News & Events from the Intertwine
Day 1 of a 2-Day Training Session. Why should you become a Volunteer Lead? "I became a Lead because I believe strongly in the importance of educating ourselves and the next generation about the need to care for our environment.
Have you ever taken a winter walk in the woods and wondered what those deciduous trees are? Join an arborist to learn the clues in twigs, bark, and fruit that allow you to identify species without their leaves.
Event: MLK Day of Service Volunteer Work Party
Date: Monday, January 18th
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Location: Columbia Springs
Contact: Kaley McLachlan Burton 360-882-0936 ext. 230 or volunteer@columbiasprings.org.
Do you want to identify shrubs and trees by looking at the bark, twigs, and buds? Winter's barren branches offer subtle yet observable clues to help identify plants.
February marks the beginning of a rapid increase in daylight. Experience how the birds react to the expanding daylight by ramping up their vocal activity and learn how to recognize many of their distinct songs and alarm patterns.
Ages: 8 and up
Some say the ducks and beavers will never get along. Come see for yourself at Blue Lake's best-kept secret: a wetland that hosts our rival species. Beavers ramp up territorial marking at this time of year, and the ducks are warming up for a long journey north.
Ages: All ages
Explore Sauvie Island in search of magnificent eagles, hawks and falcons. Naturalists and hawk experts host activities at four sites around the island. Enjoy guided bird viewing, meet live raptors and see hawk identification displays. Free hot drinks and donuts in the morning.
The Pacific Northwest is filled with geological wonders, and the densely populated metropolitan area is no exception. Newell Creek Canyon in Oregon City has layers of stories written into the landscape.
Lichen and moss are all around, living on trees, rocks, houses and sidewalks. This class will focus on the natural history of lichen and moss and how to identify them. Magnification lenses and field guides will be provided. Put on your rain gear and let's take a walk in the woods!
Start the year off in nature! Explore the banks of the Clackamas River and learn about one of Metro's most successful side channel restoration projects. This gem of a natural area has it all: white oak woodlands, exceptional salmon habitat and a plethora of wildlife activity.