hi.
i understand we just had our monthly team building/bonding event, but if any of you are looking for some more uninhibited bonding, please join me as i participate in my first ever 'world naked bike ride' this saturday at midnight. apparently this event takes place in numerous world city, but portland hosts one of the largest in north america every year. there's a pretty sweet kickoff party on madison and 6th afterwards, as part of pedalpalooza 2007.
for more information and other awesome bike related events from pedalpalooza 2007! check it out at http://www.shift2bikes.org/pedalpalooza/pp2007.php#22
Friday, June 8, 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Ok team, let's pull it together.
POTLUCK.
Yep, that's what I said. Throw me your schedules for June. Good, bad, ugly. It's gonna happen. It's summer-time - the time of bbqs and margaritas (regular or virgin, your choice) and free-wheeling good times. Who's in?
Yep, that's what I said. Throw me your schedules for June. Good, bad, ugly. It's gonna happen. It's summer-time - the time of bbqs and margaritas (regular or virgin, your choice) and free-wheeling good times. Who's in?
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
imrivers.com
Team mates who do river stuff, check it:
So I went to the River Rally this weekend (river nerds everywhere, and I am one of them because I bought a t-shirt), and I learned about this REALLY COOL new website called imrivers.com.
Apparently a bunch of computer nerds got together and volunteered to create a website based in GIS and google maps that any small river-related organization can use to easily and clearly display information and sites. It is perfect for Willamette Riverkeeper purposes and might be great for you too!
Here's the catch (and this is not a pyramid scheme). The computer nerds themselves do not charge anything for their time and effort, but licensing fees make the site a bit of an expensive enterprise. Right now you can sign up for free and play around with the site until July 31st. After that, if things stay the same, it will probably cost about $100/month to have one of these sites. However, the more people who build sites, the less expensive it will become - so the more the word spreads, the cheaper it is for everyone. Also, if there is enough interest and hub-bub about it they may be able to find a sponsor and make the whole thing free (or a hell of a lot cheaper).
So go check it out and see if your organization could use it. And spread the word to other people who may care. Please? For Willamette Riverkeeper?
Also check out my sweet site-in-the-making at www.imrivers.com/willamette
So I went to the River Rally this weekend (river nerds everywhere, and I am one of them because I bought a t-shirt), and I learned about this REALLY COOL new website called imrivers.com.
Apparently a bunch of computer nerds got together and volunteered to create a website based in GIS and google maps that any small river-related organization can use to easily and clearly display information and sites. It is perfect for Willamette Riverkeeper purposes and might be great for you too!
Here's the catch (and this is not a pyramid scheme). The computer nerds themselves do not charge anything for their time and effort, but licensing fees make the site a bit of an expensive enterprise. Right now you can sign up for free and play around with the site until July 31st. After that, if things stay the same, it will probably cost about $100/month to have one of these sites. However, the more people who build sites, the less expensive it will become - so the more the word spreads, the cheaper it is for everyone. Also, if there is enough interest and hub-bub about it they may be able to find a sponsor and make the whole thing free (or a hell of a lot cheaper).
So go check it out and see if your organization could use it. And spread the word to other people who may care. Please? For Willamette Riverkeeper?
Also check out my sweet site-in-the-making at www.imrivers.com/willamette
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Fun event! FREE canoeing!
All are invited to attend the Willamette River Water Trail Dedication Event.
Saturday June 2
10am - 3pm
Willamette Park in Portland
Celebrate the completion of the Willamette River Water Trail and the dedication of the trail's Northern Section. This will be the first chance to pick up a copy of the free waterproof water trail guide covering the mainstem Willamette from Salem to Portland. All are welcome to attend. Activities include: speakers, ribbon cutting, paddling, boat demonstrations, river resources, educational displays, and more.
10 am Registration & displays open
Paddle/ Boat demonstrations & free canoe launches begin
Noon Dedication Ceremony
Governor Ted Kulongoski
Congressman David Wu
Lynn Scarlett, Dep. Secretary, U.S. Dept of Interior
Tim Wood, Director, Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept
Zari Santner, Director, Portland Parks & Recreation
Noon - 3 p.m. Paddles, displays & boat demos
Bring your own craft or reserve a free canoe. Canoes and gear will be available for 45 minute time slots each hour from 10am until 2pm. Reserve by contacting Willamette Riverkeeper at 503-223-6418 or emailing amy@willamette-riverkeeper.org.
Rent a kayak by contact the following paddling shops
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe 503.285.1819 http://www.aldercreek.com/
Portland Kayak Company 503-459-4050 http://www.portlandrivercompany.com/
Sportcraft Marina (503) 656-6484 http://www.sportcraftmarina.com/
We hope you can join us for this celebration event! Find out more about the water trail at www.willamettewatertrail.org.
Amy Morrison
River Protection Coordinator
Willamette Riverkeeper
503-223-6418
amy@willamette-riverkeeper.org
www.willamette-riverkeeper.org
New Address
Portland Boathouse
1515 SE Water Ave #102
Portland OR 97214
Saturday June 2
10am - 3pm
Willamette Park in Portland
Celebrate the completion of the Willamette River Water Trail and the dedication of the trail's Northern Section. This will be the first chance to pick up a copy of the free waterproof water trail guide covering the mainstem Willamette from Salem to Portland. All are welcome to attend. Activities include: speakers, ribbon cutting, paddling, boat demonstrations, river resources, educational displays, and more.
