Slough 101: March 15th - Get to know your watershed!
We have just a few spots left! Come learn from over eight local
experts and see the watershed as it was and is  today. This FREE workshop
covers the history,
water, wildlife, and current issues of the Columbia Slough Watershed.
Presenters will lead hands-on activities including a tour of a
pump station and macroinvertebrate discovery. Pre-registration is
required for this free workshop, and light refreshments will be
provided. Suitable for adults and teens 14 & up. Time: 9am - 12: 45pm Location:Multnomah County Drainage District 1880 NE Elrod Dr Portland, OR 97211 Sponsored by City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services and the Portland Water Bureau.FREE; Registration Required
Tadpole Tales (Ages 3-5)
 Wednesdays March- May 10-11am.Don't miss this nature discovery program for little explorers ages 3-5. Watch birds fly overhead, search for hidden animal
homes, and learn about local trees and flowers. Themes change each week and locations vary each month. Suggested donation/child is $3; adults free. Locations: March: Whitaker Ponds 7040 NE 47th Avenue, Portland, OR 97218 April: Columbia Children’s Arboretum: 10040 NE 6th Dr. Portland, OR May: Columbia Slough Water Quality Facility: 19619 NE Sandy Blvd
Learn more and sign up here.
Slough Tour: Water Flow
 Tuesday, March 18th 4-5 PM.Learn about the history of water control in the Portland area and get an
up-close look at the people, machines, and structures that keep parts
of NE Portland and Gresham from flooding. Co-hosted by the Columbia
Slough Watershed Council and the Multnomah County Drainage Districts,
this tour led by a District Engineer highlights the water flow of the
Columbia Slough waterway and the levees and pumps that maintain water
levels. Free, pre-registration requested, suitable for ages 10 and up.
Please dress for the weather. Register here
It's Planting Time - We Need YOU!
 The
ground is soft and the time is right! The Council is busy taking
advantage of planting season and we need your help. Volunteers are
needed at a number of upcoming restoration events. If you have a group of people you'd like to organize - please contact Hanna Davis at: hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org We'll be at three locations in March and April. Come play in the mud and help us plant natives in the watershed! Planting at Peninsula Crossing Trail in N. Portland Mar. 22, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Earth Day Stewardship at Force Lake April 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm Earth Day Stewardship at Wilkes Park April 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Upcoming Events Calendar:
March Slough 101 March 15th, 9:00 AM-12:45 PM Slough Tour: Waterflow March 18th, 4:00-5:00 PM Stewardship Saturday (Planting) March 22, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM April Site Planning Workshop April 6th, 1:00-5:00 PM Brunch With the Birds April 11th, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Earth Day Stewardship at Force Lake April 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm Earth Day Stewardship at Wilkes Park April 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm Bring Your Own Boat Paddle April 30th, 5:30-7:30 PM May Rain Gardens Workshop May 4th, 1:00-5:00 PM Slough Tour: Bird Walk May 6th, 8:00-10:00 AM Cycle the Well Field May 31st, 8:45 AM-1:30 PM (SAVE THE DATE) June Explorando el Columbia Slough June 14th, 1:00-5:00 PM Bring Your Own Boat Paddle June 24th, 5:30-7:30 PM
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