Hover flies, a family of flies known as bee mimics, frequently seen darting around flowers. Come learn about these interesting pollinators! Hover flies, also known as syrphids or flower flies, […]
Bark is teaming up with The Freshwater Trust to lead an educational walk focused on in-stream and riparian habitat restoration. Join us May 18th, 10:30-1:30 at the Cascade Streamwatch Trailhead […]
Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council for the monthly Slough Science event series! This month we are excited to partner with East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District for a workshop […]
Learn how climate change is impacting soil & water resources, and what that means for local plants, wildlife, and people. East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to partner with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council to present Climate Resilience: At Home, In Your Yard and Beyond workshop! Learn how climate change is impacting […]
Join instructor Ruth Williams as she takes you on a walking exploration of the most common tiny green wonders you will see on local trails. Registration required.
Let’s take a look at using the plant Plantain! This little groundcover genus, Plantago, is also known as ‘White Man’s Foot’. While it is not as invasive as other species I have focused on, it is plentiful and easily harvested. During this workshop, we will also be making salve using mainly plantain, oil, and beeswax. […]
Thigmomorphogenesis, or Why Most Trees Don’t Fall Over Back by popular demand! Have you ever noticed a tree not fall over? A tree’s natural state is upright—it’s their default mode. Yet, myths pervade: “You should thin your tree” “You should top your tree” “Douglas-firs have shallow roots” “Lone trees are more likely to fall” “The roots […]
Create healthy, low-maintenance landscapes that mimic nature! East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to present an Intro to Naturescaping workshop! Create healthy, low-maintenance landscapes that mimic nature! You’ll learn what you can do to prevent pollution, support beneficial wildlife, conserve water, and create a beautiful outdoor space for people, pets, and wildlife. […]
Join us for our FIRST Mt Hood Wetland Mapping Field Day of 2025! No experience required! Wetlands serve many functions- from biodiversity hotspots, water storage and filtration, aquifer replenishment, wildfire breaks and more. Luckily, wetlands are protected from logging and other destructive treatments in timber sales. However, when the Forest Service plans timber sales, they […]
When it comes to attracting beneficial wildlife to an outdoor space, it’s all about food, water, and shelter. East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to partner with Leach Botanical Garden to present a Landscaping for Wildlife workshop! When it comes to attracting beneficial wildlife to an outdoor space, it’s all about food, […]
Bark and Citizens Rare Plant Watch are joining forces to bring volunteers into the office to learn about rare plants, and specifically Corydalis aquae-gelidae. Identifying rare plants in timber sales can help build better comments, identify at-risk ecosystems, and just deepen our understanding of nature. If you attend this classroom portion, you will be then […]
Transform your outdoor space into a haven for native pollinators with the right plants! Transform your outdoor space into a haven for native pollinators with the right plants! Uncover the best species for your landscape and attract a thriving community of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Join WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Anne […]
If you’ve explored anywhere in the Portland area, you’ve probably noted how green it is. The trees and the ferns provide much of the green, but so do the lichens and moss. Join instructor Ruth Williams as she takes you on a walking exploration of the most common tiny green wonders you will see on […]
Join co-leaders Robin and Anya, former long-time techs with Backyard Habitat Certification Program, who will explore and identify emerging spring native flowers and observe spring birds too. If families with […]
Join us for an introduction to native spring wildflowers of the Portland metro area. This hike is geared toward people who consider themselves new to native plants, but people of […]
