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Program Guide and Newsletter of Tryon Creek State Natural Area
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Winter 2016
Vol. 43, No. 1
The Friends of Tryon
Creek mission, in
partnership with Oregon
State Parks, is to inspire
and nurture relationships
with nature in our unique
urban forest.
The mission of the
Oregon Parks and
Recreation Department
is to provide and protect
outstanding natural,
scenic, cultural, historic
and recreational sites
for the enjoyment and
education of present and
future generations.
Board of Directors
Jeffrey Lang, President
Bob Snyder, Vice-President
Stephanie Wagner, Secretary
Nate Reagan, Treasurer
Lu Beck, Board Emerita
Pete Browning
Terry Griffin
Denise Harrison
Sharon Hawley
Gary Pagenstecher
John Sturm
Staff
Monica Smiley, Executive Director
Gabe Sheoships, Education Director
Stephanie Puhl, Development Director
Lori Stepper, Day Camp Director
Erin Cathcart, Field Trip Coordinator
Lizzy Miskell, Volunteer Coordinator
Kathryn Foubister, Office Manager
Jeffrey Gray, Communications Manager
State Parks Staff
John Mullen, Park Manager
Jennifer Primm, Park Ranger
Deborah Hill, Park Ranger
Dan Quigley, Park Ranger
Nancy Laughland, Office Manager
Watershed Council Staff
Corrina Chase, Watershed Council
Coordinator
Adra Lobdell, Council Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Information
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
Portland OR 97202
Friends of Tryon Creek
503.636.4398
www.tryonfriends.org
State Parks - Tryon Creek
503.636.9886
a cooperative
group
in partnership
with
Visiting the Park
Tryon Creek State Natural Area is a 650-acre day
use area approximately 15 minutes from downtown
Portland. There are 8 miles of hiking trails and 3.5
miles of horse trails. Pets on leash are welcome in the
park. Please keep pets (and yourselves) out of the
Creek. There is no day use fee at this park.
Directions
The main entrance to the park is along Terwilliger
Blvd. east of Barbur Blvd. between the Boones FerryTerwilliger fork and State Street (HWY 43). The park is
accessible from I-5 at Exit 297.
Hours - All Week
Park:
7:00 am to Dusk
Nature Center:
9:00 - 4:00pm
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Message from the Director
Musings from the Manager
Monica Smiley, Executive Director
John Mullen, Park Manager
Recently while driving across
town, I saw a great swirling in
the sky as hundreds of geese
rose up from a field, moving
into positions to form their
lines and Vs. It seems I will
always be astounded by such
sights. This beautiful dance
of chaos to order, this jumble
of bodies all rising together,
then mixing with what appears to be confusion but is
revealed as a sorting out, each member taking its place
to create an aerodynamic design to carry them to their
next destination. As I pondered how long it might take
to train hundreds of humans to do the same, it occurred
to me that we actually do coordinate and synchronize
daily—and on a grand scale. It also seems that much of
what we do is at the expense of others, and well beyond
our basic needs of food, water, and shelter. It is this
weaving together of our human constructs with the rest
of the planetary community that seems to bring us to the
edge. For there’s only so much to go around, and what
would the world be like without the swirling of geese on
a winter morning.
Dear Friends,
Thank you for pulling
together this fall and winter
to help restore Tryon Creek
State Natural Area. Whether
you run the trails, walk
with friends and pets or
engage in activities with the
Friends of Tryon Creek and
Oregon State Parks, it is important to recognize that this
community is needed to continue to protect and care for
our urban forest.
When Tryon Park was founded in 1970, the threat was
that it would become a housing development. Today, the
land is permanently protected by Oregon State Parks.
We are forever grateful for their partnership.
The current threat to our forest is the barrage of weed
species that are crowding out native plants, climbing and
toppling trees.
A huge effort has been mounted by our volunteers. Led
by super volunteer Phil Hamilton, over 200 acres of ivy
have been removed from the forest floor. Tree ivy is cut
and monitored regularly by our volunteer stewardship
team.
What does this have to do with Tryon Creek? It reaffirms
so much of the story of this place. The community coming
together to organize and save this place for others. The
business and intermingling of visitors, volunteers, and
staff, sorting out roles and direction and priorities. And
ultimately, loving something larger than ourselves: more
than just a place, but that which the place evokes, what
it provides, and to allow it (for the most part) to just be.
My only regret is that every neighborhood doesn’t have a
Tryon Creek—but perhaps someday!
This fall and winter, through your donations to the Pull
Together campaign, the Friends and OPRD have been
empowered to hire professional forestry crews, working
in the steep ravines and targeting additional invasive
species such as laurel, holly and clematis that have taken
hold.
Thank you for your care and generosity! The legacy of
what we will leave for our children is in our capable
hands. We will leave them this beautiful forest. Together,
we will have to get dirty to keep it that way.
In the meantime, with the coming of this New Year, I send
my gratitude to all of you who have touched and been
touched by this place and others. Without such places, all
our human endeavors would seem so shallow. Weaving
through these natural areas are currents that are only
found in such landscapes, like the positive ions of the
face of a waterfall. It is these currents that sustain us,
that make us whole. And so, I also send gratitude to all
who have had a hand in recognizing and protecting these
special places, which took thousands of years to become.
That long view is our legacy to bequeath.
I look forward to seeing you on the trails this spring!
Sincerely,
Monica
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In Memory of Patricia Leanne Iron
Patricia Iron passed away on November 2, 2015. As the first Executive Director
of the Friends of Tryon Creek in the late 80’s, Patricia successfully brought
together volunteers to develop programs, raise funds, and increase educational
activities, resulting in tremendous growth for the organization. Her involvement
with the Friends continued as a participant of the Board of Directors, a member
and volunteer. Most recently, she was working with Lucille Beck and BarbaraLee Orloff to archive the Friends founding documents.
Patricia’s career path reflected her love of theatre, nature, and animals. She
was the Event Services Manager for the Portland Center for the Performing
Arts, General Manager of the Fox Theatre in Spokane, Executive Director of
the Tower Theatre Foundation Development, Communications Director for the
Willamette Humane Society, Executive Director of Tualatin Riverkeepers and
Associate Director of Development for Camp Fire Columbia.
Patricia traveled extensively, choosing the paths less traveled in New Zealand,
Africa, the Amazon and other far flung locations, returning with amazing indigenous
artifacts that she displayed in her Lake Oswego home. Among her accomplishments,
she was very proud to have climbed Mt. Hood.
Patricia’s deep stewardship and love of nature will live on through her work with
the Friends and her generous legacy gift.
May the wind be at your back, Patricia. You will be dearly missed.
Phil Hamilton wins
2015 Sandra Diedrich Award
The Oregon Invasive Species Council has selected
Phil Hamilton as recipient of the 2015 Sandra
Denyes Diedrich Award. This honor is presented to
the individual who has made the most outstanding
contribution to protecting Oregon from invasive
species. Phil has dedicated 23 years and 23,378
hours of service to Tryon Creek State Natural Area
(TCSNA), leading the charge on park stewardship
and inspiring others every step of the way.
Phil Hamilton (center) receiving 2015 Sandra Diedrich Award
Park Manager John Mullen - left).
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It is because of Phil’s efforts that TCSNA now boasts
200 acres free of ivy—that’s nearly one third of the
park. But his work extends beyond invasive species
removal; he has built a community of Stewardship.
Phil has engaged thousands of volunteers through
ivy pulls, and founded a core team of Stewardship
Leaders who join him in inspiring new generations.
We are truly grateful for Phil Hamilton’s continuous
support and dedication, and we congratulate him
on a much deserved award!
Welcome Gabe Sheoships The Legacy of Paget Creek Trail
Tryon Creek State Natural Area, a wandering system of wooded trails under
a broad leafy canopy, has been a haven for hikers, nature explorers and
horseback riders for decades. In fact, it remains among the few areas in
Portland where equestrians can still ride freely. Recently, a new hiking and
equestrian trail — the Paget Creek Trail — was added near the Englewood
Drive entrance. Originally a small horse farm, the land was acquired from the
family of Beatrice Paget, who rode horses in the park until well into her 90’s,
and only stopped, as lore has it, when her horse grew too old.
Greetings! My name is Gabe
Sheoships. I am the new Education
Director here at the Friends of Tryon
Creek, and I am very honored and
excited to be here!
