All Events - Metro Calendar http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/ Copyright 2004-2009 Refresh Web Development LLC http://www.HeliosCalendar.com http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=rss Upcoming Event Information From The Metro Calendar <![CDATA[11/07/2009 - Build community and save salmon: Stream Stewards]]>

Do you have a genuine interest in the well being of the environment? Become a Stream Steward! The Stream Stewards program is a free learn-n-serve program of Clark Public Utilities StreamTeam. Commit to 45 hours of hands-on professional level workshops on hydrology, geology, birds, mammals, water quality, native plants, macro invertebrates, naturescaping, riparian habitats, salmon, reptiles and amphibians. Stewards pay back their tuition through 45 hours of volunteer time with the StreamTeam or one of our partners. Stream Stewards also enjoy continuing education opportunities and social events with other like minded individuals. No prior skills or knowledge required. Free. Location provided upon registration. For more information, call 360-992-8585 or visit www.StreamTeam.net. Hosted by Clark Public Utilities

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=619 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/07/2009 - Animal tracking workshop: Field trip to Oxbow]]> Learn the ancient art and science of animal tracking in the second of this two-part workshop. Join other trackers on a field trip to Oxbow Regional Park to apply tracking skills learned in the classroom. Registration and payment of $40 for class and field trip or $15 for class only required in advance. To register, call 503-235-9533 or send e-mail to info@cascadiawild.org. Hosted by Cascadia Wild

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=651 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/07/2009 - Native Plant Center volunteer Saturdays]]> Volunteer at Metro's Native Plant Center in Tualatin and help care for the rare native seeds and plant stock that support Metro's restoration projects. Activities vary and include transplanting seedlings, collecting and cleaning native seeds, planting native plugs for prairie and wetland seed production and caring for young plants and seed grow-out beds. Gloves, tools, water and a snack provided; prior gardening experience not required. For more information, call 503-797-1653 or send e-mail to bonnie.shoffner@oregonmetro.gov. Hosted by Metro

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=737 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/07/2009 - Tideman Johnson Park restoration]]> Join the Friends of Tideman Johnson natural area to remove invasive species including ivy, blackberries and clematis and help prepare the ground for winter planting. Bring work gloves. Meet at the Southeast 37th Avenue entrance located south of Southeast Crystal Springs Boulevard and walk down the hill to the boardwalk. For more information, call 503-823-6131. For more information, call 503-823-6131 or send e-mail to lshorr@ci.portland.or.us. Hosted by Portland Parks City Nature

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=696 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/07/2009 - Composting class]]> This class covers the basics of composting, including types of materials to compost. Learn the difference between an active and passive compost pile. Participants will create an active compost pile. Hosted by Portland Community Gardens

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=859 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/07/2009 - Newt Day volunteers needed]]> Volunteers are needed to run Newt Day at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. A variety of positions are available including crafts, admissions, educational activities and more. Refreshments provided. Meet inside the Nature Park Interpretive Center for a brief orientation before the event. Hosted by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=690 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/07/2009 - Clear Creek natural area tour]]> Join Metro naturalist James Davis for a natural history tour of one of the most beautiful properties protected by Metro's Natural Areas Program. This forested tributary of the Clackamas River has excellent water quality and significant wild fish runs. Signs of deer, coyote, beaver and river otter are common and there is a good variety of other wildlife and plants along with plenty of fungi in the fall. Mushroom identification is beginner's level. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair on site. Expect a leisurely walk for 2 to 3 miles over uneven terrain on old dirt roads. Suitable for adults and children 10 and older. Location provided upon registration. Registration and payment of $5 per adult required in advance; call 503-797-1650 option 2. Hosted by Metro

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=726 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:30:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/07/2009 - Newt Day]]> Celebrate autumn at Newt Day in November, a family-friendly event that provides educational and experiential opportunities for participants to learn about the autumnal changes in nature. Discover some of the amazing natural events that happen in the forest during the fall months. Activities and other offerings provide motivation for participants of all ages to explore nature and to discover the wonders of the great outdoors. For more information, call 503-629-6350. Hosted by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=624 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/08/2009 - Tryon Creek community restoration]]> The Tryon Creek Watershed Council is working with a private landowner to restore a beautiful piece of stream-side property on Deer Creek, a tributary to Tryon Creek. Among the great parts about the property are stream-side wetlands, a somewhat rare occurrence in the Tryon Creek watershed. Protecting the small headwater streams of Tryon Creek plays an important role in maintaining cool, clear water for the rest of the creek and for the trout and salmon that call it home.

