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Birdfest - Event Volunteers Needed

Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 10:00am to Sunday, October 6, 2013 - 4:30pm
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
28908 NW Main Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Volunteer at  the 14th Annual Birdfest at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge!

This huge two day festival is put on by the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and is almost entirely run by volunteers!  There is something to do for all ages and interests including:

* Welcome and direct visitors on the Refuge and in town.

* Help children with environmental and culturally focused crafts and activities.

* Teach visitors about birds and other wildlife found on the refuge.

* Share your interest in the outdoors with people of all ages and backgrounds!

 

Come enjoy the festivities and make your volunteers shift just part of the fun! 

No experience necessary.  Short shifts are available. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Name: 
Park Ranger Josie Finley
Contact Phone: 
360-887-4106
Contact Email: 
josie_finley@fws.gov
Venue: 
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Venue Details: 
The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge was established (along with 3 other refuges in the Willamette Valley of Oregon) in 1965, in response to a need to establish vital winter habitat for wintering waterfowl with an emphasis on the dusky Canada goose whose nesting areas in Alaska were severly impacted by the violent earthquake of 1964. Ridgefield Refuge is currently approximately 5,300 acres of marshes, grasslands and woodlands. Ridgefield Refuge is one of over 540 Refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The 94 million acre Refuge System is the only nationwide network of Federal lands managed specifically for the conservation of fish and wildlife. Refuges serve to protect our nation's natural and cultural resources for the people of all ages and for generations to come.
Cost: 
free

SHARING IDEAS: Connecting with Place, Community and Nature

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Community Legacy Program of Our United Villages
Address: 
5530 SE 72nd Ave
Portland, OR 97206
United States

Sharing Ideas events illuminate positive, grassroots efforts of neighbors, volunteer groups and organizations throughout Portland. Presenters will share the inspiration for their project, how they turned their idea into action and how the project engages community. 

This Sharing Ideas presentation features Envirovillage, a project that develops art and outdoor experiences, educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and community projects to connect people to each other and the environment.       

Come celebrate and discover the many ways in which individuals and groups are making a positive difference in our community.  Make connections; explore possibilities for creating similar projects in your neighborhood.

The Community Legacy Program of Our United Villages recognizes and promotes that every person can make a positive difference for the benefit of all.  

Contact Name: 
Melanie Lockert
Contact Phone: 
503.546.7499
Contact Email: 
communitylegacy@ourunitedvillages.org
Venue: 
Mt Scott Community Center
Cost: 
Free

Crew Leader Training with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
2202 SE Bella Vista Road
Vancouver, WA 98693
United States

Friends of Trees is seeking new Crew Leaders for the upcoming October-April planting season! Being a Crew Leader is a great way to meet people, develop valuable leadership skills and, of course, learn how to plant trees the right way. You'll also get to wear a Friends of Trees vest at weekend plantings and receive the respect and admiration of the volunteers on your crew, as well as receive a coveted Tree Team t-shirt and great food (a hallmark of all of our planting events).

Crew Leaders are one of our most important volunteer roles as they help teach our volunteers how to plant trees and work together as a team. During our planting season, each crew leader commits to guiding small groups of planters at four Saturday morning plantings. We have almost 70 public planting events scheduled this season.

Join this fun and energetic team by signing up for a required one-day training. We have two planting programs for you to choose from. Our Green Space Initiative (training Oct 26th) plants small native trees and shrubs in natural areas and green spaces in areas throughout Washington and Clackamas counties, as well as along the I-205 Multi-Use Path. Our Neighborhood Trees (training Nov 2nd and 9th) program plants large ( 8- 12') street and yard trees with homeowners and planting volunteers in eastside Portland neighborhoods, as well as in Vancouver and Beaverton. These trainings are popular and space fills quickly, so register soon!

Green Space Initiative Training -- Register at http://bit.ly/GSICLTraining
Saturday, Oct. 26 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) - NW Portland

Neighborhood Trees Trainings -- Register at http://bit.ly/NTCLTraning
Saturday, Nov. 2 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) - SE Portland
Saturday, Nov. 9 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) - SE Vancouver, WA

If you have any questions, please visit www.FriendsofTrees.org/Volunteering or call us at 503.595.0213.

