News & Events from the Intertwine
A rain garden is a sunken garden bed that captures stormwater and allows it to soak back into the ground naturally. This workshop provides step-by-step details on how to plan, design and build your own rain garden.
1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays, Feb. 16 and March 16
Interested in tracking phenology of native wildflowers? Would you like to learn to identify flowers from their seed heads? Volunteering as a seed scout with Metro's Native Plant Center may be a good fit for you.
Volunteer at Metro's Native Plant Center in Tualatin and help care for the rare native seeds, bulbs and plant materials that support regional restoration projects.
Annual event celebrates birds of prey
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9
Dig in with SOLVE this year at restoration and cleanup sites across the Portland-metro area. Get your hands dirty planting native trees, removing invasive species, and helping restore critical habitat for native plants and wildlife. Over time, this work will improve water quality, create wildlife
Join us for a FREE workshop on creating quality habitat for nesting birds! You'll learn valuable technical advice on how to avoid harming birds during critical nesting periods. Workshop sponsors are West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, Audubon Society of Portland, and Oregon D
If your property has a slope, stream bank or other area prone to erosion, this is the workshop for you! Native plants are adapted to our climate and create a web of roots to support your soil.
New tourism-focused app features The Intertwine's must-visit parks and trails.