Please join us and help remove viny clematis along the stream to make way for plantings of native trees and shrubs later in the year. Volunteer work occurs rain or shine. Closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing advised. For location and additional information send e-mail to wc@tryonfriends.org. Hosted by Tryon Creek Watershed Council

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=868 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/09/2009 - Reserves Steering Committee Core 4 meeting]]> This is a monthly meeting of the 'Core 4' members of the Reserves Steering Committee. The Core 4 members are the representatives of the Metro Council and the boards of commissioners of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties who co-chair the Reserves Steering Committee. The meeting will be in room 625 at the Multnomah Building.

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]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=393 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/10/2009 - Metro Council work session]]> Work sessions are informational without action items. Agendas and packets are available on Metro's web site. Call to confirm the date and time of the meeting.

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]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=230 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/11/2009 - House as a system]]> A house is a system for living. Every system and component in a home has a role to play in its performance. Heating, cooling, lighting, layout and the movement of air and moisture all impact comfort, health, energy use and cost.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Compare insulation types and installation.
  • Develop proper flashing details for walls, ceilings, roofs and floors.
  • Choose appropriate window and door product types, insulation values and coatings.
  • Analyze air tightness, ventilations heat recovery systems and indoor air quality.
  • Identify and compare energy-efficient heating and distribution systems.
  • Discover effects of duct leakage and pressure imbalance on comfort.
  • Earn 8 Building Performance Institute CEUs

AS A RESULT OF THIS WORKSHOP, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO

  • Discuss how you can make homes more energy-efficient with a variety of options, large and small.
  • Explain the interconnectedness of components and systems in homes.
  • Identify good opportunities for including energy-efficient improvements in new and existing construction.

Register through HBA calendar of events: https://hbampc-or.builderfusion.com Hosted by Home Builders Association of Marion and Polk Counties

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=846 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/12/2009 - Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation]]> This 17-member committee provides a forum of elected officials and representatives of agencies involved in transportation needs in the region. JPACT makes recommendations to the Metro Council related to transportation policy. The committee typically meets on the second Thursday of each month. Additional meetings may be held as needed. Meetings are held in the council chambers at Metro Regional Center.

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]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=200 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:15:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/12/2009 - Forest Park volunteer field crew]]> Join the Forest Park Conservancy's volunteer field crew every Thursday morning for trail maintenance and habitat restoration projects. No experience required. Wear long pants and bring work gloves and a full water bottle. Tools provided. Meeting location varies from week to week. For more information, call 503-223-5449. To be added to the e-mail list for this event, send e-mail to stewardship@forestparkconservancy.org. Hosted by Forest Park Conservancy

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=610 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/12/2009 - Ancient forest ecology]]> Join naturalist Stephen Hatfield for a tour of the ancient forest preserve. Learn about the natural history of the area and discuss the old growth ecosystem in depth along the way. The 3-mile walk is led at a relaxed pace with minimal elevation gain. Meet at 1505 NW 23rd Ave. Appropriate for ages 10 and older. Advance registration required. Hosted by Forest Park Conservancy

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=649 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/12/2009 - Creature feature at Cooper Mountain]]> Learn about wildlife and how they change with the season. Hear stories, meet other parents and children and see natural treasures up close. Each class in the series includes a craft and, weather permitting, a short hike into the Cooper Mountain Nature Park. The first class explores the deer and their secretive habits. Suitable for ages 3-4; parent participation required. Class No. CM251010. Hosted by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=990 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/12/2009 - Transit-oriented Development Steering Committee]]> The Transit-oriented Development Steering Committee makes recommendations to the Metro Council about high-density sustainable development projects close to transit. The mission of the committee is to create vibrant downtowns and main streets through public and private partnerships, investments and incentives for key development projects located near transit, and provide support for other alternative forms of transportation, such as walking and biking. The meeting is in room 270 at Metro Regional Center.

Learn more about transit-oriented development

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=987 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/12/2009 - Metro Council meeting]]> Metro Council meetings are held in the council chambers at Metro Regional Center unless otherwise noted. The public is encouraged to attend. Every council meeting includes a citizen communications agenda item to provide an opportunity for comments on topics that are not on the agenda.

