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1 Page 1 of 10 Matthew Farnell From: To: Sent: Subject: "Noel Johnson" <Noel@lewisriver.com> "Matthew 1 Farnell" <design@farnellweb.com> Saturday, August 09, :13 PM Fw: Friends of Ridgefield NWR - August E-News August 2014 A Call for Feedback on the Natural History Series We would like your feedback on the Natural History Series! To all of you who have participated in our Series evenings, we would very much appreciate your comments, both good and bad, on how we are doing to date. For example, have you enjoyed the subjects and speakers, are the presentations too long or too short, and what future topics would you enjoy hearing about? We would like to see even more folks attending these evenings, if you have any groups that we could , give postcards to, or talk to, just us know and we will add them to our outreach list! Please Board Member Vikki Pynenburg at vikkipynenburg@positionandpresencemarketing.com A big thanks to all of you that have attended the Series so far, we hope to see you at the next Natural History Series event: Thursday, September 18th! Natural History Series: Mark your calendars for the evening of September 18th! This lecture marks the last of the series for the year, so make sure to save the date! Also, here is a sneak peak of the wonderful item that will be auctioned off at the event. This beautiful woodcut piece titled "Three In Flight," was created by Debbie Neely and will go home with In This Issue... Interested in Membership? Thank you to all of the family members and friends who have made donations to the Friends in honor of their loved ones. Bring Bluegrass back to BirdFest! Photography Contest: There is still time to get out on the Refuge to capture that prize winning photograph! August 10th is the last Moonlight Hike for the summer! Come to the 11th Annual Port of Ridgefield Commissioners' Ice Cream Social! Help Map Oregon White Oak! Help Us Develop Our Strategic Plan:

Weavers from the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild shared techniques for processing and weaving with Western red cedar, tule, sweetgrass, and cattail.

2 Page 2 of 10 one lucky winner! Doors open at 6:30 Discussion begins at 7:15 Cathlapotle Plankhouse Update & Events The Plankhouse is now open! In June we gathered under dark thunderous skies to learn about materials and elements of basketry that have been in use on the Columbia River since time immemorial. Weavers from the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild shared techniques for processing and weaving with Western red cedar, tule, sweetgrass, and cattail. Visitors also got to try their hand at making a mini plaited cattail mat while learning two foundation basketry techniques, Plaiting and Twining. Using the 1847 Paul Kane Painting, Chinook Travelling Lodge with View of Mt. Hood, as a reference, we also erected an example of a temporary cattail mat shelter with mats that Plankhouse volunteers have made over the winter. Building this was a wonderful lesson in perseverance and it's clear that there is much skill involved in making a sturdy summer home. We have more to learn, and hope to put it up again at our next event, Traditional Technology Day. Our Temporary Shelter: A Call for Feedback on the Natural History Series Mark your calendars for the evening of September 18th! Cathlapotle Plankhouse Update & Events The Next Second Sunday Event Series June 8th! Refuge Complex News & Events Habitat Restoration Information Shop On AmazonSmile! Shop At Fred Meyer? Enroll in the Community Rewards Program and Help the Friends! Welcome to Our New Business Members! A warm welcome to our newest Business Member, Barb Blystone! She is taking advantage of our brand-new Business Membership program premiered at the January Ridgefield Business Association meeting. In this new program, businesses who support the Friends and the Refuge will be identified on our website and in our e-newsletter for twelve months based on the membership level they choose. Business Friends at the $100 level have their business name listed on our website and e-newsletter. Business Allies at the $250 level have their business logo in both areas. For more information or to schedule a presentation on the Refuge and our programs at your business group, please contact us. Business Members You could be a Business Friend! For more information or to schedule a presentation on the Refuge and our programs at your business group, please contact us at contact@ridgefieldfriends.org Business Friendss: Fred Sanchez of Allesor Real Estate Group David Morgan of Plas Newydd Frank Shuman of Thrivent Financial Barb Blystone of The Mercantile Business Allies: Our reference: Paul Kane, Chinook Traveling Lodge with View of Mt. Hood, c , Courtesy, Stark Museum of Art, Orange,Texas. Interested in Membership? Besides receiving the monthly E-News with Refuge updates, upcoming events, and wildlife news, members enjoy member- and volunteer- only events. Also, with any $50+ membership you will receive an annual Refuge Pass, which covers entrance fees. With any $100+ membership, you will receive a gift certificate for a 3hr. paddle with Ridgefield Kayak Rentals. Check out Ridgefield Kayak's website for more details:

Page 3 of 10 Don t forget to glance at the Refuge calendar, your one-stop shop for fun activities and volunteer opportunities! Discounts at Local Businesses for New and Renewing Members!

