preregistration required

Have you ever thought of re-using water from your shower or washing machine to irrigate your landscape? Maybe you didn't even know it was possible. Your great-grandmother might not have considered using water twice to be a big deal—it was just common practice back then. These days, as we all think about ways to use less water around our homes, the subject of graywater is gaining popularity again. 

In this workshop you will learn:

• What graywater is and what it can be used for
• How to get a permit for a graywater system for your home or business
• Common mistakes to avoid when planning and permitting a graywater system

Space is limited. To register contact: Candace Stoughton at 503-935-5366 or candace@emswcd.org

Stop the alien invaders threatening to take over the Environmental Learning Center (ELC).

 Blackberry, yellow flag iris, and ivy - these are just a few of the weeds that have gone

wild on our site, threatening the health of this living laboratory.

 Bring gloves and water bottle. Snacks provided.

 The ELC is a five-acre site located on the Clackamas Community College campus in

 Oregon City. It is home to a variety of plants and animals and is where Newell Creek

 bubbles to life. The ELC serves as an outdoor learning laboratory for a variety of programs,

 classes, and tours. It also demonstrates what people can do to reclaim industrial

 sites and restore wildlife habitat in urban areas.

 Suitable for individuals ages 18 years and over; younger than 18 with parental supervision.

  Call 503-594-3696 for more information and to register.

Come to Graham Oaks Nature Park to make candles using an old-fashioned method. Learn the technique and then make yours unique. Suitable for ages 5 and older; children 16 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. Free. Advance registration required. Register online or call 503-797-1650 option 2.

Dusk is one of the best times to see wildlife, especially in summer. On this relaxing walk, a Metro naturalist teaches basic techniques of wildlife watching and identification. Some mammals you may see: rabbits, deer, coyote, raccoon and bats. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair on site. Meet at the Nature House. Suitable for ages 10 and older; participants must be able to be quiet, sneaky and patient. Registration and payment of $10 per person required in advance; call 503-629-6350.

Take a relaxing walk at Smith and Bybee Wetlands on a long summer evening. Dusk is one of the best times to view wildlife, especially during summer. It’s about the only time mammals such as beaver, muskrat, otter, raccoon, deer and bats can be seen. A Metro naturalist teaches basic techniques of wildlife watching and identification. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair onsite. Suitable for ages 10 and older; participants must be able to be quiet, sneaky and patient. Meet in the parking area on North Marine Drive. Registration and payment of $6 per adult or $11 per family required in advance. Register online or call 503-797-1650 option 2.