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SUMMARY:Bark’s July Campout!
DESCRIPTION:Bark is hosting the first of our two planned campouts this summer! Campouts allow us to collect much more data than we’re able to do in a single field day with the added fun of hanging out with fellow Barkers at camp afterwards! You’ll get the opportunity to join us for groundtruthing\, beaver habitat\, and wetland verification surveys. No experience necessary! \nOur first campout is focused on surveying the South Wasco Ecosystem Resiliency (SWER) project\, which is currently being developed by the Forest Service. The project area is roughly south of Frog Lake\, and east of Clear Lake along the National Forest and Warm Springs Reservation boundary. It is too early to know exactly what the Forest Service will be proposing\, but SWER is a very large project containing a range of forest types and plant communities\, including some areas of the forest with mature and old growth characteristics. The data we collect will be critical to Bark’s advocacy\, defense\, and restoration work. \nShout out to The Mazamas for their generous support in funding this campout! \nWhat to Expect\nOn the first day\, meet Bark staff at the Bark office at 9am. From there we will carpool/caravan to the campsite. \nCan’t join us for the whole campout? No problem. Register and let us know what day(s) we should expect you! We will try to ensure that carpooling is available for folks wanting to join on Friday or Saturday. \nWant to drive yourself? Great! We will send out campsite coordinates the day before the campout\, when the location is finalized. \nEach day will go something like this… \n\nWake up and eat breakfast\, gather gear\, and whatever else you need to prepare for a day of surveying.\nCircle up in camp to discuss the plan for the day and form groups. Then\, leave camp with our groups and head to our survey locations. You will be able to choose between groundtruthing (forest) surveys\, wetland surveys\, and beaver habitat surveys.\nGroups will meet back at camp in the afternoon to share our findings\, hang out\, swim\, relax\, eat dinner\, and sleep.\n\nQuestions?  Need to borrow anything? Email ForestWatch@Bark-Out.org \nFor more info and link to registration\, visit: https://bark-out.org/event/barks-july-campout/ \n 
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/barks-july-campout/
CATEGORIES:Mapping / Groundtruthing,Survey / BioBlitz,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T170000
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SUMMARY:Bark’s June Campout!
DESCRIPTION:Bark is hosting the first of our two planned campouts this summer! Campouts allow us to collect much more data than we’re able to do in a single field day with the added fun of hanging out with fellow Barkers at camp afterwards! You’ll get the opportunity to join us for groundtruthing\, beaver habitat\, and wetland verification surveys. No experience necessary! \nOur first campout is focused on surveying the South Wasco Ecosystem Resiliency (SWER) project\, which is currently being developed by the Forest Service. The project area is roughly south of Frog Lake\, and east of Clear Lake along the National Forest and Warm Springs Reservation boundary. It is too early to know exactly what the Forest Service will be proposing\, but SWER is a very large project containing a range of forest types and plant communities\, including some areas of the forest with mature and old growth characteristics. The data we collect will be critical to Bark’s advocacy\, defense\, and restoration work. \nShout out to The Mazamas for their generous support in funding this campout! \nWhat to Expect\nOn the first day\, meet Bark staff at the Bark office at 9am. From there we will carpool/caravan to the campsite. \nCan’t join us for the whole campout? No problem. Register and let us know what day(s) we should expect you! We will try to ensure that carpooling is available for folks wanting to join on Friday or Saturday. \nWant to drive yourself? Great! We will send out campsite coordinates the day before the campout\, when the location is finalized. \nEach day will go something like this… \n\nWake up and eat breakfast\, gather gear\, and whatever else you need to prepare for a day of surveying.\nCircle up in camp to discuss the plan for the day and form groups. Then\, leave camp with our groups and head to our survey locations. You will be able to choose between groundtruthing (forest) surveys\, wetland surveys\, and beaver habitat surveys.\nGroups will meet back at camp in the afternoon to share our findings\, hang out\, swim\, relax\, eat dinner\, and sleep.\n\nQuestions?  Need to borrow anything? Email ForestWatch@Bark-Out.org \nFor more info and link to registration\, visit: https://bark-out.org/event/bark-campout/ \n 
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/barks-june-campout/
CATEGORIES:Mapping / Groundtruthing,Survey / BioBlitz,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T200000
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SUMMARY:Forest Watch Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Forest Watch Committee is Bark’s group of dedicated volunteers who keep watch over Mt Hood National Forest and gain a more in-depth understanding of how National Forests are managed. We meet monthly to discuss projects on Mt Hood\, prioritize areas to groundtruth\, collaborate on NEPA comments\, and strategize our response to destructive proposals. As needed\, we will discuss and collaborate on regional or national environmental policy changes related to our work. \nIf you want to be more informed and involved with actions proposed on Mt Hood National Forest and meet others who share your interests\, the Forest Watch Committee is a great place to be! \nWe meet in the Bark office on the third Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm. If you are interested in joining\, please reach out to Jordan\, Bark’s Forest Watch Program Manager (jordan@bark-out.org) for more information and to be added to the email list.
