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EARTH DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
or 503-314-2931
To register in advance, go to
http://www.solv.org/programs/solv_it.asp
Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.-noon
Meet at: SE 45th & SE Tenino Dr. TriMet
bus #75. No preregistration necessary! We
will maintain trails, mulch or remove inva-
sive species.
Forest Park
Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.-noon
Make a difference by removing invasive
English ivy with the No Ivy League! From
beautiful Lower Macleay Park we will take
a short hike (15 mins) to Belgrave Ave. Our
ongoing efforts to thwart the presence of
invasive ivy will aid native plants at the Bel-
grave site and lead the way for future
restoration projects. Meet at Lower Macleay
Park, 2960 NW Upshur. Tools, gloves, and
snacks will be provided. For more info: 503
823-9423, rachel.felice@portlandoregon.
gov or www.noivyleague.com
To register in advance, go to
http://www.solv.org/programs/solv_it.asp
Gabriel Park
Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.-noon
Join forces with PP&R and the Friends of
Vermont Creek and PP&R to protect the
park and Vermont Creek from the ravages of
invasive plants! Every year we have a con-
test with prizes to see who can find the
longest ivy runner. This year, could it be
you? Tools, gloves, and snacks will be pro-
vided. Pre-registration is required.
For more info or public transit directions,
contact Jen Seamans, watershed@swni.org
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June Key Delta
Community Center
Earth Day
Saturday, April 21, 1-2 p.m.
Portland Parks & Recreation Community
Gardens will be hosting our “Getting Your
Garden Started” class.
June Key Delta Community Center
5940 N. Albina Ave
Join us for a FREE interactive, hands-on
class taught by Oregon Tilth on getting your
garden started.
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RSVP: amy.ruben@portlandoregon.gov
or call 503-823-1603
Lents Springwater
Corridor
Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.-noon
Join PP&R, Lents Springwater Habitat
Restoration Project, and other community
members to mulch native plants! Mulching
native plants - previously planted by volun-
teers - will help the plants survive through
the hot summer months. Please wear long
pants and long sleeves, sturdy walking
shoes, and bring a water bottle. Tools,
gloves, water, and treats will be provided.
Meet at Lambert & Springwater Corridor
trail intersection. (Driving: From SE 82,
turn east onto Lambert and follow to the
intersection with the Springwater Corridor
Trail.) TriMet bus #72 or #19. Or, ride/walk
the trail to the planting site! For more info,
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PHOTO BY LISA LOVING
Portland Parks &
Recreation
Errol Heights Natural
Work Party
Baby chicks are springing up around the city, where more and more
homeowners are keeping hens for their eggs. These are at Livingscape
garden supply store on North Vancouver.
contact Susan Hawes at susan.hawes@port-
landoregon.gov or 503-823-5937.
To register in advance, go to
http://www.solv.org/programs/solv_it.asp
Oaks Bottom Wildlife
Refuge
Read the rest of this story online at
www.theskanner.com
Sunday, April 22, 9 a.m.-noon
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Spend your Earth Day helping to protect
and preserve one of Portland’s most impor-
tant wildlife areas! Park in the Sellwood
Riverfront Park parking lot (SE Spokane &
SE Oaks Park Way) and meet the group at
the picnic tables by the river.
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Thursday April 19
A HISTORIC GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP AND BEAUTY: Clark
College will host the dedication ceremony for
the Royce E. Pollard Japanese Friendship Garden
as part of its2012 Sakura Festival. 1 p.m. at the
garden located next to the music building on
Clark’s Main Campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way,
Vancouver, WA.
Saturday April 21
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LIVE TO VANCOUVER! This is an all week long
event. Opening night at 7 p.m. Visions of the
End. An ancient prophecy unveils the future with
100% accuracy. Free Admission, free parking,
free childcare, free study materials. Church
Auditorium, 9711 NE St. Johns Blvd. Vancouver,
WA. You may pre-register at
www.vancouverevents.com
OREGON NEEDS YOU? Sign up for Earth Day
Solve-It for Earth Day from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at
more than 200 parks, waterways, and
neighborhoods throughout Oregon. To sign up
and find your closest location please go to
www.solv.gov or call 503-333-7658.
EARTH DAY 2012: Free Earth Day 2012 activities.
Many activities to do at this all day long event
celebrating Earth Day. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. June Key
Delta Community Center, 5940 N. Albina Ave.
Saturday – Sunday April 21 -22
CHAUTAUQUA COMMUNITY CHORUS PRESENTS:
Featuring old world and American roots music on
the topic of the Living Stream. A benefit for
Willamette Riverkeepers and LWR Clean Drinking
Water Program. Activities for children also.
Saturday 7 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. St. Stephen
Lutheran Church – 290 W. Gloucester St.
Gladstone, OR
Tuesday April 24
15TH ANNUAL CASCADE JOB FAIR: Dozens of area
employers from the public and private sectors
will bo on hand for this annual free event. 11
a.m. – 3 p.m. P.C.C. Cascade Campus Gym, 705
N. Killingsworth.
Saturday April 28
YOUTH FORUM FOR SOCIAL CHANGE : An open
space for the creative exchange of ideas. Free
food, meet new people, exchange ideas, share
diverse perspectives and much more. 2 p.m. – 4
p.m. McMenamin’s Kennedy School; community
room, 5736 NE 33rd Ave. Free event. For more
information call 503-546-7499.
ANNUAL 82ND AVENUE OF ROSES PARADE,
MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY FAIR AND CARNIVAL
DAYS: Free pony rides, face painting, live music
and much more. Parade starts at 10 a.m.
followed by the carnival until 3:30 p.m. Parade
starts at 82nd & Holgate. Fair located at Eastport
Plaza Shopping Center.