trails and greenways

Make a difference while having fun and exploring Salmon Creek Park, an urban wildlife greenway. Help plant trees to benefit the local habitat of Salmon Creek. Named for the historical salmon runs of the past, it recently regained its status as a salmon spawning ground thanks to the help of local volunteers. 

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

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

 What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.

What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.

What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will distribute tools and gloves and demonstrate planting techniques. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. 

 Questions?

Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Come join art, garden, mill, and locks enthusiasts for a great day of family-friendly fun at West Linn's beautifully restored historic McLean house and garden.

Join the Bicycle Tourism Initiative Saturday, September 20th for a scenic and informative 50-mile ride with many stops along the Historic Columbia River Highway.  Learn some great stories about the highway presented by ODOT's Kristen Stallman and some equally interesting factoids about salmonids delivered by knowledgeable staff from State Parks, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Metro.  Meet at Corbett High School for the ride start.  The route follows the Historic Columbia River Highway east to Bonneville and the Cascade Hatchery at Eagle Creek.  The tour returns to Corbett along the Historic Highway and continues to Troutdale for a last glimpse of salmon and a discussion about the historic highway's role in Oregon's tourism economy.

For more information, click here.  Register here.

Stewardship Saturday at Columbia Springs

Saturday September 13, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

12208 SE Evergreen Highway Vancouver, WA 98683

Have fun and help out at Columbia Springs! We will work on several projects around our site and end with a fun activity. Projects may include gardening, painting, trail maintenance, and more. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome! Children under 14 are welcome with parent or guardian supervision and teens under 16 with parent or guardian permission. Snacks and tools provided. Please bring sturdy shoes, appropriate outdoor work clothing, a water bottle, and your enthusiasm for helping the community! To sign up, contact the Volunteer and Events Coordinator Kaley McLachlan at volunteer@columbiasprings.org or 360-882-0936 ext. 230. For more information, visit our website at http://www.columbiasprings.org/events/annual-events/stewardship-saturdays/.

Nestled between majestic Willamette Falls and historic downtown Oregon City, the Three Rivers Artist Guild is holding its annual First City art and wine festival this weekend.  Admission to mill tours, festival, live music, and parking is free.  Fine art and delicious food and beverages will be for sale.   Come have fun looking at photography, fused glass, paintings, watercolors, jewelry, woodworking, pottery, mosaics, and metal sculpting.