family-friendly activity where kids and kids at heart will get to take home a magic trick to wow everyone they know! Guided hikes are the third Wednesday of most months. All-ages are welcome to attend these strolls through our trails and facilities as our staff leads guests through activities on a variety of natural science topics.

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 20th

Meets in the SWIFT classroom inside the large white fish hatchery building near the round cement fish ponds; parking west of the hatchery in the lot marked "Public Parking"

No registration required and we do not take advanced reservations; spots are first come, first served.

Free; $5 suggested donation

Contact Name: 
Kaley McLachlan-Burton
Contact Phone: 
360-882-0936 ext. 230
Contact Email: 
volunteer@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Venue Details: 
Meets in the SWIFT classroom inside the large white fish hatchery building near the round cement fish ponds; parking west of the hatchery in the lot marked “Public Parking”
Cost: 
Free; $5 suggested donation

Beach Clean Up at Vancouver Lake

Saturday, August 20, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
6801 NW Lower River Road
Vancouver, WA 98660
United States

Clark County Parks and the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership will be joining forces to participate in Columbia Riverkeepers' "Love Your Columbia" event. We will be cleaning up the beach at Vancouver Lake Park, the Flushing Channel and Blurock Landing.

Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required. To register click this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beach-clean-up-at-vancouver-lake-registration-26227973575

This event is sponsored by the City of Vancouver, Clark County, and Port of Vancouver USA.

We provide: Garbage bags and gloves to those who need them. Light refreshments will be provided.

What to wear/bring: Please wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and other weather-appropriate clothing. If you have gloves and a water bottle, please bring them.

Where to meet? Volunteers will meet at Vancouver Lake Park, 6801 NW Lower River Road in the grassy area next to the main restrooms. Signs will direct you to our white canopy and sign-in table. After a brief safety orientation, volunteers will break into groups to pick up litter at the different locations.

Questions?

Please contact the project coordinators at karen.llewellyn@clark.wa.gov or 360-397-6118 ext. 1627 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org or (503) 226-1565 ext. 245.

 

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x233
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Vancouver Lake Regional Park
Cost: 
free
CI Initiatives: 

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