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EventsSaturday September 09, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Ecotrust Ecotrust, 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR 97209 FREE a desire to learn about all the inspiring work being done in this place we know and love: Salmon Nation Daniel Etra (503) 467-0793 No   September 9, 2006 Sunday September 10, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
3 Hours Portland Parks City Nature SW 55th halfway between SW Taylors Ferry Blvd. & I-5 Free Gloves and drinking water Louise Shorr 503 823-6131 lshorr@ci.portland.or.us No Join the Friends of Dickinson Park as they remove invasive plant species to make these small woods more enjoy for humans and other animals. Start: 9:30 am
End: 3:00 pm
Save the Date for the
4th Annual Down the River Clean Up on the Clackamas!
You are cordially invited to join us in a staggering amount of fun as we clean up the Clackamas River by boat flotilla.
Last year 240 volunteers helped us clean a staggering 2.7 tons of refuse after the busy sumer float season! We need you to help us clean a thirteen-mile stretch of the River, from Barton Park to Clackamette Park on Sunday, September 10th. The event will stage at Carver Boat Ramp at 9:30 am.
Bring your own kayak, raft, cataraft, canoe or dritftboat (BYOB), or if you don't have a boat you can sign up to be in a boat provided by event partners. How cool is that!? Volunteers will be treated to a free home grown barbecue, music and a silent auction of great outdoor gear afterwards.
To join the event please register on-line at http://www.enrgkayaking.com
Feel free to call if you have questions or challenges in registering: 503.558.0550
Down the River Clean Up organizers are eNRG Kayaking, The Clackamas River Basin Council and Portland State University Outdoor Recreation Program.
HUGE BIG Thanks to our collaborators who include: Next Adventure- (King of barbecue and gear), All Star Rafting (free shuttle,boats, and super staff), Clackamas County Parks and Clackamas County Solid Waste and Recycling, Metro (getting rid of the *&%^), the NW Rafters Association, Oregon Kayak and Canoe Club, Oregon Whitewater Association (moral support), SOLV,The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, New Seasons Market (food for barbecue), Noahs Bagels (bagels for the a.m.), Clif Bar (snacks for the river), American Medical Response and Clackamas Sheriff Marine Unit (safety), Mississippi Studios(music).
Visit www.clackamasriver.org or register at www.enrgkayaking.org
We hope to see you in September!
Jo Anne Dolan
Clackamas River Basin Council 503.558.0550 fax 503.558.0992 Box 1869 Clackamas, OR 97015 www.clackamasriver.org "Working for clean water, a healthy river and streams, and abundant fisheries Free outdoors river clothes appropriate for the weather. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Three Rivers Land Conservancy P.O. Box 1116 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 503-699-9825 www.trlc.org Three Rivers Land Conservancy presents 2006 Wine and Land on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006 from 3 – 6 p.m. being held at a private estate in Lake Oswego. In its fourth year, the benefit event will double in size to accommodate 500 guests and showcase the talents of 17 Oregon winemakers and 20 of Portland’s favorite chefs. Throughout the afternoon, guests visit wine and food stations and meet the chefs and winemakers while enjoying live music by Tall Jazz. Guests may also peruse auction items and tour the luxury estate complete with vineyard and wine cellar. Tickets are $100 per person and must be purchased in advance by visiting www.trlc.org or calling 503-699-9825. 100.00 per person outdoor Monday September 11, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Tuesday September 12, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
SOLV- Team Up Program Coordinator. Contact Rhyan by September 8th. rhyan@solv.org or 503-844-9571 BE A STREAM TEAM CAPTAIN FREE Indoor & Outdoor Wednesday September 13, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Start: 7:00 pm
Portland Peak Oil St. Francis Dining Hall 1182 SE Pine Free and open to the public Ideas! Robin Canaday robincanaday@hotmail.com No Do you have a peak oil/sustainability related project you would like to promote or a topic you would like to discuss? Then this is the meeting for you! Every 2nd Wednesday, we open the space at St. Francis to Thursday September 14, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Friday September 15, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Saturday September 16, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
3 Hours Portland Parks City Nature SE 52nd. and Tenino - 3 miles south of Woodstock None Gloves and drinking water Louise Shorr (503) 823=6131 lshorr@ci.portland.or.us No Join Portland Parks City Nature and the Friends of Errol Heights as we continue to restore and enhance this 14 acre wetland and upland park. We will be removing invasive plants and replacing the Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Portland Community Gardens Please let us know if you would like to participate. 503-823-1612 comgardens@ci.portland.or.us THANKS Join us for the annual CIDER PRESSING at the Gabriel Orchard. We will harvest fresh, crisp apples and then press the apples for tasty cider. FREE outdoor a friend Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
3 Hours Portland Parks City Nature SW Alice south of SW Capitol Hwy Free Gardening gloves and drinking water Louise Shorr 503/823-6131 lshorr@ci.portland.or.us No Join Portland Parks City Nature and the Friends of Woods Park as we remove invasive plants, put in native plants and repair the trail system of this 41 acre forest. Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
3 Hours Portland Parks City Nature Macadam Bay Moorage - first street north of Sellwood Bridge off of Macadam Free Gloves and drinking water Louise Shorr 823-6131 lshorr@ci.portland.or.us No Join Portland Parks City Nature, VIA (Volunteers in Action/DEQ), Willamette Riverkeepers, Macadam Bay Homeowners Association, the Corbett, Lair Hill Neighborhood Association and Environmental Services as we restore the Willamette Riparian zone from Powers Marine Park (south of the Sellwood Bridge) to Willamette Park, including the Butterfly Park and Stephens Creek headwaters. For more information see: Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Free Outdoor Start: 11:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
