gardening/farming

Visit twelve terrific FOOD gardens on Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 10 am to 3 pm in Forest Grove.

Enjoy a wide variety of food gardens from smaller family-friendly creations to larger permaculture food gardens, chat with the gardeners, share ideas and pick up printed gardening resource materials. The diversity of food garden styles will amaze you!

Tickets are on sale at Forest Grove Senior and Community Center, 2037 Douglas Street at $12 for adults, $5 for students age 13 and above. Children 12 and younger learn for free. Procrastinators pay $15 on Tour Day.

This is a fundraiser for Dairy Creek Community Food Web and is co-sponsored by Forest Grove Senior and Community Center.

Oregon State Parks boasts miles of hiking trails. Hiking is an easy sport to begin and is the perfect way for you and your family to go outside and get some exercise together. What better way to experience some of Oregon's most beautiful scenery! Experience the accomplishment and exhilaration that can only come from a day spent on a great trail. You'll learn tips and tricks for when and where to go, what to expect and how to make the most of your hiking adventure.  Be sure to wear hiking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, and any other necessary personal items.  Ages 8 years old and above welcome (children 8-14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).

Oregon State Parks boasts miles of hiking trails. Hiking is an easy sport to begin and is the perfect way for you and your family to go outside and get some exercise together. What better way to experience some of Oregon's most beautiful scenery! Experience the accomplishment and exhilaration that can only come from a day spent on a great trail. You'll learn tips and tricks for when and where to go, what to expect and how to make the most of your hiking adventure.  Be sure to wear hiking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, and any other necessary personal items.  Ages 8 years old and above welcome (children 8-14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).

Do you have an appreciation for birds and want some experience on how best to see them? Or are you an experienced birder wanting to help with bird surveys? Then Let's Go Birding is for you!  On our introductory walk, we'll help you understand binoculars - from choosing sizes and magnifications to proper use. We'll also give you some birding tips and techniques to help you become better acquainted with our feathered friends. Birding is also a great opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy nature!  Binoculars and guide books are provided. Please bring your own water and sunscreen, dress appropriately for the weather, and wear good hiking shoes. Ages 8 years old and above welcome; children 8-14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Do you have an appreciation for birds and want some experience on how best to see them? Or are you an experienced birder wanting to help with bird surveys? Then Let's Go Birding is for you!  On our introductory walk, we'll help you understand binoculars - from choosing sizes and magnifications to proper use. We'll also give you some birding tips and techniques to help you become better acquainted with our feathered friends. Birding is also a great opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy nature!  Binoculars and guide books are provided. Please bring your own water and sunscreen, dress appropriately for the weather, and wear good hiking shoes. Ages 8 years old and above welcome; children 8-14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.