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Metro Council meetings are cablecast live on the regional Community Access Network, Tualatin Valley Television (TVC TV) cable channel 11. Most households with cable service in the Portland metropolitan area receive channel 11. The meetings are replayed on local community and government access channels at various times throughout the week.View cablecast schedule

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=25 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/12/2009 - Raptor identification class]]> Hawks, eagles and falcons have always fascinated people. Metro naturalist James Davis discusses how to tell these groups of raptors apart and the key points for identifying the most common species in Oregon. Get ready for great winter raptor watching and be prepared for the Sauvie Island Raptor Road Trip in February. Learn about the natural history of raptors and the amazing adaptations of these birds for catching and killing their prey. Suitable for adults and teens. Meet in room 370 at Metro Regional Center. Registration and payment of $10 per person required in advance; call 503-797-1650 option 2. Hosted by Metro

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=716 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/13/2009 - Reserves Steering Committee Core 4 meeting]]> This is a monthly meeting of the 'Core 4' members of the Reserves Steering Committee. The Core 4 members are the representatives of the Metro Council and the boards of commissioners of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties who co-chair the Reserves Steering Committee. The meeting will at Clackamas County Development Services Building in room 115.

Learn more about the Reserves Steering Committee
Learn more about urban and rural reserves

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=984 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/14/2009 - Invasive plant removal at Autumn Ridge Park]]> Help remove English holly, Himalayan blackberry and English ivy from the natural areas of Autumn Ridge Park. Bring heavy-duty work gloves, a set of loppers or hand pruners, and a water bottle. Refreshments provided. Meet at the basketball courts located in the park. Hosted by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=687 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/14/2009 - Powell Butte Nature Park restoration]]> Join Portland Parks City Nature and the Northwest Trail Alliance and help repair and rebuild the trails at Powell Butte. Meet at the parking lot at the top of the hill on Southeast 162nd, south of Powell Boulevard. Bring work gloves and personal drinking water. For more information, call 503-823-6131 or send e-mail to lshorr@ci.portland.or.us. Hosted by Portland Parks City Nature

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=699 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/14/2009 - Friends of Trees green spaces crew leader training]]> Join a key team of volunteer leaders and make friends with like-minded people. Learn how to restore local ecosystems with native trees and plants and how to lead volunteer planters. Crew leaders guide small groups of volunteers at four weekend plantings between November and April. To register, call 503-282-8846 ext. 12. Hosted by Friends of Trees

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=811 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/14/2009 - November birds at Smith and Bybee Wetlands]]> The year-round birds and some interesting wintering songbirds are easy to see with the leaves gone. The most obvious birds however are the numerous waterfowl and raptors that hang out at the lakes until spring. Meet naturalist James Davis in the natural area parking lot on North Marine Drive. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair on site; spotting scopes provided. Suitable for adults and children 10 and older. Free. Advance registration required; call 503-797-1650 option 2. Hosted by Metro

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=757 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/14/2009 - Walk with a ranger at Tualatin Hills Nature Park]]> Join a park ranger for a free guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems, look for amphibians and learn about the natural history of Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District parks. Appropriate for all ages. Children must be accompanied by parents on hikes. Hosted by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=993 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/14/2009 - Nature for babysitters workshop]]> Develop your outdoor skills and improve your marketability as a babysitter while helping the children that you babysit appreciate nature through observation and fun. Learn techniques that instill an appreciation for the environment through crafts, activities and games. Appropriate for ages 11-15. Hosted by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=938 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/14/2009 - Mushrooms at Smith and Bybee Wetlands]]> Join naturalist James Davis for an exploration of the fungi at Metro's Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area. In this beginner's mushroom field class, the basics about mushrooms and other fungi are discussed along with how to identify this complicated group of strange and fascinating life forms that grow in an amazing variety of shapes, colors, textures and smells. Suitable for adults and children 12 and older. Meet in the natural area parking lot on North Marine Drive. Registration and payment of $10 per adult required in advance; call 503-797-1650 option 2. Hosted by Metro

]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=756 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:30:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/17/2009 - Metro Council work session]]> Work sessions are informational without action items. Agendas and packets are available on Metro's web site. Call to confirm the date and time of the meeting.

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]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=231 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/18/2009 - Metro Technical Advisory Committee]]> The Metro Technical Advisory Committee meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month. The 37-member committee of planners, citizens and business representatives (with three citizen members) provides detailed technical support to the Metro Policy Advisory Committee. Meetings are held in room 370A-B at Metro Regional Center.

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]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=270 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[11/18/2009 - Metro Council Greatest Place work session]]>

Work sessions are informational without action items. Agendas and packets are available on Metro's web site. Call to confirm the date and time of the meeting. Meeting is in the council chamber at Metro Regional Center.

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]]> http://calendar.oregonmetro.gov/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=455 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800