3 Page 3 of 10 Don t forget to glance at the Refuge calendar, your one-stop shop for fun activities and volunteer opportunities! Discounts at Local Businesses for New and Renewing Members! Would you like to enjoy a cup of coffee from Ridgefield's Season's after a morning hike on the Refuge? Or perhaps breakfast before you head out on auto tour route at Pioneer Street Cafe or lunch at Vinnie's Pizza inbetween the River 'S' and Carty Units. Dinner and drinks at the Sportsman's Resturant and Lounge after a long day of wildlife viewing? Or maybe you would like to get a discount on some supplies at Shorty's or Backyard Bird Shop? Become a Friend or renew your membership today, and receive a member card with great discounts at these wonderful local businesses! Feel free to contact us for any questions or inquiries. Traditional Technology Weekend at the Plankhouse August 9&10: The weekend of August 9th and 10th, experience traditional tools, technologies, language and art of Chinookan Peoples of the Lower Columbia River. As part of our annual Artist-In-Residence series, on August 9th local artist's Greg Robinson (Chinook Indian Nation) and Greg Archuleta (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) will be in the Plankouse demonstrating and exhibiting Chinookan art, basketry, carving and first foods. Justin Robinson (Chinook Indian Nation) will be teaching and sharing Chinuk Wawa, the heritage language of Chinookan Peoples. On August10th we will expand our gaze to explore technologies that have been used by Chinookan people and human ancestors around the globe such as archery, atlatl throwing, flintknapping (making arrowheads and other stone tools) and making fire by friction. Greg Robinson, Greg Archuleta, and Justin Robinson will also be in the house showcasing traditional art and language of Chinookan people. There will also be special activities for children all day. Participation in many of these demonstrations is encouraged! August 9th, 2014: 12pm-4pm: Local artists Greg Robinson (Chinook Indian Nation) and Greg Archuleta (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) will be in the Plankhouse demonstrating and exhibiting Chinookan art, basketry, carving, and first foods. Justin Robinson (Chinook Indian Nation) will be teaching and sharing Chinuk Wawa, the heritage language of Chinookan Peoples. August 10th, 2014: 12pm-4pm: Discover tools and technology that our human ancestors across the globe have used for thousands of years, such as atlatl throwing, archery, flint knapping, friction fires, Chinookan carving, basketry, first foods and Chinuk Wawa, the heritage language of Chinookan peoples. Participation in these activities is encouraged! Children's activities will also be available from 12pm-4pm. Our Sponsors

4 Page 4 of 10 4pm. The Cathlapotle Plankhouse 2014 Second Sunday Schedule of Events: Clark Public Utilities National Environmental Education Foundation