A little about myself: I hail from
Eastern Oregon, having grown up in
the shadows of the Blue Mountains.
I was raised with a keen sense
of the environment, and started
hiking, swimming and exploring my
surroundings at the tender age of 2.
I grew up appreciating the teachings
of my culture as a citizen of the
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla
Indian Reservation: to respect all
living things that make up the natural
world. My professional background is
in conservation biology; I have a M.Sc.
in Fisheries Science from Oregon
State University and have worked
on behalf of fish conservation issues
for the past 12 years. Most recently,
I taught environmental science at
Heritage University in Toppenish,
Washington. I am excited to share
my passion for the outdoors and
to advocate and educate on behalf
of our stewardship and education
values. In my spare time, I still enjoy
the outdoors, sports, and spending
quality time with friends and family.
The story of her farm goes back to Portland’s early days, when Mrs. Paget,
then a young woman, and her husband Lowell, ventured from northwest
Portland in search of a weekend sanctuary. She envisioned a place with a
creek and a view of Mt. Hood where her children could play and grow, hawks
flew overhead, foxes slipped past, and beavers and kids alike could splash
in streams. In 1938, they found what they were looking for in 18 acres off
Englewood Drive. The Pagets set up a picnic grove, planted a garden and built
a horse pasture and barn.
But beyond the bounds of the pasture, the family largely maintained the
untouched natural setting. Though many old firs were lost in storms like
the Columbus Day windstorm of 1963, they were naturally replaced by the
towering maples present now. Mrs. Paget also played a hand in preserving
the area in other ways. When Red Fox Hills was developed in the 1960’s, the
creek through the farm was under threat. She fought successfully to preserve
it, and the creek is named for the Pagets today.
The Tryon Creek trail system was largely developed by equestrians, Mrs.
Paget among them, in the first half of the last century. Then, the undeveloped
area also included what is now Red Fox Hills and Mountain Park. Mrs. Paget’s
daughter, B. Mary Inkster, recalls a long ride one late afternoon with her
mother. They rode from Englewood to the Lake Oswego Hunt Club, and on
their way back, darkness fell. They dismounted, and Mrs. Paget instructed her
daughter hold her horse’s tail like a rope. “Don’t worry,” she said. “The horses
know their way home. They’ll lead us.” And they did.
Today, the mossy old barn that served as a landmark on the property is gone.
But wander down the trail and you’ll find the same lovely views that the Paget
family enjoyed for five generations. Listen to the ripple of the stream, and
yes, the soft nicker of horses nearby.
I look forward to engaging with all of
you in the near-future,
Cheers,
Gabe
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Developing a Deeper Knowledge of Plants
By Deborah Hill, Interpretive Park Ranger for Oregon State Parks
There is an old adage that once
you’ve named something, the
learning stops. I agree with
this statement some of the
time; visitors sometimes ask
the name of a plant, and once
I tell them, their interest in that
individual plant and species
stops. Their curiosity is finished.
However, learning a species name
can be a great jumping off point to
get to know that plant in a deeper
way. It’s like getting to know a
new friend: learn their name, get
to know more about them, what
they look like, what they like to
do, where they like to go, and
eventually you can spot them
down the trail amongst a crowd.
The same can happen with plants.
By learning what a Douglas-fir
looks like—its needles, buds,
cones, bark, and the overall shape
of the tree—one can get to know
it so well, to be able to pick it out
growing across the canyon.
parts to start with are leaves,
cones and buds. After those feel
pretty comfortable, start looking
at the bark and overall shape of
the tree. By looking at these parts
in order to figure out the plant’s
name, you’ll have to take a much
closer look at the tree.
What’s Involved:
Conifer Leaves
Conifer leaves come in different
shapes and sizes. You may be
surprised at what is called a leaf!
Let’s start with Douglas-fir leaves.
Each needle-like green thing
attached to the brown twig is an
individual leaf of the Douglas-fir.
There are several characteristics
of conifer leaves a field guide will
call out: leaf shape, leaf tip, and
leaf color. What do you notice
about these leaves? For Douglasfir, the leaves are generally
considered to be dark green on
top, with bands of lighter green
underneath and a pointed tip.
So now that you are ready to learn
the names of plants, where do you
begin? Here in western Oregon,
we have a lot of coniferous
forests (forests dominated by
cone-bearing trees). Conifers are
an excellent group to start with
when learning to identify plants.
There are a few important parts
of the tree to get to know that will
help in using a field guide, which
will help in figuring out the species
name of the tree. The easiest
Notice the dark green top of leaves
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Notice the white lines on the leaf
undersides
What’s Involved:
Conifer Buds
At the end and alongside the
twigs of conifers, there are buds.
What characteristics do these
Douglas-fir buds have? Are they
big or small, pointed or round?
What about color?
Douglas-fir buds are generally
described as reddish-brown,
pointed, have overlapping scales
and are shiny. By comparison, the
buds of true firs such as grand firs
and Pacific silver firs are clustered
in groups of three at the end of
the twig and are rounded.
What’s Involved:
Conifer Cones
A pine cone! No, not really. True,
Douglas-fir is in the Pine Family
(Pinaceae), but it is not a pine
cone.
What is unique about this cone?
Some say it looks like a bunch
of mice jumping into the cone,
with only their back feet and tail
sticking out of the cone. To spot
the mice: see the papery bracts
sticking out from the scales and
the rest of the cone? The end of
the bract has three points, the
longest in the middle is the tail,
and the two on the sides are the
back feet of the mouse.
What’s with the
Terminology?
A participant in a recent
conifer identification workshop
commented on the arbitrary
nature of terminology. It’s true,
but these definitions and labels
were created so we could have
a language to use by which to
understand plants. Are there
other languages to use? Sure.
This is just one option. Do we
need to understand nature? That
depends. Nature is functioning
regardless if we understand it or
not. For some of us, appreciation
grows from understanding, even
if the lens we use is arbitrary. But
by
understanding
nature, and how
everything we do
in nature has an
impact, we become
more
responsible
participants—much
more able to have a
positive impact than
a negative one.
Interested in
learning more?
Check out these upcoming
workshops at Tryon Creek
Plant Propagation with Tryon
Creek Watershed Council:
Saturday, January 23rd 9am12pm and Sunday, January 31
Winter Twig Identification:
Saturday, February 6th, 9am12pm. Pre-register at www.
tryonfriends.org
Conifer Identification:
Saturday, March 19th 9am12pm. Pre-register at www.
tryonfriends.org
Basic Plant Identification:
coming this spring.
Conifers Growing
at Tryon Creek
*Native to Tryon Creek
Douglas-fir*
Western hemlock*
Western redcedar*
Grand fir*
I invite you to get to know your plant neighbors better by
developing a deeper connection and understanding of them. The
next time you take a walk here at Tryon Creek State Natural Area, a
nearby park, or even in your garden, take a closer look at the plants
and pay particular attention to the conifers. What new detail can
you observe to help you become better friends? Feel free to stop
in the Nature Center and share your observations with me.
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Pacific yew*
Giant sequoia
More details about conifers
and other woody plants within
Tryon Creek can be found at
our front entry display inside
the Nature Center.
Weather and Climate: Looking Back and Ahead
By Bruce Rottink, Volunteer Nature Guide and Retired Research Forester
Talk about a double whammy!
The Portland area, including
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
(TCSNA), has set an all-time
record for December rainfall,
and the 2015 United Nations
Climate Change Conference has
just wrapped up in Paris! Lots
of people are thinking about the
weather and climate now!
The growth, survival and distribution
of the plants at Tryon Creek State
Natural Area (TCSNA) are affected
by a host of factors. These factors
include climate and weather, but also
things like soil chemistry, soil depth,
the steepness of the slope the plant
is growing on, and soil moisture
holding capacity. Probably the two
most important weather variables
are temperature and rain fall. Most
of the discussion around climate
change has to do with increases in
the mean annual temperatures. This
is a good place to start, but perhaps
inadequate to explain all the changes
we might see.
is Pacific waterleaf (Hydrophyllum
tenuipes).
As the waterleaf
tends to form dense clumps, I am
monitoring approximately a 3-foot
diameter circle of plants at each
of four separate areas, rather than
just trying to track a single stalk.
Pacific Waterleaf near Red Fox Trail
So how might climate
change affect our forest?
