wildlife watching

Categories:

educational course

Have you ever wondered how to tell a nutria from a beaver, a gopher hole from a mole hole or a coyote from a fox? From your local squirrel to the occasional wandering mountain lion, learn about the many mammals that call Washington County home - how to recognize them, fascinating tidbits of their natural history and how to identify their tracks. Ages 12 -- Adult.

Contact Name:

Steve Engel

Contact Phone:

503-681-6283

Contact Email:

steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov

Contact Website:

Sauvie Island Wildlife Area

Venue:

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building

Venue Details:

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.

Cost:

Free - Please call 503-681-5397 to pre-register for program # 49507

Cranes & Eagles of Sauvie Island

Saturday, February 20, 2016 - 10:00am to 3:00pm

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve

Park/Trail:

Categories:

celebration

native plants

Two of the largest birds around are plentiful and easy to observe on Sauvie Island, where the Willamette and Columbia Rivers meet. Sandhill Cranes and Bald Eagles congregate here during the winter, as do many species of waterfowl that we are also likely to see. Transportation is provided for this guided wildlife tour. We depart from the Washington County Fairgrounds MAX station where you can arrive by train, bus or park your car. Ages 12 -- Adult.

Instructor: Steve Engel

To register visit website (below) or call 503-681-5397. Program #: 49506

Contact Name:

Steve Engel

Contact Phone:

503-681-6283

Contact Email:

steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov

Contact Website:

Venue:

This is a field trip to Sauvie Island. Van transportation provided departing from and returning to the Washington County Fairgrounds MAX station.

Venue Details:

Sauvie Island encompasses 14,000 acres of wetlands, sloughs, forests and fields that are managed by Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. It is an Important Bird Area for its wintering waterfowl, raptors and cranes. Wildlife viewing in winter months can be spectacular.

Cost:

$30 Resident, $45 Non-resident

Owling Field Trip

Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve

Address:

2600 SW Hillsboro Highway

Hillsboro, OR 97123

United States

Park/Trail:

Categories:

hiking

Venture forth into the night to listen for and spot local owls. We begin near dusk and continue until after dark in search of several species such as Pygmy, Saw-whet, Great-horned, Barred and Short-eared owl. Participants travel by carpool to Washington County sites. Meeting place to be announced. Ages 16 -- Adult.

To register visit contact website (below) or call 503-681-5397. Program #: 49504

For general information on program contact Steve Engel via email or phone (below).

Contact Name:

Steve Engel

Contact Phone:

503-681-6283

Contact Email:

steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov

Contact Website:

Venue:

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building

Venue Details:

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.

Cost:

$18 Resident, $25 Non-Resident

Owls Rule the Night

Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve

Address:

2600 SW Hillsboro Highway

Hillsboro, OR 97123

United States

Park/Trail:

Categories:

educational course

lecture

wheelchair accessible

Owls! The night-time birds of prey. Owls have amazing adaptations that allow them to rule the night, communicate with one another and occupy a variety of habitats. With fifteen species occurring in Oregon chances are there is an owl living near you! Learn which ones are common, which are rare, which are big and which are small. Ages 12 -- Adult.

To register visit website (below) or call 503-681-5397. Program #: 49503

For general program information contact Steve Engel (below)

Contact Name:

Steve Engel

Contact Phone:

503-681-6283

Contact Email:

steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov

Contact Website:

Venue:

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building

Venue Details:

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.

Cost:

$5 Resident, $10 Non-resident

Winter Waterfowl Identification

Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve

Address:

2600 SW Hillsboro Highway

Hillsboro, OR 97123

United States

Park/Trail:

Categories:

educational course

lecture

walking

The Tualatin River basin is home to tens of thousands of waterfowl during the mild Pacific Northwest winter. Learn how to identify the most common species of ducks, geese & swans. An indoor session is followed by a field trip onto the Preserve with binoculars and field guides (provided) and a spotting scope. Local author and instructor, John Rakestraw, teaches this class. Ages 12 -- Adult.

Register via website (below) or call 503-681-5397. Program #: 49501

For general program information contact Steve Engel (below)

Contact Name:

Steve Engel

Contact Phone:

503-681-6283

Contact Email:

steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov

Contact Website:

Venue:

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building

Venue Details:

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.

Cost:

$18 Hillsboro Resident / $25 Non-resident

Phillips Creek December Community Planting Day

Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

SOLVE

Address:

11300 SE Fuller Rd., Milwaukie

Portland, OR 97222

United States

Categories:

http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/phillips-creek-december-community-pla…

Phillips Creek, located near 82nd ave and the Clackamas Town Center Mall has been a SOLVE site for the past eight years. The creek historically has been a dumping ground and largely ignored by the community. Volunteers have removed tires, shopping carts, furniture, and plastics. With the help of La Salle HS Green Team students and community volunteers the creek is being revived. Volunteers will be planting native plants near the new Monterey Ave road extension.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/phillips-creek-december-commu...