BUILD IT GREEN TOUR OF HOMES AND INFORMATION FAIR $15 adults; $10 car-free; $10 students/seniors, FREE for children under 14 both indoor & outdoor Advance purchase tickets only Sunday September 17, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Start: 10:45 am
End: 3:00 pm
Karen Hardigg, Friends of the Columbia Gorge - hikes@gorgefriends.org 503-241-3762 x106 Latourell Falls, OR Bring-a-Dog Hike Easy: 2.4 miles, 600-ft. elev. gain Bring your favorite canine companion along on this waterfall hike with Friends of the Columbia Gorge leaders Pat Anderson and Phil Graham. Dogs must be on leash, interact well with other pooches, and able to hike one mile uphill. We’ll enjoy a splash in the creek, too. Bring doggie treats (and plastic bags) and join us.<!--break--> None Outdoor Monday September 18, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Start: 6:00 pm
Join us on the 4th "birthday" of the Portland Permaculture Guild for a classic film of the man who started it all - Bill Mollison! We will be showing The Global Gardener starting at 7:00 p.m., following the 6:00 p.m. potluck. The Global Gardener shows permaculture in action in four different bioregions, including the Bullock brothers' place on Orcas Island. Hope to see you there! free indoor Tuesday September 19, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Start: 11:30 am
End: 1:00 pm
Grab your sack lunch and head to City Hall for lunch with the River Renaissance team. Sallie Edmunds, River Plan Project Manager, and members of the River Plan Team, will update the group on the progress of the North Reach River Plan. The discussion will include progress on watershed health, bank design and permitting, industrial lands, trails, water recreation, and some of the next steps in the planning process.
Free Indoor, wheelchair accessible Your own lunch Wednesday September 20, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Did you know that you are surrounded by plants that can aid your health? Join Portland Peak Oil 9/20/06 for an evening with Judy BlueHorse Skelton, nationally-recognized herbalist and educator, to get to know some of your allies in the plant world and how they can help you. Judy will have examples of plants commonly found in our area and will share with us how to identify them and how they can be used as medicine. This is a great opportunity to start to take your health into your own hands and deepen your connections with nature. free Thursday September 21, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Start: 5:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Johnson Creek Watershed Council invites you to our Third Annual Open House and Silent Auction
Free to attend indoor and outdoor; wheelchair accessible Bring your checkbook to bid on auction items! Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
2 hours Community Energy Project Community Energy Project Office FREE RSVP Mariah (503) 284-6827 energy@communityenergyproject.org No It's that time of year! It's getting COLD. Luckily, Community Energy Project is starting up their weatherization classes again. Learn how to save energy in your home by altering behavior and using specific materials to stop drafts. Do it yourself! Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Sierra Club Third Thursday – September 21 at 7 PM Come enjoy a film with us! We will hold an election to decide which DVD to view. The candidates are: -The Corporation: an examination of the rise of corporate personhood, and its effects on American society and politics. Free Indoor Friday September 22, 2006
(all day)
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Meet the Trees at Hoyt Arboretum! Discover Hoyt Arboretum at Meet the Trees every Saturday July 29th through September 30th, 11am to 3pm on the Overlook Trail. Come for free tree activity maps for kids, tree collection tour maps for adults, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. No registration required. Enjoy a slice of cake to kick off this event, July 29, 2006 in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland. Free parking, or take Max to the Zoo or Bus 63. For more information about this free event, visit our website at www.hoytarboretum.org or contact Kim Silva, Development Director at ksilva@ci.portland.or.us or (503) 823-3602. Free Outdoors; wheel chair accessible Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather (all day)
Start: 5:00 am
End: 5:00 am
The first planting of the Friends of Trees 2006-07 planting season is at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Sat., Oct., 14, and the first neighborhood planting in Portland is in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood on Nov. 11. Both are part of the Fun Run for Restoration course. To view a map of the run and walk, visit www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees will host its first Fun Run for Restoration, a 5-mile run and 3.5-mile walk, on Sunday, Oct. 8th, beginning at Oaks Amusement Park, 7100 Oaks Park Way. Registration is at 8:30am., the run starts at 9am. The Fun Run for Restoration is sponsored by the Nike Factory Store. $25 before Oct.2nd Outdoors (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Friends of Trees is expanding its core group of key volunteers by offering leadership trainings on Nov. 4 and 11. Local experts and Friends of Trees staff will educate volunteers about city trees, local ecosystems, proper tree planting techniques, plant accessorizing, and volunteer leadership. Trained crew leaders will guide other volunteers during weekend tree-plantings and restoration events between Nov. 2006 and March 2007. Free Outdoors Start: 4:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Shift to Bikes / World Carfree Network SW Ankeny between 2nd and 3rd FREE No Day one of three. Today: |
free and open to the public