Climate change might affect TCSNA in
many ways, for example, altering the
species composition of the forest. I
am in my third year of monitoring the
growth and development of a variety
of plants in my phenology study at
TCSNA. In my monitoring I visit the
same plants every week to ten days
and record their status. Perhaps
looking at some of the results might
provide a peek into the future. One
of the species that I am monitoring
Pacific waterleaf is a perennial
plant, which sends new shoots up
every year from rhizomes. Think of
rhizomes as “underground stems”.
The above ground shoots die back
in the “off season” and only the
roots and rhizomes persist from
year to year. At TCSNA waterleaf
is generally from 40 to 60 cm (16 –
24”) tall at maturity. These shoots
die back sometime in the summer,
generally after they have produced
a crop of seeds.
Reviewing the phenological records
(see below), the last two years
have seen a lot of variability in the
behavior of the Pacific waterleaf at
TCSNA. The chart below indicates
the presence or absence of
waterleaf leaves at each of the four
monitoring sites on a weekly basis.
The late-winter through earlysummer growth is the time when
the waterleaf is making the vast
majority of its sugar to support
Weekly Presence/Absence of Pacific Waterleaf at Four Locations at TCSNA over Two Years
Key: Light Gray = Waterleaf Absent; Dark Gray = Waterleaf Present; White = No Data
Week 1 = first week in January, Week 26 = end of June, Week
8 52 = last week of December
the plant, AND when the plant
is producing seeds. The second
emergence of leaves is around weeks
40 to 45 (roughly October thru early
November). This “second leafing
out” produces leaves that tend to
be fairly small and I’ve never seen
this second leafing produce flowers,
much less seeds. And, as you notice,
there is a certain amount of “now
you see it, now you don’t” with this
second leafing out. In at least some
cases, the second leafing out leaves
are eliminated by a serious frost.
Average Daily Min oF (PDX)
Average Daily Max oF (PDX)
Month
2014
2015
Month
2014
2015
January
35.1
37
January
47.7
49.9
February
34.6
41.5
February
46
56.8
March
40.2
42
March
58
62.8
April
44.7
42.6
April
62.6
62.9
May
51.3
51.5
May
71.1
70.7
June
53.9
57.9
July
59.8
61.1
August
61.4
60.5
September 56.5
53.1
October
52.1
51.2
November
40.7
38.5
W
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?
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Year
Amount
2014
22.76"
2015
13.42"
would probably
cause the plants
June
73.4
82.7
to lose more
July
83.8
86.7
water,
produce
less sugar, and
August
84.8
84.3
grow less in 2015
September 78.7
75.8
than they did in
October
68
69
2014.
But the
November 51.9
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icing on the cake
December
49.2
is yet to come.
Just take a look
spring/summer rainfall data
caused at
(see above).
It is interesting to note that on the
Middle Creek Trail, there is never a December 39.1
“second leafing out.” The major
difference between the Middle Creek
hat could have
waterleaf patch, and all the others
that difference
is that the Middle Creek patch is
on a significant slope, and is more The contrasts in weather between
exposed to direct sunlight. All the 2014 and 2015 are dramatic. I think
other patches are on flatter sites. the weather data probably goes a
Thus, it may dry out sooner than the long way in explaining this year-toother patches, and not have the late- year behavioral difference.
season water it needs for a second First let’s look at the (Portland)
set of leaves.
air temperatures maximum and
for the years (figures
hy are these years so minimum
above). In each chart, the highest
different
average minimum or maximum air
One thing that you can see temperature is highlighted. Where
immediately is that the dark gray bar the temperature for any month was
(indicating the presence of waterleaf more than 5°F higher than any other
plants) consistently ends earlier in year, it is highlighted in black.
2015 than in 2014 for any given site. You can easily see that for most of the
In 2015 the leaves disappeared on spring and early summer months, the
average 7 weeks earlier than in in minimum temperatures were higher
2014. This is a significant amount of in 2015 than in 2014. But that’s just
time.
the start. The next chart tells us even
The seeds of the waterleaf mature more.
approximately in mid-June, so in Again, for most of the spring and
both cases the plants survived early summer months, the average
long enough to produce seeds, maximum daily temperature was
and nothing more. It is likely that higher to dramatically higher in 2015
the leaves which persist after seed than in 2014. The black-highlighted
production are producing sugars to months are more than 5°F warmer
help support the plant for the next than the comparable month in 2014.
growing season.
The average high temperature in
June 2015 was almost 10°F higher than
June 2014! This higher temperature
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Rainfall
Feb - June
Wow! The early growing season
rainfall in 2014 was nearly twice what
it was in the comparable time in 2015.
The “growing season” for Pacific
Waterleaf in 2015 was both hotter
and drier than it was in 2014. The
result was that the above ground
waterleaf shoots disappeared on
average 7 weeks earlier.
Yikes!
A seven-week difference in leaf persistence is not trivial.
The future!
I can’t wait to see what kind of impact
this has on waterleaf in the 2016
season.
Think of all the linkages that there
may be between waterleaf and
the other organisms in the forest.
Possibly less food for waterleafeating insects, less cover for mice
scurrying around looking for food,
fewer waterleaf seeds for food, and
possibly increased soil erosion from
late summer rainstorms.
This is the story of just one species
of plant, but it might foretell the
challenges we face if climate change
continues unabated.
2016
Trillium Festival
April 2nd & 3rd
Turn your backyard into a
certified wildlife habitat!
Details and application at
www.backyardhabitats.org
Celebrate Your Yard!
Restore native wildlife habitat in your
backyard and make it a community
asset. Start by joining the Friends of
Tryon Creek for its 36th annual Trillium
Festival. This year’s redesigned event
features
professional
expertise;
resource materials; specialty native
plants and art to support, encourage
and inspire the creation of wildlife
habitat in your very own yard.
• Purchase Trillium's and other
specialty native plants
• Find landscape and native
gardening resources
• Purchase resource guides, yard art
and more in the Nature Store
• Create and explore art inspired by
nature
It’s through our collective efforts to revitalize urban
landscapes that positive change is made. Together we
make our cities a healthier place, for ourselves and for
wildlife. There are four Backyard Habitat Certification
Program elements: removal of aggressive weeds,
naturescaping with native plants, stormwater
management and wildlife stewardship.
Visit our tryonfriends.org for details
about this year's Trillium Festival
and backyardhabitats.org for details
about the Backyard Habitat Program
Friends of
Tryon Creek
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Nature Day
Camp 2016
June 20 - August 19
Early Bird
Discount on
all camps
until March 1!
Nature Explorer
Half Day Camps
For ages 4 - 6
Wildlife Ranger
Register Online
at www.tryonfriends.org
Full Day Camps
For grades 1 - 5
We also have Scholarship
Opportunities and Extended Care
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Winter Chili Cook-off
Saturday, January 30
3:00 – 5:00pm
You won’t want to miss this savory event as
talented volunteer chefs from around the
area compete for the esteemed title of Chili
Master. Three winners will receive a Bob
Snyder cutting board.
Tickets can be purchased at the event and
include chili tasting plus a craft beer, wine or
soda. Come cast your vote for the 2016 Chili
Master!
$10 for non-members, $5 for members, and
free for kids under 12.
2016 Annual OwlFest
Saturday, March 12
1:00 - 7:00pm
Portland is teeming with owl activity in
the springtime months. If you love owls,
come out to Tryon Creek State Natural
Area for an afternoon and evening of Owl
Celebration! Activities for the entire family
including owl pellet dissection, owl crafts,
owl presentations, guided hikes, and
close-up encounters with the Audubon
Education Owls- Hazel and Julio!
Parking is limited, please consider
carpooling.This is a free event,
no pre-registration necessary
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Calendar of Events
Register online at www.tryonfriends.org or call us at 503.636.4398
Winter Chili Cook-off
Saturday, January 30
3:00 – 5:00pm
You won’t want to miss this savory event as
talented volunteer chefs from around the
area compete for the esteemed title of Chili
Master. Three winners will receive a Bob
Snyder cutting board.
We Need Plants? Past and
present use of local plants
Saturday, February 27
10-11:30am guided walk
11:30am-1pm classroom open house
$10 for non-members, $5 for members, and
free for kids under 12.
Have you used a plant today? Join a
trained naturalist for a walk in the woods
and discover how people in this area
have used plants to survive and thrive for
thousands of years from traditional use
by Native Americans to today. After the
walk, check out the classroom for handson demonstrations on ethnobotany: how
people use plants.
