Summer Heats up with Forest Music Concert Series
The Friends of Tryon Creek invite the public to enjoy a spectacular lineup of local music at the annual Forest Music summer concert series.
read moreThe Friends of Tryon Creek announce “Discover Tryon Creek” Photo Contest
Win prizes, help promote Tryon Creek State Natural Area and inspire people to cultivate a lifelong relationship with nature.
read moreJune Activities at Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Kick off the summer months with a variety of different activities to engage and inspire park visitors of all ages.
read moreThe Friends of Tryon Creek announce the Gray Family Foundation’s matching challenge
The Friends of Tryon Creek are pleased to announce the kick-off of the Gray Family Foundation’s annual matching challenge through September 2013.
read moreCelebrate World Environment Day 2013
Portland is green and the world knows it! In February of this year the UN announced that Portland was selected as the host city for North America’s World Environment Day (WED).
read moreMay Events at Tryon Creek State Natural Area
The Friends of Tryon Creek welcome the warming weather with some fun activities in the park during the month of May.
read moreFriends of Tryon Creek Announces Executive Director Change
Friends of Tryon Creek Announces Executive Director Change Portland, Oregon – After four years as the Executive Director for the Friends of Tryon Creek, David Cohen has announced his plans to leave the organization in April 2013. Cohen first began working with the Friends in May of 2009. He was brought in to grow the organization by increasing membership and funding, and expanding the Friends’ presence and value to the community. Under Cohen’s leadership, the Friends’ adopted a strategic plan; grew the staff; increased annual income by over...
read moreBirdsong, Blooms and other Spring Happenings at Tryon Creek in April
Birdsong, Blooms and other Spring Happenings at Tryon Creek in April Portland, Oregon – Tis the season when the forest at Tryon Creek State Natural Area springs to life! The Friends of Tryon Creek welcome the transition to warmer weather, budding plant life, and the cheerful chorus of birdsong with great opportunities for the public to connect with the natural world: April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Morning Birdsong Walks: These guided walks afford park visitors an opportunity to spend time in the forest and learn about the area’s different...
read moreYou are Invited to our First Trillium Festival Gala
Trillium Festival Gala Friday, March 29th, 6 pm Portland, Oregon – The Friends of Tryon Creek are pleased to announce their new fundraising event, the Trillium Festival Gala, which will take place on Friday, March 29th, at 6 pm at the Templeton Campus Center on the campus of Lewis & Clark College. The Friends have planned a fantastic evening for event goers highlighted by a talk by Brian Doyle, best-selling author of Mink River, on the importance of establishing a connection to the natural world. Brian Doyle’s words of wisdom and lyrical...
read moreTryon Creek Heats Up with Chili Fest 2013!
The Friends of Tryon Creek opened the doors of the Nature Center at Tryon Creek State Natural Area to welcome the public and volunteer chili chefs in to the warmth, community spirit, and delicious chili offerings and drink served up at the Annual Chili Cook-off in January.
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