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The Bird Days of Summer: Flower Dyeing in the Forest *FULL*

Try out flower dyeing in this laid back and beginner friendly class. Together we’ll explore the creative possibilities of printing with plants known as “bundle dyeing”.

We will transfer botanical pigments to cloth, creating vibrant prints with nature’s color palette. Experiment with your own combinations on silk and cotton and take home your cool creations. No need to bring your own, pre-treated fabric and supplies will be provided. We will spend our time at the Portland Audubon Sanctuary in Forest Park and may take a quick stroll around the forest to collect fallen foliage.

If you have your own flowers you’d like to use, feel free to bring them along. We will meet at the Portland Audubon Sanctuary in the Jay Conference Room near the Nature Store. Parking is available on site and along Cornell Road. 

You can expect bright flowers, wild creativity, and good times!

Amenities: An ADA compliant bathrooms available on site
Public Transit: No public transit is available. 
Rest Stops: This event will be indoors and seated at a table.
Exposure: Minimal, mostly shade and indoors

Do you have an access need that isn’t listed here? Please reach out to classes@audubonportland.org with any additional questions or concerns.

Accessibility

Distance: A short stroll to collect flowers
Pacing: Slow 
Elevation Changes: None
Trail Tread: Combination of packed dirt trails

Bundle-dyed textiles, photo by Woolbrain Knitter/flickr

Try out flower dyeing in this laid back and beginner friendly class.

Join Portland Audubon’s Education Team for The Bird Days of Summer, a series of super beginner-friendly programs for anyone curious about birds in nature. We’re combining community-building, exploration, and fun to create safe spaces for people to get to know each other as well as the birds. Binoculars will be provided, and we’ll begin each program with a short “how-to” to help you get started.

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The Bird Days of Summer Field Trip Details

  • Date: August 13, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Pay What You Can: $0-$25 Sliding Scale

About the Sliding Scale

Portland Audubon is excited to begin offering programs on a sliding scale. This will increase access to our programs and allow people of all economic backgrounds to explore their curiosity for the natural world. A sliding scale model will move us towards a more equitable, inclusive, and just community. 

In the spirit of community, we ask folks to pay it forward when they can. Your support will fund scholarships, as well as future free and low-cost programs. 

Thank you for helping Portland Audubon move towards a more equitable community for nature lovers of all backgrounds! 

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Details

Date:
August 13, 2022
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Venue

OR United States
Website:
https://audubonportland.org/venue/3749/
Cost:
Free – $25

Venue

OR United States
Website:
https://audubonportland.org/venue/3749/
Cost:
Free – $25

Organizer

Tara Lemezis
Phone:
971-222-6131
Email:
tlemezis@audubonportland.org

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