Do you have a little one who enjoys being outdoors? Are you wondering what you can do during the rainy season? Bring your littlest naturalist to the Refuge to stomp in puddles and learn to appreciate the wet weather that makes Oregon so green! Be prepared to get wet & wild! We will supply raingear for the kids, but adults should bring their own. This event is free & open to the public, but registration is required. Send your name, email address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend, along with your little naturalists name and age, to Gardiner at gardiner_platt@fws.gov or (503)625-5944.

Grand Ronde Presentation Thursday February 9th: 6pm Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde will be sharing traditional stories and the significance of storytelling in tribal culture. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Please contact Jenna Mendenhall at jenna_mendenhall@fws.gov or (503) 625-5944 for more information and to register.

Attend a presentation on Habitat Management & Restoration for February's session. We will be in the Riparian Room from 9:30-11:00am. Refuge Manager Erin Holmes will give a presentation on the successes and challenges of habitat management. She will also address the importance of local habitats in restoration projects. If youre interested in attending or have questions, please contact Gardiner at gardiner_platt@fws.gov or 503.625.5944 x239.

Volunteers will prune tree branches for February's work party. We will meet at Refuge headquarters and carpool to the South Claus unit, where trees were planted too densely by the previous land owners. We will cut branches to provide access for Refuge staff to return and thin out the trees. Please bring water, sturdy shoes, and gloves if you have them. Please also be advised there is poison oak in the area. If youre interested please contact Bob Swanson at volunteer@friendsoftualatinrefuge.org

Please join us at 6:30 pm in the Wildlife Center Riparian Room for social time and at 7:00 for the business meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Do you have a little one who enjoys being outdoors? Are you wondering what you can do during the rainy season? Bring your littlest naturalist to the Refuge to stomp in puddles and learn to appreciate the wet weather that makes Oregon so green! Be prepared to get wet & wild! We will supply raingear for the kids, but adults should bring their own. This event is free & open to the public, but registration is required. Send your name, email address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend, along with your little naturalists name and age, to Gardiner at gardiner_platt@fws.gov or (503)625-5944.

Do you have a little one who enjoys being outdoors? Are you wondering what you can do during the rainy season? Bring your littlest naturalist to the Refuge to stomp in puddles and learn to appreciate the wet weather that makes Oregon so green! Be prepared to get wet & wild! We will supply raingear for the kids, but adults should bring their own. This event is free & open to the public, but registration is required. Send your name, email address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend, along with your little naturalists name and age, to Gardiner at gardiner_platt@fws.gov or (503)625-5944.

Do you have a little one who enjoys being outdoors? Are you wondering what you can do during the rainy season? Bring your littlest naturalist to the Refuge to stomp in puddles and learn to appreciate the wet weather that makes Oregon so green! Be prepared to get wet & wild! We will supply raingear for the kids, but adults should bring their own. This event is free & open to the public, but registration is required. Send your name, email address, phone number, and the date(s) you would like to attend, along with your little naturalists name and age, to Gardiner at gardiner_platt@fws.gov or (503)625-5944.

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