preregistration required

Mini Nature Camps are half-day camps for young elementary age children filled with fun and adventure. Create crafts, play games, make new friends, and explore the trails and habitats of the park. Campers need to bring a snack, bottle of water, and small backpack each day. Mammal Mania: Discover the many mammals that live in the Nature Park each winter. We will examine their bones, pelts, and tracks.  Head out into the park to explore their habitats and learn about their winter adaptations. Suitable for ages 6 -9 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons. $52 for three days of half-day camp.

Food Preservation Workshop: Drying Fruit and Fruit Leathers

Wednesday November 7th, 7-9pm

Drying is a great way to make fruit last throughout the seasons, while retaining nutrients that can be lost during canning. In this workshop, we will learn how to make economical dried fruit and fruit leathers for lunchboxes, backpacking and hiking, using a home dehydrator.  Drying fruit is a perfect technique for people with limited storage space and time.  This fun workshop will be an opportunity to walk through the processes, and take home some delicious samples!Class fee: $25 (Scholarships available!)

Registration Deadline: November 6th, 2012

Register online at: http://portlandfruit.org/food-preservation

Food Preservation Workshop: Fruit Fermentation

Monday October 15th, 7pm-9pm

In this hands-on workshop you will learn about various methods of fruit fermentation. In addition this class will discuss how to pickle sweet fruits using vinegars and fermentation techniques. These healthy and delicious fruit products are rich in nutrients and probiotics, and can be easily made at home. We will walk through the process together, and everyone will get to take home a sample.

Class fee: $25 (Scholarships available!)

Registration Deadline: October 12th, 2012

Register online at: http://portlandfruit.org/food-preservation

Food Preservation Workshop: Jams & Jellies

Thursday September 27th, 7pm-9 pm

Learn to make delicious jams and jellies from fresh fruit!  This workshop will cover the basics for folks who have never made jam or who want a refresher. We will walk through the process together, and everyone will get to take home a jar of jam!

Class fee: $25 (Scholarships available!)

Registration Deadline: September 26th, 2012

Register online at: http://portlandfruit.org/food-preservation

Do you love working with kids, gardening, learning and spending time outdoors in all kinds of weather? Well, come on out and join our amazing Volunteer Education Team! 

We are gearing up for, yet another, fantastic Fall Season here at Sauvie Island Center (SIC) with hopes that you will be joining us! 

Our Volunteer Educators lead small groups of elementary school students through hands-on, farm-based lessons on pollination, healthy soil, plant parts, the food web and planting and harvesting in the Grow Lunch Garden. We strive to provide quality, experiential learning opportunities for students and are seeking energetic and flexible field trip leaders to help us accomplish this goal.

The full day New Volunteer Educator Training will be held on Friday, September 14th from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm, at Howell Territorial Park on Sauvie Island.Lunch will be provided. (Please let me know of any dietary restrictions you may have).This training is for those who desire to become a Volunteer Educator for the Fall 2012 Season and have never before attended our Volunteer Educator Training. Our physical address is: 13901 NW Howell Park Rd - Portland, OR 97231Here is a cut and paste link to our website for directions: http://www.sauvieislandcenter.org/about/directions/

We will meet at the large, red barn behind the 2-story, white Howell House. Please park in the designated 'Public Parking' area in front of the Howell House and walk back to the barn.RSVP to jennifer@sauvieislandcenter.org by September 11th for the Volunteer Educator Training Day.Our Fall Field Trips will be offered on Tuesdays, some Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays beginning Tuesday, September 18th and run through Thursday, November 15th. Volunteer Educators are asked to be available from 8:45am to 2pm on field trip days. We ask that you be able to commit to at least four (4) Field Trips during the Fall 2012 Season. 

Please email your completed Volunteer application form found on our website (http://www.sauvieislandcenter.org/get-involved/volunteer/) to:

Jennifer James, Education Program Manager - jennifer@sauvieislandcenter.org

 We will also ask you to fill out a Background Check at the Volunteer Educator Training Day. We will need to see a current photo ID in order for the form to be valid. The Background Check is required in order to work with youth. 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. 

Volunteers make this work possible!!! Thank You!