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/forest-watch-committee/
LOCATION:Bark Office\, 351 NE 18th Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97232
CATEGORIES:Community Science,Mapping / Groundtruthing,Stewardship Event,Volunteer Opportunity,Wildlife & Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T193000
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SUMMARY:Groundtruthing 101 w/ Bark
DESCRIPTION:Bark’s groundtruthing program has been a core piece of our defense work since Bark’s founding in 1999. Every field season\, Bark staff and volunteers survey areas on Mt Hood National Forest where Forest Service projects are proposed\, from timber sales\, to road maintenance\, to prescribed fire\, and more. The data we collect enables Bark and the public to assess how accurately the agency’s project documents describe the forest and impacts. By providing more transparent and accessible information\, groundtruthers help the public to better understand and engage in decisions about public lands management. Groundtruthers can and have found discrepancies in agency information and located rare or threatened plants and animal species\, leading to the alteration or cancellation of projects. \nThis training will go over what Bark surveys for and how we use this information to shape and influence the decision-making on Mt Hood National Forest. Learn how to understand US Forest Service project documents\, navigate off trail with maps\, measure tree diameter\, canopy cover\, slope\, and how to be a stronger advocate for your local National Forest. No experience required! \nGroundtruthing 101 will be a classroom-style training hosted at Bark HQ and taught by Jordan Latter\, Bark’s Forest Watch Program Manager. Bring a pen and paper or laptop if you wish to take notes. \nBark HQ is located at 351 NE 18th Avenue in Portland\, OR. It is a wheelchair-accessible space with gender neutral restrooms. \nStay tuned for Groundtruthing 201 – a hands-on groundtruthing training in the field!
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/groundtruthing-101-w-bark/
LOCATION:Bark Office\, 351 NE 18th Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97232
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053427Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:BARK\, Sunnyside Environmental School\, Extinction Rebellion\, 350 PDX\, and do-good Gaia lovers Making Earth Cool will bring some environmental joie de vivre to the city on an April Saturday. Their Earth Day celebration “serves as a poignant reminder that we are mere specks within the grandeur of the greatest masterpiece ever created.” Couldn’t have said it better myself! Although we are but small specks on our majestic planet\, the event gives us all something to live for: gigantic puppets\, live music\, and crafts. You’re invited to dress up as your fave flora or fauna for a costume contest and parade through the Sunnyside neighborhood\, too. \n— \n11-1pm: Say hi to local nonprofits\, don your costumes\, do some crafts\, and get ready for the parade! \n1pm: Parade \nMusic\, singing\, clowning – join us as we parade throughout the Sunnyside Neighborhood in celebration of Mother Earth. Giant puppets and marching bands will lead us along a one-mile route\, singing and dancing all the way. This family-friendly procession is open to everyone—costumed or not! Come\, walk with us\, and share in the joy of connecting over our care for the planet. \n2pm: Party  \nDJs PLNTDDJ and Cuica will welcome back the parade with a dance party! MC Blue Horse Grandmother and Miss Frizzle will line up the best dressed to strut their stuff for the judges and audience cheers to hear who wins a prize! For those that want to keep walking\, grab a bucket from SOLVE and take a litter pickup walk! \nFor more info\, visit https://www.earthdaypdx.org/
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/making-earth-cool-earth-day-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:Sunnyside Environmental School\, 3421 SE Salmon St.\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T130000
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SUMMARY:Bark Out: Edible & Medicinal Plants at Wildwood Park
DESCRIPTION:Let’s be present in nature! One of the best ways to know your forest is to know what’s in it. Join Haley Spadafora for a walk at Wildwood Park\, where we will focus on edible and medicinal plants\, as well as some common forest plants. This walk is tailored for beginners\, but plant experts are welcome to attend and share their knowledge! \nWhere: Wildwood Recreation Area at the Cascades Streamwatch Trail – Salmon Statues. 45.350021\, -121.992832 \nBring appropriate gear for walking through the shade and stopping frequently. Wildwood has some amenities\, like several bathrooms and many benches\, and is a fairly accessible path. That being said\, we may do some work off path\, so make sure you have appropriate shoes. Bring water and snacks just in case! \nGear that could enhance your time: guidebooks\, binoculars\, loops\, small bags for collecting. \nRegistration Required: https://bark-out.org/event/bark-out-edible-medicinal-plants-at-wildwood-park/
