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Rewilding Free Skills Series: Dandelions for Food and Medicine

Saturday, March 26, 2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Rewild Portland
Address: 
1801 SE Taylor
Portland, OR 97214
United States

We would like to invite you to this month's Rewilding Skill Series. The Rewilding Free Skills Series is a class & networking event that happens monthly, that usually occurs (but not always) on the last Saturday of the month. It is a place for social networking where people make new friends and hang out with old friends learning skills to connect us with humanity's ancestral past and more local and sustainable future. We ask for a $5 - $10 suggested donation with no one turned away.

This month's theme is Dandelions for Food and Medicine. Come learn and share what you know. We'll be drinking dandelion coffee, frying up some dandelion fritters, and snacking on dandelion greens.

Contact Name: 
Peter Michael Bauer
Contact Phone: 
5038638462
Contact Email: 
peter@rewildportland.com
Venue: 
Colonel Summers Park
Cost: 
Free!

Rewilding Free Skills Series: Stinging Nettles and other Spring Greens

Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Rewild Portland
Park/Trail: 

We would like to invite you to this month's Rewilding Skill Series. The Rewilding Free Skills Series is a class & networking event that happens monthly, that usually occurs (but not always) on the last Saturday of the month. It is a place for social networking where people make new friends and hang out with old friends learning skills to connect us with humanity's ancestral past and more local and sustainable future. We ask for a $5 - $10 suggested donation with no one turned away.

This month's theme is Stinging Nettle and Other Spring Greens. In late winter and early spring, many edible greens begin to emerge. Let's celebrate them by learning about them, how to encourage their growth, what roles they play in ecology, how to process and prepare them, and of course, how to eat them and what nutritional value they bring! Come to learn and share what you know. Find us at Picnic Area F, furthest parking lot, on the bike path just passed the bathrooms on the Columbia River side.

Contact Name: 
Peter Michael Bauer
Contact Phone: 
5038638462
Contact Email: 
peter@rewildportland.com
Venue: 
Kelley Point Park
Venue Details: 
Picnic Area F on the Columbia River side, just past the bathroom along the bike path.
Cost: 
Free!

Pollinators Workshop

Sunday, February 28, 2016 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Portland Fruit Tree Project
Address: 
NE Portland - Vernon Neighborhood
Portland, OR 97220
United States

Pollinators
Sunday February 28th, 1pm - 4pm
NE Portland, Vernon neighborhood
 
Pollinators serve an important role in our local food web. More specifically, we need them in order for our fruit trees to produce bountiful fruit sets! In this hands-on workshop, you will gain a basic understanding of bee-keeping, learn about the life of bees, how to construct mason bee habitats, and which plants are favorable for attracting pollinators. For the hands-on portion of this workshop, we'll be cleaning mason bee cocoons and assembling mason bee habitats that will be installed at our 2016 Community Orchard sites.  Additionally, every participant will get to take home cocoons, paper tubes for starter bee homes, and pollinator friendly flower seeds.

<<Click here to register now>>

About the instructors:

Jen Davis lives in Portland with her two kids and husband.  She is an artist, writer, filmmaker and urban farmer.  She grows 16 kinds of fruit, and nearly one half of her family's vegetable supply.  She also keeps ducks, and has raised Mason bees for ten years.  She teaches Mason bee workshops from home and at schools throughout the region.

 Madelyn Morris is a Portland-based educator and co-owns Mickelberry Gardens, LLC with her husband. The start-up company is developing a product line based on locally harvested herbs, raw honey, beeswax, and other hive products from the couple's steadily growing honeybee apiary in southeast Portland - where humane, ethical, and organic beekeeping methods are always utilized. Madelyn is happy to share her enthusiasm for honeybees and other pollinating insects, and promotes deepening our relationship with these fascinating and helpful creatures. www.mickelberrygardens.com

 The location address and other details will be provided after you register.

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Contact Name: 
Haley Day
Contact Phone: 
503-284-6106
Contact Email: 
treecare@portlandfruit.org
Venue: 
NE Portland, Vernon Neighborhood
Venue Details: 
The location address and other details will be provided after you register.
Cost: 
$25

Plant for the Planet at Columbia Springs

Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 9:00am to 5:30pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Plant for the Planet Academy - Saturday, January 23rd

FREE for students ages 8-14; pre-registration required.

Plant for the Planet will host a free one-day academy for local students interested in taking action! Students will learn about the science of Climate Change & Recovery, how Climate Change impacts people everywhere, the importance and how-to of planting trees and effective presentation skills!

