If you're interested in hearing more, please contact Lisa, the StreamTeam Coordinator at (360) 992-8585 or VolunteerCoordinator@clarkpud.com
You can help bring salmon back to Salmon Creek!
Join the Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam for a great day of restoration activities, environmental education, and fun! We have a variety of activities including tree plantings, pottings, monitoring and maintenance events to fit everybody's interests!
FREE!!
Outdoor
Please wear work and weather appropriate clothing (i.e. layers, boots, raingear, gloves) and if you like, bring a reusable mug
Please contact Lisa at (360) 992-8585 or VolunteerCoordinator@clarkpud.com by Thursday, March 8th to save your spot and to receive more details.
Environmental Restoration Event...
8:45am to 1pm...
Saturday, March 10th 2007...
Come join the Clark Public Utilities’ StreamTeam on March 10th! We will be planting native trees to recreate habitat for salmon, reduce exotic invasive species and clean the water by reducing erosion! We will supply a great day of planting, community camaraderie and environmental education.
Free!!
Outdoors
Please dress appropriately for the work and weather (i.e. boots, gloves, raingear) and bring a mug if you like
Please contact Lisa, the StreamTeam Coordinator, at (360) 992-8585 or VolunteerCoordinator@clarkpud.com by Thursday, April 19th to save your spot and to receive more details.
Join us for an Earth Day Celebration on April 21st. We will be planting native trees to recreate habitat for salmon, reduce exotic invasive species and clean the water by reducing erosion! We will supply a great day of planting, children's activities, community camaraderie and environmental education.
FREE!!
In the beautiful outdoors
Please dress work and weather oriented (i.e. boots, gloves, raingear) and bring a reuseable mug if you like
Preregistration is required through www.trackersnw.com
Primitive Pottery with Estabon
3-parts: April 14th, 22nd, & 28th Sponsored by TrackersNW
Participants explore the primitive pottery process; from finding and processing natural clays, shaping and forming the pots and firing the pottery (pit-style). Day 1: 4/14 9am-3pm. In the morning we take a field trip to collect natural clays. That afternoon we filter and process the clays we harvested and practice clay forming techniques. Day 2:. 4/22 9:30am-3pm The following week weÕll make pots using the clays previously processed. More demonstrations will be given on clay forming techniques, including spouts, handles, lids, etc. Day 3: 4/28 9:30am-4pm We fire the pottery using the pit firing method. We will discuss other firing methods, firing atmosphere, fuels and ways of conserving fuels. Estabon teaches primitive pottery making at Primitive Skills Rendezvous through out the western states. He is a regular contributor of articles about Primitive Pottery for the Bulletin of Primitive Technology.
Fee: $150 for all three workshops, $65 per workshop (if space permits)
For more information or to register: 503-636-4112 x102 or register@berrybot.org
Kim Black, a teacher of basketry for more than 15 years, will guide us through a modern exploration of a traditional Native American craft. Gather with like-minded souls in our visitor center and enjoy a day in the spring garden. Take home your own handmade pine needle bowl. Kim will have for purchase extra supplies, and a booklet and video that feature additional techniques and ideas. A wonderful treasure and a fun way to spend the day.
$40 ($32 for BBG members) Space is limited
indoors
Supplies provided. Additional materials will be available for purchase.
For more information please contact Christal Florin at 503-636-9886 or christal.florin@state.or.us.
On Saturday, April 14 at 10:00 am Donna Chickering of the Siskiyou Field Institute will be the featured speaker at the Saturday morning Naturalist program. Ms. Chickering will show a 20 minute video highlighting the very unusual natural features of the Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion of southern Oregon and northern California as well as the engaging field-based natural history programs the Siskiyou Field Institute offers. A 20 minute slide presentation and discussion will follow.
To register or for more information, please email workshops@tryonfarm.org or call 503.245.3847. <> Please sign up in advance. Biking and bussing is hig
Earthen Plaster Workshop with Joshua Klyber
3-parts: April 14th, 15th, & 21st, 10am-5pm
Come learn this efficient and effective natural building technique using clay, water, sand, and straw. Earthen plaster is a sustainable method of building, insulating, and creating sculptured surfaces for almost any wall. This technology has been used in third world countries and has been adapted to our climate. Come and join us in the mud as we plaster our new composting toilet structure. Joshua Klyber is a professional, local natural builder with years of experience. Come for one, two or three days. Subjects for each day: Day 1, 4/14: soil ID, mix and application of base coat. Day 2, 4/15: advanced technique of the leveling coat which creates flat, even walls. Day 3, 4/21: intro to variety of finish plasters.
Fee: $30 per day, $75 for all three days.
outdoor
your clothes you don't mind getting dirty, a notepad, and your muscles.
