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Guided Nature Hike at Columbia Springs

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Join us for free urban nature adventures every third Wednesday, February through November!  April theme:  Ethnobotany!  Travel back in time as you embark on a short guided hike at Columbia Springs to learn some of the ways different native plants have been used as food, medicine, and tools for thousands of years!  This hike is best suited for students aged 7-77 and is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.  We can accommodate twenty people maximum on a first come first served basis.

Contact Name: 
Kaley McLachlan
Contact Phone: 
(360) 882-0936 ext 230
Contact Email: 
volunteer@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Cost: 
FREE

Twilight Thursday at Smith and Bybee Wetlands

Thursday, June 30, 2016 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Metro

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.

Ages: all ages

Contact Name: 
Yuliya Klichkova
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8550
Contact Email: 
Yuliya.Klichkova@oregonmetro.gov
Cost: 
Cost: $6/person, $11/family

Trees of Scouters Mountain Nature Park

Monday, June 6, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Metro

Trees, trees beautiful trees. Do you know which local tree hosts the most number of lichens and mosses? Or which tree grows the tallest? Come take a walk and learn the about conifer and deciduous trees. We cover tree identification, and human and animal uses of trees.

Ages: 8 and older

Contact Name: 
Yuliya Klichkova
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8550
Contact Email: 
Yuliya.Klichkova@oregonmetro.gov
Cost: 
Cost: $6/person, $11 family

Naturalist in the Park

Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Metro

Join a Metro naturalist for a leisurely stroll through the white oak woodlands of Cooper Mountain and gain a deeper knowledge of this neighborhood park. Walk begins promptly at 10 am from the Nature House.

Ages: all ages

Contact Name: 
Yuliya Klichkova
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8550
Contact Email: 
Yuliya.Klichkova@oregonmetro.gov
Cost: 
Free

Learning the Language of the Birds

Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Metro
Address: 
915 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 972214
United States

Birds are the alarm system of the forest. Through their vocalizations and movement, they broadcast the drama happening on the land. Come to the evening lecture for an introduction to bird language or sign up for the series to practice in the field. Field component involves a bird walk, a bird sit and introduction to bird language mapping.

Lecture 7 to 8:30p.m. (4/21); Field class 9a.m. to 1p.m. (4/23)

Ages: 15 and older

Contact Name: 
Yuliya Klichkova
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8550
Contact Email: 
Yuliya.Klichkova@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
Cost: 
Lecture: $10/person; lecture and field class: $20/person

Celebrate Earth Day at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge!

Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Friends of Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
19255 SW Pacific Highway
Sherwood, OR 97140
United States

Celebrate Earth Day at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge!

Go on a Guided Nature Walk, buy a native plant to go in your garden, paint with watercolors and learn about composting!

This is a free and family friendly event.

For more information go to: http://friendsoftualatinrefuge.org/

Contact Name: 
Rachel Dunham
Contact Phone: 
(503) 625-5944
Contact Email: 
rachel_dunham@friendsoftualatinrefuge.org
Cost: 
Free

Volunteer Naturalist Training at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Friday, April 8, 2016 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex

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.

Contact Name: 
Josie Finley
Contact Phone: 
360-887-4106
Contact Email: 
josie_finley@fws.gov
Venue: 
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Cost: 
None!

Beach & Riverside Cleanup

Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
SOLVE

Join thousands of volunteers on September 24 for the SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup as we take care of Oregon's neighborhoods, parks, and natural areas. It's an easy, fun way to get outside, meet your neighbors, and make a difference by cleaning up litter and marine debris, removing invasive plants, or planting native trees and shrubs at project sites along the entire coast and across the state. Part of the International Coastal Cleanup and National Public Lands Day, this event has been a family-friendly Oregon tradition for over three decades. Get involved today and make a difference for tomorrow! Visit solveoregon.org or call 503-844-9571 ext. 332 or 1-800-333-SOLV for more details.

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue Details: 
Pick your favorite beach and sign up to volunteer at solveoregon.org or call 503-844-9571 ext. 332 or 1-800-333-SOLV.
Cost: 
$0.00

Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup, presented by AAA Oregon

Saturday, March 26, 2016 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
SOLVE

Celebrate the Oregon coast by giving back on March 26! Since 1986, the Oregon tradition of cleaning up our beaches has supported clean seas and healthy communities for our residents, visitors and wildlife. This is a family friendly event, covering the entire Oregon coast; it draws thousands of volunteers each year and all Oregonians are encouraged to join in. Pick your favorite beach and sign up to volunteer at solveoregon.org or call 503-844-9571 ext. 332 or 1-800-333-SOLV.

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue Details: 
Pick your favorite beach and sign up to volunteer at solveoregon.org or call 503-844-9571 ext. 332 or 1-800-333-SOLV.
Cost: 
$0.00
CI Initiatives: 

Guided Nature Hike

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Join us for free urban nature adventures every third Wednesday, February through November (except April and July)! Each guided "hike" will consist of an easy walk or tour with a theme, appropriate for all ages. February's theme: the fish hatchery. Join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look of how we raise trout, steelhead, and salmon! All ages are welcome! No registration required. Contact volunteer@columbiasprings.org or 360-882-0936 ext. 230 with questions.

Contact Name: 
Kaley McLachlan
Contact Phone: 
3608820936
Contact Email: 
volunteer@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Cost: 
FREE

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