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April is prime time for avian spring migration, and in Forest Park birds are going full swing. With the blossoming of red alder buds and big leaf maple catkins, colorful assemblages of warblers, vireos, and western tanagers come flocking to feast. Author and biologist Marcy Houle will teach how to identify the colorful songbirds by using easy to learn techniques. 

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Find the fresh forbs of the forest awoken by the sweet sunshine of spring. From the fiddle heads of Lady Ferns to the sweet sprouts of Salmonberry, there is sure to be an edible for everyone. Immerse yourself in ethnobotanical knowledge and experience new northwest flavors. 

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A rain garden is a sunken garden bed that captures stormwater and allows it to soak back into the ground naturally. This workshop provides step-by-step details on how to plan, design and build your own rain garden. You'll find out how to decide the best size & placement, which plants to choose, and how to maintain your new rain garden. Participants receive a free how-to manual. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Register online at www.emswcd.org/workshops-events/register-for-a-workshop. Information: 503.222.7645

Join James Beard award-winning chef Cory  Schreiber and local author Ashley Gartland  at Toast the Farm, a benefit for the Sauvie Island Center. Hors d' oeuvres, adapted from recipes found in Gartland's cookbook Dishing Up Oregon, will be paired with sponsor Cooper Mountain Vineyard's certified organic and biodynamic wines. Dishing Up Oregon, a collection of recipes from Oregonchefs and artisans, will  be available for purchase at the event.  Tickets start at $25 and are available at www.sauvieislandcenter.org/events/toast-the-farm/

Come flex your muscles with Clark Public Utilities StreamTeam! Volunteers are needed to clear ground and plant trees to help restore our watershed. Equipment, training, and light refreshments are provided. You will want to bring work and weather appropriate attire, gloves, and a reusable mug. Registration is required. Contact Ashley King at StreamTeam@clarkpud.com or (360) 992-8585 to register.