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SUMMARY:Feminist Bird Club - Bike & Bird: Vanport Loop
DESCRIPTION:Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and FBC.PDX leaders Amanda and Hazel for a day of biking and birding! This event is a space for BIPOC\, queer\, neurodivergent participants and their allies to gather\, ride\, and bird together in community. The group will bike ~8 miles from Vanport to Smith and Bybee and back\, exploring some of the most bird-rich habitat in the Portland area. All participants will also be entered to win a pair of Nocs binoculars and a guide book! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring: Bring a bike\, helmet\, lock (just in case)\, water\, binoculars\, and your sense of adventure for this unique ride. Snacks will be available\, as well as extra binoculars for folks to borrow. \nGetting there: This event will start and end at 1809 N Broadacre Rd\, Portland\, OR 97217\, a short ride from the Delta Park/Vanport MAX Station. Free parking is available on site. \nAccessibility: The ride will be mostly paved with some gravel sections. This ride is best suited for intermediate riders. Participants can also expect to walk ~0.25 miles throughout the event. For more accessibility information \nLearn more and register at: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/feminist-bird-club-bike-amp-bird-vanport-loop
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/feminist-bird-club-bike-bird-vanport-loop/
LOCATION:Vanport Marker\, 1809 North Broadacre Road\, Portland\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bike Ride,BIPOC,Birding,LGBTQIA2+
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SUMMARY:Portland Pride Paddling & Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join Queer Flockers\, Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Bird Alliance to bird in canoes/kayaks on the Columbia Slough for a Portland Pride event. Everyone welcome\, but focus is for folks that identify as LGBTQ+. We will have a BYO lunch after at Whitaker Ponds. All birder levels are welcome to join! \nBird Guides: Jeff Buckingham & Meng Vue \nAccessibility: A porta potty is available. This event requires participants to be able to get into and out of a canoe from a dock as well as stay seated for ~1.5 hours. Previous paddling experience is not required. Expect full sun exposure. Gravel/dirt path to the dock. No elevation change. \nFor more info and registration\, visit: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/portland-pride-paddling-amp-birding
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/portland-pride-paddling-birding/
LOCATION:Whitaker Ponds\, 7040 NE 47th Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,LGBTQIA2+
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T190000
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SUMMARY:Paddle Team Buddy Shift
DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming a Paddle Team Volunteer? Join us for a Buddy Shift! \nPaddle Team Volunteers support all paddling events at Columbia Slough Watershed Council. They set up and take down events\, provide safety information\, and lead groups on the water. Volunteers must have an interest in learning\, interest in supporting community events and be 16 or older – no previous paddling experience necessary! \nThe Event: The Council is partnering with Verde’s Club Aves for the paddle. Volunteers will support event set up\, welcome participants\, lead the group on the water\, and clean up at the end. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. \nFor more info and registration: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/7smk54g6j33jzp6mnpkcanfebsh85f
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/paddle-team-buddy-shift-3/
LOCATION:Whitaker Ponds\, 7040 NE 47th Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T150000
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SUMMARY:Solstice Gathering: Nature Connection and Nourishment for the BIPOC Community
DESCRIPTION:Join Misako from Temenos Rising and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a free transformative gathering designed specifically as a safe and grounded space for the BIPOC community to slow down\, receive nature’s nourishment and honor our deep connection to the Earth. This is an opportunity to align with the energy of the summer solstice to embrace the peak energy of the Yang fire. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMisako will offer gentle Qigong (“chee gong”)\, nature connection\, and somatic-mindfulness practices that invite a deeper connection with our inner landscapes and with Mother Nature. \n* What is Qigong?\nQigong is an ancient self-healing practice developed thousands of years ago as part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Gentle meditative movements\, stretching\, breathwork and visualization exercises regulate the balance of mind-body-spirit to cultivate and maintain health and well-being. \nAbout the facilitator:\nMisako Yamamoto is a Japanese-American free and playful spirit rooted in deep connections to her ancestors and the natural world. With over 20 years as a licensed acupuncturist and Qigong practitioner\, she supports the emotional and spiritual well-being of those she works with. She also serves as a licensed psilocybin facilitator (in Oregon) offering guided legal\, safe\, and supported journeys for individuals and groups. \nNo experience necessary\, just your curiosity and open heart! \n\n\nOffered rain or shine. \n\n\nAccessibility: This event involves walking on gravel or dirt paths with some\nuneven terrain. There will be a porta potty on site. Please contact us with any questions. \n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\nfull water bottle (& snacks if needed) \n\n\nAppropriate clothing to stay warm\, dry\, or cool (hat / sun protection if needed) \n\n\na small backpack or bag to be handsfree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more info and registration\, visit: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/solstice-gathering-nature-connection-and-nourishment-for-the-bipoc-community
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/solstice-gathering-nature-connection-and-nourishment-for-the-bipoc-community/
LOCATION:Columbia Children’s Arboretum
CATEGORIES:BIPOC,Forest Bathing