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/bark-out-edible-medicinal-plants-at-wildwood-park/
LOCATION:Wildwood Recreation Center\, 65670 US-26\,\, Welches\, Oregon\, 97067
CATEGORIES:Edible Plants & Foraging,Herbs & Botanicals,Native Plants,Nature Walks,Plants / Botany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T200000
DTSTAMP:20250501T040413Z
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SUMMARY:Inner Bark: Citizen’s Rare Plant Watch
DESCRIPTION:Bark and Citizens Rare Plant Watch are joining forces to bring volunteers into the office to learn about rare plants\, and specifically Corydalis aquae-gelidae. Identifying rare plants in timber sales can help build better comments\, identify at-risk ecosystems\, and just deepen our understanding of nature. \nIf you attend this classroom portion\, you will be then invited to a field portion on July 7th. Field portion details will only be given to those who attend. \nCitizen’s Rare Plant Watch is a group based out of PSU which trains volunteers to search for rare species of plants and contribute to their conservation in the state of Oregon. Our mission is to increase the understanding of the status and extent of rare plant species throughout Oregon\, while promoting direct involvement of volunteers in conservation. \nNora Dunkirk is a Mycologist and Botanist with INR at Portland State University. She completed her PhD at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the Botany Department\, where she focused on Fungal biology in response to global change. At INR\, she works with plants and fungi\, developing species accounts for species of conservation concern\, and she is responsible for maintaining the plant\, lichen\, and fungi INR rare species databases. Nora has recently taken leadership of the group Citizen’s Rare Plant Watch\, which leads volunteers to help land managers in Oregon find rare native plants across the state.
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/inner-bark-citizens-rare-plant-watch/
LOCATION:Bark Office\, 351 NE 18th Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97232
CATEGORIES:Community Science,Plants / Botany,Survey / BioBlitz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T180000
DTSTAMP:20250429T022232Z
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SUMMARY:Wetland Mapping Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Bark for a Mt Hood Wetland Mapping Field Day! No experience required! \nWetlands serve many functions- from biodiversity hotspots\, water storage and filtration\, aquifer replenishment\, wildfire breaks and more. Luckily\, wetlands are protected from logging and other destructive treatments in timber sales. However\, when the Forest Service plans timber sales\, they refer to the National Wetland Inventory– an inventory mostly done in the 1980’s and with technology less sophisticated than scientists now use. Therefore\, when the Forest Service is planning timber sales and other forest projects\, they may not have accurate information about the current location\, size\, and type of many wetlands. This is where Bark comes in! Staff and volunteers are able to assess wetlands on the ground and use that information to stop destructive timber projects in sensitive wetland areas. It’s like groundtruthing but in wetlands! \nEveryone is welcome and no experience necessary! Wetland Mapping field days are moderate to high physical activity days with plenty of stepping over logs\, wading into wetland areas and pushing through shrubs. We’ll collect data from all over our site and assess our site to see if the wetland codes on our maps match what we see on the ground. This includes assessing plants\, hydrology and soils- be ready to get your hands dirty! \nFor every field day\, we will all meet at Gateway/NE 99th Ave. at 9 am. Make sure to meet us at the entrance to the parking garage! From there we will coordinate carpooling to our secondary location. This location will vary depending on the final survey site so keep an eye out for an update/reminder email a few days before the event. At the secondary location\, I will share the coordinates for our final destination\, and we will caravan together to the site. At the final site\, we will do our Land Acknowledgement writing practice\, share safety info\, talk about the site and then head into the field for some surveying! While in the field\, we will stop frequently for breaks\, water\, snacks and lunch. We will survey for approximately 4 hours\, depending on the length of our drive\, and return in time to be at the Gateway/99th Ave. Park and Ride between 5 and 6pm. \nCheck out our website for more info: Typical Field Day\, Field Day Packing List \nQuestions?  Email Meg@Bark-Out.org