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles or Andy Meeks in the Volunteer & Outreach Program
Contact Phone: 
(503) 595-0213
Contact Email: 
JennyB@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Real Life Church
Cost: 
Free!

Down the River Clean Up on the Clackamas!

Sunday, September 8, 2013 - 9:00am to 6:00pm
We Love Clean Rivers and Clackamas River Basin Council
Address: 
United States

Float and fill the boat! We Love Clean Rivers and the Clackamas River Basin Council present the 11th Annual Down the River Clean Up on the Clackamas on Sunday, September 8th.

This is an on-river, volunteer clean up. All non-motorized watercrafts are invited! Attracting over 400 people, and typically removing 3-4 tons of trash from the river that provides more than 400,000 residents with fresh drinking water, We Love Clean Rivers and CBRC hopes you'll join them in making this 11th Anniversary a splashing success!

Afterwards, all are invited back to Barton County Park from 3-6 pm for a family friendly celebration with a free BBQ, live music by Tubs of Love, Hopworks beer, booths, games, prizes and a great silent auction.

All participants must pre-register online at www.welovecleanrivers.org/clackamas. Registration closes on Sept 6th at 8pm. Questions? Email coordinator@welovecleanrivers.org

Contact Email: 
coordinator@welovecleanrivers.org
Venue: 
Barton County Park
Cost: 
Free if you bring your own boat/pool toy. Guided event rafts ($20)

Whipple Creek Park - Volunteer Trail Work Party

Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Washington Trails Association
Address: 
NW 21st Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Special Half-Day Event 9am-12pm: The Washington Trails Association (WTA) seeks youth and families (and hikers of all ages) to participate in a work party right in Vancouver's "backyard". Bring your child (and inner child) to connect with nature while building a new section of trail for future generations to enjoy.

WTA provides all tools and instruction plus post work party refreshments. No prior experience with trail work needed, just a willingness to lend a hand. On this project the crew is building a new trail reroute that will replace a section of trail that is often muddy. The new trail will shed water better and provide a much nicer hiking experience.

Whipple Creek Park is a 300-acre green oasis in the midst of farmlands to the west of the Clark County Fairgrounds. This hike loops through colossal Douglas fir trees and waist-high sword ferns to provide a primordial experience where you are dwarfed by nature. There is a small meadow for a picnic and the remnants of a grist mill to explore. This hike is a great way to escape urban life and be immersed in a peaceful forest environment.

Contact Name: 
Ryan Ojerio
Contact Phone: 
360-722-2657
Contact Email: 
ryan@wta.org
Cost: 
Free

Whipple Creek Park - Volunteer Trail Work Party

Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Washington Trails Association
Address: 
NW 21st Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
United States

Special Half-Day Event 9am-12pm: The Washington Trails Association (WTA) seeks youth and families (and hikers of all ages) to participate in a work party right in Vancouver's "backyard". Bring your child (and inner child) to connect with nature while building a new section of trail for future generations to enjoy.

WTA provides all tools and instruction plus post work party refreshments. No prior experience with trail work needed, just a willingness to lend a hand. On this project the crew is building a new trail reroute that will replace a section of trail that is often muddy. The new trail will shed water better and provide a much nicer hiking experience.

Whipple Creek Park is a 300-acre green oasis in the midst of farmlands to the west of the Clark County Fairgrounds. This hike loops through colossal Douglas fir trees and waist-high sword ferns to provide a primordial experience where you are dwarfed by nature. There is a small meadow for a picnic and the remnants of a grist mill to explore. This hike is a great way to escape urban life and be immersed in a peaceful forest environment.

Contact Name: 
Ryan Ojerio
Contact Phone: 
360-722-2657
Contact Email: 
ryan@wta.org
Cost: 
Free

Free Plant Identification Workshop - THIS SATURDAY!

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
SOLVE
Address: 
1102 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy,
Troutdale, OR 97060
United States

Grab your hiking shoes and come along to This Saturday's Advanced Plant Identification Workshop! We'll be getting hands on and learning the nitty-gritty on distinguishing some of our native and non-native plant species with Biologist and Environmental Consultant, Sage Jensen. Printed copies of Sage's plant presentation on "How to Identify Native Plants" will be made available to take home! 

http://solv.org/get-involved/events/advanced-plant-identification-workshop

Sign up today and join us for an afternoon full of Fun, Sun & Education with SOLVE! 

