stewardship

Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again!

Make a difference while having fun and exploring Vancouver Lake Park. Help plant trees to benefit the local habitat along a newly constructed trail along the lake.

All ages and abilities welcome. 

Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

Estuary Partnership will provide tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

Registration required!

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.

Help create habitat for the Endangered Columbian White-tailed Deer in the wild and beautiful setting of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. We will be planting 5,200 native trees and shrubs to provide cover and forage for the deer and other wildlife.

Perks of joining us for our events are:

*Getting to explore areas of the refuge not usually accessible to visitors

*Learning more about the local wildlife and environment.

*Snacks, hot drinks, good company, and outstanding scenery.

*Satisfaction knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of an endangered species for years to come.

Planting days are typically Wednesdays and Saturdays from the end of October to the beginning of March. Special days may also be arranged for groups. All work days are from 9 am to 12:30 pm rain or shine. Dress for the weather including waterproof boots. No Experience Necessary. Registration is encouraged but not required. All volunteers must complete a Visitor Service Agreement prior to volunteering which can be found here: http://1.usa.gov/1NzriIg.

The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1965 to provide wintering habitat for the dusky subspecies of the Canada goose. Today, the Refuge is a place where people can share a bond with nature, and each other, by passing on outdoor traditions to new generations. As the population of the region increases, the Refuge will become even more important to wildlife and those seeking to connect with nature.

Rock Creek is an important tributary of the Clackamas River. Rock Creek is home to salmon, beaver, and Osprey. Volunteers will be planting native trees like western red cedar, and native shrubs like thimbleberry. Volunteers will also be installing coffee bags as a weed barrier and mulching.Planting native trees and shrubs will help shade the stream, prevent erosion and improve fish and wildlife habitat.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/rock-creek-troge-community-pl...

Council Creek is home to beaver, Red-shouldered hawks, crayfish and native fish. Volunteers will be planting this 6 acre wetland restoration site with native willow, Oregon ash, as well as native shrubs including red-osier dogwood and douglas spirea.Volunteers will also be installing coffee bags as weed barriers, placing mice guards around trees, and mulching. Native plants will help to filter stormwater, and support fish and willdife habitat.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/council-creek-community-plant...