wildlife watching

Bring Your Own Boat Paddle

Wednesday, April 30, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Columbia Slough Watershed Council

Address:

Smith & Bybee Wetlands

Portland, OR

United States

Categories:

paddling

preregistration required

wildlife watching

Load up your canoe or kayak for a springtime paddle! Paddler and naturalist Troy Clark will lead this group trip in search of bald eagles, otters, turtles, and osprey. $5 suggested donation, suitable for adults and teens 12, pre-registration requested.

You must bring your own canoe or kayak and lifejacket to participate in this paddle trip. NO equipment is available to borrow from the Council.

Contact Name:

Penny Beckwith

Contact Phone:

503-281-1132

Contact Email:

info@columbiaslough.org

Contact Website:

http://columbiaslough.org

Cost:

$5 suggested donation

Brunch with the Birds

Friday, April 11, 2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm

Columbia Slough Watershed Council

Address:

Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

7040 NE 47th Ave

Portland, OR

United States

Categories:

preregistration required

tour

wildlife watching

Join Council member and Metro naturalist James Davis for a birding tour of Whitaker Ponds. We'll walk around the trails looking for birds before enjoying a delicious lunch from the Council. Space is limited to 20 people; suitable for adults and children 12 & up. Advance registration required. $5 suggested donation.

Contact Name:

Penny Beckwith

Contact Phone:

503-281-1132

Contact Email:

info@columbiaslough.org

Contact Website:

http://columbiaslough.org

Cost:

$5 suggested donation

Tadpole Tales

Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Columbia Slough Watershed Council

Address:

Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

7040 NE 47th Ave

Portland, OR 97218

United States

Park/Trail:

Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

Categories:

wildlife watching

Children aged 3-5 with their parents are invited to a short story and guided nature walk. Watch birds fly overhead, search for hidden animal homes, and learn about local trees and flowers.

Event runs rain or shine.

$3 admission/donation per child, no charge for adults.

Families are welcome to bring a snack.

Contact Name:

Lianne Bailey

Contact Phone:

503-281-1153

Contact Email:

intern@columbiaslough.org

Contact Website:

http://columbiaslough.org

Cost:

$3/child

Learn Animal Tracking with Cascadia Wild’s Wolverine Tracking Project!

Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Cascadia Wild

Address:

600 NE Grand Ave

Portland, OR

United States

Categories:

educational course

family friendly

preregistration required

seasonal natural interest

wildlife watching

Love to snowshoe? Interested in the animals that live on Mt Hood? Join the Wolverine Tracking Project, and develop animal tracking skills while helping us survey for rare carnivores, such as wolverine, on Mt Hood. Season cost is $65; family friendly. Next classroom training is January 9th!

For more information and to register, visit www.CASCADIAWILD.org. Or contact us at info-at-cascadiawild.org or 503-235-9533

The Wolverine Tracking Project is a place for new and experienced trackers alike to strengthen their skills, get together with like minded people, and participate in a long-term survey to detect signs of rare forest carnivores. Snowshoe survey trips to the Mt Hood National Forest, lead by trained volunteers, take place all winter long.

Cascadia Wild is a Portland-based non-profit (501)(3c) organization whose mission is to inspire personal connection to nature and community.

Contact Name:

Sarah

Contact Phone:

503-235-9533

Contact Email:

info@cascadiawild.org

Contact Website:

http://www.cascadiawild.org

Venue:

Metro Regional Center Building

Cost: