open house

Family Fun on the Farm

Friday, October 14, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Sauvie Island Center
Address: 
13901 NW Howell Park Road
Portland, OR 97231
United States

Join us for a day of fun and learning at Family Fun on the Farm. School is out for the day on 10/14 and you're invited to join us from 10 am to 1 pm. We'll explore the 16-acre Sauvie Island Organics farm and the grounds of Howell Territorial Park while learning about food, farming and the land. Our staff will guide you and your family through an exploration of our curriculum, designed for elementary school-aged children, including:

Soil Exploration. Dig in and learn about healthy soil.
Seed to Harvest. Plant, tend and harvest the Grow Lunch Garden.
Plant Parts Investigation.Explore the farm and plants we can eat.
Wildlife & Food web. Who else has been foraging on the farm?
Pollination Station. Meet these hard-working farm friends.

The event is free, but pre-registration is requested here:

Contact Name: 
Joanne Lazo
Contact Phone: 
503.201.5923
Contact Email: 
joanne@sauvieislandcenter.org
Venue: 
Howell Territorial Park
Venue Details: 
The Sauvie Island Center operates on the grounds of Metro's Howell Territorial Park and the adjacent 18 acre Sauvie Island Organics farm.
Cost: 
Free

Traditional Technologies Day - Second Sunday at the Cathlapotle Plankhouse

Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 12:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 NW Main Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Where:  Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge:  Carty Unit - 28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

When:    August 14, 2016

Join us for a day of demonstrations and hands on activities highlighting traditional technologies found across the world and throughout time.  The Cathlapotle Plankhouse will be open from 12:-4:00 and there will be activities for families to connect with local culture and wildlife. In the House students from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's Lifeways class will be demonstrating carving, weaving, and Native art design, while outside visitors can try their hand throwing an atlatl, shooting a bow and arrow, making cordage, friction fire, and watch stone tools being created by an experienced flintknapper.

12pm - 4pm: Experience traditional tools and technologies humans have used since time immemorial. Demonstrators will be at the Plankhouse showing various traditional skills found both around the world and in Indigenous cultures of the Lower Columbia River.

Carving, Weaving, and Native Art Design demonstrations by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Lifeways students
Chinuk Wawa, the heritage language of Chinookan Peoples
Cordage Making              
Atlatl Throwing          
Friction Fire        
Flintknapping
Natural Paints and Pigments

12:00pm: Naturalist Led Hike "Bird Language" - join us for a hike directed towards opening up participant's eyes to the world of Bird Language. Learn how to use bird calls and behavior to discover what is happening in the environment around you. 

2:00 pm: Naturalist Led Hike "A Walk through the Oaks" - join a us for a hike down the Oaks to Wetlands Trail and learn about how the Native Peoples of this area have been taking care of Oak and other Refuge ecosystems since time immemorial.

You can also check out the ample wildlife watching opportunities on the River 'S' Unit Auto Tour Driving Route.

Cost:   Refuge admission is $3 per vehicle

For more information: Check the Friends website ridgefieldfriends.org for maps of Refuge trails or contact Plankhouse Director Sarah Hill at sarah_hill@fws.gov or call (360) 887-4106.

For wheelchair access to this event, please contact Sarah prior to the event date. 