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SUMMARY:Can I Kayak? Paddle with Black Men's Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Join Black Men’s Wellness and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for their annual Wellness Week\, Can I Kayak?! event at Whitaker Ponds in N Portland! This free event is open to all ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adult. \nAccessibility: There is one porta potty on sight and a bathroom in Columbia Slough Watershed Council’s office. Previous paddling experience is not required. Participants must be able to sit for 1 – 2 hours. There is a low grade incline dirt/gravel hill that leads to the waters edge and our launching area. \nFor more info and registration\, visit: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/can-i-kayak-paddle-with-black-mens-wellness
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/can-i-kayak-paddle-with-black-mens-wellness/
LOCATION:Whitaker Ponds\, 7040 NE 47th Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:BIPOC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T143000
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SUMMARY:Paddle Team Buddy Shift
DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming a Paddle Team Volunteer? Join us for a Buddy Shift! \nPaddle Team Volunteers support all paddling events at Columbia Slough Watershed Council. They set up and take down events\, provide safety information\, and lead groups on the water. Volunteers must have an interest in learning\, interest in supporting community events and be 16 or older – no previous paddling experience necessary! \nThe Event: The Council is partnering with Verde’s Club Aves for the paddle. Volunteers will support event set up\, welcome participants\, lead the group on the water\, and clean up at the end. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. \nFor more info and registration: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/7smk54g6j33jzp6mnpkcanfebsh85f
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/paddle-team-buddy-shift-2/
LOCATION:PWB Pump Station\, 16650 Northeast Airport Way\, Portland\, OR\, 97230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T200000
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SUMMARY:Tree Equity Walk: Eliot to Irvington
DESCRIPTION:The Columbia Slough Watershed Council\, City of Portland Urban Forestry\, and 350 PDX are hosting a springtime tree walk in the Eliot and Irvington neighborhoods. Come discuss trees\, history\, and creating a more just future with us in NE Portland. \nJoin Columbia Slough Watershed Council\, City of Portland Urban Forestry\, and 350 PDX for a free educational urban tree walk! As we move from neighborhood to neighborhood\, the trees here tell stories about the past that can be seen and felt today\, inviting us to examine our urban canopy and racism in Portland. Local tree experts Marissa Richerson (Urban Forestry) and Ryan Gilpin (Nidus Consulting) will share not just information about the trees they see\, but about the stories that those trees hold within them.  Join us and share your stories at this dynamic\, outdoor conversation bouncing from tree to tree\, story to story\, street to street. This event is free and open to all ages. \nAccessibility: The group will be walking along flat paved paths and potentially some flat dirt paths. No public restroom access. The walk will be roughly ~1.5 miles in total. \nFor more info and registration\, visit: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/tree-equity-walk-eliot-to-irvington \n 
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/tree-equity-walk-eliot-to-irvington/
LOCATION:Matt Dishman Community Center\, 77 Northeast Knott Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walks,Portland History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T133000
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SUMMARY:Paddle Team Buddy Shift
DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming a Paddle Team Volunteer? Join us for a Buddy Shift! \nPaddle Team Volunteers support all paddling events at Columbia Slough Watershed Council. They set up and take down events\, provide safety information\, and lead groups on the water. Volunteers must have an interest in learning\, interest in supporting community events and be 16 or older – no previous paddling experience necessary! \nThe Event: The Council is partnering with People of Color Outdoors for the paddle. Volunteers will support event set up\, welcome participants\, lead the group on the water\, and clean up at the end. Light snacks and drinks woill be provided.
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/paddle-team-buddy-shift/
LOCATION:Whitaker Ponds\, 7040 NE 47th Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Feminine Identifying & Non-Binary Sunset Forest Bathing + Yoga
DESCRIPTION:This event is for everyone who identifies as female\, femme\, and/or non-binary! \nJoin Columbia Slough Watershed Council and facilitator Julie Jansen of Earthbody Presence for a unique experience combining forest bathing and yoga!  This event is free and open to those 14 and older. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.  \nHow do you want to feel on a Friday night\, with the weekend stretching ahead of you?  On May 22\, join us at the Columbia Children’s Arboretum for yoga and forest bathing at sunset; you’ll leave feeling both calm and rejuvenated.  This offering will help you unwind your mind and body on a beautiful Friday evening in late Spring. \nTo start the experience we’ll move through a gentle\, accessible yoga practice to feel more grounded.  Then we’ll go on a forest bathing walk\, moving intentionally through the natural world. At the end of our experience\, we’ll sip handcrafted tea under the sky at sunset. \nForest bathing\, also called forest therapy\, is inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku.  It is a guided experience that allows you to connect with nature\, community\, and with yourself.   Your guide will offer a series of mindful invitations to explore the natural environment with care and appreciation.  Each invitation is crafted to connect your senses with the natural world.  This practice helps calm your nervous system\, awaken your senses\, and nourish your whole self. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur guide will be Julie Jansen of Earthbody Presence.  Julie is a certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest therapy and a yoga teacher at PSU.  She will lead our small group as the sun sets and day transitions into night.