10 am Registration & displays open
Paddle/ Boat demonstrations & free canoe launches begin
Noon Dedication Ceremony
Governor Ted Kulongoski
Congressman David Wu
Lynn Scarlett, Dep. Secretary, U.S. Dept of Interior
Tim Wood, Director, Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept
Zari Santner, Director, Portland Parks & Recreation
Noon - 3 p.m. Paddles, displays & boat demos
Bring your own craft or reserve a free canoe. Canoes and gear will be available for 45 minute time slots each hour from 10am until 2pm. Reserve by contacting Willamette Riverkeeper at 503-223-6418 or emailing amy@willamette-riverkeeper.org.
Rent a kayak by contact the following paddling shops
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe 503.285.1819 http://www.aldercreek.com/
Portland Kayak Company 503-459-4050 http://www.portlandrivercompany.com/
Sportcraft Marina (503) 656-6484 http://www.sportcraftmarina.com/
We hope you can join us for this celebration event! Find out more about the water trail at www.willamettewatertrail.org.
Amy Morrison
River Protection Coordinator
Willamette Riverkeeper
503-223-6418
amy@willamette-riverkeeper.org
www.willamette-riverkeeper.org
New Address
Portland Boathouse
1515 SE Water Ave #102
Portland OR 97214
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
team cd
good beautiful sunny tuesday y'all.
just wanted to let you guys know that i'm only shy of a couple of songs until the interrobang's 2007 cd awesomeness mix number one is complete!! wooooo!!
so to those who haven't thought of their one song yet (i understand it's hard to narrow down your extensive musical repertoire to just one ...), please send it soon!
can't wait to see what else is coming in.
enjoy the sun!
eric
just wanted to let you guys know that i'm only shy of a couple of songs until the interrobang's 2007 cd awesomeness mix number one is complete!! wooooo!!
so to those who haven't thought of their one song yet (i understand it's hard to narrow down your extensive musical repertoire to just one ...), please send it soon!
can't wait to see what else is coming in.
enjoy the sun!
eric
Friday, May 4, 2007
Volunteering with the CSWC
Hiya Team!
I have two fab opportunities for you, if you like to help out on Saturdays ...
Stewardship Saturday
May 12th, 9-12, Trail work at Whitaker Ponds, 7040 NE 47th Ave
Super fun! We have two sections of trail that need to be re-laid before the summer crowds hit -
Explorando El Columbia Slough
June 16th, 1-5pm, Whitaker Ponds 7040 NE 47th
This event is geared towards the local Hispanic community, and includes free activities of all kinds: canoeing, dancing, storytelling, face-painting, booths, macros, and more! We need lots of volunteers for a variety of positions, about half of which require a Spanish-speaking individual. This event will be lots of fun, so sign up for a shift by calling me at 503-281-1132!
Cheers,
Melissa
I have two fab opportunities for you, if you like to help out on Saturdays ...
Stewardship Saturday
May 12th, 9-12, Trail work at Whitaker Ponds, 7040 NE 47th Ave
Super fun! We have two sections of trail that need to be re-laid before the summer crowds hit -
Explorando El Columbia Slough
June 16th, 1-5pm, Whitaker Ponds 7040 NE 47th
This event is geared towards the local Hispanic community, and includes free activities of all kinds: canoeing, dancing, storytelling, face-painting, booths, macros, and more! We need lots of volunteers for a variety of positions, about half of which require a Spanish-speaking individual. This event will be lots of fun, so sign up for a shift by calling me at 503-281-1132!
Cheers,
Melissa
Monday, April 23, 2007
a very *SPECIAL* volunteering opportunity...
good afternoon guys. hope each and every one of you enjoyed the sunshine during some part of the day today. anyways, just wanted to give you guys a heads up on an upcoming and unique volunteer event taking place at Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center (Vancouver, WA):
Come join and engage us at Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center on Sat. May 5,
2007 from 10am to 2pm for our 7th annual Special Needs Fishing Festival. A community and
family event held in conjunction with Join Hands Day, to provide fishing opportunities to individuals with special needs. Many activities on hand, including fish printing, fly tying, face painting, Eartha the clown, and much more.
Excellent volunteer opportunities available (including fish gutting, assist with fishing, face painting, keeping me hydrated, and others).
Free cost! , t shirts for all volunteers !! , breakfast!!! and even lunch!!!!
Our address is 12208 SE Evergreen Highway Vancouver, WA 98683, at the Historic Vancouver
Trout Hatchery. Please contact me (you know where I'm at) for more information.
Come join and engage us at Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center on Sat. May 5,
2007 from 10am to 2pm for our 7th annual Special Needs Fishing Festival. A community and
family event held in conjunction with Join Hands Day, to provide fishing opportunities to individuals with special needs. Many activities on hand, including fish printing, fly tying, face painting, Eartha the clown, and much more.
Excellent volunteer opportunities available (including fish gutting, assist with fishing, face painting, keeping me hydrated, and others).
Free cost! , t shirts for all volunteers !! , breakfast!!! and even lunch!!!!
Our address is 12208 SE Evergreen Highway Vancouver, WA 98683, at the Historic Vancouver
Trout Hatchery. Please contact me (you know where I'm at) for more information.
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