News & Events from the Intertwine
Beginning Saturday, April 4, 12-2:00pm, weekly guided tours begin at the Hoyt Arboretum. Meet at the Visitor Center, 4000 SW Fairview, Portland, OR.
Learn to weave a basket from English ivy cleared from the arboretum by our hardworking Saturday Crew.
Wild animals are difficult to observe, yet are all around us. Tracking provides a way to unravel their mystery, enabling us to discern their presence and learn about their lives. In this class you will learn to recognize the common mammals in the Portland area, using clues from both their track
Description: It's Father's Day and summer solstice! Join veteran tracker Terry Kem on the longest day of the year 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.
Description: Beyond Forest Park, where elk roam forested hills and salmon swim in streams, voters have invested in a growing collection of protected natural areas. By protecting land and creating forested links with the Coast Range, the region can help animals travel across the landscape.
Description: Through their daily travels, wildlife leave behind stories on the landscape. This three-part series kicks off with an evening lecture at a pub, covering the fundamentals of animal tracking.
Title: Smith and Bybee Wetlands Canoe and Kayak Tour
Description: Spring is a great time of year to see and identify the birds of Cooper Mountain. Join Metro Naturalist Ashley Conley on a leisurely walk in search of raptors, migrants and resident songbirds. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair on-site. Meet at the Nature House.
Description: Explore the calm back waters of Smith and Bybee Wetlands. Join Metro naturalist Ashley Conley in a search for local wildlife in this urban wetland system. Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe will provide kayaks, paddles, floatation devices and instruction.
Description: 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.