walking

Where:           Cathlapotle Plankhouse at the Ridgefield National                            Wildlife Refuge - Carty Unit

                         28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642

When:             Sunday, July 10th, 2016, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

What:             Contemporary Native Masks inspired by Cultures of the Columbia River - Mask Exhibit and Artist Talks with Lillian Pitt and Bill Rutherford

When renowned artist, Lillian Pitt (Wasco, Yakama, Warm Springs), challenged her friend Bill Rutherford, a Portland artist, to creatively explore his Native American heritage, neither knew what would emerge. Though part Chickasaw, Rutherford drew inspiration from childhood visits to Celilo Falls and reading about Chinookan legends to create a group of nine masks. These artworks, as well as pieces by Lillian Pitt, will be on display Sunday, July 10, at the Cathlapotle Plankhouse. Though mask making is not traditionally a part of Chinookan culture, it can be a powerful contemporary medium.   The artists will talk about how they were inspired by local Native cultures and why they use masks to express themselves.

12:00pm - 4:00pm:    Artwork on Display, Plankhouse Tours, Children's Activities

1:00pm:          Artist Talks

Lillian Pitt and Bill Rutherford share how Native cultures of the Columbia River influence their work, and why they use masks as a medium.

 2:30pm:         Ethnobotany Hike

Join a Refuge Naturalist to explore the relationship that the Cathlapotle People had with their landscape and the connection between environment and culture. Participants should be prepared for a 1 mile hike on moderately uneven terrain. Meet at the Plankhouse.

Cost:               Refuge admission is $3 per vehicle; Save resources                            carpool with a friend!

Contact:         Sarah Hill, Cathlapotle Plankhouse Coordinator;                                360.887.4106/Sarah_Hill@fws.gov

Join a naturalist for free guided hikes at three of Metro's destinations. Explore vibrant inner city wetlands at Smith and Bybee, majestic Douglas fir forests at Scouters Mountain, and beautiful white oak woodlands at Mount Talbert.

Register: Registration not required

Where: Smith and Bybee Wetlands (8/6), Mt. Talbert (8/13), Scouters Mountain (8/20)

When: 10a.m. to noon

Cost: FREE

Ages: all ages

Wheelchair accessible: NO

No-dogs policy: To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect. In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it. Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed. Please bring cleanup materials. http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/dogs-hunting-policies

Newell Creek Canyon in Oregon City has layers of stories written into the landscape. Dive deep into the shaded canyon for a sneak peek tour of this future nature park.

Advanced Registration Required

Where: Newell Creek Canyon

When: 9 to 11a.m.

Cost: $6/person, $11/family

Ages: 8 and older

Wheelchair accessible: No

No-dogs policy: To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect. In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it. Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed. Please bring cleanup materials. http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/dogs-hunting-policies

As the sun begins its descent in the sky, many animals go out to forage for one last meal. At the same time, nocturnal animals begin to awaken and move across the landscape. Join a naturalist on a hike to explore the magical space between day and night.

Advanced Registration Required 

Ages: 6 and older

Wheelchair accessible: No

No-dogs policy: To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect. In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it. Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed. Please bring cleanup materials. http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/dogs-hunting-policies

2016 is the 40th year of this uniquely Portland event! Join SOLVE and PGE as we celebrate over 20 years of making the Starlight Parade one of the Cleanest and Greenest in our nation! As a thank you for your volunteer cleanup service, you are invited to check in early between, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., to watch the parade from the PGE VIP stands. Space is limited so please RSVP today! Volunteers will walk as a group along the entire parade route after the final parade float/entry helping to collect filled litter bags along the way and maintain safety for all participants and spectators. Once checked in, each volunteer will be assigned a duty and given instruction on how to perform it safely. For additional safety, volunteers must be at least 16 years old- no exceptions. Carpooling and public transit are highly recommended. Make your departure easy- the parade will end near SW 14th and Taylor so park nearby. Please wear sturdy, comfortable close-toed shoes. This is an exhilerating experience and good physical mobility is required.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/post-pgesolve-starlight-parad...