Herbicide Application

Herbicide was to be sprayed in September, then it changed to this week, and now it is changed to next week.

At this point, all I can suggest is to watch for the little flags the Drainage District is "supposed" to put out 48 hours ahead of the spraying - OR - better suggestion is to keep an eye and ear on the levee and you can hear or see them coming near you.

I, for one, do not trust that this stuff is harmless to animals and will keep my cats in while it is being sprayed and for 2 days following.

And I will not walk my puppy in any areas that have been sprayed.

I believe in preventive maneuvers when it comes to my pets.

Be A Master Recylcer!

Applications for the 2013 Multnomah County course are open now through August 15, 2013 at Noon

Course structure

The popular eight-week course includes two field trips and instruction in topics such as thoughtful consumption, recycling processes, alternatives to hazardous household products, composting and deconstruction and green building. The course is a blend of presentations by professionals in the field, peer group discussion and project development.

Participant responsibilities

Participants agree to attend all classes and field trips. After completing the course, graduates put their skills to work to help others learn the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. It's what makes the Master Recycler Program so special: participants agree to volunteer 30 hours of public outreach. Master Recyclers staff information booths at community events, provide presentations, and work on personal projects. They also work to inspire their own neighbors and coworkers.

Attendance at all classes and tours and an agreement to complete the 30 volunteer hours is required to be considered for the Master Recycler Certification. 

Course details:

WHAT: Multnomah County 8-week winter course and 30 hour volunteer program.

WHEN: Eight consecutive Wednesdays 6:30 pm -9:30 pm starting September 11 and two Saturdays 8 am - 2 pm September 14 and October 12. A commitment to attend all ten dates is required for the application to be accepted.

WHERE: 1900 SW 4th Ave. Portland , OR Room 2500 A MAP BUS, MAX and Street Car accessible. Outside bike parking free. Street parking is free after 7 p.m.

COST: $50 fee to cover course materials. Limited scholarships are available.

APPLICATION: Deadline for Applications is August 15, 2013 at Noon. This is a popular course. To ensure a positive learning experience and adequate support for volunteers, class size is limited to 30 people. Applications will all be received up to the deadline and then 30 people will be select by a weighted lottery.

Please visit www.masterrecycler.org for details and to apply

More Fun On The Water!!

Columbia Slough Watershed Council	July 2013
Register now for the 2013 Columbia Slough Regatta on July 28, 2013, 9am-1pm! Space Limited! The whole family is invited to paddle down the slough with us and keep an eye out for Great Blue Heron, Osprey, Western Painted Turtle, Beavers and more! Don't worry... you won't be racing, but you can sure show off your paddling power in a canoe or kayak. Boats are available to borrow or bring your own. For more information and to register for the event, visit ourwebsite!  Rather stay on the shore?  Volunteers needed for this event; learn more here. The Council is Famous!   Settle in on Saturday and check out the feature on the Columbia Slough Watershed Council on OBP program Sustainable Today.  Tune in Saturday, July 13 at 8pm on Comcast channel 11! Other Upcoming Paddling Opportunities
The Great Slough Clean-Up Saturday, July 13 (9am-12pm) See what you can find as we grab "trash treasures" from the Slough and help the waterway thrive! Register here.  Moonlight Paddle (Open for boat owners; no more boats for rent available) Friday, July 19 (9-11pm) See the Slough under starlight! Spots are still open for those bringing their own boats. Register here. For more information: Visit our Website or call us at 503.244.0111

Columbia Slough Watershed Council • 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR • 503. 281. 1132

Summer Fun On the Slough

The Columbia Slough Watershed Council has the paddling fever!  Join as at any or all of these on the water events:

• Explorando!: THIS Saturday, June 22nd 1-5PM (Free canoe rides)
• BYOB(oat) Paddle: Wednesday, June 26th 5:30-7:30 PM
• Great Slough Clean Up: Saturday, July 13th 9 AM-12 PM
• Moonlight Paddle: Friday, July 19th 9-11PM
• Regatta: Sunday, July 28th 9 AM -1 PM (Registration now open!)

Event Details Below 

Explorando el Columbia Slough! 
Saturday, June 22nd 1-5PM
Location: Whitaker Ponds Nature Park 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland

This bilingual family-fun event is free and open to the community!  Join us for guided canoe trips, entertainment (dancers/musicians), rock wall, scavenger hunt, face painting, and over 15 other activity booths.  To learn more visit here or check out the event on Facebook.  No registration necessary.


Bring Your Own Boat Paddle
Wednesday, June 26 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Whitaker Ponds Nature Park 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland

Got a boat? Bring it and put in with us at the Whitaker Slough canoe/kayak launch.  We'll explore up the Whitaker Slough to the main Columbia Slough and check out a natural spring cove along the way.   Register here.


The Great Slough Clean Up
Saturday, July 13th, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Location: Middle Slough (NE Portland)

Slough mud is a badge of pride around here!  Join in the fun and help clean up your favorite slough. We'll be doing this by boat - can't wait to see what kind of treasures we find.  Register to help here.


Moonlight Paddle
Friday, July 19th 9-11PM
Location: Whitaker Ponds Nature Park 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland

It's glow stick time!  We head out at dusk and paddle by moonlight.  Join us for this magical paddle.  We provide the boats or you bring your own. Spots limited; register here. 


Regatta! (All ages fun paddle)
Sunday, July 28th 9 AM -1 PM

Registration is OPEN but don't wait, spots are filling up fast.  Join us for our biggest paddle of the year!  Regatta returns for its eighteenth annual festival in honor of Portland’s hidden waterway.  We provide the boats or you bring your own. Spots limited; register here.

Announcements
We're hiring!  Stewardship Director and Community Connections Coordinator openings. More info here. 

Council Meeting this Monday June 24th 5 PM- Open to all, come see what our work is all about.Agenda

Paddle Volunteers Needed!
So you like to paddle?  So do we! If you'd like to join the paddle team, and help out at any of the events listed above, reply to this email or call (503) 281-1132.
         
Partner Events- Check out these great events by local partners:                   

• Summer Camp at Whitaker Ponds! (Portland Parks & Rec)
  

  Antennae Antics (Ages 5 - 6)	401277
  Wet & Wild (Ages 7 -  8)	401278
  Eco Zoom (Ages 9 - 12)	401279

We have a new website!  Check it out for more upcoming events and programs:http://www.columbiaslough.org or give us a call! (503) 281-1132

FREE ROSE CLASS

Sunday, May 19, 1-2 p.m.

Join Friends of Peninsula Park Rose Garden as we kick off the second of three early season rose classes at Peninsula ParkCommunity Center. 

This class will help you understand the:

• Most common rose diseases and pests

• Options for treating ailing roses

• Two-step process for pruning roses in winter

While classes are free, please register so we can ensure we

provide enough space and materials for all attendees. Sign up at the Community Center 

or email Pat Frobes: pfrobes@me.com.