Free Workshop! Wetlands 101 in Gresham: May 16, 2009 8:45AM

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05/16/2009 - 8:45am
05/16/2009 - 1:00pm
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Columbia Slough Watershed Council, Portland OR. To foster action to protect, enhance, restore and revitalize the Slough and its watershed
Columbia Slough Watershed Council, Portland OR. To foster action to protect, enhance, restore and revitalize the Slough and its watershed

Free Hands-On Workshop!

Wetlands 101
Learn about their vital function!

Includes field visits to two Gresham wetlands

When: Saturday, May 16, 2009 8:45AM - 1:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR 97030
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Directions:
It's easy to get to Gresham City Hall when you take the MAX! Take the Blue Line out to the Gresham City Hall MAX station - it's right across the street.

Wetlands 101 Workshop

Curious about your local wetlands and the creatures that live in them?

Come to Wetlands 101, a free workshop, to learn about these disappearing habitats and what local agencies are doing to help preserve them in the greater Portland area.

Description

Learn about wetland mitigation, wetland functions, and threatened amphibians who rely on wetlands to survive. This hands-on workshop includes field visits to two wetlands in Gresham. Offered free by the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. Wetlands 101 is appropriate for adults and children over 14.

Pre-registration is required for this event. Click here to register now!

Questions? Contact Melissa Sandoz, Outreach Director, Columbia Slough Watershed Council by phone at (503) 281-1132, or email melissa.sandoz@columbiaslough.org.

Sponsors

  • Columbia Slough Watershed Council
  • City of Portland Environmental Services
  • City of Gresham Watershed Management