Ross Island sits mid-Willamette just south of downtown Portland, and has a history of being built up and exploited by men, but today it is ruled primarily by nature. From Friendly House, Mike Houck, Director of the Urban Greenspaces Institute, will present his vision of how it can serve as one. Mr. Houck has been a leader in urban nature issues since 1980 when he founded the Urban Naturalist Program at the Audubon Society of Portland. He has co-founded Coalition for a Livable Future (CLF); The national Coalition to Restore Urban Waters (CRUW); The Intertwine Alliance; and The Nature of Cities forum.
Managing the National Parks
Presentation by Robert Pahre. Most people think of the 63 National Parks as large wilderness areas. While reviewing the policy issues that the “Crown Jewel” parks face, Pahre suggests that the more famous parks can learn from the parks in the Midwest. Pahre is a professor of Political Science at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on the political issues of U.S. National Parks.
Sunday, August 14, 2022 - 10:00am