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/wetland-mapping-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Mt Hood
CATEGORIES:Survey / BioBlitz,Wildlife & Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T130000
DTSTAMP:20250429T015109Z
CREATED:20250429T015000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T015109Z
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SUMMARY:Bark Out: Birds at Mt. Tabor
DESCRIPTION:Join former staff member Christine as she gets out of the office and into the field. A not-so-secret bird nerd\, she is joining us again to share her wealth of knowledge. If you want to swap bird stories or just want to learn some basic ID\, sign up for this Bark Out. \nWhere: Base of Mt. Tabor Stairs\n1062 SE 69th Ave\, Portland\, OR 97215\, 45.515546\, -122.592195 \nWhen: 10:30am-1pm \nYou should bring a pack with at least water\, sunscreen/bug spray\, and a small snack. You can also bring guidebooks\, binoculars\, nature journals\, and whatever else you want. We will spend our time moving through the forest\, both on roads and off-trail\, walking over uneven terrain\, with possible down logs or other obstacles. We will make numerous stops for discussion\, please come prepared to keep yourself comfortable in the weather.
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/bark-out-birds-at-mt-tabor/
LOCATION:Mt. Tabor Park\, 45.515611\, -122.594057\, Portland\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T180000
DTSTAMP:20250429T015654Z
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SUMMARY:Wetland Mapping Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FIRST Mt Hood Wetland Mapping Field Day of 2025! No experience required! \nWetlands serve many functions- from biodiversity hotspots\, water storage and filtration\, aquifer replenishment\, wildfire breaks and more. Luckily\, wetlands are protected from logging and other destructive treatments in timber sales. However\, when the Forest Service plans timber sales\, they refer to the National Wetland Inventory– an inventory mostly done in the 1980’s and with technology less sophisticated than scientists now use. Therefore\, when the Forest Service is planning timber sales and other forest projects\, they may not have accurate information about the current location\, size\, and type of many wetlands. This is where Bark comes in! Staff and volunteers are able to assess wetlands on the ground and use that information to stop destructive timber projects in sensitive wetland areas. It’s like groundtruthing but in wetlands! \nEveryone is welcome and no experience necessary! Wetland Mapping field days are moderate to high physical activity days with plenty of stepping over logs\, wading into wetland areas and pushing through shrubs. We’ll collect data from all over our site and assess our site to see if the wetland codes on our maps match what we see on the ground. This includes assessing plants\, hydrology and soils- be ready to get your hands dirty! \nFor every field day\, we will all meet at Gateway/NE 99th Ave. at 9 am. Make sure to meet us at the entrance to the parking garage! From there we will coordinate carpooling to our secondary location. This location will vary depending on the final survey site so keep an eye out for an update/reminder email a few days before the event. At the secondary location\, I will share the coordinates for our final destination\, and we will caravan together to the site. At the final site\, we will do our Land Acknowledgement writing practice\, share safety info\, talk about the site and then head into the field for some surveying! While in the field\, we will stop frequently for breaks\, water\, snacks and lunch. We will survey for approximately 4 hours\, depending on the length of our drive\, and return in time to be at the Gateway/99th Ave. Park and Ride between 5 and 6pm. \nCheck out our website for more info: Typical Field Day\, Field Day Packing List \nQuestions?  Email Meg@Bark-Out.org
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/wetland-mapping-field-day/
CATEGORIES:Mapping / Groundtruthing,Plants / Botany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T193000
DTSTAMP:20250429T020242Z
CREATED:20250429T020020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T020242Z
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SUMMARY:Using Colonizers: Plantain
