trails and greenways

Join Willamette Riverkeeper, Patagonia, and REI for the 2012 Wild & Scenic Film Festival!

Don't miss this outstanding evening of INSPIRATION and ENTERTAINMENT, all while supporting a worthy cause- a clean and healthy Willamette River!

Considered one of the nation's premiere environmental and adventure film festivals, the Wild & Scenic Film Fest is a call to action. Enjoy award-winning films that illustrate the Earth's beauty, the challenges we face, and the work communities are doing to protect the environment.

Featuring 11 invigorating films including the exclusive premier of Wild & Scenic's People's Choice Award Winner: "Rock the Boat" a story about Los Angeles and the little river that could, with cops in helicopters, civilians in kayaks, and fish stranded on concrete.

When: Thursday, December 6th

Where: Bagdad Theater, SE Hawthorne & 37th, PDX

Time: doors @ 5:30pm, films begin @ 7pm

Who: all ages

Tickets: advanced tickets sales available at the Portland REI: $8 for students/youth, $10 for adults ($12 for adults at the door)

And there is more...

LIVE music beginning at 6:15pm from Flat Rock String Band

FREE entry into the RAFFLE drawing with your festival ticket! Everyone will have a chance to win prizes from Patagonia, REI, Keen, Osprey and more!

Wear or buy a Willamette Riverkeeper t-shirt and receive an additional raffle ticket!

One of the best times to experience nature is when the sun goes down. Come learn about the adaptations animals have which allow them to be most active at night and discover the sights and sounds for yourself on a guided walk through one of the few urban refuges in the country. This event is family friendly. Limited spaces available and advanced registration is required. To register or for more information please contact Jenna Mendenhall: jenna_mendenhall@fws.gov; 503-625-5944 x222. Maximum group reservation size is 6.

Join Friends of Gateway Green for a family-friendly, fun, and festive Halloween-themed bike ride. Come dressed in your scariest, funniest, weirdest costume - even dress up your bike! We’ll haunt the streets of east Portland for an easy paced bike ride escorted by EPAP bike committee members. Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of Halloween fun on two wheels!

Directions: From downtown Portland - take I-84 east to exit 7 Halsey St., keep left on ramp, take slight right onto NE Halsey St., 1st right onto NE 102nd Ave., right onto NE Pacifc St. or I-205 south toward I-84/Portland/Salem, take Glisan St. exit 21A, left onto NE Glisan St., left onto NE 102nd Ave., left onto NE Pacifc ST.

One of the best times to experience nature is when the sun goes down. Come learn about the adaptations animals have which allow them to be most active at night and discover the sights and sounds for yourself on a guided walk through one of the few urban refuges in the country. This event is family friendly. Limited spaces available and advanced registration is required. To register or for more information please contact Jenna Mendenhall: jenna_mendenhall@fws.gov; 503-625-5944 x222. Maximum group reservation size is 6.

Take time to celebrate the simple gifts of nature at Oxbow Regional Park with Metro naturalist Dan Daly and Terry Kem from Deerdance School. While walking along the Sandy River, open your senses and notice how wildlife responds to the changing season. Then gather around the campfire circle as naturalists share the "Thanksgiving Address" passed down by the Iroquois Nation. Hot drinks provided. Consider bringing a sack lunch for after the program. Suitable for adults and families. Meet at the boat ramp at 10:15 a.m. Free, but registration is required in advance. There is a $5 parking fee per vehicle. Leave pets at home. You can now register online for Metro activities. Go to Metro's online calendar (www.oregonmetro.gov/calendar), find your event by searching or browsing, and follow the instructions. For questions or to register by phone, call 503-797-1650 option 2.