wildlife watching

Pedal to amazing views and fall foliage around, about, and from the top of Larch Mountain. Dog Star Adventure Tours with the East Multnomah County Bicycle Tourism Initiative invites you on a fun day in the saddle.  The ride will depart from and return to Edgefield in Troutdale with a turnaround at the top of Larch Mountain.

Everyone* is welcome

*Riders should be able to maintain at least a pace of 15 mph on flat sections. 

For more information or to sign up for the ride, contact Joel Thompson, Owner, Dog Star Adventure Tours at 971-221-6441. 

Make a difference while having fun and exploring Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Help plant trees to benefit the local habitat of Gibbons Creek and the wildlife at the refuge.

All ages and abilities welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.

What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.

What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will check in volunteers in the main parking lot, distribute gloves and tools. The group will walk to the planting site on a level path for approximately fifteen minutes. A staff member will demonstrate planting techniques and discuss safety. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. 

Questions?

Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Join the Bicycle Tourism Initiative Saturday, September 20th for a scenic and informative 50-mile ride with many stops along the Historic Columbia River Highway.  Learn some great stories about the highway presented by ODOT's Kristen Stallman and some equally interesting factoids about salmonids delivered by knowledgeable staff from State Parks, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Metro.  Meet at Corbett High School for the ride start.  The route follows the Historic Columbia River Highway east to Bonneville and the Cascade Hatchery at Eagle Creek.  The tour returns to Corbett along the Historic Highway and continues to Troutdale for a last glimpse of salmon and a discussion about the historic highway's role in Oregon's tourism economy.

For more information, click here.  Register here.

Love to snowshoe? Interested in the animals that live on Mt Hood?  Join the Wolverine Tracking Project, a volunteer wildlife survey program through Cascadia Wild. Develop animal tracking skills, enjoy group trips in a winter wonderland, and walk in the path of cougars.  Learn more at www.cascadiawild.org or 503-235-9533.  Fourth training session begins Dec 2nd.

Love to snowshoe? Interested in the animals that live on Mt Hood?  Join the Wolverine Tracking Project, a volunteer wildlife survey program through Cascadia Wild. Develop animal tracking skills, enjoy group trips in a winter wonderland, and walk in the path of cougars.  Learn more at www.cascadiawild.org or 503-235-9533.  Second training session begins Nov 6th.