Winter Twig Identification
This is a free program for ages 5 and older.
No registration required.
Tickets can be purchased at the event and
include chili tasting plus a craft beer, wine or
soda. Come cast your vote for the 2016 Chili
Master!
Saturday, February 6
9:00am – Noon
We enjoy deciduous shrubs and trees in the
spring, summer and fall when they have
leaves, flowers and fruit, but what about in
the winter? During this hands-on class, we’ll
learn the characteristics of twigs such as
buds, leaf scars, piths and lenticels so that
we can name deciduous shrubs and trees
when they are without leaves. This class will
be both inside and outside.
This is a free program for ages 15 and older.
Registration is required. Please register at
www.tryonfriends.org.
Traditional Native American
Plants and Uses of the Tryon
Creek Area
Saturday, February 6
1:00 - 3:00pm
Since time immemorial, the Willamette
Valley has provided a vast array of plant
foods for our people. Our people practiced
management techniques to improve and
maximize food systems. This presentation
will include traditional management
techniques, focusing on local plants that
were utilized along with their purposes.
Presented by Stephanie M. Wood: an
enrolled member of The Confederated
Tribe’s of Grand Ronde Community of
Oregon; she’s Santiam and Yoncalla
Kalapuya, Takelma Rogue River and
Clackamas Chinook.
2016 Annual OwlFest
Saturday, March 12
1:00 - 7:00pm
Portland is teeming with owl activity in
the springtime months. If you love owls,
come out to Tryon Creek State Natural
Area for an afternoon and evening of Owl
Celebration! Activities for the entire family
including owl pellet dissection, owl crafts,
owl presentations, guided hikes, and closeup encounters with the Audubon Education
Owls- Hazel and Julio!
Parking is limited, please consider
carpooling.This is a free event, no preregistration necessary
Conifer Identification
Saturday, March 19
9:00am – Noon
What tree is that? Interested in knowing
how to tell one green conifer from another?
Learn how to identify Oregon conifers using
dichotomous keys. We’ll start off inside
learning the identifying features of trees
such as buds, leaves, fruits, etc., and how
to use keys to discover the names of trees.
Then we’ll hit the trail and practice in the
forest on the conifers of Tryon Creek.
This is a free program for ages 15 and older.
Registration is required. Please register at
www.tryonfriends.org.
This is a free, all ages program
No registration required.
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Tryon Creek
Watershed Council
Watershed
Wide Event
Saturday, February 20
11:30 - 3:30pm
Join Tryon Creek Watershed
Council for our largest
restoration effort in 2016!
St. Marks Episcopal Church,
9750 SW Terwilliger Blvd,
Portland, OR 97219
Learn more and register at
tryoncreek.org/wwe
Calendar of Events
Register online at www.tryonfriends.org or call us at 503.636.4398
Story and Stroll
Thursdays
11am - 12:15pm
This program integrates nature exploration,
art, literature, movement, and outdoor
play. It is geared toward families with young
children (preferably ages 2-6) but all are
welcome.
NOTE! We have a new registration process:
space is on a first come, first served basis;
registration begins in the Nature Center
30 minutes before the program starts.
Guided Nature Walks
Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:30am
Venture out with a park guide for a free,
nature hike to explore the forest and stream
ecosystems and natural history at Tryon
Creek State Natural Area. Topics will vary
from week to week but will be appropriate
for all ages. Parents must accompany kids
on all hikes.
No groups please–groups may call a ranger
at least two weeks in advance to make
arrangements for alternate time. We can
be reached at (503) 636-9886 ext. 225.
February 27 - We Need Plants? Past and
present use of local plants
March 5 - A Story of Stumps: Tryon Creek
History
March 12 - Conifers of the Creek
March 19 - Amazing Amphibians
March 26 - Birds: The Art of Nesting
Classroom Discovery Days
Saturdays, 11:30 - 1:00pm
For a special last Saturday treat, wander into
one of our classroom discovery days. We’ve
got bones, animal pelts, live animals, and all
sorts of other cool stuff we want to share
with you. Each session will have a specific
theme, but it’s not a structured program so
you can come and go as you please.
Our classroom is an open house for all ages.
Drop in anytime between 11:30 - 1:00pm
Saturday, January 30: Owls of Oregon
Saturday, February 27: Ethnobotany
Saturday, March 26: Build a Bird House
(supplies included)
January 7 - What’s Underground
January 14 - Animal Scat
January 21 - If I Had a Tail
January 28 - Moles
February 4 - In a Tree
February 11 - Animal Tracks
February 18 - The Art of Hiding
February 25 - Scoot! How Critters Move
March 3 - Owl Moon
March 10 - Hummingbirds
March 17 - Shape of Things
March 24 - Frogs
March 31 - Bird Beak Buffett
Story and Stroll
Fridays
1:00 - 2:15pm
This program integrates nature exploration,
art, literature, movement, and outdoor
play. It is geared toward families with young
children (preferably ages 2-6) but all are
welcome.
NOTE! We have a new registration process:
space is on a first come, first served basis;
registration begins in the Nature Center
30 minutes before the program starts.
January 1: Coyote in Love
January 8: What’s Underground
January 15: Animal Scat
January 22: If I Had a Tail
January 29: Moles
February 5: In a Tree
February 12: Animal Tracks
February 19: The Art of Hiding
February 26: Scoot! How Critters Move
March 4: Owl Moon
March 11: Hummingbirds
March 18: Shape of Things
March 25: Frogs
This is a Free program for all ages. There is
no need to register for this program
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Story and Stroll
Sundays, 10:00 - 11:15am
This program integrates nature exploration,
art, literature, music, movement, and
outdoor play. It is geared toward families
with young children (preferably ages 2-6
but all are welcome).
NOTE! We have a new registration process:
space is on a first come, first served basis;
registration begins in the Nature Center
30 minutes before the program starts.
January 3 - Coyote in Love
January 17 - Animal Scat
February 7 - In a Tree
February 21 - The Art of Hiding
March 6 - Owl Moon
March 20 - Shape of Things
Wapato Nature Walks
Saturday, January 16
Saturday, February 20
Saturday, March 19
8:00 - 11:00am
Join a Park Naturalist for Morning Guided
Walks at Wapato Access Greenway on Sauvie
Island. These informal walks will focus on
the local natural and cultural history, a
peek at the rare oak savannah habitat and
beginner birding basics. We will walk the trail
around Virginia Lake, which is approximately
2 miles long. Walks will occur the third
Saturday of each month.
Bring binoculars and a water bottle. Meet in
the parking lot at Wapato Access Greenway.
For additional information or questions call
503-636-9886 ext. 225
Directions: To reach Wapato Greenway
parking lot travel from the bridge onto
the island, continue north on Sauvie Island
Road, past the intersection with Reeder Rd,
past Ferry Road boat ramp turnoff, to the
marked parking lot on the left.
Trainings for Teachers and Guides
Nature Guide Training
Tuesdays, March 15, 22 and 29
9:00 - 3:30pm
Have you ever wondered what it looks like when a child gets to touch a
beaver pelt for the first time? What about the thrill of helping a student
discover the role of a mole in the watershed? Do you yearn to finally catch
a glimpse of an owl while 10 sets of eyes excitedly follow your finger in
the hopes of finding him too? Are you a lifelong learner with a passion for
spreading your knowledge? If so, you might be a Nature Guide! Without
you, thousands of students each year would miss out on the opportunity
to experience the forest firsthand through educational hikes, activities and
community learning experiences.
This three-day program will give you the tools you need to be a successful
and positive leader and educator. We welcome all ages, backgrounds,
and experience levels, asking only that you be available to guide at least
once a month (weekday mornings) during the field trip season, which runs
throughout the school year.
Pre-registration is required – please contact our Field Trip Coordinator Erin
Cathcart: 503.636.4398 or [email protected].
Sense your WILD Surroundings
NAI Certified Interpretive
Guide Workshop
A Project Learning Tree/Project WILD
Early Childhood Teacher Workshop
Adult formal and informal educators
Friday, February 19,
8:30 – 4:30pm
Cost: Free
Tuesday through Friday,
January 26-29,
8:00 –5:00pm
As an interpreter, you connect the minds and hearts of guests to
the beauty of nature and the mysteries of history. NAI offers a
professional certification program. The CIG credential is gaining
recognition and respect by tour and cruise companies, parks,
zoos, museums, nature centers, and aquariums around the world.