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
3608874106
Contact Email: 
plankhouse@gmail.com
Venue: 
Cathlapotle Plankhouse - Carty Unit - Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Venue Details: 
Where: Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge: Carty Unit - 28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642 When: August 14, 2016 Join us for a day of demonstrations and hands on activities highlighting traditional technologies found across the world and throughout time. The Cathlapotle Plankhouse will be open from 12:-4:00 and there will be activities for families to connect with local culture and wildlife. In the House students from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s Lifeways class will be demonstrating carving, weaving, and Native art design, while outside visitors can try their hand throwing an atlatl, shooting a bow and arrow, making cordage, friction fire, and watch stone tools being created by an experienced flintknapper. 12pm - 4pm: Experience traditional tools and technologies humans have used since time immemorial. Demonstrators will be at the Plankhouse showing various traditional skills found both around the world and in Indigenous cultures of the Lower Columbia River. • Carving, Weaving, and Native Art Design demonstrations by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Lifeways students • Chinuk Wawa, the heritage language of Chinookan Peoples • Cordage Making • Atlatl Throwing • Friction Fire • Flintknapping • Natural Paints and Pigments 12:00pm: Naturalist Led Hike “Bird Language” - join us for a hike directed towards opening up participant’s eyes to the world of Bird Language. Learn how to use bird calls and behavior to discover what is happening in the environment around you. 2:00 pm: Naturalist Led Hike “A Walk through the Oaks” - join a us for a hike down the Oaks to Wetlands Trail and learn about how the Native Peoples of this area have been taking care of Oak and other Refuge ecosystems since time immemorial. You can also check out the ample wildlife watching opportunities on the River ‘S’ Unit Auto Tour Driving Route. Cost: Refuge admission is $3 per vehicle For more information: Check the Friends website ridgefieldfriends.org for maps of Refuge trails or contact Plankhouse Director Sarah Hill at sarah_hill@fws.gov or call (360) 887-4106. For wheelchair access to this event, please contact Sarah prior to the event date.
Cost: 
$3.00 per vehicle for parking, no cost for event

Seaport Celebration

Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Port of Portland Marine Terminal 2
Address: 
3556 NW Front Ave
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Back by popular demand, Seaport Celebration is coming to a terminal near you! Join the fun on the waterfront at the family-friendly event of the summer!

On Saturday, August 13, the Port of Portland's Terminal 2 will open up for a unique opportunity to go inside the fences of a working marine terminal, normally closed to the public.

Experience Portland's thriving working harbor by jumping on a jet boat ride, or throw on a helmet and try your hand at welding. Enjoy interactive booths from harbor businesses. From great musicians and delicious food, to thrilling activities for all ages, Seaport Celebration is the event not to be missed! Best of all, parking and admission are free!

 

For more information or to register now, visit www.seaportcelebration.com  

Government issued photo ID required for all adults.

Contact Name: 
Jayson Shanafelt
Contact Phone: 
503-415-4800
Contact Email: 
SeaportCelebration@portofportland.com
Venue: 
Marine Terminal 2
Venue Details: 
Terminal 2 3556 NW Front Ave Portland, OR **Free admission & free parking!**
Cost: 
Free

Protect Our Natural Areas campaign kick-off

Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
The Intertwine Alliance

A coalition of business leaders, conservationists, elected officials and community advocates have formed the Protect Our Natural Areas committee to encourage a YES vote on the Metro levy renewal before the region’s voters on the ballot this November. This measure, referred to voters by the Metro Council, will protect wildlife habitat, support cleaner air and water, and improve opportunities in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties to connect our communities to nature -- all without raising existing taxes. 

Please join us for a celebratory evening to launch the campaign. Now's the time to mobilize!

For more about the levy, visit protectournaturalareas.com.

Contact Name: 
Lauren Gottfredson
Contact Phone: 
503-445-0991
Contact Email: 
lauren@theintertwine.org
Venue: 
David Evans & Associates (home to The Intertwine Alliance), 2100 SW River Parkway, first floor in the Willamette Room
Venue Details: 
Information about public transit and parking: http://theintertwine.org/contact
Cost: 
Free

Second Sunday at the Cathlapotle Plankhouse

Sunday, July 10, 2016 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 NW Main Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Where:           Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Ridgefield National                            Wildlife Refuge - Carty Unit

                         28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

When:             Sunday, July 10th, 2016, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

What:             Contemporary Native Masks inspired by Cultures of the Columbia River - Mask Exhibit and Artist Talks with Lillian Pitt and Bill Rutherford

When renowned artist, Lillian Pitt (Wasco, Yakama, Warm Springs), challenged her friend Bill Rutherford, a Portland artist, to creatively explore his Native American heritage, neither knew what would emerge. Though part Chickasaw, Rutherford drew inspiration from childhood visits to Celilo Falls and reading about Chinookan legends to create a group of nine masks. These artworks, as well as pieces by Lillian Pitt, will be on display Sunday, July 10, at the Cathlapotle Plankhouse. Though mask making is not traditionally a part of Chinookan culture, it can be a powerful contemporary medium.   The artists will talk about how they were inspired by local Native cultures and why they use masks to express themselves.

12:00pm - 4:00pm:    Artwork on Display, Plankhouse Tours, Children's Activities

1:00pm:          Artist Talks

Lillian Pitt and Bill Rutherford share how Native cultures of the Columbia River influence their work, and why they use masks as a medium.

 2:30pm:         Ethnobotany Hike

Join a Refuge Naturalist to explore the relationship that the Cathlapotle People had with their landscape and the connection between environment and culture. Participants should be prepared for a 1 mile hike on moderately uneven terrain. Meet at the Plankhouse.

Cost:               Refuge admission is $3 per vehicle; Save resources                            carpool with a friend!

Contact:         Sarah Hill, Cathlapotle Plankhouse Coordinator;                                360.887.4106/Sarah_Hill@fws.gov

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
360 887 4106
Contact Email: 
plankhouse@gmail.com
Venue: 
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge - Carty Unit - Cathlapotle Plankhouse
Cost: 
$3.00 per vehicle for parking, no cost for event

Oregon Adopt-A-River Information Session

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 5:45pm to 6:45pm
SOLVE
Address: 
2000 SW 1st Ave. Ste. 400
Suite #400
Portland, OR 97201
United States

Join SOLVE staff to learn about the Oregon Adopt-A-River program and how you can help keep your favorite river, lake, or stream clean and healthy! Join us for light refreshments, giveaways, and time to share our passion for Oregon's beautiful waterways. There will be a short presentation followed by time for questions and discussion. See you there!

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/oregon-adopt-river-informatio...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
SOLVE Office
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot Parking is available at the SOLVE office. Specific parking directions will be e-mailed to all participants before the event.
Cost: 
$0.00

Tryon Creek State of the Watershed

Thursday, June 16, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Tryon Creek Watershed Council

The Tryon Creek Watershed Council invites you to this annual event to learn about the great work going on in the Tryon Creek watershed.

Don't miss this fun evening of learning, networking, and celebrating Tryon Creek! This event is open house style where the public can peruse visual displays from partners and volunteers about recent projects in the watershed.

Topics include water quality, fish surveys, culvert removal projects, interactive maps, and more!   

All members of the public are welcome to attend. Light refreshments provided, including free beer from Sasquatch Brewery! 
 
RSVP is not required but appreciated. 

Contact Name: 
Adra Lobdell
Contact Phone: 
(904)476-5592
Contact Email: 
volunteer@tryoncreek.org
Venue: 
Tryon Creek Nature Center
Venue Details: 
Access the Nature Center from the main entrance of Tryon Creek State Natural Area, located at 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219.
Cost: 
Free

Pollination Celebration

Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Sauvie Island Center

Come meet these hard working friends of the farm at Pollination Celebration, our annual event in support of  National Pollinator Week. Pollination Celebration, presented by Whole Foods Market, will offer guests a sneak peek into the world of pollinators, the challenges they face and the important role pollinators play in our food supply.  In addition to Sauvie Island Center's own staff, subject matter experts from our event partner Metro will be on hand for the celebration. A donation of $10 per family is suggested to cover event costs and pre-registration is requested.

Contact Name: 
Joanne Lazo
Contact Phone: 
503.201.5923
Contact Email: 
joanne@sauvieislandcenter.org
Venue: 
Howell Territorial Park
Venue Details: 
Pollination Celebration will be held at the Sauvie Island Center on the grounds the Sauvie Island Organics farm and Metro's Howell Territorial Park.
Cost: 
Suggested $10/family

Cathlapotle Plankhouse Mother's Day Celebration

Sunday, May 8, 2016 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 NW Main Ave.
Ridgefield, WA 97684
United States

Where:  Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge - Carty Unit:

28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642; www.ridgefieldfriends.org

When: Sunday, May 8th, 2016

What: Take mom out for a stroll at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge to connect with wildlife and Native culture this Mothers' Day at 1:00pm. Learn how the traditional roles of Native women in Pacific Northwest helped maintain gender equality and how evidence of women's labor show up in the archaeological record. The Plankhouse will be open for visitors from 12pm-4pm, and there will be activities for the kids as well. 

