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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. 

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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.

Description:

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.

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Portland Community Gardens

Please let us know if you would like to participate

503-823-1612

comgardens@ci.portland.or.us

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Compost presentation by Master Composter, followed by hands-on maintenance of the compost demonstration bins.

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September 23

Community Food Assessment Workshop. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rockwood United Methodist Church, 17805 SE Stark St., Portland. Congregation members interested in food, hunger and creation stewardship are invited to join Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO)’s Interfaith Food and Farms Partnership to receive training on how to conduct a grassroots food assessment in the Rockwood neighborhood. The day-long training will be led by Sharon Thornberry, Community Food Programs Advocate for the Oregon Food Bank and President of the Community Food Security Coalition.  Participants will learn about what is currently known about hunger in the Rockwood neighborhood, simple tools for gathering information and how food assessments can lead to action. The suggested donation for the day is $7. To register, contact Jennifer Kam at (503) 221-1054, ext. 203, or e-mail jkam@emoregon.org. Registration deadline is September 20 (registration also accepted at the door, but lunch cannot be guaranteed). For more information, please contact Jenny Holmes of EMO at (530) 221-1054, ext. 278.

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SUNNYSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ART STROLL
We are a vibrant group of diverse artists who have come together to create the First Annual Sunnyside Art Stroll, a juried event.  This event is free to attend and features home studios and host sites open to the public on Saturday, September 23^rd from 10am to 5pm offering a chance to visit with 29 artists a 24 sites and purchase unique artwork in all price ranges.  The artist studios are located within the Sunnyside Neighborhood boundaries -

SE Hawthorne Boulevard to SE Stark Street and SE 29^th to SE 49^th Avenues.

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The Berry Botanic Garden will hold its annual Fall Plant Sale Saturday, September 23, at Montgomery Park, 2701 NW Vaughn St., Portland.

Hours are 10 a.m.-11 a.m. for Garden members and 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. for the general public.  MasterCard and Visa, personal checks and cash will be accepted.  Admission and parking are free.  Garden members receive a 10% discount on purchases.

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Day two of three.  Today:  Free cycle repair, workshops, activities for kids, more fun stuff, live music.

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On Saturday September 23rd, 2006, area residents, families, and whole bunch of pirates, will join the Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a fun day of canoe rides, treasure hunting, music and games. These treasure hunters will search the woods and trails along the Columbia Slough for clues that will lead them to “hidden” treasure! The treasure they seek will not be gold or silver but a vital resource that flows under their feet.

 

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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. 

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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.

Description:

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.

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The Lents International Farmers Market features fresh produce, international foods, music, chef demonstrations, and kids activities.  All our vendors farm on a small-scale with a focus on sustain

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Karen Hardigg, Outdoor Programs Coordinator Friends of the Columbia Gorge - 502-241-3762, x106 hikes@gorgefriends.org

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Wahclella Falls & Fish Hatchery Family hike, Columbia Gorge

Family-friendly Easy: 1.8 miles, 380-ft. elev. gain Hike this beautiful trail to thundering Wahclella Falls with Friends of the Columbia Gorge Board member Angie Moore. Then tour the Fish Hatchery ponds before a picnic lunch. Great outing for kids and parents! First Meeting Place: Depart 9:30 AM from Gateway.

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Day three of three.  Today: the street is a radio-listening living room, CRP's T-Bike, tea, acoustic music.

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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. 

contact info:

contact info:

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.

Description:

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.

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The friends of vermont creek meet every fourth monday of the month at 7:00pm to discuss current environmental issues in Gabriel Park and to plan restoration projects and community education in the are

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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. 

contact info:

contact info:

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.

Description:

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.

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Lead Poisoning is still a serious problem in Portland.

Our FREE workshop shows how to prevent lead poisoning, where to find lead, and how to clean lead-safe. All are welcome to come, but please RSVP so that we know how many kits to bring.

contact info:

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. 

contact info:

contact info:

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.

Description:

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.

contact info:

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. 

contact info:

contact info:

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.

Description:

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.

