Date: May 2nd 2008

Friends of Tryon Creek
Spring hours
PARK PARK HOURS: 7:00 - 8:00pm
NATURE CENTER HOURS: 9:00 - 5:00pm

Tryon Creek e-newsletter

in the May 2008 issue

FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS
Oregon Lottery
PGE Foundation
New Seasons Market
BIRDING BY EAR
May 22nd 7:00 - 9:00pm and
May 24th, 2008 7:00 - 10:00am

Trillium Festival

Click here for details.

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The Fish of Tryon Creek web resources
Hides and Skins

Haven't seen the latest on fish coming into Tryon Creek? Here's a recap.

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Volunteer Recognition Dinner
May 14th, 2008
A fun-filled evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment.

6:00 - 8:30pm, Dinner begins at 6:30pm

Contact Amy Hoffman at 503.636.4398 or amy@tryonfriends.org for details.


NATURAL CYCLES ARTIST RETURNS: Anne Thompson and JD Perkin speak about their art installation, Ghost Trailer.
May 18th, 2008: 2:00 - 3:00pm
Natural Cycles

The Natural Cycles Lecture Series runs from February 24th through June 8th and features 6 artists and 5 installations. The fourth speakers are Anne Thompson and JD Perkin who created the installation entitled Ghost Trailer. We would like to thank the Oregon Council for the Humanities for giving us a grant to help make this lecture series possible. We would also like to thank New Seasons Market and the PGE Foundation for sponsoring the exhibit itself which runs until September 2008.

This is a free event.

Click here for more details about Anne and JD and their installation.

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The Summer Schedule is on-line

Summer at Tryon Creek

We look forward to another wonderful summer at Tryon Creek. We have lots of family events and activities for you to enjoy but really they are simply a way to get you outdoors and enjoy the park.

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Help! Data Entry needed for updating our database
April 25th, 2008: 9:00 - 4:00pm
This Spring we had a problem with our database which resulted in a loss of data. We have all of the original paperwork but much of it still needs to be re-entered. Could you help us out? If you can give even an hour or two, we’d greatly appreciate it.

If interested, please call Melissa at 503.636.4398 for details. Thank you!

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SUMMER NATURE DAY CAMP spaces are filling up
Summer Nature Day Camp

Summer isn't far away and are camps are filling up. But there are spaces available so if you haven't registered your children, this is the time. Click here for details.

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Down by the Riverside: Helping to Restore Tryon Creek
April 13, 2008: 2:00 - 3:00pm
Restoration Event

On May 3rd is a workshop for conservation in your backyard. This workshop focuses of Stormwater management. It is the third of three workshops but is open to both new and returning participants.

Must pre-register

Click here for details.

Ivy Pulls & more workparties
*trail maintenance; **plantings
SATURDAYS, 9:00 - noon.

Sturdy shoes and long pants are encouraged.

Click here for details and contact information.

Marshall Park May 3
Tryon Creek May 10
Nettle Creek May 17
Tryon Creek* May 24

MEMBERS - These and other events, classes, workshops, and restoration opportunities cannot take place without the wonderful support of members. We cannot thank you enough.

Also, if you would like to become part of this fantastic community of supporters, become a member today!

Thank you.

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