seasonal natural interest

You are invited to join the Clackamas River Basin Council and Pfeifer Ridge Homeowner's Association for a community planting party on Saturday, December 5th from 9 am - 12 pm in Happy Valley! Help improve watershed health by gifting Sieben Creek with native trees and shrubs.

Download flyer:  http://clackamasriver.org/events 

How to sign up: RSVP with MORGAN@CLACKAMASRIVER.ORG or 503-303-4372 x101. All volunteers must sign a waiver release form. This is a family-friendly event for all ages.

Where to meet/directions: Nearest address is 13735 SE Almond Drive, Clackamas, OR 97015. Look for bridge/retaining wall between 139th Avenue and Napoli Terrace, park along street.

What to bring: Favorite work gloves, rubber boots, and wear outdoor apparel. Refreshments will be provided.

This project is supported with funding from Clackamas County Water Environment Services District #1 RiverHealth Program.

Volunteers will be able to identify 30 native trees and shrubs via winter twig identification.The class is taught by Sage Jensen, environmental consultant, and experienced botanist. Being able to identify native plants in the winter is a fun adventure and not as diffiicult as one might think. Join Sage along with fellow plant lovers for a fun afternoon . Easy to access study materials provided.There will be a field trip to a nearby SOLVE restoration site. Let's geek out together. Refreshments and snacks provided.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/winter-twig-identification-wo...

Join us for a day of fun and learning at Family Fun on the Farm day. School is out for the day and you're invited to Sauvie Island Center's Family Farm Day on Friday, October 9th from 10 am to noon. We'll explore the 16-acre Sauvie Island Organics farm and the grounds of Howell Territorial Park while learning about food, farming and the land. Our staff will guide you and your family through an exploration of our curriculum, designed for elementary school-aged children, including:

• Soil Exploration. Dig in and learn about healthy soil.
• Seed to Harvest. Plant, tend and harvest the Grow Lunch Garden.
• Healthy Snacks. Taste fresh veggies that you can use at home to create yummy snacks!
• Plant Parts Investigation. Explore the farm and plants we can eat.
• Wildlife & Food web. Who else has been foraging on the farm?
• Pollination Station. Meet these hard-working farm friends.

The event is free, but pre-registration is requested.

Interested in the animals that live on Mt Hood?  Love to snowshoe?  Join the Wolverine Tracking Project and help search for rare carnivores and other wildlife on Mt Hood.  Develop animal tracking skills, enjoy group trips in a winter wonderland, and help increase knowledge of rare wildlife.  

There are 4 sets of training dates to choose from.  Last set of training dates:

Classroom session: Tuesday, Dec 8, 6:30-8:30pm, at Cascadia Wild, 5431 NE 20th Ave.

Field session: Sunday, Dec 13, 9-noon, at Oxbow Park.

Survey trips take place all winter long.

For more information and to register: www.cascadiawild.org/wolverine-tracking-project.html

Interested in the animals that live on Mt Hood?  Love to snowshoe?  Join the Wolverine Tracking Project and help search for rare carnivores and other wildlife on Mt Hood.  Develop animal tracking skills, enjoy group trips in a winter wonderland, and help increase knowledge of rare wildlife.  

There are 4 sets of training dates to choose from.  Second set of training dates:

Classroom session: Wednesday, Nov 11, 6:30-8:30pm, at Cascadia Wild, 5431 NE 20th Ave.

Field session: Sunday, Nov 15, 9-noon, at Oxbow Park.

Survey trips take place all winter long.

For more information and to register:  www.cascadiawild.org/wolverine-tracking-project.html