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a look at using the plant Plantain! \nThis little groundcover genus\, Plantago\, is also known as ‘White Man’s Foot’. While it is not as invasive as other species I have focused on\, it is plentiful and easily harvested. During this workshop\, we will also be making salve using mainly plantain\, oil\, and beeswax. This is useful on dry skin and minor injuries! \nThe location of the training itself will be indoors at Bark’s Office at 351 NE 18th Avenue\, Portland\, OR. 97232. This event will have classroom style learning so bring pencil and paper. Gender-neutral restrooms will be available. \n‘Using Colonizers’ is Bark’s class series focusing on using invasive species as much as we can. This not only removes harmful species from Pacific Northwest spaces\, but gives us tools to use the removed plants instead of just killing them. Have a craft you’d like to teach? Have a backyard filled with invasives and would like to host? Contact me at Haley@bark-out.org \nRegistration Required \nSliding Scale $0-$20
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/using-colonizers-plantain/
LOCATION:Bark Office\, 351 NE 18th Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97232
CATEGORIES:Art & Nature Crafts,Herbs & Botanicals,Plants / Botany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20250429T020456Z
CREATED:20250429T020456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T020456Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Action Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Bark HQ to write letters to elected officials and other decision-makers! Whether you’re new to writing elected officials or you’ve been doing it for years\, you’re welcome to join us and make your voice heard. All you have to bring is yourself and your ideas! But you can also bring your laptop\, art supplies\, writing paper\, food to share\, and friends. \nBark HQ\n351 NE 18th Avenue\, Portland\, OR 97232
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/forest-action-night/
LOCATION:Bark Office\, 351 NE 18th Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97232
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T193000
DTSTAMP:20250429T020743Z
CREATED:20250429T020743Z
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SUMMARY:Inner Bark: Intro to Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Want to get started foraging for fungi\, but don’t know where to start? Have you been warned about the dangers of wild mushrooms but love a good Porcini? Come learn the basics to get you understanding the larger world of fungi. Color\, gill shape\, and where it grows are all great indicators\, once you have the confidence to try. We will cover foraging etiquette\, identifying common mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest\, and the safe identification of a few ‘easy’ mushrooms. \nThe location of the training itself will be indoors at Bark’s Office at 351 NE 18th Avenue\, Portland\, OR. 97232. This event will be classroom style learning so bring pencil and paper. Gender-neutral restrooms will be available. \nRegistration Required
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/inner-bark-intro-to-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Bark Office\, 351 NE 18th Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97232
CATEGORIES:Mushrooms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T133000
DTSTAMP:20250429T021216Z
CREATED:20250429T021216Z
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SUMMARY:Bark Out: The Freshwater Trust
DESCRIPTION:Bark is teaming up with The Freshwater Trust to lead an educational walk focused on in-stream and riparian habitat restoration. Join us May 18th\, 10:30-1:30 at the Cascade Streamwatch Trailhead at Wildwood Recreational Area to discuss salmon behavior\, in-stream restoration and follow up with an optional plant walk. \nWhere: Wildwood Recreation Center – 65670 US-26\, Welches\, OR 97067 ($5 Parking fee) The Cascade Streamwatch Pavillion\nTime: 10:30 am-1:30 pm\nAccessibility: We will be moving slowly over paved trails and have access to public restrooms. \nQuestions or concerns? Email Haley@bark-out.org
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/bark-out-the-freshwater-trust/
LOCATION:Wildwood Recreation Center\, 65670 US-26\,\, Welches\, Oregon\, 97067
CATEGORIES:Plants / Botany,Wildlife & Ecology
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SUMMARY:Bark - Groundtruthing Training
DESCRIPTION:Let’s head back up to the Larch Mountain area for some forest exploration and groundtruthing training! Have you been wanting to learn more about Bark’s groundtruthing program? This will be an excellent chance to learn some new skills and prepare yourself for field days on Mt Hood. No experience necessary! \nYou will get the opportunity to learn why we survey\, what we survey for\, and how we use the data to alter/stop timber projects and hold the Forest Service accountable. We will view examples of different kinds of forest stands we encounter during surveys and practice using tools for data gathering. By the end\, you’ll be one step closer to becoming a groundtruthing pro! \nMeet at the Bark office at 9 am\, we’ll depart in carpool/caravan at 9:30am and return by 3 pm. \nQuestions or concerns? Reach out to Jordan (jordan@bark-out.org) and/or Mia (miatpisano@gmail.com). \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/bark-groundtruthing-training/