Oregon State Parks is offering a great opportunity to learn the
basics of interpretation in exchange for preparing and leading 20
annual hours of interpretive and educational programs within the
park.
This full day early learner Project Learning Tree and Project WILD
workshop will focus on the Pre-Kindergarten educator. Learn
how to incorporate natural sciences and multi-sensory activities
into your early learner curriculum. We will focus on how to teach
using multiple learning styles, enjoy classroom activities and field
experiences alike. Curricula: Growing Up Wild and Environmental
Experiences.
You can visit www.interpnet.com to learn more about this
nationally recognized credential.
To prepare:
Dress to engage in discovery outside. Be prepared for cooler
temperatures and rain. Bring your lunch, a notebook and your
favorite children’s book.
Contact Tryon Creek State Natural Area at 503.636.9886 ext.
225 or [email protected] for certification fees and
registration details.
To Register:
http://onrep.forestry.oregonstate.edu/workshops
Select the workshop you would like to attend and follow
registration directions.
If you have any questions or do not receive a workshop
registration confirmation, please contact Deb Hill 503-636-9886
ext. 225 or email [email protected]
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Calendar of Volunteer Events
Interested in Volunteering? Contact Lizzy Miskell at [email protected] or 503.636.4398
Winter Chili Cook-off
Saturday, January 30
3:00-500pm; 2:30 entry time for chefs
It’s that time of year when it starts to get
cold and we often don’t get to see each
other at the park as much. So be sure to
come out and join us on January 30th for the
Seventh annual chili cook-off. There will be
some fun and exciting changes to the event
this year, stay tuned for more information.
Participate by entering a pot of chili, making
corn bread, or helping to run the event. In
addition to cooks we will need people to
help set-up, serve beer and help with cleanup.
Please contact Lizzy to sign up to volunteer
at the event or to be a volunteer chef in the
competition.
Provide everyday support
as a Nature Center Host!
Nature Center Hosts are integral to our daily
operations with responsibilities that include
greeting visitors at the front desk, answering
questions about the park, forwarding phone
calls, and selling merchandise. This position
is great for those who are customerservice oriented and enjoy talking about
our beautiful park. Four-hour morning and
afternoon shifts are available every day of
the week.
Please contact Lizzy Miskell if you are
interested in this volunteer position at
[email protected]
Mark your calendar for
the Trillium Festival
Volunteers needed for
$2 Native Plant Sale
Stewardship
Saturdays
Our biggest community event and perhaps
our most enjoyable volunteer days, the
Trillium Festival, is coming up quickly. We
will need volunteers to help with the plant
sale, direct traffic, set-up & tear-down, and
much more. The event is from 10am to 4pm
both days and volunteers will be needed
for shifts ranging from 8:30am to 5pm. This
event celebrates spring and the trillium
flowers and encourages people to buy and
garden with native plants. It is a great way to
help us highlight Tryon Creek State Natural
Area and support the Friends’ education and
restoration programs.
Our $2 Native Plant Sale is just around the
corner and we need volunteers!
January through March
8:45 - 12:00pm
Saturday and Sunday
April 2-3
Tryon Creek Watershed Council
Saturday, February 13-15
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Learn more and register
at tryoncreek.org/plantsale
Every Saturday volunteers hit
the trails at 9am and work until
noon clearing ivy by hand.
We will provide the work gloves,
snacks and spirit.
You come ready to walk ¼ mile,
pull, yank or clip the dreaded
English ivy (Hedera helix).
Wear sturdy shoes and clothes
you don’t mind getting dirty,
bring a water bottle and
your love for protecting the
environment.
Please contact Lizzy to volunteer at Lizzy@
tryonfriends.org
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Are you a High School teen interested in
science and nature? Are you looking for
a fun way to volunteer with flexibility?
Our Discover the Park Through Science
program is a great way to get started. Teen
volunteers are needed to help run sciencebased stations to help kids and their families
learn about the park from an earth science
point of view.
Teens can sign up for shifts on Saturday and
Sunday from 1:00 - 3:00pm throughout the
fall.
Contact Lizzy Miskell at lizzy@tryonfriends.
org for more information and to sign up.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Scott Bergen
Scott Bergen has been a volunteer at Tryon Creek for less than a
year but has already dedicated time to nearly every event and most
of our programs. He started by volunteering with his daughter in
our Nature Day Camp, then went on to try Owl Monitoring and
support events including the Trillium Festival, Forest Music, the
Ravine Restoration Project, and Green Friday. “Volunteering at
Tryon Creek gets me out of the house, into nature, and working
with a great group of people,” he said.
More recently, Scott has become a regular at Stewardship
Saturdays, and has started leading Stewardship groups. He is also
a frequent Nature Center Host, and will often fill in gaps and take
shifts at the last minute. “It’s beneficial and rewarding for me as
an introvert to greet and help people in the Nature Center,” he
said, “and working with the stewardship group (pulling ivy) also
fosters a sense of connection and concern for the health of the
park.” We are so lucky to work with Scott, and are grateful for the
myriad ways he supports the Tryon Creek community.
Meet Scott!
Where is your hometown, and
where else have you lived?
My hometown is Pequannock,
New Jersey. I’ve lived in Maine,
Massachusettes, Upstate New York,
Texas, Baltimore, and Seattle.
What do you do for work?
I work from home as a software
engineer for a small company in
New Jersey that does personality
assessment in employment settings.
What are some of your favorite
hobbies or pastimes?
I love being outside, hiking, camping,
biking. I was a volunteer firefighter/
EMT for a long time as well.
How did you get started as a
volunteer at Tryon Creek?
I gave up firefighting last year
and was looking for volunteer
opportunities in the SW area after
moving to this part of town. My
daughter and I helped out at spring
break camp last March, then I
volunteered at the Trillium Festival,
and started this past summer as a
Nature Center Host.
What do you think makes this place
unique?
Surely how close by it is and easy
to visit, but mostly the dedication
of the staff and volunteers of the
Friends and OPRD who welcome
visitors to the park, enhance visitor
experience, and care for the park.
It’s a special place.
Do you have a spirit animal?
According to the online quiz I
just took, it’s an owl. That seems
reasonable. I’m quiet, perceptive, a
night person, and love to eat small
rodents and birds.
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Membership supports our community
Thank you for your donations,
by pulling together we create a thriving community
we can all be proud of!
Membership Supports the Friends of Tryon Creek mission, in partnership
with Oregon State Parks, to inspire and nurture relationships with
nature in this unique urban Forest.
Friends Education programs inspire discovery, connect our community
to this natural place and explore concepts relevant everywhere,
including ecology and science. Friends of Tryon Creek organize and offer
opportunities for volunteers to steward our urban forest; benefiting
our regional wildlife habitat and building community through our
Stewardship Programs.
Learn more about how membership makes a difference and the Friends
of Tryon Creek at our website:
www.tryonfriends.org.
All members of the Friends of Tryon Creek
receive the following benefits
Discounts on a variety of family education programs, children’s camps, classes
and activities.
•
10% discount at the Nature Store, featuring an assortment of
educational resources, gifts and field guides.
•
Early bird entry into the annual Trillium Festival in April.
•
Early bird entry into the annual Forest Market in December and
discounted wreath prices.
•
The Trillium Times Newsletter offering a complete guide to
upcoming classes and events.
Park Perennials
Our monthly supporters, Park Perennials, keep our
programs strong all year long - sustaining the Friends of
Tryon Creek through the seasons.
To make it easy for you, Friends of Tryon Creek can
deduct your monthly contribution directly from your
bank account or charge it to your credit card.
To become a Park Perennial or for more information, please
visit our website www.tryonfriends.org or contact Stephanie
Puhl, [email protected].
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Tributes
In Memory of
T. Autzen: Stephen L. Dyrnes
Mary Carr: Cynthia C. and Bruce Ellison
William E Coit, MD: Jim and Patricia Eddy (Billy
loved Tryon Creek Park. He is sorrily missed
being seen walking his dogs and photographing
owls.); Holly Coit; Barbara and Robert Yeager
Neale Creamer: Ralph Dobiejko and June
Baumler
Leo DeMarinis: Terri and David Brown
Mark Jonathan Epstein: Audrey Suzanne
Speare (We miss you more everyday Ampa...
