Columbia Slough Events

Stewardship Saturday Saturday, April 12th Join us as we tend to our trail system at Whitaker Ponds! This ½ mile trail is used by school groups, summer camps, and community visitors throughout the year, but it needs some maintenance! Help us re-chip and widen the trail along the south side of the pond to improve accessibility. Tools, gloves, and refreshments will be provided; please bring sturdy workboots if possible. Location: Whitaker Ponds Natural Area 7040 NE 47th Ave., Portland, OR 97218 Contact: Jesse Rosenbluth at jesse.rosenbluth@columbiaslough.org or 503-281-1132 Brunch with the Birds Friday, May 9th Join us for brunch, slough stories, and a short walking tour of Whitaker Ponds, the junk-yard turned environmental education center located on the Columbia Slough. Special guest Metro Naturalist James Davis will help to ID the many birds that call Whitaker Ponds their home. This casual event is open to everyone interested in learning more about the Columbia Slough watershed. Registration required. Space is limited - please call soon to reserve your space. Time: 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Whitaker Ponds Natural Area 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR 97218 To register: Contact Katie at 503-281-1132 or katie.meckes@columbiaslough.org

Great Slough Clean Up! Saturday, May 17th Come join the fun! We'll enjoy a morning paddle in search of litter large and small, and help us remove it from a two-mile stretch of the beautiful Columbia Slough. The herons, beavers, and turtles will thank you! Bring your canoe or kayak, friends, family and neighbors to this fun and unique clean-up party! Don't have your own boat? We have a few to spare, but they go fast! To inquire about a canoe reservation, contact Jesse. Gloves, trash bags, and refreshments will be provided. Prizes will be awarded for the best piece(s) of Slough trash. Time: 9am-Noon Location: Whitaker Ponds Natural Area 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR 97218 Contact: Jesse Rosenbluth at 503-281-1132 or jesse.rosenbluth@columbiaslough.org Evening Canoe the Slough Wednesday, May 28th Join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council, City of Portland's Environmental Services and Northwest Discoveries for a guided paddling tour to explore the tree-lined Whitaker Slough. During this special evening trip, guides will travel with participants in canoe bimarans (think canoe catamaran - two canoes secured together). We provide the boats & life preservers; you provide the enthusiasm! Pre-registration is required and space is very limited, so please register early! Time: A 6:00 and a 7:00 trip will take place. Please indicate which trip you prefer to take. Location: Whitaker Ponds Natural Area 7040 NE 47th Ave., Portland, OR 97218 To register: Contact Katie at katie.meckes@columbiaslough.org or (503) 281-1132

Wetlands 101 Saturday, May 31st Get to know Smith & Bybee Wetlands - the largest protected wetlands within an American City! A walking tour of this 2,000 acre natural area will highlight local wetland history, wetland functions and values, plants and wildlife, macroinvertebrates as well as recreational and stewardship opportunities. Refreshments will be provided.This workshop is FREE. Pre-registration is required. Time: 8:45am-1:00pm Location: Smith & Bybee Wetlands. Meet location will be provided at time of registration. To register: Contact Katie at katie.meckes@columbiaslough.org or (503) 281-1132 2008 Event Calendar