Contact Jen at jenifer.naas@clark.wa.gov or go to http://clark.wsu.edu/volunteer/ws/training.html to download an application. You can also call 360-397-6060 x 7703
Watershed Stewards are a group of Clark County residents dedicated to improving the natural environment through education and environmental restoration. Stewards attend a free training, learning about a variety of watershed topics including plant life, salmon, stormwater and restoration and then commit to volunteering at least 40 hours back into the community. Join a great group of people to learn about the environment in Clark County and your part in improving it!
Free
Indoors with two Saturday field trips outdoors
you can bring your dinner to the evening classes, but some refreshments will be provided
Phone: (503) 823-7917
Email: Stephen Shackman, stephen.shackman@bes.ci.portland.or.us, Emily Rice, emily.rice@bes.ci.portland.or.us
The health and maintenance of a watershed are the responsibility of everyone who lives, works, and plays within that watershed. The Bureau of Environmental Services can help you make your watershed a healthier place.
register online at http://www.lakeoswegoparks.org/
Oregon Tilth's Organic Education Center's Spring 2008 Organic Gardening Classes
Register for all Organic Education Center classes
online at: http://www.lakeoswegoparks.org/
See full class descriptions at: http://www.lakeoswegoparks.org/
If you would like to learn more, or to receive an application for this volunteer position, please contact Marci Krass at oec@tilth.org or call 503-638-0735.
Are you interested in inspiring young people to learn more about sustainable agriculture, food systems, and ecological awareness?
Oregon Tilth’s Organic Education Center is currently recruiting ”Farm Naturalists“ for our Field School program at JEAN’s Urban Forest Farm in SE Portland. These volunteers will help facilitate and lead multi-sensory field trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays from mid April to early June. Farm Naturalists will be asked to attend a volunteer training on April 1st from 9 am to 1:30 pm, and will ideally commit to leading at least two field trips during the spring.
The Better Living Show brings environmentally friendly products, messages, and ideas to the public. It is dedicated to promoting a sustainable lifestyle for people along the whole spectrum of environmental awareness, from early adopters who have been living organically for years to those just open to learning.
For more information or to register: 503-636-4112 x102 or register@berrybot.org
Join Amy Whitworth of Plan-It-Earth Designs in a discussion of rain gardens or bioswales for your home. A rain garden combines the right plants with the right location for a pleasing garden feature that enhances populations of beneficial insects, birds and wildlife.
