green living

Journey into the forest to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature at night.  There are creatures that only come out at night so it is a perfect opportunity to see and hear them. Spend the first part of the program indoors learning about our nocturnal residents then head out into the park for a guided night hike. Suitable for ages 6 years - Adult.  Children must be registered with, and accompanied by, a registered adult.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

Learn about Oregon's bats and how to attract these flying bug eaters to your yard. See a slide show, and drive to a nearby site to see bats in action and listen to their echolocation calls using a bat detector.

The Watershed Stewards Program, a joint program of Clark County Environmental Services and WSU Clark County Extension, is presenting a very popular rain barrel workshop on Wednesday, June 5th (6:30-8:30 p.m.) at the 78th Street Heritage Farm.  Rain barrels are a good way to divert some of your home's stormwater runoff and to save water for the garden on dry days. 

The workshop includes instruction on assembly and installation, barrel, parts and snacks.  At just $35, this is one of the best rain barrel deals in town! 

Extension Programs are available to all without discrimination. If you need extra assistance, please contact us.

Register online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/324653 or with check or cash by contacting us.

Jenifer.naas@clark.wa.gov or 360-397-6060 ext 5712

July 29-August 2 - Sauvie Island Center Farm Camp.

9:30 - 3:00.  This camp is for children entering 3rd, 4th or 5th grade in the fall of 2013.   

Summer camps allow children to spend a week exploring the 16 acre Sauvie Island Organics farm and adjacent grounds of Metro's Howell Territorial Park. Each day at camp will be a new adventure, focusing on one area of the Sauvie Island Center curriculum, including: Healthy Soils, Plant Parts, Seed to Harvest, Wildlife and the Food Web, and the Pollination Station.

Sauvie Island Center's education staff will guide campers through exploration activities and a daily nature journaling exercise.  In addition, campers will gather produce from our Grow Lunch Garden and use their harvest to prepare fresh, tasty supplements to their own sack lunches.

One day during the week, we'll be joined by a chef from New Seasons Market, who will harvest vegetables and do a special cooking project with campers.

Other activities include nature-themed arts and crafts projects and group games.  Farm camp is an outdoor experience. Children will be outside all day, everyday soaking up the fresh air and sunshine.

Learn to identify many plants native to our area under the skilled tutelage of Sage Jensen. The session will include classroom and field activities. Sage will lead a field excursion to Oaks Bottom. Participants will learn the top 25 native trees and shrubs as well as a few wetland plants. Come geek out with Sage and enjoy the wonderful world of the Plants of the Pacific NW.

This Saturday, May 11th http://solv.org/get-involved/events/native-plant-identification-workshop

For more information contact Morgan Parks at morgan@solv.org or call 503-844-9571 

Here's your chance to learn how to make a difference in your community!

Join SOLVE on Saturday, June 29th at the Gresham Library (10:30 am - 4:30 pm) for a free, hands-on workshop and learn how to envision & lead successful volunteer projects to improve the environment in your community. Receive the training you need to organize a volunteer project to remove invasive plants from your favorite natural area, plant native trees in your local park, or pickup trash at your special beach!

Participants will learn the basics of watershed restoration and how to plan and lead a successful volunteer project. Specific topics include volunteer recruitment and management, project logistics and safety, preventing volunteer burnout, working with the media, and fundraising. The training is free for anyone that leads a SOLVE project within one year of the training.

For more information, visit: www.solveoregon.org, contact morgan@solv.org, or call 503-844-9571

To register visit: http://solv.org/get-involved/events/volunteer-action-training-gresham