wildlife watching

Audubon Society's Joe Liebezeit will lead an educational walk near Mitchell Creek, a Johnson Creek tributary to teach us about Johnson Creek's birds. 

Suggested supplies to bring: water bottle, bird book, notepad and binoculars. Extra copies of bird books will be available to borrow. 

RSVP with Amy at amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477. Meet near 15912 SE Clatsop in Happy Valley at 7:45am. 

Thanks to our sponsor: Clackamas County Water Environment Services.

http://jcwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Bird-Walk-flier.pdf

Bring your kids to Forest Park this summer! Explore Forest Park on a free guided hike led by Outdoor School instructors and designed for youngsters and their families and friends! Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this Northwest forest while learning about native plants, wildlife, and the inspiring history of Portland's Forest Park. Become a tree as it grows from seed to snag, count banana slugs along the trail and learn about the differences between native and invasive plants, without leaving the city. We'll go on scavenger hunts, tap into our collective creativity, and use all five senses to investigate the amazing ecological diversity of Forest Park. The hikes are designed for kids ages 4-10 with parent accompaniment. Each hike is free but space is limited, so reserve your spot now!

On June 22nd the Sauvie Island Center will host Pollination Celebration on the grounds of Howell Territorial Park and the Sauvie Island Organics farm. This event is for elementary school aged kids and families. Attendees will search the farm and native hedgerow for pollinators. Using kid-sized magnifying glasses they'll get a close-up look at how bees use their bodies to gather pollen. Magnifying glasses will also help attendees see how flowers and plants attract pollinators and facilitate the pollination process. Kids will even have the chance to play the role of a pollinator, transferring pollen from one plant to another. Other activities include a look at bee hives and honey combs, instructions for making Mason Bee houses and attracting pollinators to their gardens. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds of Howell Territorial Park and visit one of the many neighboring u-pick berry farms on Sauvie Island. The event is part of National Pollinator Week, June 17th - Sunday, June 23rd. Six years ago the U.S. Senate's unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as "National Pollinator Week" marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations.  Pollinator Week has now grown to be an international celebration of the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles. 

Enjoy a naturalist-guided walk at this magnifi cent time of day. We will be on the lookout for the wildlife that are ending their day, such as birds and deer, and the ones just coming out, including coyotes and bats.  Suitable for ages 10 years - Adult.  Children must be registered with, and accompanied by, a registered adult.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

Journey into the forest to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature at night.  There are creatures that only come out at night so it is a perfect opportunity to see and hear them. Spend the first part of the program indoors learning about our nocturnal residents then head out into the park for a guided night hike. Suitable for ages 6 years - Adult.  Children must be registered with, and accompanied by, a registered adult.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

Learn about Oregon's bats and how to attract these flying bug eaters to your yard. See a slide show, and drive to a nearby site to see bats in action and listen to their echolocation calls using a bat detector.