preregistration required

This fun demonstration workshop with Kasey Mills from Toro Bravo will inspire exciting new ways to prepare fresh, delicious summer garden vegetable dishes.  Participants will learn new recipes and techniques. Participants will get to sample all of the dishes.

Sign up on Growing Gardens workshop page: http://growing-gardens.org/our-programs/workshops/

Presenter Information: Kasey Mills has been cooking in Portland for the last ten years.  Working his way through kitchens like Fratelli, Fenouil and as the opening Sous Chef of Toro Bravo.  Today Kasey runs the kitchen at Toro Bravo as the working chef.  He pulls his inspirations from living in the Northwest, gardening and classic cooking techniques.  When not in the kitchen Kasey love to do yoga and backpack in the Cascades.

Growing Gardens believes the seeds of a healthier world are planted in our own backyards! For more information about Growing Gardens visit us at www.growing-gardens.org

Learn the many ways of turning your home kitchen scraps and yard debris into rich food for your garden.  This workshop will be held at an urban farm (Project Grow) that has several functioning compost bins.  Part of this workshop will be held indoors and part outdoors.

Sign up on Growing Gardens workshop page: http://growing-gardens.org/our-programs/workshops/

Presenter Information: Glen Andresen has been Metro's lead natural gardening educator since 1994.  The program offers presentations and information on how to have healthy yards and gardens without the use of pesticides.  Glen has been a Master Gardener since 1991.  His home garden includes about 40 fruit trees; a row each of raspberries, marionberries and strawberries; plus blueberries, grapes, 15 raised vegetable beds, and honeybee colonies - all on a city lot that measures just 60' x 100'.

Growing Gardens believes the seeds of a healthier world are planted in our own backyards! To learn more about Growing Gardens visit us at www.growing-gardens.org

Forest Park Conservancy's Discovery Hike Series is a great opportunity to get outside and learn more about the natural and cultural history of Forest Park. Advance reservation is required.

Hike: Walk on the Waterside

What is a watershed?  And what do watersheds have to do with Forest Park and the City of Portland's overall health? This hike will take you on a tour of the Springville Creek Watershed where you can see firsthand what a real watershed is, what it does, and learn why Forest Park Watersheds are considered the best in the City.

When: Saturday, July 13th, 1 pm to 4 pm

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Forest Park Conservancy's Discovery Hike Series is a great opportunity to get outside and learn more about the natural and cultural history of Forest Park. Advance reservation is required.

Hike: Pittock In the Park

Witness spectacular views on this hike through Forest Park to Pittock Mansion and enjoy a tour of one of Portland's historical landmarks.

When: Saturday, June 29th, 1 pm to 4 pm

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Bring your kids to Forest Park this summer! Explore Forest Park on a free guided hike led by Outdoor School instructors and designed for youngsters and their families and friends! Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this Northwest forest while learning about native plants, wildlife, and the inspiring history of Portland's Forest Park. Become a tree as it grows from seed to snag, count banana slugs along the trail and learn about the differences between native and invasive plants, without leaving the city. We'll go on scavenger hunts, tap into our collective creativity, and use all five senses to investigate the amazing ecological diversity of Forest Park. The hikes are designed for kids ages 4-10 with parent accompaniment. Each hike is free but space is limited, so reserve your spot now!