We love you.)
Benetta Fenimore: Marian Fenimore
Martha Greenough: Katy Weil
Mr David Hake: Shinya and Jayne Ichikawa
(We will always remember your loving father
who lived every moment with joy in his heart
for his family/friends, performance,music, and
nature.)
Fritz Hayes: Margaret Hayes
Heart: Clarence Widerburg
Mike Hertz: Judith Hertz
Carol Howard: Harold and Carol Howard
Austin and Denise Leach: Sarah Leach Jackal
Nina: Richard and Joan Slavin
Lillian Pagenstecher: Ana Andueza, BarbaraLee Orloff (In memory of beautiful Lillian with
great affection for her parents, Toni and Gary,
and twins.); Julia and David Meyer; Gerhard
and Toni Pagenstecher; Mike Roach and Kim
Osgood
Susan Pasarow: Nikolas Ackerman
Jerry Rhodes: Elaine D. Rhodes (Jerry loved
the woods and gardening)
Gail Robinson: Shauna Smith
Lowell and Tom Seger: Mary Ellen Seger
Bernard Silverman: Wanda Silverman
Ned Steel: Ellen Steel and Richard Booman
Susan Theissen: Tom Theissen
Bill Wysham: Lark Wysham
Bob Wunderlich (July 2, 1926 - August 22,
2015): Jane Boyd
Joan Ziegler: Robin and Alfred Wein
in Celebration of
Birthday: Keith Prior
50 Years of Wedded Bliss: Tam and Vern
Vorderstrasse
Matthew Collins: John Matthew Collins
The Friends Circle: Anne Pagenstecher
Phil Hamilton: Kathleen Anne Kennedy
(Thank you Phil for all your many hours of
devoted stewardship)
John Gray Matching Gift: Nancie McGraw
The marriage of Kathy and Robert: Barbara
Fishleder (Congratulations on your marriage.
May your love and lives thrive and continue to
grow together.)
Monica Smiley: Lucille Beck
Monica, Stephanie and Lori: Patty Lyons
Nature: Amy Estimada
Connecting with the Lord God through
nature walks: Marie Tree
in Honor of
Our children: Michael and Lisa Wenzlick
Lu Beck: Sylvia Breed Gates
Cole: Chris Beck (He may well be the cutest,
or at least the most unusual looking, dog that
ever walked the Tryon trails.)
Matthew Collins: John and Barbara Collins
Luke and Serra Donis, our kids, and summer
campers: Brett and Emi Donis
John D Gray: Cynthia Chilton and Ed
Abrahamson (Thank you Mr Gray!), Deb
Schallert (For his support of Tryon Creek)
B. Mary Inkster: Robert and Susan Leeb
Iris and Dan: Lori Bocklund
Kevin and Sabrina Kochprapha: Adrienne and
Robert Dickinson (Our backpacking children)
Abe Kramer: Nate and Rose Kramer (An
amazing and inspiring man. We miss him
dearly.)
John Neeley: Barbara and John Neeley
Faye Nelson: Jim Nelson
Lillian Pagenstecher: Dan Merkle (A wonderful
place to remember the beauty of Lillian)
Stephanie Puhl: Monica Smiley and Gary
Fergus (For all your effort on behalf of the
Friends. You are amazing! Thank you)
Bruce Rottink: Linda Hartlin
Nora Semonsen: Nora and Kevin Semonsen
Lukas Schindler: Jenna Fallon and Eric
Schindler
Judith Smythe: Scot Smythe
Reshmi and Ralph Dutt-Ballerstadt: Ronan Wilma Therkelsen: Susan and Peter Peterson
Dutt-Ballerstadt (Grow with nature! Respect (Mother pioneer of Tryon Creek)
nature!)
Joan Ziegler: Mabbott Warren, Gary and
Regina Gallwas (In memory of her dedication
Kate Gigler: Sam Taylor
to Tryon Creek.)
for the Birthday of
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Donations to the Friends of Tryon Creek
January 1 through December 31, 2015
Please let us know if you have inadvertently been left off this list. Recent contributions will be noted in our next newsletter.
Our monthly donors, known
as Park Perennials (denoted
with an "*"), keep our
programs strong all year
long and sustain the Friends
of Tryon Creek through the
seasons.
To become a Park Perennial
or for more information,
please visit our website
www.tryonfriends.org or
contact Stephanie Puhl,
[email protected].
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Dave and Toni Baldwin
Joan Baldwin
Gaffney and Dirk Barnett
Jackie and Joe Barra
Joseph Barra
Louise Barrow
Susan Mead and Brett Baumann
Louise Beauchamp
Borden Beck
David and Marjorie Beckett
Roland and Myrna Begin
Chrystal Bell and Lori Hays
Michele Bell
Charles and Lanette Bernards
Subrotesh Bhattacharya
Beth Biagini and Joe Kurmaskie
Sarah I. Bidwell
Rachel Bieber and Michelle Olson
Jennifer Bilbie-Alexander and Mark
Alexander
Hisham Bismar
Janet Bixby and Martha Mealy
Michael Blackburn and Eileen Lipkin
Jordan Blair
Donna Blocher
John Schwartz and Linda
Boochever
Diana and Darryl Boom
John and Gail Bowles
Elly Branch
Kevin Brandini
Carole Breck
Kelly Brefczynski
Jack and Jean Brown
Terri and David Brown
Amicia Bullard
Emma Burbank
Ryan Burghard
Brenna Burke
Richard Burkland
Stephen Bush and Marie Miles
Priscilla Butler
Beth Byron
Joni Cady and Jane Roosevelt
Arianne and David Cakarnis
Karen Cameron
Daniel Campagna
Cheryl Campbell
Julia Mary Campbell
David and Josephine Cannon
Sarah Cantwell
Claire Carder
Mica Carew and William Wan
Elizabeth Carnes
Robert and Ruthanne Carothers
Carolyn W. and Walter Carr
Jill Case
Judy A. Cerne Palmer
Alivia and Justin Cetas
Margaret and Larry Chalfan
Cynthia Chilton and Ed
Abrahamson
Mary-Anne Cimino
Laurie J. Claassen
Eileen Claiborne
Pamela Clark
Claire Cohen
Rachel Cole
Kisa and Ian Coltman
Don Conklin
Shannon Connelly and Michael
Phillips
Suzanne Conrad
Richard Conser and Anita DiemerConser
Linden Cornett
Jean Cory
Moya Costello
Martha Couch and Wallace Clark
Jim Cox and Brenda Nuckton
James and Pat Crane
Ann Crumpacker
Cynthia and Christopher
Cunningham
Susan Cushman
Armin and Peggy Dahms
Tracy N Dannen-Grace
Chris Davidson and Lauren Iscott
Dorothy Davidson
Sarah and Camerun Davis
Kirsten Day and Richard Deats
David B. Del Mar
Katie Anne Deming
Sam Dibbins
Alberto and Shannon Diez
Dorothy Dilling
Renae and Donn Dimond
Anais, Thomas and Bowen Dixon
Peter and Kristel Dobratz
Anne and Ed Dobson
Christie and Michael Doerr
Christine Dole
Vanessa and Brad Dollar
Kristin and Ty Donahue
Brett and Emi Donis
Dee Ann Dougherty and Paul
Raether
Martha A. Dougherty
Nancy and Theo Downes-LeGuin
Norman and Janet Dowty
Howard and Lindsay Drummond
Sarah Drummond-Hays
Joan Duckering
Marcia Dunham
Reshmi and Ralph Dutt-Ballerstadt
Rachel and John Dvorsky
Stephen L. Dyrnes
Teresa Edlund and Marcie
Scarborough
Carol and Vern Edwards
Emily Ellis
Melinda and John Emery
Julie Endress and Amiel
Handelsman
Chuck Ensign
Jordan Epstein
Amy Estimada
Judd Eustice and Monica Litt
Jenna Fallon and Eric Schindler
George Feldman
Marian Fenimore
Glenn Fenske
Kathy Fieldstad and Tom Grant
Louisa Fillmore-Jones
Paul Flood
Sheila Ford Richmond
Emily Foster
Kathryn Foubister
Donna R. Fowlks
Elizabeth Fox
Janet Franco
Nancy Fraser
Sara Frazier
Gregory A. Fredricks
Marsha W. Freed
Matthew Fremstad
Karen Funk and Steve Kerns
John Gale
Gary and Regina Gallwas
Angela Gassner
Lori Gibson and Scott Richardson
Kate Gigler
Andrew and Milana Gilligan