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/feminine-identifying-non-binary-sunset-forest-bathing-yoga/
LOCATION:Columbia Children’s Arboretum
CATEGORIES:Forest Bathing,LGBTQIA2+
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Join Ryan Gilpin of Nidus Consulting\, and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a spring paddle focused on birding! Participants are welcome to bring their own boat\, or reserve a seat in one of ours for this paddling event on the Columbia Slough. This event is free and open to all ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adult \nAccessibility: Previous paddling experience is not required. There is a short dirt/gravel hill we must navigate up/down to get to the boat launch. Participants must be able to sit for 1 – 2 hours during the paddle. There will be a porta potty on site. \nFor more info and registration\, visit: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/spring-birding-paddle-1
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/spring-birding-paddle/
LOCATION:PWB Pump Station\, 16650 Northeast Airport Way\, Portland\, OR\, 97230\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T130000
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SUMMARY:Cycle the Well Field
DESCRIPTION:Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and the Portland Water Bureau for a free 17 mile bike ride through Portland’s Columbia South Shore Well Field! Experts from the Portland Water Bureau and Columbia Slough Watershed Council will lead this moderately paced and scenic trip. Our group will be making frequent stops to break up the ride and offer opportunities for conversation about how groundwater provides flexibility and reliability to the City’s water supply\, and how we can all protect this important resource. Minors must be 12 years or older and accompanied by an adult. Please register in advance. Check in begins at 8:15\, event begins at 8:45. \nRegistration Required! For more info\, visit: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/cycle-the-well-field-3
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/cycle-the-well-field/
CATEGORIES:Bike Ride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T193000
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SUMMARY:Slough Science: Portland's Groundwater
DESCRIPTION:Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council for the monthly Slough Science event series! This month we are excited to welcome Doug Wise\, Groundwater Protection Manager\, at the Portland Water Bureau for a conversation about Portland’s groundwater system and the Columbia South Shore Well Field. The event will offer an opportunity to better understand how groundwater provides flexibility and reliability to the City’s water supply\, and what we as individuals can do to protect this important resource. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting There: Free parking will be available at 5904 NE 112th Ave. Follow Columbia Slough Watershed Council signs to the west of the parking area to find the group. Public Transportation? Bus 87 and 21 make stops nearby. \nWhat to Bring: We will be sitting outside for the duration of this event. Bring your own water\, blanket/chair\, and any feel free to pack a picnic. Light snacks and cold drinks will be provided. \nAccessibility:There is no restroom on site. The parking lot to event site is all paved. The event site is flat and has options for grass or pavement seating. \nQuestions? Reach out to Amanda\, at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Link: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/slough-science-portlands-groundwater
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/slough-science-portlands-groundwater/
LOCATION:columbia slough\, 5904 NE 112th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T200000
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SUMMARY:Queer Community Nature Connection Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join facilitator and educator Jo Linden from Temenos Rising\, Butch Support Group\, and Columbia Slough Watershed Council\, for a free guided 2 hour nature connection and mindfulness exploration walk. This event is for our LGBTQIA2S+ community and is recommended for those 16 and older. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis offering is an opportunity to connect more deeply with our authentic selves\, with each other\, and with the larger webs of community\, humanity\, and nature within which we are all nested. By slowing down and being present\, we offer our bodies\, minds\, and hearts a nourishing breakfrom the stress and challenges we are currently facing. This offering offers support in calming the nervous system with reminders to be present to the gift of life. You will be invited to wander\, be curious\, and open to your childlike wonder and playfulness. \nThrough a series of guided prompts and invitations\, this offering will help participants move beyond the chatter of the thinking mind and find a deeper sense of embodied engagement\, enabling access to new ways of being while exploring relationship to self and others. This intentional practice of embodied presence cultivates access to powerful experiences of curiosity\, awe\, and wonder that are essential for resilient engagement with this era of dramatic change and transformation. \nGetting There: Keep an eye out for the Columbia Children’s Arboretum sign\, just past the school bus yard. When you arrive\, walk along the path\, away from NE 6th Dr\, towards the round-about area to find our group. Parking is free\, however very limited at the Arboretum. Give yourself extra time to find parking in a nearby neighborhood if necessary. Taking public transportation? Bus #11 and #6 make stops near by. \nWhat to bring: Pack along water and come prepared for the weather – we will be hosting this event rain or shine. Snacks and drinks will be available at the beginning of the event. \nAccessibility: A restroom is available. Our group will be walking along mostly flat paved and gravel paths. \nButch Support Group: Working to build an inclusive Butch community through monthly meetups and events in Portland. Follow them on IG\, @butchsupportgroup \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event has a limited capacity. If you register and find later that you are unable to attend\, please reach out to cancel your spot. If the event is full\, we will create a waitlist. Questions or want to join the waiting list? Reach out to Amanda Gallegos\, at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org. \n\nEvent Link: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/queer-community-nature-connection-walk-1
