Graham Oaks Nature Park

Graham Oaks Nature Park EcoBlitz

To register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graham-oaks-nature-park-ecoblitz-tickets-20066205561?aff=es2

Be part of a new community science movement, and contribute to the Portland-Vancouver region’s species inventory! For more information about bio-blitzes, check out these links:http://www.nature.nps.gov/biology/biodiversity/bioblitz.cfm and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hV_tvnbWJ8
Families welcome!
Look for raffle prize giveaways!
Join a team, stay as long as you prefer.

Where:
Graham Oaks Nature Park
11825 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070
http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/graham-oaks-nature-park

When:
Saturday May 7, 2016, 9:30am-10 pm (time shifts of various species ID given at registration)

About the Event:
The Graham Oaks Nature Park Eco-Blitz is part of a region wide, on-going Eco-Blitz Series to find and collect data on the Portland-Vancouver metro area’s wildlife. This event is free and open to all ages. No experience is necessary and introduction to using the iNaturalist app will be provided. More information about how to register, the species data, and the Eco-Blitz Series in general can be found athttp://www.theintertwine.org/blitz

Registration:
Pre-registration preferred. (use the link at the right)https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graham-oaks-nature-park-ecoblitz-tickets-20066205561?aff=es2

What to Bring:
• Please bring a water bottle
• Sunscreen, bug repellent and a hat
• Good walking shoes
• A smart phone or tablet (if you have one) If not, cameras will be useful (but not required).

• Water and washrooms will be available in the park

• Dress for the weather

Event Hosted By: Oregon Metro, Boones Ferry Primary School, Center for Research in Environmental Sciences and Technologies (CREST)

Project Coordinated By: The National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program

A collaborative effort among the following organizations with ongoing events: City of Wilsonville, Oregon Metro, Cascade Education Corps, City of Portland, Clean Water Services, Get To Know, iNaturalist, Jackson Bottom Wetlands, Johnson Creek Watershed Council, Oregon SOLVE, The Intertwine Alliance, The Wetlands Conservancy, Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District, YMCA

Have questions about Graham Oaks Nature Park EcoBlitz? Contact:Bonnie Shoffner, Metro
Cell Phone: 971-404-9184
Email address: bonnie.shoffner@oregonmetro.gov
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