Slough News And Activites

Columbia Slough Watershed Council

March, 2015

Check out news from the Council below including information on our new North Portland Outreach Specialist position, event highlights, volunteer opportunities and our updated Spring Calendar.  Enjoy! Stewardship Saturdays - March 14th and March 21st This Saturday, March 14th (Volunteers needed!) 9:00am - 12:00pm 15401 NE Fremont St. Portland, OR 97230 Register today!  Saturday, March 21st 9:00am - 12:00pm Peninsula Crossing Trail @ N. Princeton St. and N. Carey Blvd. Register today! Stewardship Saturdays are community volunteer work parties. Activities range from native plant planting to invasive species removal, trail maintenance, litter cleanup and more. Get your hands dirty and help make the watershed more livable for plants and people! Tools, training, gloves and snacks provided. Questions? Contact Volunteer Coordinator Hanna Davis at hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org or call (503) 281-1132. Slough 101 this Saturday! Come learn from over eight local experts about the past and present happenings in the watershed. This FREE workshop covers the history, water, wildlife, recreation options 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 FREE; Registration Required http://columbiaslough.org/index.php/events/event/149/ or 503 281-1132 Brunch with the Birds This is a great introduction for beginning or intermediate bird watchers. We’ll walk the trails at Whitaker Ponds birding then enjoy a delicious lunch from the Council.  Space is limited to 20 people; suitable for adults and children 12 & up.  Advance registration required. $5 suggested donation. Time: 10 am - 1 pm Location: Whitaker Ponds Nature Park 7040 NE 47th Ave Portland, OR 97218 Suggested $5 donation; Registration Required http://columbiaslough.org/index.php/events/event/149/ or 503 281-1132 We're Hiring: North Portland Outreach Specialist (Temporary: May 2015 - August 2016 & Part-time: 14 hr/week) The North Portland Outreach Specialist (NPO Specialist) will primarily act as an outreach agent with the North Portland community. The NPO Specialist will work with the Council’s education, outreach, and stewardship directors.  Tasks include: research and outreach to existing community groups within North Portland, working in partnership with these groups to determine contacts, interests, and concerns, conducting key stakeholder interviews, holding focus groups, and populating a new database with names and contacts of community leaders, teachers, agency employees, and potential volunteers. Closes April 3, 2015 at 4 pm.  See more information in our Employment section of our website.  Tadpole Tales  for Kids 3-5  Wednesdays April - May 10-11 am Don't miss this nature discovery program for little explorers ages 3-5. Themes change each week and locations change each month.  Suggested donation/child is $3; adults free.  April Location: Whitaker Ponds 7040 NE 47th Avenue, Portland, OR 97218 May Location: Nadaka Nature Park 17405 NE Glisan Street Gresham, OR 97030 Learn more and register here. Volunteer Training Opportunities Paddle Team now recruiting! Each year the Columbia Slough Watershed Council hosts dozens of educational paddling events that expose adults and children to the wonders of the Columbia Slough. We're seeking novice to advanced paddlers who would like to volunteer to assist with our Twilight Paddles, Slough School kids’ paddles and our summer festivals. Orientation Saturday, April 11th, 9am - 12pm AND Thursday, April 16th, 4pm - 6pm   Want to learn more? For details and application information, view the  full position description. Like festivals, people and the Slough? Consider joining our Volunteer Outreach Team! Outreach volunteers represent the Columbia Slough Watershed Council at farmers markets, paddling festivals, street fairs and outdoor festivals all around North and North East Portland. Volunteers engage event-goers in conversation, field questions about the organization and its events and provide general enthusiasm around allthings Slough-related! Orientation Thursday, April 2nd 5pm - 8pm  Whitaker Ponds Nature Park 7040 NE 47th Ave.  Portland, OR 97218 Interested?  Details and application information available on the  full position description. Spring Events Calendar  March     Slough 101 March 14th, 8:45 AM-1:30 PM     Stewardship Saturday March 14th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM     Stewardship Saturday March 21st, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM April     Brunch With the Birds April 9th, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM     Stewardship Saturday April 18th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM     Bring Your Own Boat Paddle April 29th, 5:30-7:30 PM May     Watershed Walk May 7th, 8:30 -10 AM (NEW)     Stewardship Saturday May 9th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM     Cully Critter Cruise Saturday May 16th, 9:30-11:00 AM (NEW)     Evening Canoe the Slough May 21st, 6:00-8:30 PM     Slough Tour: Vanport May 29th, 4:00-6:00 PM     Cycle the Well Field May 30th, 8:45 AM-1:30 PM June    Explorando el Columbia Slough June 13th, 1:00-5:00 PM     Bring Your Own Boat Paddle June 23rd, 5:30-7:30 PM Join us for a Council meeting! Meetings are open to the public and generally occur monthly on the last Monday of the month.  More info here:http://columbiaslough.org/index.php/about_the_council/council_meetings/

Native Plant Sale March 28 Friends of Baltimore Woods Native Plant Sale, in St Johns Plaza 10 am - 3 pm, hundreds of native plants at reasonable prices. Click here to see a list of plants.  Contact Us Visit our Website or call us at 503.281.1132 7040 NE 47th Ave Portland, OR 97218