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Events
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BIPOC Land Leadership Gathering
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
In partnership with Portland Parks and Recreation and United Way PDX
Westmoreland Park -
Waterfowl Watching
Sunday, November 24th, 2024
10am-12pm
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
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Waterfowl Watching
Sunday, November 24th, 2024
1-3pm
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
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Fabric Arts for a Changing Climate
Sunday, January 26th, 2025
10am-12pm
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Fabric Arts for a Changing Climate
Sunday, January 26th, 2025
1-3pm
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Learn the Basics: Fly Fishing
Sunday, February 16th, 2025
10am-12pm
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Learn the Basics: Fly Fishing
Sunday, February 16th, 2025
1-3pm
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Introduction to Wildlife Photography
Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
10am-12pm
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Introduction to Wildlife Photography
Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
1-3pm
PAST EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
January 15
A Journey of Stewardship Through Photography and Fly Fishing Orvis Seattle In-Store Event: with Grayling Education, Ladies in Wadies, and Puget Sound Women on the Fly.
Seattle, WA
February 15
Navigate with Confidence Dive into insights that empower you to confidently locate your fishing spots, acquire crucial survival skills, and respond appropriately when faced with encounters with wildlife. It's more than just fishing; it's about embracing the great outdoors with awareness and readiness.
Online
Metaphors and Analogies in Nature Journaling Journaling perfectly melds art and science by allowing us to tap into our observation skills, pay attention to ourselves, the details in nature and provide a sense of curiosity. Nature can tell us a lot if we expand our perspectives by learning more and listening to the stories it is trying to tell us.
The City of Angels River Walk - A Natural and Human History of the LA River A nature walk on how the concreted and channelized LA River changed the course of the river and the city, highlight the socio-economic and ecological effects, discuss which communities were impacted by the change, and spotlight collective actions occurring in the next few decades to restore the LA River to its natural state.
Fly Fishing for Beginners This fun workshop consists of introductory-level fly fishing instructions. Participants will learn about freshwater insects and their role in water quality, fly selections, knot tying, the basics of setting up a fly-fishing rod, insights on how to cast, an understanding of trout ecology and behavior.
Catch Feelings and Fish - An Intro to Fly Fishing and Connecting with Aquatic Ecosystems Personalized instructions will focus on using fly fishing as a tool and conversation starter to better understand freshwater aquatic ecosystems through connecting with the streams, lakes, rivers, fish, insects, and communities and how to better conserve these places as anglers and stewards.
Intro to Birding and Wildlife Photography This nature walk will focus on birding basics such as species identifications, using an identification guide, understanding bird and wildlife behavior and habitat, ethics and respect when photographing wildlife, staying patient and practicing mindfulness when waiting for your subject, tuning into our observational skills and developing the skills to capture wildlife photos.
Fly Fishing with Outdoor Asian Washington In collaboration with OAWA, this event consists of learning the basics of fly fishing and how to use it to propel efforts in conservation, being a steward, and building community.
Biking the Salmon Lifecycle Salmon endure one of the most remarkable feats known to nature during their migration back home. Join us on a bike ride along the Marine Drive Trail to follow the salmon migration journey and welcome them back home.
BeaverCon A global gathering for knowledge-sharing, restoration and reunion with beaver (castor canadensis / castor fiber), featuring presentations, discussion, panels, storytelling, science & art, field trips, and workshops over five days.
Young Voices of Science (YVoS) Guest Presenter Young Voices of Science (YVoS) is a free science communication training program developed and led by the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation. YVoS is designed to prepare and empower science scholars to share their knowledge, concerns, and hopes for the future with the wider world.
Biking the Salmon Lifecycle Salmon endure one of the most remarkable feats known to nature during their migration back home. Join us on a bike ride along the Columbia Gorge to follow the salmon migration journey and welcome them back home at Eagle Creek and the Cascade Fish Hatchery for a guided tour.
Intro to Landscape and Wildlife Photography Wildlife photography provides an accessible opportunity for individuals to care more about the natural world and inspire conservation and stewardship. This outing will focus on wildlife photography basics such as species identifications, understanding wildlife behavior and habitat, ethics.
Wetlands, Beavers and Birds The return of rain replenishes wetlands, and the beavers, birds, and migration wildlife are on the move. Learn more about wetland habitats' role in the ecosystem and have the opportunity for wildlife watching and birding in a thriving area.
July 20 & 21
Portland, OR
August 4
Long Beach, CA
August 17 & 18
Portland, OR
August 17 & 18
Seattle, WA
September 21
Portland, OR
September 28
Seattle, WA
October 6
Portland, OR
October 19-23
Boulder, CO
October 24
Remote
November 2
Portland, OR
November 3
Portland, OR
November 10
Portland, OR
Workshops Offered
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