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.
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.
Please call (360)992-8585 or email Volunteercoordinator@clarkpud.com for more information
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StreamTeam Volunteer Coordinator
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Clark Public Utilities StreamTeam, in Vancouver, will be celebrating <a href="National">http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/index.html">National Make a Difference Day</a> with a community planting on October 28th. We will be planting trees from 8:45am until 1:00pm. If you are interested, please contact the StreamTeam Program Coordinator at 360-992-8585 or email at VolunteerCoordinator@clarkpud.com to register for the event.
Friends of the Forest Day, Sandy River Delta: Join SOLV, the National Forest Foundation, the Confluence Project and the US Forest Service to create a trail, Saturday, October 28, 9 AM to 1 PM in the Sandy River Delta. All ages welcome. Register @ www.solv.org , 503-844-9571 or 1-800-333 SOLV. info@solv.org
Have you ever skinned something than ate it? Here's your chance to get hands on experience and expert guidance in skinning and butchering with local primitive skills expert Shaun Deller of TrackersNW.