LOCATION:Mt. Hood
CATEGORIES:Mapping / Groundtruthing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T180000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Wetland Ecology and Mapping
DESCRIPTION:Join Bark staff to learn about basic wetland ecology and Barks work to protect on Mt. Hood! \nWetlands are often in and around forested areas proposed for logging and other timber treatments. Although there are strict rules protecting wetlands from being disturbed in timber extraction\, those rules only apply to wetland which are accurately mapped and many of them aren’t. Since most wetland mapping in Oregon was done in the 1980’s\, many wetlands go un-mapped or don’t match the size and shape they were mapped at decades ago. When we gain on-the-ground access to these wetlands\, we’re able to accurately map their boundaries and classify them correctly\, helping to protect them from future management projects on the mountain. \nThis class will be an integral first step in learning how to identify and classify wetlands on Mt. Hood in order to protect them from timber sales and other destructive practices. In-field trainings will follow later in the summer. \nLocation: Bark Office\, 351 NE 18th Avenue\, Portland\, OR 97232 \nDate and Time: Wednesday\, 5/14. 6pm-8pm. \nQuestions? Concerns? Email Meg@Bark-Out.org
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/introduction-to-wetland-ecology-and-mapping/
LOCATION:Bark Office\, 351 NE 18th Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97232
CATEGORIES:Mapping / Groundtruthing,Wildlife & Ecology
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SUMMARY:Luminous Together Forest Bathing Walk
DESCRIPTION:What is Forest Bathing? Forest Bathing is Forest Therapy\, or Shinrin-yoku\, a Japanese practice that has garnered attention for its ability to immerse people into their natural environment. It helps people take a deep breath and rediscover our true essence\, to remember our purpose and how we can serve the world. By immersing ourselves in nature and engaging our senses\, we can reap the many benefits of forest therapy such as improved immune function\, cardiovascular and respiratory health\, and reduced stress and depression. However\, these benefits are simply a byproduct of the deeper healing that occurs when we re-establish a connection with the natural world around us. \nLuminous Together Forest Bathing Walk: \n\nCome back to your Self and immerse in the serenity of the forest.\nGuided by a certified forest therapy guide\, this journey invites you to slow down\, breathe deeply\, & awaken your senses.\nMove slowly & dwell in the present.\nExperience simple practices that heighten awareness.\nPause with the group for contemplation & sharing.\nFollow the wisdom of your body\, heart\, mind\, & spirit.\n\nAbout Your Guide: Bea Yeh (she/they) is a certified forest therapy guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and has been crafting community programs for over a decade. Bea is a certified yoga teacher\, mindfulness facilitator\, and wilderness adventure guide. Bea is Wilderness First Aid\, First Aid\, and CPR certified. They hold a MS in Arts Administration and Museum Studies with a specialization in nontraditional learning environments\, community focused programs\, and healing-centered engagement. She is the proud multiracial child of immigrants and refugees\, grateful to call the PNW home for over 20 years\, and honored to craft a life at the intersections of art\, nature\, magic\, healing\, and revolution. \nLocation:\nWildwood Recreation Center\n65670 US-26\nWelches\, OR 97067 ($5 Parking fee) \nTickets will be on a sliding scale to help us cover the cost of the event. \n  \nLink: https://bark-out.org/event/luminous-together-forest-bathing-walk-2/ \n 
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/luminous-together-forest-bathing-walk/
LOCATION:Wildwood Recreation Center\, 65670 US-26\,\, Welches\, Oregon\, 97067
CATEGORIES:Forest Bathing