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/queer-community-nature-connection-walk/
LOCATION:Columbia Childrens Arboretum\, 10040 NE 6th Dr\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97211
CATEGORIES:Forest Bathing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T183000
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SUMMARY:Paddle Team Volunter Buddy Shift
DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming a Paddle Team Volunteer? Join us for a Buddy Shift! \nPaddle Team Volunteers support all paddling events at Columbia Slough Watershed Council. They set up and take down events\, provide safety information\, and lead groups on the water. Volunteers must have an interest in learning\, interest in supporting community events and be 16 or older – no previous paddling experience necessary! \nSo what now? \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the 2024 Orientation Webinar to learn more about the program – recordings are available in English and Spanish. \n\n\nSubmit the required Paddle Team Agreement and Background Check to Liz Coll at lizzy.coll@columbiaslough.org. \n\n\nSign up for this Buddy Shift! You’ll join a Watershed Council event\, and be paired with a seasoned volunteer who will go over everything you need to know. There will be Buddy Shift opportunities through early July should this Buddy Shift be full. \n\n\nAfter the Buddy Shift\, you’ll receive access to the Paddle Team Portal where you can sign up for future volunteer shifts. \n\n\nGetting There: Meet us at Whitaker Ponds! Free parking is available on site. \nWhat to Bring: Wear comfortable clothing for moving\, bending\, lifting\, and bring your own water. The event will take place rain or shine. Leave large bags and backpacks at home. Dry bags\, life jackets\, drinks\, and snacks will be provided. \nThe Event: The Council is hosting a youth paddle in partnership with local nonprofit\, Verde. Volunteers will support event set up\, welcome participants\, lead the group on the water\, and clean up at the end. \nQuestions? Reach out to Amanda Gallegos\, at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\nEvent Link: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/paddle-team-volunter-buddy-shift
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/paddle-team-volunter-buddy-shift/
LOCATION:Whitaker Ponds\, 7040 NE 47th Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T190000
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SUMMARY:Slough Science: Climate Resilience At Home\, In Your Yard\, and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council for the monthly Slough Science event series! This month we are excited to partner with East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District for a workshop on Climate Resilience: At Home\, In Your Yard\, and Beyond. \nLearn how climate change is impacting soil & water resources\, and what that means for local plants\, wildlife\, and people. We’ll share how our choices and actions at home\, in the yard\, and in the community can increase our resilience to a changing climate. Tips range from building healthy soil and conserving water to selecting the right plants. You can be a part of the solution\, starting right at home! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there: This event will be held in community space at StormBreaker Brewing in St Johns. Free street parking is available. Public Transportation? Bus lines 4\, 16\, 44\, and 75 make stops nearby. \nStormBreaker Brewing: This is an all ages venue. Food and drinks (alcoholic and NA) can be purchased in the brewery throughout the event. \nAccessibility: Seating will be available throughout the event. A restroom is available on site. \nQuestions? Reach out to Amanda at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org\, or Cat at cat@emswcd.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/slough-science-climate-resilience-at-home-in-your-yard-and-beyond-2/
LOCATION:Storm Breaker Brewing\, St. Johns\, 8409 North Lombard Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T190000
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SUMMARY:Slough Science: Climate Resilience At Home\, In Your Yard\, and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council for the monthly Slough Science event series! This month we are excited to partner with East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District for a workshop on Climate Resilience: At Home\, In Your Yard\, and Beyond. \nLearn how climate change is impacting soil & water resources\, and what that means for local plants\, wildlife\, and people. We’ll share how our choices and actions at home\, in the yard\, and in the community can increase our resilience to a changing climate. Tips range from building healthy soil and conserving water to selecting the right plants. You can be a part of the solution\, starting right at home! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStormBreaker Brewing\n8409 North Lombard Way\nPortland\, OR\, 97203United States (map) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there: This event will be held in community space at StormBreaker Brewing in St Johns. Free street parking is available. Public Transportation? Bus lines 4\, 16\, 44\, and 75 make stops nearby. \nStormBreaker Brewing: This is an all ages venue. Food and drinks (alcoholic and NA) can be purchased in the brewery throughout the event. \nAccessibility: Seating will be available throughout the event. A restroom is available on site. \nQuestions? Reach out to Amanda at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org\, or Cat at cat@emswcd.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/slough-science-climate-resilience-at-home-in-your-yard-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Science Talk,Wildlife & Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T133000
