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
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