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Aquifer Adventure Saturday, September 13th Ahoy thaar matey! Join the Portland Water Bureau and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a swashbuckling good time at Aquifer Adventure, a pirate-themed treasure hunt and learn how to protect groundwater on your way to a hidden treasure! Aquifer Adventure is a FREE, family-friendly afternoon of pirate-guided canoe rides, treasure hunting, live music by Sky in the Road (1-3pm), hands-on educational activities and games, prizes and more! Treasure hunters receive a free event t-shirt. The treasure that is sought will not be gold or silver but groundwater, a vital resource that flows under yer feet! No registration neccessary, just show up! All ages are welcome! Be prepared to walk, canoe and explore. This is a great event to get you ready for "Talk Like a Pirate Day!" View Event Flyer Aquifer Adventure 2007 Higlights Time: 12:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. Location: Portland Water Bureau Canoe Launch NE 166th & Airport Way, Portland, OR 97230 Map Dress: Like a Pirate!!! For event information contact: Katie Meckes at katie.meckes@columbiaslough.org or call 503-281-1132 Arrrr....Volunteers are Still Needed! Seadogs and landlubbers alike are needed to volunteer as activity assistants, parking greeters, registration takers, treasure guardians, and more! We'll provide lunch (to avoid scurvy), T-shirts, and training. Last year over 400 people attended this great event - we need your help to make this year another huge success. So come volunteer… or walk the plank! Arrr! Click here to learn about volunteer shifts and job details. To volunteer, please contact Melissa at volunteer@columbiaslough.org Want to increase your Pirattitude? Wishing to become savvy in your Pirate Speak? Click here to learn more about International Talk Like a Pirate Day.