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SUMMARY:Paddle Team Volunteer Buddy Shift (Ukrainian and/or Russian speakers)
DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming a Paddle Team Volunteer? Join us for a Buddy Shift!\nThis opportunity is reserved for Ukrainian and/or Russian speakers. Other Buddy Shift opportunities are available throughout the month and into July for others. \nPaddle Team Volunteers support all paddling events at Columbia Slough Watershed Council. They set up and take down events\, provide safety information\, and lead groups on the water. Volunteers must have an interest in learning\, interest in supporting community events and be 16 or older – no previous paddling experience necessary! \nSo what next? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the 2024 Orientation Webinar to learn more about the program – recordings are available in English and Spanish. \n\n\nSubmit the required Paddle Team Agreement and Background Check to Liz Coll at lizzy.coll@columbiaslough.org. \n\n\nSign up for this Buddy Shift! You’ll join a Watershed Council event\, and be paired with a seasoned volunteer who will go over everything you need to know. There will be Buddy Shift opportunities through early July should this Buddy Shift be full. \n\n\nAfter the Buddy Shift\, you’ll receive access to the Paddle Team Portal where you can sign up for future volunteer shifts. \n\n\nGetting There: Meet us at 16650 NE Airport Way. When you arrive\, turn left into the gate to find our group. Free parking is available. Please carpool if you are able to\, the lot is small. \nWhat to Bring: Wear comfortable clothing for moving\, bending\, lifting\, and bring your own water. The event will take place rain or shine. Leave large bags and backpacks at home. Dry bags\, life jackets\, drinks\, and a picnic lunch will be provided. \nThe Event: The Council is partnering with the Slavic Community Center for the paddle. Volunteers will support event set up\, welcome participants\, lead the group on the water\, and clean up at the end. A picnic lunch will be provided. \nQuestions? Reach out to Amanda Gallegos\, at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nEvent Link: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/paddle-team-buddy-shift-1
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/paddle-team-volunteer-buddy-shift-2/
LOCATION:PWB Pump Station\, 16650 Northeast Airport Way\, Portland\, OR\, 97230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T150000
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SUMMARY:Paddle Team Volunteer Buddy Shift
DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming a Paddle Team Volunteer? Join us for a Buddy Shift! \nPaddle Team Volunteers support all paddling events at Columbia Slough Watershed Council. They set up and take down events\, provide safety information\, and lead groups on the water. Volunteers must have an interest in learning\, interest in supporting community events and be 16 or older – no previous paddling experience necessary! \nSo what now? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the 2024 Orientation Webinar to learn more about the program – recordings are available in English and Spanish. \n\n\nSubmit the required Paddle Team Agreement and Background Check to Liz Coll at lizzy.coll@columbiaslough.org. \n\n\nSign up for this Buddy Shift! You’ll join a Watershed Council event\, and be paired with a seasoned volunteer who will go over everything you need to know. There will be Buddy Shift opportunities through early July should this Buddy Shift be full. \n\n\nAfter the Buddy Shift\, you’ll receive access to the Paddle Team Portal where you can sign up for future volunteer shifts. \n\n\nGetting There: The Columbia Slough Watershed\, exact event location TBD. Additional details will be provided closer to the event. \nWhat to Bring: Wear comfortable clothing for moving\, bending\, lifting\, and bring your own water. The event will take place rain or shine. Leave large bags and backpacks at home. Dry bags\, life jackets\, drinks\, and a picnic lunch will be provided. \nThe Event: The Council is hosting a group of students from POIC for birding and/or trash cleanup on the Slough. Volunteers will support event set up\, welcome participants\, lead the group on the water\, and clean up at the end. \nQuestions? Reach out to Amanda Gallegos\, at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\nEvent website:\nhttps://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/paddle-team-buddy-shift
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/paddle-team-volunteer-buddy-shift/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T120000
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SUMMARY:Bike & Bird for Earth Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and community bird walk leaders Thomas Meinzen and Ryan Gilpin for a day of biking\, birding\, and Earth Day celebrating! The group will ride ~8 miles from Vanport to Smith and Bybee and back\, hitting some of the best bird habitat that Portland has to offer. This year\, we’ll also be giving away a brand new pair of Nocs binoculars and a guide book! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\nLocation:\n1809 North Broadacre Road\nPortland\, OR\, 97217United States (map)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting There: This event will start and end at 1809 N Broadacre Rd\, Portland\, OR 97217\, a short ride from the Delta Park/Vanport MAX Station. Free parking is available on site. \nWhat To Bring: Bring a bike\, helmet\, lock (just in case)\, water\, binoculars\, and your sense of adventure on this unique ride. Snacks will be available\, as well as extra binoculars! \nAccessibilty: The ride will be mostly paved with some gravel. This ride is best suited for intermediate riders. Participants can also expect to walk ~0.5 miles throughout the event. \nQuestions? Reach out to Amanda at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/bike-amp-bird-for-earth-day-1
