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Learn about the nature and culture of your local area while making friends and getting outdoors! Join us for a fun and engaging four-day naturalist training to explore topics in wildlife, history, and Chinookan Culture.

Be the friendly guide that connects people of all ages and backgrounds to the land. Work with us this spring and summer on projects with the public, connecting people of all ages and backgrounds to the outdoors while enjoying a unique natural area.

No experience needed! Volunteers do the following and more...

• Exploring trails with students during field trips
• Welcoming and orienting visitors to two Refuges in the area
• Connecting people to local culture in the Plankhouse
• Engaging people in learning during special events

We will meet four Fridays in April at both Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (Ridgefield, WA) and at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge (Washougal, WA). Training is 10 am to 3 pm on April 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th.

Contact Park Ranger Josie Finley at 360-887-4106 or by email at Josie_Finley@fws.gov to learn more about this training series and other ways you can get involved.

The Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) and the European Gypsy Moth are recognized threats for Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. We can protect our trees if we act fast, are vigilant, and on the lookout for this pest.

The Oregon Forest Pest Detector program is now offering three education opportunities in spring 2016 for community members and OFPD program graduates. The AGM training program consists of: (1) one online learning module on AGM and EGM(link below), and (2) a two-hour field workshop at St Johns Community Center in North Portland.

Together, the online training and workshop will familiarize you with the history, life cycle, and pest management/control of EGM and AGM; and how you can help by surveying for egg masses and pupal cases at home or at work.

AGM Workshop dates: February 26th, February 27th, and March 4th. Choose one date. Each workshop goes from 10-noon, and is free.

Register for this training, and other upcoming OFPD trainings at: http://pestdetector.forestry.oregonstate.edu/programs/asian-gypsy-moth

A local business is committed to caring for their land along the Slough banks - and you can help! Eastern Western Corporation is using salmon-safe techniques to help restore a piece of their property along the banks of the Slough. They even used goats to help clear some of our planting area! Hundreds of native plants need to go in during this Stewardship Saturday event, so bring the whole family!

Interested? Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. We'll provide gloves, tools, training and snacks. Registration is requested, so visit our webpage to RSVP.

Site details: The work site is directly adjacent to the parking area. The planting site itself has a gentle slope toward the slough. Formal restrooms at a local business less than 1/4 mile away will be available. For greater detail about the site please contact our Stewardship Director Adele Rife at (503) 281-1132.

Groups: Is your business or community group looking for a service opportunity? Stewardship Saturdays are a great way to build camaraderie while giving back to the community. Contact us today to learn more about registering your group!

Team up with Resources for Health to remove the invasive English Ivy in the woods of Hamby Park! By working to eliminate the destructive monoculture created by the ivy, we'll make room for native plants to thrive and improve the trails for community members to enjoy. Tools and gloves are provided by the City of Hillsboro, and don't forget your reusable water bottle! Stay after the event for an Ivy Basket Weaving Workshop Fundraiser! Ivy removed at the morning event will be used for the Ivy Basket Weaving Workshop, co-hosted by the Hillsboro Food Co-Op. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Hillsboro Food Co-Op startup, and support a community-supported venue for affordable local, high-quality, and healthy food. Paste the following address into your web browser for additional details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ivy-basket-weaving-workshop-tickets-2032697... Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/revive-woods-hamby-park

Join volunteers for this monthly Third Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter and remove graffiti in the area. Join us for some coffee and conversation afterward. Volunteers should come prepared with completed waiver forms (if possible) and work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/nwda-third-saturday-march-cle...