1pm: Presentation "Where the Women Are: Gender and Power in the Archaeological Record of the Pacific Northwest"

The Pacific Northwest has a rich ethnographic record which details the lifeways of Native Americans at the time of Euro-American contact. Despite the wealth of data on gender division of labor in indigenous groups of the 19th-20th centuries, archaeological research on gender is rare. Activities traditionally associated with women such as plant gathering cooking, basketry, and mat making remain poorly understood in comparison to activities typically associated with men. In this presentation doctoral student, Tiffany Fulkerson, will explore the relationship between women's labor and their social power through evidence in the archaeological record.

2pm: Ethnobotany Hike
Join our speaker and a Refuge Naturalist for a walk on the Oaks to Wetlands Trail discussing spring plants and their relationship with Chinookan culture. Participants should be prepared for a 2 mile hike on moderately uneven terrain. Meet at the Plankhouse.

12pm - 4pm: Plankhouse Tours and Children's Activities
Tour the Plankhouse on your own or guided by our experienced volunteers. Children's activities exploring local nature and culture will be available as well.

Cost:   Refuge admission is $3 per vehicle - save money and carpool with a friend!

Contact:  Sarah Hill; 360.887.4106/Sarah_Hill@fws.gov For wheelchair access to events, please contact Sarah prior to the event date.

Contact Name: 
Sarah Hill
Contact Phone: 
360 887 4106
Contact Email: 
plankhouse@gmail.com
Venue: 
Cathlapotle Plankhouse - Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge - Carty Unit
Cost: 
$3.00 admission per vehicle to the Refuge

Rewild Portland Spring Benefit

Friday, April 15, 2016 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Rewild Portland
Address: 
721 NW 9th Ave
#200
Portland, OR 97209
United States

Rewild Portland Spring Fundraiser

Friday, April 15th, 6:30-10pm

Ecotrust, Natural Capital Center, NW 9th & Johnson

$10-25 Donation

 

Rewild Portland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our mission is to create cultural and environmental resilience through the education of earth based arts, technology, and traditions. This mission comes to life in the form of educational workshops and programs, community-building events, and ecological restoration. We offer a range of programs from free monthly classes and community building events to children's summer camps to adult workshops.

 

Presentation

Hannes Wingate, a local artist known for creating the "Burnside Nest," will be doing a presentation on his nest projects and how art can connect us with nature. Hannes runs Foreign Service, an art and design practice creating bespoke sculpture, environments and objects for public and private clients worldwide. With 20 years as a vagabond creator Hannes role is crafting stories through spaces and objects with an increasing focus on the critical interface between people and nature. Hannes' work has been exhibited and published in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Spain and the United States in among others New York Times, Architectural Digest and Wallpaper Magazine and Redbull TV. Hannes has a past with leading design firms including Stylt Trampoli and Studio Gang Architects and also teaches wilderness survival skills at the renowned Boulder Outdoor Survival School in Utah. He graduated with honors from the visionary BA Arts and Design program at Central Saint Martins College of Art, in London in 2002. Born in Sweden he currently lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and daughter.

Silent Auction (Opens at 6pm, closes at 8:30pm)

At the silent auction, you can engage in a bidding war for crazy cool stuff and fund another year of awesome programs for Rewild Portland. Items at the silent auction include things like; massages, artwork, gift cards, float tanks, wellness, movie passes, and much more! Stay tuned for a list of items.

Live Music

Nathan Jr. and others will be performing live acoustic set in the evening.

Ancestral Skills Demonstrations

Apart from the lecture and silent auction there will be ancestral skills demonstrations such as; basket weaving, stone tools, and felt-making. Check out the awesome skills that we teach in our classes.

www.rewildportland.com/think-globally-rewild-locally

Contact Name: 
Peter Bauer
Contact Phone: 
5038638462
Contact Email: 
peter@rewildportland.com
Venue: 
Ecotrust
Cost: 
$10-25

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