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/bike-bird-for-earth-day/
CATEGORIES:Bike Ride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T193000
DTSTAMP:20250324T002027Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing (Open to All)
DESCRIPTION:Join Irene Bailey\, Program Director of Temenos Rising\, and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a free guided 2-hour forest bathing walk at Kelley Point Park in N Portland. This event is open to all community members\, although recommended for those 16 and older. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nForest bathing is a nature connection experience inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku. These immersive experiences offer the chance to break away from the stress of daily life and to find healing and nourishment through intimate engagement with the beings with whom we share this Earth home. \nWhile offering a renewed sense of interconnection with the natural world\, forest bathing also allows access to beneficial nervous system states that can support our long-term health and well-being. Research has proven that forest bathing boosts immune strength\, improves cognitive functioning\, and reduces stress\, anger\, anxiety\, depression\, and sleeplessness. \nOffered through a series of guided invitations\, the walk will help participants move beyond the chatter of the thinking mind and find a deeper sense of embodied engagement\, enabling access to new ways of being while exploring relationship to self and others. This intentional practice of embodied presence cultivates access to powerful experiences of curiosity\, awe\, and wonder thatare essential for resilient engagement with this era of dramatic change and transformation. \nGetting There: When you turn onto Kelley Point Park Rd\, follow the road until you reach the final parking lot – our group will be in this area. Free parking is available. Taking public transportation? Bus #11 drops riders at N Columbia Blvd & N Kelley Point Park Rd. Please note that service is limited in the evenings. \nWhat to bring: Pack along water and come prepared for the weather as the event will happen rain or shine. Light snacks will be provided. \nAccessibility: Restrooms are available in the park. Our group will be walking along mostly flat paved and gravel paths\, with an option to go down to the sandy beach area. \nThis event has a limited capacity. If you register and find later that you are unable to attend\, please reach out to cancel your spot. If the event is full\, we will create a waitlist. \nQuestions or want to join the waitlist? Reach out to Amanda Gallegos\, at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nhttps://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/forest-bathing-open-to-all
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/forest-bathing-open-to-all/
LOCATION:Kelley Point Park\, North Kelley Point Park Road\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97203
CATEGORIES:Forest Bathing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T230000
DTSTAMP:20250324T002028Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day at McMenamins Friends & Family Night! (Fund Raiser)
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Earth Day\, April 22nd\, and join us at McMenamin’s Kennedy School Courtyard Restaurant for dinner and drinks. This location has ample indoor seating\, as well as a beautiful patio! Half of all sales from the evening will be donated to the Council. Eat at McMenamin’s Courtyard Restaurant\, or order Doordash\, UberEats\, and takeout food from this restaurant. \nMcMenamins Kennedy School (Courtyard Restaurant)\n5736 Northeast 33rd Avenue\nPortland\, OR\, 97211United States (map) \nRSVP is welcome but not required and does not reserve a spot for you. All ages are welcome. \nGetting there: Free parking is available on the east side of the Kennedy School\, as well as in the surrounding neighborhood area. Bike parking is available at the front of the building. Taking public transportation? Bus # 70\, 72\, and 17 make stops nearby. \nQuestions? Email Maya at\, maya.hurstmayer@columbiaslough.org. \nhttps://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/friend-and-family-night-2025
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/celebrate-earth-day-at-mcmenamins-friends-family-night-fund-raiser/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T130000
DTSTAMP:20250418T171915Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday - Mulching at Columbia Children’s Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n	Stewardship Saturday – Mulching at Columbia Children’s Arboretum\n			April 19\n	  @\n10:00 am\n	  –\n1:00 pm\n	 \nCome join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Portland Parks and Recreation as we continue work to restore one of the great hidden gems of the watershed\, The Columbia Children’s Arboretum!  \nWe are partnering with the City of Portland Natural Areas Stewardship Team\, run by Portland Parks & Recreation’s Natural Area Stewardship program. They works with volunteers of all ages to help enhance and restore Portland Parks natural areas\, to provide habitat to wildlife and insects\, and provide safe trails to park visitors. We are grateful for their partnership! \nCome and help us lay down mulch around the beautiful plants that volunteers installed on March 1st. \nPeople of all ages and abilities are welcome at this event\, no experience necessary.  We will provide all the tools and help you need to participate in the event. As well as snacks\, hot coffee and hot water for tea/cocoa.  This is rain or shine\, so please dress appropriately for the weather\, wear close-toed shoes\, bring a water bottle\, and be ready to get dirty! \n**Note: Please register for the event in order to be notified for any updates or cancellations!