Join Bird Alliance of Oregon, Ryan Gilpin of Nidus Consulting, community leader Thomas Meinzen, and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a spring paddle focused on birding! Participants are welcome to bring their own boat, or reserve a seat in one of ours for this paddling event on the Columbia Slough. This event is free and open to all ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Getting There: We will meet at the boat launch located at Portland Water Bureaus Pump Station - look out for the Columbia Slough Watershed Council sign and go through the gate to the free parking area. You must arrive by 10:10 AM as we will be locking the gate once the event begins. Taking public transportation? Bus 74 & 87 drop riders off at the 16400 block on Airport Way, ~0.2 miles from the meeting location. 

What to Bring: Pack along water and binoculars. If you are bringing your own boat, don’t forget your life jacket and paddle! If you are borrowing a seat in one of our boats, make sure to register in advance as space is limited. We will have snacks, drinks, and binoculars to share!

Accessibility: Previous paddling experience is not required. There is a short dirt/gravel hill we must navigate up/down to get to the boat launch. Participants must be able to sit for 1 – 2 hours during the paddle. There is no restroom on site.

Questions or want to join the waiting list if the event fills up? Reach out to Amanda at, amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org.