Hello Everyone,
I am going to keep this month’s note on the short side. I hope that as you read this you have a good cup of coffee (or tea) and your calendar handy because a lot is going on during the next couple of months. It is time to log on, register for CSWC events, and then unplug and get out there!
There are TWO ways you can support CSWC in May:
WIN A KAYAK PACKAGE! Anyone who becomes a monthly donor (minimum of $10) by May 18th will be entered into a raffle to win a kayak package that includes a kayak, paddle, PFD, kayak cart, and hanger! Every monthly donation to CSWC allows us to have a steady stream of income, helping to support the organization and enables us to continue providing free programming throughout the watershed!
SLOUGH CELEBRATION - please RSVP and attend our Annual Slough Celebration on May 18th from 2 PM - 6 PM! Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of celebration, community and adventure that will include paddling, birding, stewardship, outdoor education, free food, free drinks, music, a raffle, and more! When you come please find me and tell me your favorite place in the Slough!
In all the ways you do it, thank you all so much for supporting CSWC!
Heather King
Executive Director
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Let's Celebrate the Slough! |
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This annual event is a family-friendly afternoon of celebration, community, and adventure! This year’s event will be held at Whitaker Ponds and will include paddling, birding, stewardship opportunities, outdoor education, free food, free drinks, music, a raffle, and more!
Please RSVP to help us plan ahead, and we’ll see you there!
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Welcome Caitlin Costello, our new Stewardship Director! |
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Welcome Caitlin!
We are thrilled to welcome our newest member to the team, Caitlin, who has joined us as our new Stewardship Director!
Caitlin comes to us with a wealth of experience and passion for stewardship and restoration. With a background in Environmental Studies and Anthropology, she brings a unique perspective and dedication to making a positive impact in the Slough.
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The Council is excited to have Caitlin on the team and we look forward to achieving wonderful things together. If you have any questions, ideas, please reach out directly to Caitlin, she will love to hear from you!
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CSWC Biking Big Day Fundraiser! |
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On May 6th, our intrepid bird walk leaders, Ryan Gilpin and Thomas Meinzen, will be embarking on their third annual Biking Big Day to raise funds for conservation and support the Columbia Slough Watershed Council's free bird walk program.
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Ryan and Thomas will spend all day looking for as many bird species as they can find by bicycle in the Columbia Slough watershed.
They invite you to pledge an amount for each bird species they find in one day in the watershed (or to donate a flat amount).
All pledged donations will go directly to the Council to support habitat restoration, conservation, and the Council's free outdoor programs. Read more here!
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We Belong Here / Yo Pertenezco Aquí |
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This year, our Slough School Director, Jennifer Starkey, partnered with Renee Heister from Blue Moon Camera and art teacher, Kym Condron-Lee from Sitton Elementary to do a portrait photography project in natural areas near Sitton!
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5th graders from Ian Knauss, Miles Patterson, and Elise Weigandt's classroom photographed each other with film cameras and Pier Park, Whitaker Ponds and Kelley Point. |
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Providing Habitat and Protecting Invertebrates from Pesticides in Residential Landscapes |
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Join CSWC for an educational speaker event at Level Beer! Aaron Anderson from Xerces will be talking about providing residential landscapes as habitat for invertebrates.
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Wednesday,
May 15, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Aprende sobre plantas en español |
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Native to the Pacific NW - Ocean Spray |
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Holodiscus discolor, also known as Ocean Spray is a shrub that can grow up to 7ft tall.
The cascading cluster of white drooping from its branches had a faint sweet, sugary scent. Ocean Spray blooms between May - July.
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Join the CSWC for a slough of events this new year to help improve the watersheds important natural resources, learn about native plants and connect with community! or find out more information about CSWC and our events on our website.
Tuesday, May 7, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join facilitator and educator, Jo Linden, from Temenos Rising, and CSWC, for a free guided 2 hour nature connection and mindfulness exploration walk at the Columbia Children's Arboretum. This offering is for our LGBTQIA2S+ community and is recommended for those 16 and older.
Saturday, May 11, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join local bird expert, Ryan Gilpin, the City of Wood Village, and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a bird walk at Donald L Robertson City Park in Wood Village! This free event is open to all ages.
Wednesday, May 15, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join CSWC for an educational speaker event at Level Beer! Aaron Anderson from Xerces will be talking about providing residential landscapes as habitat for invertebrates.
Saturday, May 18, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This annual event is a family-friendly afternoon of celebration, community, and adventure! This year’s event will be held at Whitaker Ponds and will include paddling, birding, stewardship opportunities, outdoor education, free food, free drinks, music, a raffle, and more!
Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join People of Color Outdoors and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a BIPOC Birding Paddle at Smith & Bybee! This free event is open to those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color of all ages.
Tuesday, May 28, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join CSWC and Multnomah County Drainage District for an on-water cleanup of the Columbia Slough in NE Portland. After the cleanup, the group will gather in the MCDD office to learn more about Portland’s levee system and enjoy a free dinner!
Wednesday, May 29, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join Through the Trees Collective, Birdhers, and CSWC for a paddle on the Columbia Slough in celebration of Black Birders Week! Together we’ll explore this beautiful natural area, learn more about the birds that call this place home, as well as learn about the significant local Black history of the wetlands and surrounding areas. This free event is open to those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color of all ages.
Saturday, June 1, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Feminist Bird Club for our annual Pride Paddle on the Columbia Slough! This paddling event is for queer people and allies of all ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are welcome to bring their own boat, or reserve a seat in one of ours.
Sunday, June 2, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Приєднуйтесь до Слов'янського громадського центру та Ради з вовідділу Колумбія Слау, щоб покататися на веслах у природному парку у Північному Портленді! Це захід для різного віку, неповнолітні мають бути в супроводі дорослих. Учасники можуть принести свій власний човен або забронювати місце в одному з наших! Цей захід призначений виключно для членів слов'янської громади. Во время мероприятия будет обеспечен украинский перевод.
Join the Slavic Community Center and the CSCW for a paddle in NE Portland! This is an all ages event, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are welcome to bring their own boat, or reserve a seat in one of ours! This event is exclusively for Ukrainian community members. Ukrainian interpretation will be available throughout the event.
Saturday, June 8, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This training will be held in person and is required for all Paddle Team volunteers who are new/returning and missed the April training. To attend this training, you must watch the Webinar Orientation and submit background checks. If you have questions, contact Valeria.
Sunday, June 9, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Patagonia Portland for a group run along the Columbia Slough Trail! Together we will be running 2 - 3 miles. Meet up starts at 8:45am, run begins at 9am. A raffle from Patagonia will be available to all attendees!
Tuesday, June 11, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us at McMenamin's Kennedy School Courtyard Restaurant for dinner and drinks. This location has ample indoor seating, as well as a beautiful patio! Half of all sales from the evening will be donated to the Council. All ages are welcome.
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