** \nDate & Time: Saturday\, April 19th\, from 10am to 1pm \nLocation: Columbia Children’s Arboretum.  Park/enter through the NE 6th Dr entrance and follow the event signs into the park where we will be set up.  Parking will be available in the parking lot and along NE 6th Dr. \nTransit: Trimet Line #6 to NE Vancouver way and NE Walker\, from here follow NE Walker to NE 6th DR and continue less than 1/4 mile to the park on your right. \nAccessibility: This event will involve bending and stooping to dig and plant on soft\, uneven ground. There are 2 ADA Porta Potties on site at either entrance of the park. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact our Stewardship Director\, Caitlin\, at caitlin.costello@columbiaslough.org. \nRSVP Link: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/stewardship-saturday-planting-at-columbia-childrens-arboretum-lwk74 		 \n\n	Categories:\n		Land Stewardship\, Volunteer Opportunity	 \n\n	Tags:\n		\n	Columbia Slough Watershed Council\,\n\n	Stewardship \n\n	Website:\n	https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/stewardship-saturday-planting-at-columbia-childrens-arboretum-lwk74 \n\n	Organizer\n\n			\n			Columbia Slough Watershed Council			\n	\nView Organizer Website \n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n			\n		Columbia Childrens Arboretum			\n	\n\n10040 NE 6th Dr\n		\n		Portland\,\n	Oregon\n	97211\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n \n\n\n	Google Calendar\n\n\n	iCalendar\n\n\n	Outlook 365\n\n\n	Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				Birding Day: Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge	\n\n\n	\n		Forest Therapy at Bird Alliance of Oregon Wildlife Sanctuary
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/stewardship-saturday-mulching-at-columbia-childrens-arboretum/
LOCATION:Columbia Childrens Arboretum\, 10040 NE 6th Dr\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97211
CATEGORIES:Land Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T193000
DTSTAMP:20250324T002028Z
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SUMMARY:Trees of NE Portland: A Shady History
DESCRIPTION:Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a free educational urban tree walk this spring! Local leaders and tree experts Brittany Gadbury\, Ryan Gilpin\, and Thomas Meinzen will facilitate conversations about the trees between NE Ainsworth Street and NE Alberta Street. The canopy here reflects the reality of racist historical zoning and neighborhood design in NE Portland. The trees here tell stories about the past that can be felt today and force us to talk about people and trees in the city. Join us for a dynamic\, outdoor conversation bouncing from tree to tree\, story to story\, street to street. This event is free and open to all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring: Pack along water and snacks if you’d like. Drinks and light snacks will also be provided. Wear shoes comfortable for walking. \nGetting There: We will meet at the NE corner of Alberta Park (NE 19th Ave and NE Ainsworth) in NE Portland. Free neighborhood parking will be available. Taking public transportation? Bus lines 8\, 17\, and 72 make stops near the park. \nAccessibility: The group will be walking along flat paved paths and potentially some flat dirt paths. No public restroom access. \nQuestions or want to be added to a waiting list? Reach out to Amanda\, at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED\n\n\n\n\n\nBrittany Gadbury is a NW grown\, rain-obsessed\, book nerd who has been immersed in community resource development and advocacy for over a decade. She’s honored to work in Urban Forestry’s Community Stewardship\, supporting our tree ecosystem\, population health\, and community stories. Britt’s education is in the arts and geopolitics\, with postgraduate study at Manipal University in Karnataka\, India in Peace and Gandhian Studies. Outside of work\, she cooks\, folds laundry\, plays tennis\, and outlines a book about African Americans in forestry. \nRyan Gilpin is a consulting arborist\, founder of Nidus Consulting\, and trip leader on bird walks throughout the Columbia Slough watershed. Ryan is chair of the Tree Care for Birds committee\, has written Best Management Practices for arborists to minimize impacts to nesting birds and trains arborists to improve habitat in urban forests. \nThomas Meinzen is the Neighborhood Trees Specialist in North Portland & Vancouver for Friends of Trees. In addition to organizing tree planting efforts\, Thomas is the Operations Director for the Vanport Placemarking Project and created theVanport History Audioboxes. Thomas is also an avid bicycle birder and transit user\, and leads bird\, butterfly\, and dragonfly walks for the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n       
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/trees-of-ne-portland-a-shady-history/
LOCATION:Alberta Park\, NE 19th Ave & NE Ainsworth\, Portland\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Portland History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T130000
DTSTAMP:20250324T002115Z
CREATED:20250319T191335Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday - Planting at the 166th Pump Station / Boat Launch