Kristie and Richard Gladhill
Richard Keough and Myra Glasser
Brad and April Goehring
Rosalie Goodman
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Bill Gordon
Karen Graves
Gene Greger
Nancy H. and Ron Gronowski
Julie Gudmestad
Nohra Hajj
J. Halisey and Barbara Kennedy
Kari Hallenburg
Richard and Betty Halley
Barbara and Jay Hamachek
Lynne Hamilton
Clyde and Veronica Hamstreet
Victoria Hanawalt
Melissa Hanifan
Douglas and Christine Hanlon
Gary and Susan Harbison
Nancy Marie Haring
Sean Harper
Heather Harrell
Nicole Harrington
Jaxine A. Harris
Karen Harris
Lynda G. Hartley
Jo and Mike Hatfield
Sharon and Doug Hawley
David Heil and Sally Greer
Becky and Clarence Hein
Seth Henderson
Douglas Henne
Judith Hertz
John and Lynda Hill
Sandra and Tom Hill
Susan K. Hilton
Tara and David Hipps
Kirk Hirschfeld
Julie Hlad
Bill Hodge
Angel and Craig Hodges
Ronald and Marne Hoevet
James Hoff and Christine Kirk
Joan Hoffman
Ann Holznagel
Jillian and Tom Horman
Kirsten Hovey
Harold and Carol Howard
Bonnie and Frank Howarth
Sarah Howell
Kassie and Jamie Hughes
Shinya and Jayne Ichikawa
Amanda Ihle
Lesley Isenstein and Stephen
Laveson
Maria Ivanova and Ken Hoadley
Sarah Leach Jackal
Cynthia Jackson
Sandra Jackson
Jan Jacobsen
Liz Jagla
Kathleen Jahn
Gerald L. Jarboe
Matt and Nancy Jasper
Yejuan Jin and Cheng Hu
Chris Johnson and Sabrina Oei
Gretchen Johnson-Gelb and Mike
Gelb
Faith Jordan
Roy and Claire Kaufmann
Victor Kaufmann
Ritva Kazmierski
Molly and John Kelley
Christian Kendra and Julia Henry
Paola Kennedy
Berry and Kate Kenton
Leslie and Jay Kilian
Matthew Kimble and Mary Taylor
Gorel Kinersly
Donna and Michael Kirchoff
Leah Klass
Anna Kodesch
Kathie J. Koellmann
Theresa Koppie and James Korkola
Linda and John Koser
Laura Kosloff
Zach and Kristin Krahmer
Mike and Kathy Krall
Lila and Richard Krause
Wally and Cathy Krieger
Jerilyn Krier and Wallace Roghair
Monica and Kurt Krueger
Sam Kuhn
Laura Kuperstein
Reuel Kurzet and John A. Moore
Elizabeth and Douglas Kutella
Charles and Donna Kuttner
Bonnie LaFord
Michelle LaForge
Ronald and Jewel Lansing
Jamie Lee
Nadine Lefkowitz
John Lin
Carol Linne
Carol Lockyear
Kathryn E. Lore
Janice Lorentz
Linda Lorenz
Marlin D. Lovelin
Ellen and David Ludwig
Kyle Lussier
H Scott & Robin Lyman
Paul J. and Helen H. Lyons
Patty Lyons
Melissa Maag
Susan Mackinnen
Tamara Madsen
Bruce and Lisa Magnuson
Linda Mantel
Susan Marchese
Carol Markewitz
Molly Marks
Linda Martin
Sara and Larry Mason
Nicole Mathes
Marilyn South Mathis
Mary C Mattecheck
Robert Calder McCall
Sarah and Dennis McCarty
Lynn McClain
Peter and Stephanie McCleery
Marissa Galvin McDermott and
Silas McDermott
Denise M. McGorrin
Molly McGuire
Jana McKeown
Mark and Cindy McKinstry
Catherine McMullen and Michael
Barton
Thomas and Molly McWeeney
Steve Mehlig
Christine Mellon and Jim Braly
Ursula Melvin and Chip Carroll
Linda Meng
Laurie Mercier
Julia and David Meyer
Amanda and Craig Miller
Elizabeth Anne Miller
Eric Miller and Juliet Stumpf
Hilary Miller
Sherry Mills
Vanessa and Doug Mirsky
Wendy A. Mitchell
Michelle Mize and Dylon Mirti
Trina Montalban
Diane and Andreas Moran
Daniel Morena
Jennifer Morse
Terry and Henry Morse
Diane Moskowitz
Jeanne Mowry and Doug Killian
Sherryll Mrynek
Robert & Gail Mueller
Kim Kyung Muk
John Mullooly
Nancy Murray and Bob Wise
Vicki Nebel
Alice Faye Nelson
Cheryl Cronin and Gary Nelson
Jim Nelson
John and Trista Nelson
Courtney and Joe Neron
Bee and Quent Neufeld
Luisa Nims
Robert Nobles and Leah Sykes
Theresa Nute
Sheilah P O'Brien
April D. Obern and Jim Dockweiler
Barry Oken and Melanie Fried-Oken
Andrew and Amy Osenar
Yukako Owen
Anne Pagenstecher
Jessica Palmer
Molly Paola
Sara Patinkin
Heather and Henry Paulson, III
Donna G. and Richard Peach
Chimera "Charlie" and Lonny Peet
Melissa and Louis Peng
Marilyn and Richard Petersen
Donna Philbrick
Brian Pinaire and Emily Baird
Allen and Mary Ellen Pinero
Diana Potts
Bruce Powell
Patricia K. Prado
Erica and Jeff Press
Erin Primrose
Keith Prior
Vonda Purdy-Myers
Dr. Raymond and Diane H. Rainka
Cindy Anne Ralston
Priya Ramamurthi
Abbie Rankin and Scott Witscher
Ann Ransmeier
Mary B. Ratcliff
William and Samina Reese
Barry and Molly Reeves
Alan and Lavonne Resnik
Alyssa L. Resnik
Larry Richardson
David and Madie Richenstein
Keith S. Richey
Susan Rim
Patricia Rimmer
Elena A Roadhouse
Leah and Bryan Robb
Jeffrey A Robinson*
Linda and William Rodgers
James V. and Elinore Rogers
Anne Rogness
Gerritt Rosenthal
Judith and Laurens Ruben
David and Andrea Ruotolo
Jamie and Robert Rye
Robert Sack and Corinna CampbellSack
Susan Safford
Catherine Samson
Sonja Saporito
Mary Sayler
Bill and Mary Scarborough
Tanya Schaefer
Gaye and Bruce Schafer
Deb Schallert
Janet C. Schmidt-Hamilton
Aili Schreiner
Mary Ellen Seger
Kia and Robert Selley
Nora and Kevin Semonsen
Karen and Dan Sewell
Ann Shankland
Mike and Joan Shaughnessy
Katherine and Andrew Shih
James Shikany and Karen Varney
Roger and Sandra Siegner
Jen and Clayton Siemens
Michael Silberbach and Paula
Welshons
Clarinda Simmons
Chet and Linda Skibinski
Richard and Joan Slavin
Steve Smith and Kelsey Wirtzfeld
Carisa and Andrew Smitham
Connie Soper
Anna and Tommy Spann
Audrey Suzanne Speare
Dick Springer
Carolyn Spurlock
Shayne and Erick Staley
Ray Stangeland and Coni Lloyd
Micki and Larry Stauffer
Daniel and Gail Stiffler
Sue and Jeffrey Strater
Barbara and Jon Stroud
Rebecca Sullivan
Ricci Susick
Radha Szenasy
Steve and Lenna Tarkan
Leslie Taylor
Louis and Phyllis Terkla
Ross Tewksbury
Tom Theissen
Amy Thomsen
Kate Thurston
Lynda and Elliott Troutman
Herb Trubo
Amanda Tupper
Tricia Tydeman
Erin VanDehey
Kate Vance
Mary Vander-Linden
Kevin Wagoner and Tracy
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Zitzelberger
Carol Wallace
Scott and Susan Walsh
Mabbott Warren
Dara Wasserman and Jonathan
Beck
Susan Weedall
Kathy Weeks
Katy Weil
Robin and Alfred Wein
Hilary Wells and Timothy Yohman
Michael and Lisa Wenzlick
Paula Wetzsteon
David M. and Mary E. Whiteford
Clarence Widerburg
Marianne Wilhelm
James D Williams
Ron and Gloria Williamson
Lorri Wilson and Brian Doran
Margaret Wilson
Annie Windsor
Rachel Witmer
Alma Wong and Stephen Kessler
Kathleen Worley
Jamie and Helene Wren
Kelly Wright
Barbara and Bruce Wyman
Lark Wysham
Amy Yates
Wen-hsin Yip
Ronda Zakocs
Brandy Ziegenbalg
Shannon Zimmer
Robert and Teresa Zimmerman
Kendra Zupan
Corporate Donors,
Community Partners and
foundations
Anne Jaqua and Family Fund of
OCF
BaronGilbert Fund of the OCF
Beaumont-Rogers Tryon Creek
Children's Fund
Carolyn Foundation
Cedar Moon Intentional
Community
CenturyLink - Clarke M Williams
Foundation
Charlotte Martin Foundation
City of Portland, Bureau of
Environmental Services
Cleveland H Dodge Foundation,
Inc.
