Northwest Service Academy

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1994

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Northwest Service Academy

 
Northwest Service Academy
Head into the filed and help us guarantee the success of our trees
Join the StreamTeam for another fun summer maintenance event! THIS Saturday, August 16th we will head out into the field to guarantee the success of our trees. From 8:45am u...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:8:45AM Saturday, August 16th
Location:Contact Lisa and find out!
Northwest Service Academy
Drop-in on our open to public days!
The Madison High School Permaculture Garden will have 3 work days open to the public this summer. Drop in between 9am-1pm on the following dates to share your knowledge and he...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:7:00PM Thursday, July 24th
Location:Madison High School, next to Glenhaven Park
Northwest Service Academy
Join the StreamTeam for another fun summer maintenance event!
Join the StreamTeam for another fun summer maintenance event! On Saturday, July 19th we will head out into the field to guarantee the success of our trees. From 8:45am unti...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:8:45AM Saturday, July 19th
Location:To be announced when you register
Northwest Service Academy
Come volunteer in some of Gresham's most popular natural areas and parks!
Big Service Day! Saturday, July 26th, 9am-1pm July is "Parks and Recreation Month"! Come volunteer in some of Gresham's most popular natural areas and parks. Bring yourself, ...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:9:00AM Saturday, July 26th
Location:Various, see description
Northwest Service Academy
Saturday, July 19th, 9am-5pm What could be more fun then making art out of nature? This year the Parks & Recreations booth will be providing nature arts & crafts for children ...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:9:00AM Saturday, July 19th
Location:Gresham Farmers' Market
Northwest Service Academy
NWSA AmeriCorps members: Come join your friends at the Mt. Adams Center for a day of fun and celebration
Come join your friends at the NWSA – Mt. Adams Center for a day of fun and celebration. Learn about native medicinal plants. Hike to the top of Sleeping Beauty. Bike tour...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:8:30AM Friday, July 18th
Location:NWSA Mt. Adams Center, Trout Lake
Northwest Service Academy
Showcasing the accomplishments of Northwest Service Academy’s AmeriCorps members
Join us for lunch to learn what this year’s AmeriCorps members are achieving for the environment and our community, and network with other Portland-area environmental professi...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:12:00PM Wednesday, July 30th
Location:Portland City Hall, Lovejoy Room
June 16, 2008 at 2:26pm
Northwest Service Academy
1-2 Volunteers needed!
Yamhill Community Garden Workshop: Beneficial Bugs and Attracting Nature into Your Garden Wednesday June 25th, 1-3pm While the environmental problems of the world may seem bey...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:1:00PM Wednesday, June 25th
Location:Yamhill Community Garden
June 16, 2008 at 2:19pm
Northwest Service Academy
Take a step back into history by volunteering at the Zimmermann House.
Saturday June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, 9am-2pm. Take a step back into history by volunteering at the Zimmermann House. This 1874 farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typi...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:9:00AM Saturday, July 12th
Location:Zimmerman Park
June 16, 2008 at 1:55pm
Northwest Service Academy
Please join us as a volunteer at the 7th annual Explorando El Columbia Slough
Explorando el Columbia Slough! Do you: Speak Spanish? Enjoy canoeing? Like working with kids? Have an unrealized artistic flair? Please join us as a volunteer at the seventh ...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:1:00PM Saturday, June 21st
Location:Whitaker Ponds Nature Park
June 16, 2008 at 1:52pm
Northwest Service Academy
Need both Volunteers and Participants!
Volunteer at Columbia Springs Columbia Springs has three exciting environmental education summer camps to offer this year and we need to volunteers (aged 16+) as well as part...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:9:00AM Monday, July 14th
Location:Columbia Springs
June 16, 2008 at 1:49pm
Northwest Service Academy
Tualatin River Discovery Day - Volunteers Needed Saturday, June 28
Tualatin River Discovery Day - Volunteers Needed Saturday, June 28. Need hours and a work out? Tualatin Riverkeepers need strong volunteers to put boats in the water at Disc...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:7:00AM Saturday, June 28th
Location:Tualatin River
June 16, 2008 at 1:45pm
Northwest Service Academy
While the environmental problems of the world may seem beyond your control, you can make a difference right now in your own garden. Learn about some natural gardening strategi...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:1:00PM Wednesday, June 25th
Location:Yamhill Community Garden
May 23, 2008 at 9:10am
Northwest Service Academy
Help the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge rid itself of invasive weeds that crowd out habitat of waterfowl and other wildlife!
Due to volunteer efforts, we've reduced the number of infected wetlands from 22 to eight! Work parties are held every Saturday (Memorial Day weekend excluded) beginning June ...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:9:00AM Saturday, June 28th
Location:Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
May 12, 2008 at 2:44pm
Northwest Service Academy
Peek into the beautiful backyards of passionate home gardeners, and learn their secrets to chemical-free success with Metro’s free natural gardening techniques tour.
Dear friend of natural gardening, do you love sharing natural gardening tips with others? Are you experienced in natural gardening practices such as composting, managing pest...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:10:00AM Sunday, July 13th
Location:Various natural home gardens in Portland!
May 12, 2008 at 11:48am
Northwest Service Academy
Take a step back into history by volunteering at the Zimmermann House.
5 Volunteers are needed to weed and prune in the garden, which will contribute to the historical site's overall beauty. This 1874 farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:9:00AM Saturday, June 14th
Location:Zimmerman Park
May 12, 2008 at 11:35am
Northwest Service Academy
Showcasing the amazing projects that our members have worked on during their term of service!
•All 2007-2008 NWSA members are invited to participate •Presentation should be 5 minutes long and include visual aids (Power Point, posters, props, etc)--we will be STRICT ab...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:12:00PM Wednesday, July 30th
Location:Portland City Hall
May 12, 2008 at 11:24am
Northwest Service Academy

