wildlife watching

Join the 17th year of the Columbia Slough’s paddling festival and canoe in search of eagles, otters and fish. Launch into the safe slack water of the slough and enjoy hands-on nature activities and tasty snacks for purchase. Meet at the St. Johns Canoe Launch at 9363 N. Columbia Blvd. in Portland. T-shirt provided. $7 suggested donation. Bring your own boat or make a reservation for a 45-minute rental through the council. For more information, visit www.columbiaslough.org. Hosted by Columbia Slough Watershed Council

Wilsonville Sunday Streets is a special event that will focus on connecting neighborhoods, parks, and people: bicyclists, walkers, runners, seniors, adults and children will enjoy traffic-free streets filled with fun and interactive entertainment, music, physical activities, and food.

For more information, please visit: http://ridesmart.com/sundaystreets

We have a work day the third Saturday of each month, rain or shine. The work will vary, from planting native plants, to removing invasives, to building brush pile habitats, and more. Come dressed for the weather, including a hat as it can be quite breezy on the refuge. If you have hiking boots you should wear them, but tennis shoes will work OK. Bring your work gloves and water bottle. A small pack is also a good idea. We will provide all the tools and materials.

Meet at the new Gibbons Creek Wildlife Trail parking lot: map

The parking lot is located south of Highway 14, just east of Washougal, about 600 feet east of the "Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area" sign. Since we must travel through a locked gate, it is important to be at the meeting location on time.

We will travel through the gate(s) as a group, and once we pass through, the gate will be locked, so if you arrive late you will be locked out. Thus it is good to plan to arrive a little early.