Connie & Marianno's Music
Country Gardens Club
Elliqua Fund of the Oregon
Community Foundation
Ex Libris Productions
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Flir Systems
Gray Family Foundation
Herbert A. Templeton Foundation
Hoover Family Foundation
J.D. Fulwiler & Co. Insurance
Jackson Foundation
John D Gray Friends of Tryon Creek
State Park Fund
Jubitz Family Foundation
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Lake Grove Garden Club
Lang/Svendgard Family Fund
Laughing Planet Cafe
Leatherback Foundation (Paine)
Leupold and Stevens Foundation
McGraw Family Foundation
Merrell Footwear
National Environmental Education
Foundation
Nike
Oregon Community Foundation
Oswego Garden Club
Patagonia
PGE Silicon Valley Community
Foundation
Pohlad Family Foundation
Rose E.Tucker Charitable Trust
Sasquatch Brewing Company
Schneider Electric
Shauna M. & Kevin B. Flanigan
Family Foundation, The
Square Peg Fund of the Oregon
Community Foundation
Standard Insurance - Silicon Valley
Community Foundation
Tektronix Foundation
The Bank of Oswego
The Bobolink Foundation
The Johnson Family Foundation
The Portland Garden Club
The Standard
Tom Dwyer Automotive Service
United Way of the ColumbiaWillamette
Trillium Gala
In-kind Donations
A Cena
AAA of Oregon
Anderson Family Winery
Annie Bloom's Books
Ardiri Winery and Vineyards
Avi Resort and Casino
Body Vox
Boyds
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
& Museum
Columbia Gorge Hotel
Copper Monkey Event Center
Corkscrew Wine Bar
Cutting Board
Denise Harrison and Jed Roberts
Deschutes Brewery
E & R Wine Shop
Elk Cove Vineyards
Erath Winery
Evergreen Aviation Museum
Experience Music Project
Museum
Family Fun Center
Four Graces
Gary and Nancy Cardwell
Grand Central Baking Company
Higgins Restaurant & Bar
Hip Chicks do Wine
Holleran Vineyard Wines
Hotlips Pizza
Tucci
Village Glass Studio
Vincent Wine Company
Wanderlust Tours
Weeizer's Fine Wines
White Bird Dance
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Wine & Goodie Basket
World Class Wines
Zipcar
House Spirits Distillery
Iron Horse Restaurant
Jackson Family Wines
Jan Johanns
Jeff Lang
Jerry's Rogue River Jet Boats
Judy Stubb
King's Raven Winery
Lake Oswego Liquor, Wine &
Cigars
Lake Oswego Municipal Golf
Course
Lakewood Theatre Company
Lambs Market
Landmark Ford
Macmenamins
Manzana Rotisserie Grill
Marine Discovery Tours
Mariner Square
Market of Choice
Maryhill Museum of Art
Maryhill Winery
Moreland Farmers Pantry
Mo's Chowder
Mt. Bachelor
Nate and Heather Reagan
New Seasons Gift Basket
OmBase-Free Range Organic Yoga
OMSI
Oregon Ballet Theatre
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Oregon Symphony
Oregon Zoo
Oswego Hills Vineyard and Winery
Owen Roe
Paloma Clothing
Pamplin Family Winery
Patagonia
Peggy Covert
Portland Aquarium
Portland Baroque Orchestra
Portland Bottle Shop
Portland Center Stage
Portland Children's Museum
Portland Columbia Symphony
Orchestra
Portland Parks & Recreation
Portland Spirit
Portland Timbers
Portland Youth Philharmonic
Portland's Culinary Workshop
Ribera Vineyards
Roco Winery
Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Course
Seasons and Regions
Seattle Mariners
Sharon and Doug Hawley
St. Josef’s Estate
Stephanie and Rick Wagner
Storyteller Wine Company
Switch Shoes
Tasty and Alder or Tasty & Sons
Terry and Debbie Griffen
TeSoaria Vineyard and Winery
The Children's Course
The High Desert Museum
The Olive and the Grape
The Oregon Wine Garden
Triple Play
Friends Circle Donors
Mitchell and Diana Almy
Ana Andueza
Ray and Jean Auel
Carl and Patty Axelsen
Louise Barrow
Lucille Beck
Aliza Bethalmy
Tom Birch and Mary Nienow
Susan Bishop and Hal Lee
Tom and Carmen Bittner
Barbara and Peter Browning
Eileen Carney
Connie and Carl Clark
Kate Clinton
Stephen Cook
Jean Cory
The Country Gardens
Robert and Barbara Crooke
Ann Crumpacker
Abby and Robert CrumpackerVieira
Jon and Nancy Decherd
Dean and Joan Dechaine
Christina Deffebach
Veronica Dujon and Ismael PadinDujon
Catherine Ellison
Charles and Carey Evans
Bradford and Michelle Fletcher
Sylvia Breed Gates
Mary Goodrich
Terry and Debbie Griffin
Brenda Grootendorst and Mark
Haggard
Dr. Christene and George Gross
Phil and Rose Hamilton
Veronica and Clyde Hamstreet
Fred and Sara Harwin
Sharon and Doug Hawley
Nancy Headlee
Bruce Henderson
Margaret and Charles Hennel
Henry Hillman, Jr. and Amber
Hillman
Eileen Isham
Everett Jack
Robin and Jeff Jensen
Gary and Jan Johanns
Craig and Jane Johnston
Molly Jones
Sandy Joos
Janet Kahl
Ned and Marcie Kirschbaum
La Paloma - Mike Roach and Kim
Osgood
Jeff Lang and Ramona Svendgard
Jim Lindsay
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Diane and Richard Lowensohn
Dorothy Malcolm
Dean and Janice Marquis
Sabrina and Dan Matthews
Douglas McClenaghan
Kayla McGlaughlin and friends
McGraw Family Foundation
Dan and Sherry Merkle
Julia and David Meyer
Teri Nelson
Janice and Michael Opton
Barbara Lee Orloff
Hiroko Ozawa
Anne Pagenstecher
Gerhard and Toni Pagenstecher
Stewart Pagenstecher
Pagenwood - Tom and Sheryl
Pagenstecher
Walter and Ellen Peck
Shirlee Perkins
Nate and Heather Reagan
Lisa Richard and Alex Stoltze
Margaret Roland
Stephen and Jean Roth
Richard and Deanne Rubinstein
Leslie Ann Sammons
Elizabeth Scholz
Patricia Shattuck
Scot Smythe
Robert and Sallie Snyder
Tim Spofford
Barbara Stafford and Steve
Wilson
The Standard
Frances Storrs
Martha Thelin
Blake Thompson
Bob and Lynn Thompson
Thomas and Andrea Tongue
Dawn and George Tsongas
Jill Turner
Stephanie and Rick Wagner
Jennifer Watson
Dan and Priscilla Bernard Wieden
Piper Worthington
The Worthington Family
Barbara Coit Yeager and Robert
Yeager
Friends of Tryon Creek
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland OR 97219
Nature Day Camp 2016
June 20 - August 19
It is an experience of a lifetime!
Half Day and Full Day Camps
Ages 4 - 6 andf Grades 1 - 5
Register Online at www.tryonfriends.org
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