For more information visit www.solveoregon.org email info@solv.org or call 503-844-9571

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext 332
Contact Email: 
info@solv.org

Let's Go Birding

Sunday, September 1, 2013 - 8:00am to 10:00am
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Address: 
10991 Wheatland Rd NE
Gervais, OR 97026
United States

Do you have an appreciation for birds and want some experience on how best to see them? Or are you an experienced birder wanting to help with bird surveys? Then Let's Go Birding is for you!  On our introductory walk, we'll help you understand binoculars - from choosing sizes and magnifications to proper use. We'll also give you some birding tips and techniques to help you become better acquainted with our feathered friends. Birding is also a great opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy nature!  Binoculars and guide books are provided. Please bring your own water and sunscreen, dress appropriately for the weather, and wear good hiking shoes. Ages 8 years old and above welcome; children 8-14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Contact Name: 
Garrett Koepke
Contact Phone: 
1-855-953-7677
Contact Email: 
garrett.koepke@state.or.us
Venue: 
Willamette Mission State Park
Venue Details: 
From Salem, drive north on I-5. Take exit 263 towards Brooks. Turn left onto Brooklake Rd NE and continue for 2 miles. Turn right onto Wheatland Rd NE. Look for Willamette Mission State Park on the left after 2.4 miles. Group will meet at the Mission Lake B day-use area loop, by the information kiosk.
Cost: 
Free

Let's Go Hiking

Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Address: 
20024 Silver Falls Hwy SE
Sublimity, OR 97385
United States

Oregon State Parks boasts miles of hiking trails. Hiking is an easy sport to begin and is the perfect way for you and your family to go outside and get some exercise together. What better way to experience some of Oregon's most beautiful scenery! Experience the accomplishment and exhilaration that can only come from a day spent on a great trail. You'll learn tips and tricks for when and where to go, what to expect and how to make the most of your hiking adventure.  Be sure to wear hiking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, and any other necessary personal items.  Ages 8 years old and above welcome (children 8-14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).

Contact Name: 
Garrett Koepke
Contact Phone: 
1-855-953-7677
Contact Email: 
garrett.koepke@state.or.us
Venue: 
Silver Falls State Park
Venue Details: 
From Salem, head south on I-5. Take exit 253 for OR-22 E toward Detroit Lake/Bend. Then turn left onto OR-22 E/Mission St SE and continue to follow OR-22 E for 7.6 miles. Take exit 9 toward Shaw/Aumsville and turn right onto 1st St/Shaw Hwy SE. Continue to follow Shaw Hwy SE. Continue straight onto Brownell Dr SE. After 1.3 mi, turn onto OR-214 N/Silver Falls Hwy SE, following signs for Silver Falls State Park. Group will meet in Picnic Area A, north of the South Falls Lodge.
Cost: 
Free

Let's Go Hiking

Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Address: 
10991 Wheatland Rd NE
Gervais, OR 97026
United States

Oregon State Parks boasts miles of hiking trails. Hiking is an easy sport to begin and is the perfect way for you and your family to go outside and get some exercise together. What better way to experience some of Oregon's most beautiful scenery! Experience the accomplishment and exhilaration that can only come from a day spent on a great trail. You'll learn tips and tricks for when and where to go, what to expect and how to make the most of your hiking adventure.  Be sure to wear hiking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, and any other necessary personal items.  Ages 8 years old and above welcome (children 8-14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).

Contact Name: 
Garrett Koepke
Contact Phone: 
1-855-953-7677
Contact Email: 
garrett.koepke@state.or.us
Venue: 
Willamette Mission State Park
Venue Details: 
From Salem, drive north on I-5. Take exit 263 towards Brooks. Turn left onto Brooklake Rd NE and continue for 2 miles. Turn right onto Wheatland Rd NE. Look for Willamette Mission State Park on the left after 2.4 miles. Group will meet at Mission Lake B day-use area loop, by the information kiosk.
Cost: 
Free

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