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Can you find what doesn't belong? Join Oregon State Parks and Washed Ashore at the Bandon City Park's gazebo on Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 from 10 AM - 1 PM to see what you can find that doesn't belong on our beautiful ocean beaches.  Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather, a reusable water bottle and an old colander to sift the small plastics and such out of the sand.  SOLVE and its partners will provide gloves and bags. Washed Ashore and Oregon State Parks will pass out supplies, assist with filling out paperwork and haul away all the items you bring back that don't  belong on our beaches. Washed Ashore will be taking the debris to use in their next sculptures. You can help by keeping glass, sanitary and other non-usable items in a separate bag from most plastics if possible. Please remember our ocean shores can be dangerous. Please do not climb on logs that have any water around them and never turn your back on the ocean. Hauling, disposal and recycling services donated by Bandon Transfer and Recycling.

!Celebrase la naturaleza en la ciudad y el ambiente del Columbia Slough!  Este festival bilingue de la familia y el medio ambiente ofrece actividades en espanol y ingles para todos las edades.  Explorando es gratis y incluye: viajes en canoas con una guia, musica en vivo,  baile folklorico, cuentos e historias bilingues, artes, actividades y mas!  El primer 300 personas les recibiran camisetas gratis del Explorando.

Celebrate nature in the city and the environment of the Columbia Slough! This bilingual family environmental festival offers activities in Spanish and English for all ages. Explorando is free, and includes: guided canoe trips, live music, folk dancing, storytelling, arts & crafts, workshops, and more!  The first 300 visitors receive a free Explorando t-shirt.

NOTE: No es necesario para registrarse.
No registration necessary.

VOLUNTEERS still needed for this event!  Interested?  Contact us at the number/email below.

Restore a beautiful nature park that has been overcome by English Ivy and other invasives. Tools and gloves will be provided; just bring sturdy shoes and a friend.  Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal and Litter Pickup.

Join volunteers for this monthly Third Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter and remove graffiti in the area. Join us for some coffee and conversation afterward. Volunteers should come prepared with completed waiver forms (if possible) and work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Plant native trees and shrubs to improve habitat and water quality.  Tools and gloves will be provided on site.  Drinking water will also be provided but feel free to bring your own water bottles.  This can be messy work, so please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.