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Lead Poisoning is still a serious problem in Portland.

Our FREE workshop shows how to prevent lead poisoning, where to find lead, and how to clean lead-safe. All are welcome to come, but please RSVP so that we know how many kits to bring.

contact info:

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. 

contact info:

contact info:

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.

Description:

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.

contact info:

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. 

contact info:

contact info:

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.

Description:

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.

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Work party to remove invasive plants, develop trails, build steps and other much-needed maintenance and organization projects.

Students, take note: this is the perfect opportunity to complete required community service hours.

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Get hands-on experience on how some wild plants are processed for grain, flour, and essential oils. We'll see how to shell, grind, process and leach acorns so that they transform into wonderful additions to breads, muffins, pancakes, and pudding. By the end of the workshop we'll have gone from bitter acorns in the shell to a sweet acorn pudding that any normal human would enjoy. Also learn how to make a distillation setup from simple kitchen ware. We'll make a distillate from mint that you could use to flavor teas, use in cooking or aroma therapy.

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Portland Community Gardens

Please let us know if you would like to participate.

503-823-1612

comgardens@ci.portland.or.us

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Volunteer for National Public Lands day at the Johns Community Garden.  We will re-define pathways and plots, tame the blackberry hedges, and beautify the front area.

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Patios in garden rooms, the art of paths, the functional grace of a well-placed wall—what are your hardscape desires?  Award-winner Woody Woodhead of Woody’s Custom Landscaping has creative answers to your construction questions.  Materials, techniques, sources and tools, this class will cover it all.  Bring beauty and structure to your garden!

 

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Tryon Life Community Farm

503-245-3847

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September 30 - October 1, 10am to 4pm, with Ernie Wisner

Rocket stoves use easily accessible reused materials and cutting-edge engineering to burn wood super-efficiently and cleanly. Using a renewable resource without the pollution so common to woodstoves, rocket stoves can be used to heat a thermal mass that releases its warmth slowly over time. This allows nearly all the energy from the exhaust to be absorbed as it runs along an extended pipe right through the heavy, heat-absorbing material, leaving relatively cool air to exit the chimney.

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Free-form trough construction produces a planter in ANY form you wish with a rugged, organic finish.  Trough planters are molded by packing a planting medium to the desired conformation and shaping the trough mix inside this mold.  Instructor Ginny Maffitt will help you create the shape that is perfect for your garden.

 

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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.

Description:

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.

contact info:

Tryon Life Community Farm

503-245-3847

Description:
September 30 - October 1, 10am to 4pm, with Ernie Wisner

Rocket stoves use easily accessible reused materials and cutting-edge engineering to burn wood super-efficiently and cleanly. Using a renewable resource without the pollution so common to woodstoves, rocket stoves can be used to heat a thermal mass that releases its warmth slowly over time. This allows nearly all the energy from the exhaust to be absorbed as it runs along an extended pipe right through the heavy, heat-absorbing material, leaving relatively cool air to exit the chimney.

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We'll bushwhack through Portland's urban neighborhoods to find some of Fall's best and diverse delectables - nuts, fruits, and greens. Wild as well as landscaped edibles will be devoured. You will later find most of this abundance in your own neighborhood.

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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.

Description:

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.

contact info:

contact info:

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.

Description:

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.

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 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!

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Lead Poisoning is still a serious problem in Portland.

Our FREE workshop shows how to prevent lead poisoning, where to find lead, and how to clean lead-safe. All are welcome to come, but please RSVP so that we know how many kits to bring.

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Hiker, backpacker and award-winning author Douglas Lorain shares his decades of experience through a colorful slide show captured on trips in the Pacific Northwest.  Many outdoor lovers are unaware that the Northwest is home to some outstanding displays of autumn foliage – you just have to know where (and when) to find them.  Discover some of our area’s best kept secrets--where to see hillsides covered with quaking aspens, western and alpine larches, huckleberries, vine and bigleaf maples, and other fall-color specialists, all waiting for you and your camera to enjoy.

 

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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.

Description:

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.