Deciduous/Broadleaf Forest

Jon Young: Bird Language, Epic stories of ancient trackers

09/02/2008 - 19:00
09/02/2008 - 21:00

info@trackersnw.com
503.453.3038

TrackersNW is proud to host Jon Young, storyteller & teacher...

Coyote Mentoring is legendary. With epic tales of tracking, survival, awareness and ghost like warriors passed down from a lineage of mentors and teachers. As Trackers Cascadia thrives and breathes by its people collaborating and relearning to live, we recognize the many different paths as humans returning to the natural world. The many ways to rewilding. TrackersNW respects and supports the evolving work of this ancient tradition.


$10 sliding scale at the door, $8 dollars if you register online

Indoor

FREE Stream Stewards Environmental Classes!

07/16/2008 - 14:15
07/16/2009 - 14:15

Lisa Beranek
StreamTeam Coordinator
(360) 992-8585
StreamTeam@clarkpud.com

Become a Stream Steward today!

The Stream Stewards are community members interested in learning more about our environment and how they can promote stewardship in our community. The Stewards complete hands-on classes, apply their new skills and enjoy social gatherings with like minded individuals.


$10 materials fee will cover the 200+ page reference binder each participant will receive

Workshops are held both indoors and out

The Stream Stewards Program is now accepting applications! (Clark County, Washington)

09/20/2008 - 08:00
11/01/2008 - 00:00

Lisa Beranek
StreamTeam Coordinator
(360) 992-8585
StreamTeam@clarkpud.com

Become a Stream Steward today!

The Stream Stewards are community members interested in learning more about our environment and how they can promote stewardship in our community. The Stewards complete hands-on classes, apply their new skills and enjoy social gatherings with like minded individuals.


$10 materials fee allows participants to enjoy a 200+ page reference binder

Workshops held indoors and out

Please appropriately dress for workshops--more information will be provided

Enter the 2008 Oregon Wild Outdoor Photo Contest!

06/01/2008 - 16:16
09/30/2008 - 16:16

Please note: The Oregon Wild staff are tirelessly working to protect the wildlands, wildlife, and waters that are the focus of this contest. We are unable to take phone calls regarding this contest and urge you to utilize the maps, detailed submission guidelines, and additional resources provided on our website to the best of your ability.

Capture the beauty of Oregon's wildlands, wildlife, and waters, and you could win over $1,000 in prizes!

Grab your camera, hit the trails, and enter the fourth annual Oregon Wild Outdoor Photo Contest! It's free to enter and open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages. This year, we will award prizes to the best photos in the following categories:


FREE and open to all!

Oregon's magnificent wild places!

A complete entry form is required; visit our website for a printable electronic version

Help protect Wilderness and Join Oregon Wild for FREE Guided Hikes!

06/19/2008 - 13:36
09/21/2008 - 13:36

For more information and to register, please visit www.oregonwild.org, or call Margaret De Bona at 503-283-6343 ext. 210.

Oregon Wild Summer 2008

Visit the places you want to see with the people who know them best!

Enjoy Oregon’s wilderness gems and old-growth forests this summer. The free and guided hikes, campouts and fishing trips start on June 21st and run through September 21st. Many outings will take groups to proposed wilderness in the Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness Area. We’ll provide participants an opportunity to learn more and take action in the campaign to protect Oregon’s wild places. Whether you are looking for a short family friendly hike, or a more rugged trek to an amazing vista or waterfall, we have a hike planned for you!


FREE

Outdoors

Be prepared for a day hike, water, lunch, and appropriate clothing

Secrets of the Green Hiring Professionals

06/03/2008 - 19:00
06/03/2008 - 20:30

Green Drinks and Net Impact present:
Secrets of the Green Hiring Professionals
June 3, 7-8:30 pm

Sponsored by Willamette Week and Ecometro.com

This special Green Drinks program will help career changers and job seekers compete for positions in Portland’s most desirable green businesses and organizations. If you have ever wished a hiring manager would tell you whatever happened to your perfect resume for that perfect green job, this event is for you.


$5 Suggested Donation

Indoor, wheelchair accessible

Metro's Gardens of Natural Delights Tour

06/13/2008 - 00:00

Call Metro Recycling Information, 503-234-3000 (Sorry, no early, faxed, or e-mailed reservations).

Peek into the beautiful backyards of passionate home gardeners, and learn their secrets to chemical-free success with Metro’s free natural gardening techniques tour. This year's tour will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 13, 2008.


Free to Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington County residents only.

outdoors. some gardens are wheelchair accessible, for more info call Metro Recycling Information, 503-234-3000

Living Greener Beaverton Neighborhood Summit

04/19/2008 - 09:00
04/19/2008 - 12:00

(503) 350-4097
neighbormail@ci.beaverton.or.us



The City and Beaverton Committee for Citizen Involvement will host its 2nd Neighborhood Summit on "Living Greener" on Saturday, April 19th. The Summit will provide citizens with practical solutions to be earth friendly and information on what the City and region is doing to protect and improve the environment


Free

Indoor

EarthFlow Permaculture Design Course Intensive-San Luis Obispo, CA

04/20/2008 - 09:00
05/03/2008 - 17:00

www.earthflow.com/slo2008.php

info@earthflow.com


EarthFlow's Two Week Permaculture Design Course Intensive for Design Professionals, Homeowners & Students...

This course has something for everyone. The training includes some of the most inspiring examples of sustainable land use and human ingenuity from around the world.


$1450 for course includes meals and camping. Teacher discounts and work-trade plans available.

indoor and outdoor

See website for details

Hallinan Holly Haul Away

04/05/2008 - 10:00
04/05/2008 - 12:00

Alia Johnson
atjohnson@ci.oswego.or.us
(503)534-5742

Volunteers are coming out to enjoy the Hallinan Natural Area while providing a service to nature. On Saturday April 5th from 10am until noon people will be helping haul away already-cut English holly (an invasive) out of the natural area and into conveniently located drop boxes.

Outdoor

Possible rain gear