News & Events from the Intertwine
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.
The Audubon Society of Portland's Nature Store invites you to a special offsite multimedia presentation by noted photographer and videographer Gerrit Vyn, author of the nationally acclaimed book, The Living Bird: 100 Years of Listening to Nature. Mr.
Columbia Springs is a nonprofit organization. We rely on donations and volunteers to help us give our community a place for educational, healthy, outdoor fun.
Rewild Portland Spring Fundraiser
Friday, April 15th, 6:30-10pm
Ecotrust, Natural Capital Center, NW 9th & Johnson
$10-25 Donation
As the sun begins its descent in the sky, many animals go out to forage for one last meal. At the same time, nocturnal animals begin to awaken and move across the landscape. Join a naturalist on a hike to explore the magical space between day and night.
Ages: all ages
Join veteran tracker Terry Kem in search of tracks and signs of wildlife along the banks of the Sandy River. Learn the basics of track identification and awareness skills needed to watch wildlife at close range. With practice, beginners can learn to read the ground like an open book.
Trees, trees beautiful trees. Do you know which local tree hosts the most number of lichens and mosses? Or which tree grows the tallest? Come take a walk and learn the about conifer and deciduous trees. We cover tree identification, and human and animal uses of trees.
Ages: 8 and older
Oregon's turtles are rare, shy and hard to find, but Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is home to one of the largest populations of Western painted turtles in Oregon. Learn about their natural history and examine shells of specimens found there in the past.
Ages: all ages
Wild animals are secretive, but even the most elusive ones leave clues that a tracker can deduce. Join Metro naturalists for an inspiring lecture May 18 or sign up for the full series for adventures outside May 21 and 28. Field locations will be provided to registered participants.
Instead of taking flowers to mom this Mother's Day, why not take her to the wildflowers? Join Metro naturalist Dan Daly for a leisurely stroll to see and learn about common wildflowers. Enjoy the serenade of nesting songbirds and views of the Willamette River and historic Canemah cemetery.