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Jun 28

Alien Plant Invader: Japanese Butterbur

An update on successful efforts to fight this plant, and what you can do to help
Jun 12

Environmental Services Tree Program and partners add 3,700 New Trees to Portland’s Canopy in 2017

After a snowy winter, a word of thanks to the staff, volunteers, and property owners that got involved.
Jun 12

Volunteers needed! Explorando el Columbia Slough – a bilingual nature festival

Saturday, June 24, 1-5pm, volunteer shifts vary, Colwood Golf Course, 7323 NE Columbia Blvd.
Jun 5

Portland students spend some time on the job with Environmental Services

This spring, the Clean Rivers Education Program offered career awareness field trips for local middle and high school students
May 31

Life in the Floodplain: Can working with nature reduce your flood insurance bill?

Join the Lents Collaborative and elected officials on Saturday June 3rd for a conversation about flooding, flood insurance, and floodplain restoration

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