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council to restore a beautiful walking path near NE 166th and Airport Way!  We will be installing a variety of native plants\, including spirea\, snowberry\, goldenrod\, and more! \nWe are partnering with the City of Portland Natural Areas Stewardship Team\, run by Portland Parks & Recreation’s Natural Area Stewardship program. They works with volunteers of all ages to help enhance and restore Portland Parks natural areas\, to provide habitat to wildlife and insects\, and provide safe trails to park visitors. We are grateful for their partnership! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople of all ages and abilities are welcome at this event\, no experience necessary.  We will provide all the tools and help you need to participate\, as well as snacks\, coffee and hot water for tea/cocoa.  This is rain or shine\, so please dress appropriately for the weather\, wear close-toed shoes\, bring a water bottle\, and be ready to get dirty! \n**Note: Please register for the event in order to be notified for any updates or cancellations!** \n\nDate & Time: Saturday\, April 12th\, from 10am to 1pm \nLocation: NE 166th Pump Station\, NE 166th and Airport Way (45.555797\, -122.492570).  There is a small parking lot onsite. \nTransit: Going East\, take the Trimet Line #87 toward 182nd and Powell\, stop at 16400 Block NE Airport Way.  From here\, continue walking East about a quarter mile to the driveway. Look for Columbia Slough event signs. \nAccessibility: This event will involve bending and stooping to dig and plant on soft\, uneven ground. Restrooms are not available onsite. \nStay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. \nQuestions? Reach out to our  Stewardship Director\, Caitlin\, at caitlin.costello@columbiaslough.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink: https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/planting-at-wilkes-creek-headwaters-kzybn
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/stewardship-saturday-planting-at-the-166th-pump-station-boat-launch/
CATEGORIES:Land Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T200000
DTSTAMP:20250324T002116Z
CREATED:20250319T191101Z
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SUMMARY:Slough Science: Spring Mushroom Identification
DESCRIPTION:Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council for the monthly Slough Science event series! This month we are excited to welcome Leah Bendlin for a conversation about the basics of mushroom identification and common spring mushrooms of the PNW. We will focus on common edibles like oysters and morels\, indicator species\, as well as other interesting and beautiful non-edible species. We will learn how to tell edibles apart from poisonous or just otherwise tricky potential look alikes\, noting particular physical features and habitats that will help you to identify them on your own. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there: This event will be held in the “Annex” at Level Beer. Keep an eye out for Columbia Slough Watershed Council signs when you arrive. Parking is free in their lot. Public Transportation? Bus 87 and 21 make stops nearby. \nLevel Beer: This is an all ages venue. Drinks (alcoholic and NA) can be purchased in the brewery throughout the event. Food is also available for purchase through on site food carts Pita Giovanni\, Tidal Boar “Shuck Truck”\, Flor de Guilaguetza. \nLevel Beer (Brewery & Taproom)\n5211 Northeast 148th Avenue\nPortland\, OR\, 97230United States (map) \nAccessibility: This site has restrooms and seating available. There is a small door frame lip at the entrance to the event area\, but otherwise no stairs present. \nQuestions? Reach out to Amanda\, at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org. \nLeah Bendlin is a Portland based mushroom and community science enthusiast. She caught the mycology bug after her first outing hunting chanterelles with a friend. She was amazed at the diversity of other mushrooms that day\, and set out to learn the science of identification. That curiosity proved insatiable\, and now\, 12 years later\, she has become an expert taxonomist and aspires to learn the name of every mushroom she encounters\, and delights in teaching others. Leah has special interests in taxonomy\, uncommonly known edibles\, mycoheterotrophic plants\, slime molds\, ascomycetes (cup fungi) and social justice. She regularly leads mushroom ID classes and walks through various Pacific Northwest organizations and has volunteered as a teacher\, identifier and board member of the Oregon Mycological Society. Find her on Instagram at @leah_mycelia!
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/slough-science-spring-mushroom-identification/
LOCATION:Level Beer (Brewery & Taproom)\, 5211 Northeast 148th Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97230
CATEGORIES:Mushrooms,Science Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T120000
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding Paddle with Columbia Slough Watershed Council *FULL*
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Paddle with Columbia Slough Watershed Council *FULL*\n\nRegister here for this event!\nJoin Bird Alliance of Oregon\, Ryan Gilpin of Nidus Consulting\, Thomas Meinzen of Friends of Trees\, and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a spring paddle focused on birding! Participants are welcome to bring their own boat\, or reserve a seat in one of ours for this evening paddle event on the Columbia Slough. This event is free and open to all ages\, minors must be accompanied by an adult. \nGetting There: We will meet at the boat launch located at Whitaker Ponds. Free parking is available\, however please carpool if possible as it is a small lot. Taking public transportation? Bus #75 drops riders off at NE 47th Ave and Columbia Blvd\, a .25 mile walk from Whitaker Ponds. Bike parking is also available! \nWhat to bring: Pack along water and come prepared for the weather. If you are bringing your own boat\, don’t forget your life jacket and paddle! If you are borrowing a seat in one of our boats\, make sure to register in advance as space is limited. We will have snacks\, drinks\, and binoculars to share! \nAccessibility: Previous paddling experience is not required. Participants must be able to sit for 1 – 2 hours during the paddle. A porta potty will be available on site. \nQuestions or want to join the waiting list if the event fills up? Reach out to Amanda at\, amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org. \nSpring Birding Paddle Field Trip Details\n\nDate: March 29\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nContact: Amanda Gallegos\, amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org.
URL:https://morethanhumanpdx.com/event/spring-birding-paddle-with-columbia-slough-watershed-council-full/
LOCATION:Whitaker Ponds\, 7040 NE 47th Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
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