Northwest Service Academy Congratulations to Sidne Kneeland, a NWSA LINKS AmeriCorps volunteer!
Sidne has been chosen as the new coordinator for the Camas Roots Garden near J.D. Zellerbach Elementary School. In this capacity she will work part-time to help students and community members put the garden to good use. She has Master Gardener training as well as experience with wildlife botanical gardens, native plant restoration, and the Watershed Stewards program. She has also helped Calrk County (WA) get its Native Plant Society restarted and has been a volunteer coordinator at an elementary school.

Northwest Service Academy
Join the nation's largest river enhancement community volunteer event!
Clark Public Utilities Stream Team is partnering with SOLV to put on a party to celebrate SOLV's 13th annual Down by the Riverside event-a pulling party! On Saturday May 17th ...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:9:00AM Saturday, May 17th
Location:Various throughout Clark Co, see above. BBQ at Esther Short Park!
May 1, 2008 at 10:06am
Northwest Service Academy
We'll help Metro Plant Nursery do some good work!
We will help plant native plants in METRO's Native PLant Nursery.
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:9:00AM Saturday, April 19th
Location:METRO Native Plant Nursery
April 4, 2008 at 8:30am
Northwest Service Academy
Time for spring cleaning!
Come to the City of Gresham City Hall to recycle your unusable electronics, and get a eco-friendly car wash. Fish everywhere will thank you for cleaning your car in a conscie...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:9:00AM Saturday, April 19th
Location:City of Gresham City Hall
April 4, 2008 at 8:25am
Northwest Service Academy
Come Plant Native Trees and remove Invasive species!
Celebrate Earth day in an environmental fair-like environment with Clark Public Utilities' "Stream Team" (using the AmeriCorps team provided by NWSA). We will celebrate Eart...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:8:45AM Saturday, April 19th
Location:Salmon Creek Park/Klineline Pond
April 3, 2008 at 1:06pm
Northwest Service Academy
Help Clean up Cathedral Park!
Our Team will be picking up garbage and doing a touch of invasive species removal.
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:1:15PM Thursday, April 3rd
Location:Cathedral Park
April 3, 2008 at 8:23am
Northwest Service Academy
Help our community garden-up and prepare for spring food growing!
Community gardening at its finest!
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:1:00PM Wednesday, April 2nd
Location:Friends of Zenger Farm
April 2, 2008 at 8:21am
Northwest Service Academy
Help this Portland Community garden-up and prepare for spring food growing.
Community Gardening at its finest!
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:9:00AM Saturday, April 19th
Location:Alder Elementary School Community Gardens
April 2, 2008 at 8:16am
Northwest Service Academy
Wear your favorite "species costume" and help us celebrate Earth Day!
The Columbia Gorge Earth Center in Hood River, Oregon presents an Earth Day Celebration Fundraiser. Sponsored by and with proceeds going to support the Columbia Gorge Earth C...
Host:Northwest Service Academy
Time:9:00AM Saturday, April 19th
Location:West end trailhead, Mark O. Hatfield Twin Tunnels Trail on the Old Columbia River Highway
April 1, 2008 at 5:10pm
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