Register today, spots are limited! Go to http://www.columbiasprings.org/events/ to register as a student or volunteer. 

Contact Name: 
Kaley McLachlan
Contact Phone: 
(360) 882-0936 ext 230
Contact Email: 
volunteer@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Cost: 
FREE

Columbia Springs Lead Volunteer Training Day 2

Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Day 2 of a 2-Day Training Session. Why should you become a Volunteer Lead? "I became a Lead because I believe strongly in the importance of educating ourselves and the next generation about the need to care for our environment. Columbia Springs is a hidden gem right here in our own backyard and it is a pleasure sharing it with others!" says Ellen, a veteran Volunteer Lead at Columbia Springs. Volunteer Leads receive training, rewards, and access to exclusive events including talks with local experts about various environmental topics. Leads are required to attend both 2/3 and 2/4 training and contribute 20 hours of volunteer service to Columbia Springs.  Volunteer service can be helping at field trips, events, restoration work parties, and more. Registration required. Go to columbiasprings.org/events for more information and to register. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided at the training. 

Contact Name: 
Kaley McLachlan Burton
Contact Phone: 
3608820936
Contact Email: 
volunteer@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Cost: 
FREE: must attend both 2/3 and 2/4 training and commit to 20 hours volunteer service

Nesting Birds of Jackson Bottom

Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve

Bald Eagle, Osprey and Great Blue Heron all nest and raise their young at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve. This class introduces you to the life-styles of each of these species and includes a walk of about two miles to view the birds at their nest sites.  Ages 12 -- Adult.
To register visit website (below) or call 503-681-5397. Program #: 49509    

For general program information contact Steve Engel.    
 

Contact Name: 
Steve Engel
Contact Phone: 
503-681-6283
Contact Email: 
steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building
Venue Details: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
$10 resident, $15 non-resident

Why to Get Started Watching Birds

Saturday, March 19, 2016 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
Address: 
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

Take this class and begin a new chapter in your relationship with nature! Colorful, musical and always nearby, birds can teach you so much about the world around you once you begin to really notice them. This class not only shows why you should get started watching birds, it also shows you how to begin - introducing you to the tools, information and behaviors of a birdwatcher. Instructor Laura Whittemore has introduced hundreds of people to the fascinating world of birds with her enthusiastic and patient guidance. An indoor session is followed by a field trip into the Preserve. Binoculars provided.  Ages 16 -- Adult.

To register visit website (below) or call 503-681-5397.  Program #:  49508

For general program information contact Steve Engel.

Contact Name: 
Steve Engel
Contact Phone: 
503-681-6283
Contact Email: 
steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building
Venue Details: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
$18 Hillsboro Resident / $25 Non-resident

Owls Rule the Night

Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
Address: 
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

Owls!  The night-time birds of prey. Owls have amazing adaptations that allow them to rule the night, communicate with one another and occupy a variety of habitats. With fifteen species occurring in Oregon chances are there is an owl living near you! Learn which ones are common, which are rare, which are big and which are small.  Ages 12 -- Adult.

To register visit website (below) or call 503-681-5397.  Program #: 49503

For general program information contact Steve Engel (below)

Contact Name: 
Steve Engel
Contact Phone: 
503-681-6283
Contact Email: 
steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building
Venue Details: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
$5 Resident, $10 Non-resident

Winter Waterfowl Identification

Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
Address: 
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

The Tualatin River basin is home to tens of thousands of waterfowl during the mild Pacific Northwest winter. Learn how to identify the most common species of ducks, geese & swans. An indoor session is followed by a field trip onto the Preserve with binoculars and field guides (provided) and a spotting scope. Local author and instructor, John Rakestraw, teaches this class.  Ages 12 -- Adult.

Register via website (below) or call 503-681-5397.  Program #:  49501   

For general program information contact Steve Engel (below)

Contact Name: 
Steve Engel
Contact Phone: 
503-681-6283
Contact Email: 
steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building
Venue Details: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
$18 Hillsboro Resident / $25 Non-resident

Winter Twig Identification

Saturday, January 9, 2016 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
Address: 
2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

When the leaves are missing, what can you rely on to identify our common deciduous trees and shrubs? All you need to know are the characteristics of their twigs, bark and fruit. This class begins indoors to learn some basic terminology and then ventures outside where you can put your new-found knowledge to the test - in a fun way!

12 -- Adult

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center
Steve Engel
49500       Sat          1/9           1 -- 4 pm
Free, pre-registration required

Contact Name: 
Steve Engel
Contact Phone: 
503-681-6283
Contact Email: 
steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building
Venue Details: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost: 
Free

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