green living

The City of Seaside, Seaside Downtown Development Association, and Beach Drive Buccaneers invite you to join with us in cleaning up marine debris on our favorite Oregon Beach. Organized cleanups will take place, rain or shine, the first Saturday of every month. Sign in at The Seashore Inn on the Beach, 60 N. Prom, Seaside, get your bag, and, when done, drop it in a trash receptacle along the Prom. Stay the day and enjoy our shops and restaurants.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/seasides-treasure-beach-septe...

Join us in our Habitat Enhancement work party! In this party, we are meeting next to the Hope Community Church to clear out invasive species along Springbrook Creek's riparian area. There will be plenty of snacks, beverages and tools! By working along one of the Lake's largest tributaries, this is a great opportunity to help restore native species and improve ecological resiliency within the watershed. Together, we will do great things! Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Native Planting, Education, Having Fun.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/springbrook-creek-restoration

Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam sponsors the Stream Stewards program for Clark County residents interested in making a difference in the great outdoors.

Six Saturday sessions (8:30am - 2pm) and three Tuesday evening (6 - 8:30pm) workshops provide 45 hours of FREE hands-on leadership training on local natural history, native plants, stream restoration and wildlife. In return for the training, Stewards share their knowledge and leadership by providing 45 hours of volunteer time with the StreamTeam and other program partners within one year.

Trained Stewards support the StreamTeam's salmon saving efforts by providing school presentations, leading tree planting groups, combatting invasive knotweed and more. Stewards are able to identify opportunities that fit their interests and abilities.

While we would love for everyone to attend, space is limited, so visit http://www.streamstewards.net/ or contact our StreamTeam Coordinator at 360-992-8585 for an application. Classes start in September; apply today!

What are Stream Stewards saying?

"I knew I was bound to meet new people while getting in some healthy and purposeful work." -- Sonya, Stream Steward 2008.  The diversity of ages and occupations in the group fosters a great environment for new friendships and unique, meaningful projects.

Friends of Baltimore Woods is teaming up with SOLVE to help restore a vital urban Oak Woodland.  Join us August 1st for invasive plant removal and mulching native trees to improve habitat and water quality.  Tools and gloves, as well as drinking water, will be provided onsite (but feel free to bring your own water bottle too).  This can be messy work, so please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/baltimore-woods-land-care-day

Portland Fruit Tree Project
Fall Tree Care: Pest & Disease ID and Assessment (hands-on workshop)

Sunday October 25th, 10am-1pm
SW Portland, Multnomah neighborhood
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In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of fall tree care and pest and disease management in order to increase the health and abundance of local fruit trees! This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the different types of tree fruit pests and diseases in the Portland area and what you can do about them in the fall. Please bring samples of pests or diseased wood/fruit from your own trees for identification.

About the instructor: 
Heidi Noordijk studied horticulture at Michigan State University and Cornell University - specializing in pomology (tree fruits). Heidi has participated in research projects involving apple tree physiology, berry production, and tree fruit entomology. Heidi has also worked on various orchards and farms in the PNW and east coast. Heidi currently works for OSU's Small Farms program. 

Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.

This workshop has a standard workshop fee of $25. Sliding scale and work-trade scholarships are available.

This workshop will be hosted by one of our registered tree owners in SW Portland, in the Multnomah neighborhood. Exact location details will be provided after you sign up.

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