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SUMMARY:Parrott Creek Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Bark is partnering with the Cultural Ecology Program at Parrott Creek to restore an 80-acre site in Clackamas County\nThe Parrott Creek project site is under the leadership of Ameyalli Mañon-Ferguson who is the Cultural Ecology Program Manager for Parrott Creek Child and Family Services in Oregon City\, OR. Here\, she leads the stewardship of the 80 acres of mixed coniferous forest\, creeks\, wetlands\, and grassland prairie at their youth residential treatment program site. This program serves highly traumatized adjudicated male youth as an alternative to incarceration\, providing one-on-one and group therapy\, drug and alcohol counseling\, an on-site school and personalized treatment plans to build the skills they will need to go back into the community. As part of her role\, Ameyalli engages these youth in the outdoors\, partners with Indigenous community members and organizations\, and collaborates with environmental organizations and agencies. The combined effort and community engagement in this program work towards the ultimate goal to restore the land to be a culturally and ecologically functioning site by centering traditional ecological and cultural knowledge. \nBy leading restoration through an Indigenous stewardship lens\, prioritizing traditional ecological knowledge and service to the local Indigenous communities\, the Cultural Ecology Program demonstrates a dedication to Indigenous peoples beyond land acknowledgment statements. \nThis land site will provide Indigenous people a safe place to gather natural resources such as first foods\, medicines\, and basketry materials\, connect with the land\, and engage in environmental stewardship. Such opportunities are unfortunately limited as people are either restricted from gathering or don’t know if it is safe from waste\, pollution\, and chemicals. This is especially true for those living in the Portland metro area and other urban communities with limited access to natural areas. Through its priorities and approach\, this program works towards simultaneously addressing trauma held in the youth\, the Indigenous community\, and the land. \nJoin us to help restore this incredible space! We will be planting native plants\, protecting young plants\, removing invasives and doing trail maintenance\, depending on the day.  \nTime: 10am-1pm \nLocation: 22518 S Parrott Creek Rd\, Oregon City\, OR 97045 \nBring: All-weather gear\, long pants\, sturdy shoes (rubber boots recommended but hiking boots ok)\, rain gear\, sunglasses\, water\, snacks (some snacks provided). \nWeather forecast: NOAA Weather Oregon City. We will cancel the event if the weather is expected to be below 35 degrees OR very rainy. \nParking: Weekend events: Once inside the main entrance\, turn left and down the hill to park in the large parking lot. Look for Bark signs. \nWeekday events: Due to ongoing construction\, please park along the side of the road leading up to the entrance. You must wear a safety vest and hard hat while walking across the construction site to where we will be working. If you’re late\, please contact Meg to have someone meet you at the entrance with a vest and hardhat. \nAccessibility: Events will be light rain or shine! However\, if there is heavy rain or temperatures are below 35 degrees\, we will postpone or cancel the day. \nThis event will be focused on removing invasive plants! Invasive removal days will be a 4-5/5 accessibility with bending\, squatting\, digging large roots (often blackberry)\, handling thorny plants\, carrying materials. Each site will require walking/standing on steep hills which may be slippery and/or require crossing a small stream on a flat log. \nQuestions?  Need to carpool? Email Meg@Bark-Out.org \n  \nLink: https://bark-out.org/event/parrott-creek-restoration-day-4-12-2025/
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/parrott-creek-restoration-day/
CATEGORIES:Land Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Using Colonizers: Botanical Prints
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take an in-depth look at the history of some highly invasive local flowers. We’ll look into why they were introduced\, what ways they’ve impacted our PNW environment and how we can use them responsibly. When we remove their flowers from the environment\, we can prevent seeds from forming and therefore future spreading. \nThis will include all the materials you need to create a printed tote bag. If you want to bring some personal blooms to experiment with\, you may! \nInvasive flowers to prioritize: Scotch Broom\, Butterfly Bush\, Clematis \nThe location of the workshop itself will be indoors at Bark’s Office at 351 NE 18th Avenue\, Portland\, OR. 97232. This event will be classroom-style learning so bring pencil and paper if you want to take notes. Gender-neutral restrooms will be available. \nThank you! \nQuestions? Email Haley\, Bark’s Education Coordinator. \n  \nLink: https://bark-out.org/event/using-colonizers-botanical-prints/
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/using-colonizers-botanical-prints/
LOCATION:Bark Office\, 351 NE 18th Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97232
CATEGORIES:Art & Nature Crafts
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