Contact Name:

Kaleen Boyle

Contact Phone:

503-844-9571 ext. 332

Contact Email:

kaleen@solveoregon.org

Contact Website:

Venue:

Phillips Creek

Venue Details:

From I-205 take the Johnson Creek Blvd. exit. Travel west to 82nd. Turn left on 82nd. Turn right on SW Causey Ave. then left on SE Fuller Rd. Park at the south end of Clackamas Fire District 1 parking lot near dumpster. Site is adjacent to lot. Look for SOLVE sign.

Cost:

$0.00

CI Initiatives:

PCC Rock Creek December Community Planting Day

Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

SOLVE

Address:

17705 NW Springville Rd.

Hillsboro, OR 97229

United States

Categories:

http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/pcc-rock-creek-december-community-pla…

The PCC-Rock Creek Campus includes a 110 acre wildlife preserve. This beautiful area of oaks, wetlands and upland Douglas Fir forest is the site of extensive restoration work by PCC teachers and students as well as Clean Water Services. SOLVE is working with the campus community to enhance approximately 5 acres of wetlands and bottomland forests. Volunteers will be planting native plants, coffee bagging, and mulching.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/pcc-rock-creek-december-commu...

Contact Name:

Kaleen Boyle

Contact Phone:

503-844-9571 ext. 332

Contact Email:

kaleen@solveoregon.org

Contact Website:

Venue:

Portland Community College - Rock Creek Environmental Studies Center

Venue Details:

Take the 185th exit off Hwy 26 (#64) and head north on 185th. Turn right on NW Springville. Campus entrance is on left. Park near forested area in left corner at campus building 3. Park near forested area in left corner of campus, Building 3.

Cost:

$0.00

CI Initiatives:

Trillium Creek December Community Planting Day

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

SOLVE

Address:

5700 SW Dosch Rd.

Portland, OR 97239

United States

Categories:

http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/trillium-creek-december-community-pla…

Remove invasive species and plant native trees and shrubs to improve habitat and water quality. Tools and gloves will be provided on site. Drinking water will also be provided but feel free to bring your own water bottles. This can be messy work, so please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/trillium-creek-december-commu...

Contact Name:

Kaleen Boyle

Contact Phone:

503-844-9571 ext. 332

Contact Email:

kaleen@solveoregon.org

Contact Website:

Venue:

Trillium Creek - Robert Gray Middle School

Venue Details:

Take Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy to SW 25th. Take SW 25th up the hill to Robert Gray Middle School. Park in front of the school along SW 23rd. Follow the SOLVE signs down the hill to the site.

Cost:

$0.00

CI Initiatives:

Council Creek December Community Planting Day

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

SOLVE

Address:

N 31st Ave at Ryland Park.

Cornelius, OR 97113

United States

Categories:

http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/council-creek-december-community-plan…

Council Creek is home to beaver, Red-shouldered hawks, crayfish and native fish. Volunteers will be planting this 6 acre wetland restoration site with native willow, Oregon ash, as well as native shrubs including red-osier dogwood and douglas spirea.Volunteers will also be installing coffee bags as weed barriers, placing mice guards around trees, and mulching. Native plants will help to filter stormwater, and support fish and wildlife habitat.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/council-creek-december-commun...

Contact Name:

Kaleen Boyle

Contact Phone:

503-844-9571 ext. 332

Contact Email:

kaleen@solveoregon.org

Contact Website:

Venue:

Council Creek - Ryland City Park

Venue Details:

Park on N 31st Ave along the street at Ryland Park. Volunteers will shuttle by car around the wetland to the site or walk several country-blocks to the site. SOLVE staff will meet volunteers at the parking location.

Cost:

$0.00

CI Initiatives:

http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/seasides-treasure-beach-december-beac…

Seaside's Treasure the Beach December Beach Cleanup

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:30am

SOLVE

Address:

60 N. Prom.

Seaside, OR 97138

United States

Categories:

The City of Seaside, Seaside Downtown Development Association, and Beach Drive Buccaneers invite you to join with us in cleaning up marine debris on our favorite Oregon Beach. Organized cleanups will take place, rain or shine, the first Saturday of every month. Sign in at The Seashore Inn on the Beach, 60 N. Prom, Seaside, get your bag, and, when done, drop it in a trash receptacle along the Prom. Stay the day and enjoy our shops and restaurants.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/seasides-treasure-beach-decem...

Contact Name:

Kaleen Boyle

Contact Phone:

503-844-9571 ext. 332

Contact Email:

kaleen@solveoregon.org

Contact Website:

Venue:

Seaside Beach

Venue Details:

From Hwy 101 turn left on Broadway to the Turnaround. Inn is one-half block to the north.

Cost:

$0.00

CI Initiatives: