wheelchair accessible

New volunteer orientation April 13th, 9am - 3pm.

The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a full-scale Chinookan Plankhouse located on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. It was built based on archaeological evidence from the Cathlapotle archaeological site located on the refuge property. This archaeological site is what remains of the town of Cathlapotle, a Chinookan town encountered by Lewis and Clark on their expedition.

The Plankhouse and the objects inside of it offer a tangible link to those who lived here in the past and provides a unique site for the interpretation of the natural and cultural heritage preserved on Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Washington.

We are looking for new people to join our team of amazing docents that staff the Plankhouse during the weekends or help us teach school groups during the week. Open to everyone, there is no special experience needed, just a desire to learn and share the natural and cultural history of the refuge with others. By the end of the orientation you will understand what our docents do, learn more about Chinookan lifeways and archaeology, and be ready to take the next steps to become a part of the team. For more info or to RSVP please contact Sarah Hill at sarah_hill@fws.gov or call (360) 887-4106 . 

No Experience necessary. We provide training, reading materials, ongoing volunteer support, and opportunities for professional development. If you can't make the training, but still want to get involved, contact Sarah Hill at sarah_hill@fws.gov and she can arrange an alternate training plan. 

Check out the PDF: http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ridgefield/pdf/PH%20Volunteer%20fly...(1).pdf

A native plant sale will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, located in Sherwood. Look for signs along Pacific Highway and park in the Refuge parking lot. Boskiy Dell Nursery, which specializes in Oregon natives only, will supply reasonably priced trees, shrubs and flowers, including many spring bloomers such as irises, lilies, and violets. Knowledgeable sales people will be on hand to help you select the right plants for your yard. Credit cards will be accepted, as well as cash and checks. Did you know that native plants supply four times the nutrition as exotic ornamentals to birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife? Go native and grow natives!

At 10:00 a.m. a power point presentation about native plants will be given in the Riparian Room. At 11:00 a.m., volunteer naturalist, Gary Fawver will lead a wildflower walk on the refuge. Natures Overlook book and gift store and the exhibit center will also be open.

Join us for a Winter Celebration of the plants and their medicine. This is an opportunity to stock up on the medicine you need from local herbalists and medicine makers. It is also a time to get together with plant community, brainstorm ideas and just hang out and appreciate the plants!

3185 NE Regents Dr., Portland, OR 97212
Sunday, February 17th, 1:30-6:30

We will have a lot of exciting vendors for you to check out including:
Blood Moon Medicinals
Cascadia Folk Medicine ,cascadiafolkmedicine.com
Jaysen Pauslen, cosmophilia.us
Mossy Fir Medicinals
Purifoy Flower Essence,purifoyfloweressences.com
Wild Wines, enjoywildwines.com
Green Witch Apothecary,greenwitchapothecary.com
Clary Sage Herbarium,clarysageherbarium.com
Shayne Case Flower Essences, shaynecase.com
All Good Things Organic Seeds,agtoseeds.com
Trish Gallagher, the Sea Witch
Heartwood Herbals
Kaylene Beaujolais, oraclevoice.com
Love Warrior Medicine
Manoverde Herbals,manoverdeherbals.com
Stirs the Soul, stirsthesoul.com
Mickelberry Gardens,mickelberrygardens.com
Joy Astrology and Herbalism for the Soul, joyastrology.net
Brown Bear Herbs, flyawakepdx.com
and  More!!!

There will also be music, snacks and tea! This will be a cozy, fun event, join us and bring your friends!

Old Timey Magical Music by "Sweetie" Lynne Piper and special guest Moe Bowstern at 3:30 pm.

email Nicole at nicoleisnicole@hotmail.com with questions and great ideas.
pdxplantmedicine.org

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturdays, Feb. 16 and March 16

Winter is an active time at the wetlands with lots of water birds - ducks, geese, coots and grebes. Raptors such as red-tailed hawks and bald eagles are common; sightings of falcons and other hawks are possible. The wetlands' year-round residents as well as a few winter songbirds are easier to see because all the leaves are gone. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair on site; spotting scopes provided. Suitable for ages 9 and older. Meet Metro naturalist James Davis in the parking lot at 5300 N. Marine Drive. Registration and payment of $6 per adult or $11 per family required in advance. You can register and pay online for Metro activities. Go to www.oregonmetro.gov/calendar, find your event by searching or browsing, and follow the instructions. For questions, call 503-797-1650 option 2.

Volunteer at Metro's Native Plant Center in Tualatin and help care for the rare native seeds, bulbs and plant materials that support regional restoration projects. Winter activities include harvesting and planting native bulbs, planting seeds, transplanting seedlings and nursery maintenance tasks. No experience necessary. Gloves, tools, water and snack provided. Advance registration required; call 503-797-1653.