seasonal natural interest

In this 1-day workshop learn to weave a simple basket out of the invasive species Hedera helix, English Ivy. Help restore and maintain native habitat by removing the ivy from a local park and then recycling the vines into a functional work of art. In the morning we learn how to gather ivy, how to prevent it from growing back, and begin weaving our baskets. The afternoon focus is solely on weaving the baskets.

16 -- Adult

Peter Bauer, Rewild Portland Staff

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center

52218              Sat                                10/15     10 am -- 4 pm

$35 Resident, $45 Non-Resident, $30 senior discount

Learn how to identify birds of prey based on size, shape, behavior and field marks. A classroom session where we study specimens, photos and field guides gets us prepared to venture out on a local field trip by carpool. Designed for beginner to intermediate birders.

12 -- Adult

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center

Steve Engel

52216    Sat          9/17       10 am -- 3 pm  

$18 resident & seniors, $25 non-resident, $15 senior discount

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

28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

When:  September 11th, 2016

What:  Please join us for our final Second Sunday event of the season. We invite you to enjoy an exceptional presentation on contemporary curatorial practices regarding indigenous art, a naturalists lead ethnobotany hike, and family friendly activities. In addition to scheduled activities the Plankhouse will be open for visitors from 12:-4:00 pm for informal tours and Q&A for visitors to learn about local indigenous culture.

 1:00 pm:  The Power of Indigenizing Curatorial Practice with Dr. Deanna Dartt

Over the past five years, the Portland Art Museum has gained national attention for its efforts to bring Native American Art to the forefront of its exhibitions and programming, and for the way its Native American Art collection is curated.

In this intimate presentation Dr. Deana Dartt, outgoing curator of the Native American Collection for the PAM, will discuss her role in guiding this effort to ethically address the impact of native representation in the Museum and her vision for the future of the Museum's collection of indigenous art after she steps down in September.

Additionally, Dr. Dartt will also share her plans for the future as she prepares for her transition from curator to author; including finishing her book Negotiating the Master Narrative, to be published by the University of Nebraska Press. This examines how art, historical, and anthropological institutions are moving towards incorporating indigenous voices in their curation practices.

3:00 pm:  Guided Naturalist Hike
Join a Refuge Naturalist looking at the relationship that the Chinookan People of Cathlapotle had with their landscape. We will identify culturally significant plants, as well as explore how the environment influences culture and culture influences the environment. Participants meet in front of the Plankhouse and should be prepared for a 1 mile hike on moderately uneven terrain.

12:-4:00 pm:  Plankhouse Tours and Children's Activities
Ongoing guided Plankhouse tours are available or feel free to explore the House on your own. Activities exploring local culture and nature are designed give kids a hands-on connection to the Refuge.

Cost:  Refuge admission is $3 per vehicle. Save money, carpool with friends and family!

Contact:  Sarah Hill - Cathlapotle Plankhouse Coordinator - 360.887.4106 or sarah_hill@fws.gov.

Funding for this program has been generously provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language, interpreting services, closed captioning, or other accommodation needs to Sarah Hill at the contact information provided above.

Join the Clackamas River Basin Council, We Love Clean Rivers, and a flotilla of over 300 volunteers in rafts, kayaks, drift boats, and SCUBA gear to scour the Clackamas River's streambed and banks for trash. Each year, an average of 2-3 tons of garbage is collected, over half of which is recycled. This is the longest-running on-water cleanup event of its kind in Oregon.

Pre-registration is required at:
http://www.welovecleanrivers.org/clackamas-down-the-river-clean-up-sep/

All non-motorized paddle crafts may participate and launch at one of four parks: McIver (Lower Boat Ramp), Barton, Carver, and Riverside Park during a rolling start from 7:30-9:30AM. Boaters must have Class II+ whitewater experience, provide all their own gear, shuttle, and wear a life jacket.

On-water and on-land volunteer opportunities are available too! SCUBA divers and free divers are also welcome. Free BBQ featuring 3 Guys Grilling of Damascus and prizes at Barton Park for all volunteers from 3:00-5:00PM.

August "Guided Hike" theme: Wildlife CSI. Be a nature detective! We'll show you how to see clues in the natural world around you to figure out who has been there and what they were doing. Then practice your new skills in a game of "wildlife CSI"! You'll also learn about real-life wildlife crime investigators and how they help protect our natural resources. Guided hikes are the third Wednesday of most months. All-ages are welcome to attend these strolls through our trails and facilities as our staff leads guests through activities on a variety of natural science topics.

Meets in the SWIFT classroom inside the large, white fish hatchery building near the round cement fish ponds; parking is located west of the hatchery (toward the I-205 bridge) in the lot marked "Public Parking."

No registration required and we do not take advanced reservations; spots are first come, first served.

Free; $5 suggested donation