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Parks and nature 2024: Community education and stewardship

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Field notes: The well-dressed scientist

By Kate Holleran

July 22, 2011 1:16 p.m.

"I've learned through the 'school of muddy office clothes' that if I don't come to work prepared for the field, I can guarantee I will need to go into the field." Read Metro scientist Kate Holleran's latest reflections on restoring the land protected by Metro's voter-approved Natural Areas Program.

Council gets the bottom line: Golf likely to remain No. 1 at Glendoveer

By Nick Christensen

July 19, 2011 6:19 p.m.

At a Metro Council work session, staff presented the financial impacts of possible changes to Glendoveer. Converting part of the site to a park could cost the agency more than $1.1 million a year.

Field notes: Unwanted visitors

July 8, 2011 4:55 p.m.

"Unauthorized vehicle access onto Metro natural areas is uncommon, but where it does occur, it is destructive and often challenging to control. An obvious property boundary becomes a target instead of a sign of information, and a wet riparian seep becomes a mud bath instead of a bird bath." Read Metro scientist Kate Holleran's latest reflections on restoring the land protected by Metro's voter-approved Natural Areas Program.

Have an innovative nature project? Now's the time to explore a Metro Nature in Neighborhoods grant

July 6, 2011 5:55 p.m.

If you were inspired by Metro's recent Nature in Neighborhoods grant recipients, who are transforming an alley into a green parkway, restoring fish habitat and more, why not join them?

New Conservation Education Council calls for nominations

June 30, 2011 4:41 p.m.

What's the best way to implement a regional vision for conservation education? That's the task ahead for members of the Intertwine's Conservation Education Council, a group of leaders charged with developing that vision, as well as working with regional partners and conservation advocates to support the Intertwine's mission.

Oregon City’s Canemah Bluff flourishes with more protected land, city park makeover, coming amenities

June 29, 2011 2:35 p.m.

This summer, Metro’s efforts to preserve this unique stretch of nature took a major step forward with the purchase of two critical pieces of land. The $2.2 million investment nearly triples the size of this protected natural area from 90 acres to some 271 acres. That’s 181 additional acres that will now be publicly owned, conserving habitats and water quality.

Field notes: 50 ways to kill a tree

June 29, 2011 12:35 p.m.

"A colleague and I walked through several planting sites last week and took the pulse of the growing season. We found a bright green flush of new needles on the conifers, shrubs popping with tender leaves, and some baldhip roses that were actually blooming – in their first season!" Read Metro scientist Kate Holleran's latest reflections on restoring the land protected by Metro's voter-approved Natural Areas Program.

Taxes, benefits and a water trail - a look at Metro's approved budget

By Nick Christensen

June 27, 2011 4:30 p.m.

The Metro Council approved a $385 million budget June 23 for the coming fiscal year, which starts July 1. But what's that money going to be spent on? Here are some answers of where Metro's cash is coming from, and where it's going.

New film captures Metro’s work to protect our nature

June 24, 2011 1:46 p.m.

Hit the “play” button, and you’ll be transported to a few of the forests and trails, clearings and creeks protected by Metro’s voter-approved Natural Areas Program. A new film makes you a virtual tourist on a handful of the 11,000 acres that voters have protected over the course of 16 years and two bond measures.

Field notes: Counting birds at Chehalem Ridge

June 17, 2011 5:26 p.m.

"The sun was quickly warming the air, and from Chehalem Ridge we could see the Coast Range and the Cascades. As the morning stretched on, black-headed grosbeaks, band-tailed pigeons, Swainson thrushes, olive-sided flycatchers and hummingbirds completed for attention." Read Metro scientist Kate Holleran's latest reflections on restoring the land protected by Metro's voter-approved Natural Areas Program.

Does Glendoveer need a touch-up or an overhaul?

By Nick Christensen

June 10, 2011 4:08 p.m.

Metro staff and councilors are considering the future of the East Portland golf course, which the agency acquired in 1994. It's a profitable facility, but with golf declining and contract negotiations looming, will it stay that way?

Field notes: Garlic mustard

June 3, 2011 3:45 p.m.

"Without garlic mustard control, Beaver Creek’s rich riparian environment was degrading, and quickly. Imagine a sea of just one plant – garlic mustard – where dogwood, elderberry, bleeding heart and trillium once grew." Read Metro scientist Kate Holleran's latest reflections on restoring the land protected by Metro's voter-approved Natural Areas Program.

'It's Our Nature' outreach initiative brings Metro natural areas to you, and vice versa

June 1, 2011 12:45 p.m.

Like any good hike, the journey to preserve the Portland metropolitan area's natural treasures warrants a stop along the way to reflect on where the region has come from and where it's going.

Parks and nature 2024: Commitment to results

Field notes: The well-dressed scientist

Field notes: That's a turtle!

Council gets the bottom line: Golf likely to remain No. 1 at Glendoveer

Field notes: Unwanted visitors

Have an innovative nature project? Now's the time to explore a Metro Nature in Neighborhoods grant

New Conservation Education Council calls for nominations

Oregon City’s Canemah Bluff flourishes with more protected land, city park makeover, coming amenities

Field notes: 50 ways to kill a tree

Taxes, benefits and a water trail - a look at Metro's approved budget

New film captures Metro’s work to protect our nature

Field notes: Counting birds at Chehalem Ridge

Does Glendoveer need a touch-up or an overhaul?

Barcelona's Ecology of Innovation

Field notes: Garlic mustard

'It's Our Nature' outreach initiative brings Metro natural areas to you, and vice versa