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We're excited to be attending PIELC this weekend! PIELC is University of Oregon's Public Interest Environmental Law Conference. This conference attracts activists, advocates, attorneys, scientists, government officials, and concerned citizens together to share information and strategies that will more effectively further the goals of environmental and social justice. Bark will be represented on two panels at PIELC: Jordan Latter, Bark's Forest Watch Coordinator, will be on the Watchdogging 101 panel; Meg Waller, Bark's Restoration Manager, will be facilitating the Beaver Believers panel.

We've already got 6 Parrott Creek Restoration opportunities coming up on our 2025 events calendar, the first of which is on MLK Day, Monday 1/20! Come out and help us restore this 80-acre site in Clackamas County for Indigenous folks to use it as a safe place to gather natural resources such as first foods, medicines, and basketry materials, connect with the land, and engage in environmental stewardship. Parrott Creek Child & Family Services Cultural Ecology Program is leading the restoration of this site through an Indigenous stewardship lens, prioritizing traditional ecological knowledge and service to the local Indigenous communities. This land site will provide Indigenous people a safe place to gather natural resources such as first foods, medicines, and basketry materials, connect with the land, and engage in environmental stewardship. Such opportunities are unfortunately limited as people are either restricted from gathering or don’t know if it is safe from waste, pollution, and chemicals. This is especially true for those living in the Portland metro area and other urban communities with limited access to natural areas. Through its priorities and approach, this program works towards simultaneously addressing trauma held in the youth, the Indigenous community, and the land. https://lnkd.in/gNQVDrVd

We're in the last 5 days of our Give!Guide campaign, and that means that with any $10 donation you make today thru NYE, you'll have the chance to win something incredible! Today you have THREE chances to win a sightseeing aerial tour from Envi Adventures. Each pass is good for up to three people, so grab a couple friends and get on board for unforgettable views of our beloved Portland skyline, the beautiful Columbia River Gorge or majestic Mt Hood. Donate $10 for a chance to win!: https://lnkd.in/gvNYt_CN

We're thinking about water for today's Give!Guide Big Drinks Day. Since 1999, Bark has saved tens of thousands of acres of forest from destructive logging projects that would've harmed Mt. Hood's forests and watersheds. Mt. Hood Nat'l Forest is home to Bull Run Watershed, which provides drinking water to one million people in the greater Portland area. Our beaver habitat and wetland surveys help us ensure a sustainable water supply and advocate for protections of this precious resource. Today, when you give $10 or more to Bark in Give!Guide, you'll not only be supporting work that protects Mt. Hood's watersheds, but you'll also have a chance to win a tasting and excursion from Soter Wines or one of three $200 gift cards to John's Marketplace (or one of five gift cards if you’re 35 and under!). So far we're at 34% of our $30,000 goal. Give $10 and enter to win here: https://lnkd.in/gvNYt_CN

Flames for Change: Meet the Panelists! Bark's Forest Watch Programs Manager, Jordan Latter, will be facilitating a panel discussion at Bark's Community Confluence Conference about the role of fire in the forests. Tickets are available here: https://lnkd.in/gu_JAhWJ

Today is a Give!Guide Big Give Day, which means if you donate $10+ to Bark you have a chance to win $500 to Backyard Bird Shop! Make your outdoor spaces a destination for birds, squirrels, mason bees, bats – whatever you fancy. Then you can bird-watch from home! We're over half-way through our Give!Guide campaign and we've raised $1,435 of our $30,000 goal. Every dollar donated to Bark ensures that we can continue offering free public programming that connects people to place and protects the lands and waters that sustain us all. Thank you for your support! https://lnkd.in/gvNYt_CN

Announcing... Bark's 1st annual Community Confluence Conference! On December 14th, join us at Left Bank Annex for a conference that will bring together environmental organizations, experts, and community members to connect and share tools we can put into action now to protect our environment for generations to come. There will be panels, keynote speakers, food & drinks, and a silent auction. And to close out the night, we'll have our Do Good Get Down dance party! Tickets are sliding scale and start at $10. Everyone is welcome to attend, no matter your level of experience or involvement in protecting our environment. Learn more & get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gu_JAhWJ

Today is another Willamette Week's Give!Guide BIG GIVE DAY! When you donate on a Big Give Day, you'll not only help us get closer to our $30,000 goal - you'll also be entered to win a Central Oregon getaway! This prize includes a half-day tour for two from Wanderlust Tours, a local Bend tour operator committed to fun in the outdoors, sharing the natural and cultural history of Oregon, and protecting our beautiful corner of the world. Choose from their lava caves, canoeing, kayaking, or snowshoeing tours. After your tour, you'll head over to Wall Street Suites for a relaxing one-night stay a stone’s throw from the Deschutes River. Give $10+ today to enter! https://lnkd.in/gYWqMMTu

On October 8-10, Indigenous peoples from around the world came together to create “Indigenous Peoples Principles and Protocols for Just Transition.” These 11 principles are not just the same old tired lines about the need for a ‘green economy,’ but rather a call for formal recognition of Indigenous peoples’ right to self-determination and the necessity of Indigenous knowledge for true environmental sustainability. Read the full “Principles and Protocols” here: https://lnkd.in/dzqdYfWM

Volunteer with us! Bark is a volunteer-powered organization, and we couldn't defend and restore Mt. Hood National Forest without you! Whether you want to gather data on a groundtruthing hike, help us survey beaver habitats and wetlands, lead an all-ages educational Bark Out hike, or have some other special skill you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and tell us about your skills, accessibility needs, and schedule and we'll find a role for you. Or, you can sign up for an upcoming beaver habitat, wetland, or groundtruthing field day on our website: bark-out.org/events