5 Page 5 of 10 National Fish& Wildlife Foundation Environmental Paper & Print Pacific NW Best Fish Co. Parr Lumber Portland Audubon Umpqua Bank Thank you to all of the family members and friends who have made donations to the Friends in honor of their loved ones. We would like to thank the family, friends and others who have made donations to the Friends of the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge in honor of their passed loved ones. We are grateful for these donations and will put them to good use by supporting and preserving work happening on the Refuge. Raymond "Ray" Scharpf loved the forest. After receiving his Wildlife Biology degree from San Jose State College, he began his career with the U.S. Forest Service. Ray had many interests which included spending time with his family and friends, coaching high-school track, fishing, gardening and birding. September 14, "Native Americans in Cinema": "American Indians in Cinema" presented by Humanities WA speaker Lance Rhoades.The public image of American Indians has been more defined by cinema than that of any other people in history. When one considers, for example, that as many as 25 percent of all films made from 1900 to 1950 were Westerns -- which frequently represented American Indians as violent obstacles to progress-- the lingering implications are staggering. This conversation, led by cinema scholar Lance Rhoades, will prompt us to address the formidable role cinema has played in producing, perpetuating and challenging perceptions of American Indians, past and present. This subject matter will challenge preconceptions and will raise questions about identity, stereotypes and cinema that have no easy answers. 12-4: Plankhouse is open for tours and family activities. Other Regional Upcoming Events Highlighting Archaeology or Anthropology' "The Textiles and the Tunic of Tutankhamun" Lecture by Nancy Arthur Hoskins Location: Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 238. Free admission and open to the public. Park Free is PSU parking structures after 7:00pm. Description: Howard Carter's 1922 discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the boy-king of ancient Egypt, stunned the world with its treasures. Although most of the historical focus is on the famous golden treasures found in the tomb, not to be overlooked are the precious finery-- the belts, collars, head coverings, gloves, and garments embellished with embroidery, beads, and woven bands -- that were indictive of the life and times of the Pharaoh. From her research at Cairo's Egyptian Museum and other world-class museum collections, Ms. Hoskins presents the art, craft and meaning of the textiles that existed in Tutankhamun's world. Joseph "Joe" Kennedy was a lifetime resident of Ridgefield, known around town as a friendly, and honest mechanic. As stated in the Columbian, "He loved the northwest and referred to it as God's Country." Bring Bluegrass back to BirdFest! We need YOUR help! For many years, the twangy tunes of bluegrass music echoed through the streets of Ridgefield during our annual BirdFest celebration. After a two year hiatus, the Friends and many Ridgefield Community members want to bring Bluegrass back to the festival this year on October 4th and 5th. To make it happen, we need help fundraising and organizing the music part of the event. If you are passionate about bluegrass music and want to help bring it back, board member and local business owner Terry Hurd at sportsmansterry@aol.com. Photography Contest: There is still time to get out on the Refuge to capture that prize winning photograph! Submit your favorite nature images taken within the boundaries of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, to win a chance at a $300 gift card, courtesy of our cosponsor Pro Photo Supply. (Please click on the image for more details)

Page 6 of 10 tombs-and-temples-the-american-research-center-s-work-2011-2014 Ridgefield Refuge Complex News & Events August 10th is the last Moonlight Hike for the summer!

Listen to owls hooting, coyotes howling, and see bats flying overhead! Registration is required. To register, please contact Tatyana at (360) 887-3883 or email her at: tatyana_klepanchuk@fws.

6 Page 6 of 10 tombs-and-temples-the-american-research-center-s-work Ridgefield Refuge Complex News & Events August 10th is the last Moonlight Hike for the summer! This is your last chance to enjoy a guided Moonlight Hike at the Refuge! Moonlight Hikes at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge are an amazing way to experience wildlife in a whole new way. Listen to owls hooting, coyotes howling, and see bats flying overhead! Registration is required. To register, please contact Tatyana at (360) or her at: tatyana_klepanchuk@fws.gov Lunch and Learn Events: This month's field trip to the Water Resource Center has been canceled. Please save the date for the next Lunch & Learn volunteer and member only event September 17th! It will include a field trip to the Oregon Historical Society! Volunteer Appreciation BBQ this month! When:Saturday, August 16th at 5pm. Where: Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Join volunteers from programs that reach throughout all four refuges in the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex to celebrate all of the hard work that has been accomplished over the last year. This is a potluck event, please bring a dish to share and we will provide the meat! Make sure to RSVP to this event as it is required. To do so, please RSVP with Josie Finley at or Come to the 11th Annual Port of Ridgefield Commissioners' Ice Cream Social! Wednesday, August 20th, 4-7pm at Overlook Park. "We're Ridgefield, We're Ready. Bring it On" is the theme for this year's annual event put on by the Port of Ridgefield. The idea of this theme is to inform folks of Ridgefield's readiness for growth and development within its community. The discussion

7 Page 7 of 10 will include letting people know what's happening around Ridgefield and why the land in this area is in demand. Ridgefield is ready for this growth and will discuss their plans to "grow right." This is a family event and will include a free raffle, balloon artistry, face painting and the Clown-Around-Ruby. Help Map Oregon White Oak! Do you have oak in your neighborhood? Do you want to help us develop better maps of threatened Oregon white oak ecosystems? The Intertwine Alliance group and others are working together to develop better maps showing the distribution of Oregon White Oak across our region and are seeking volunteers to help with mapping. Josie_Finley@fws.gov The Kiwa trail will remain opened through September 30th. The Kiwa Trail is a 1.2-mile loop trail open May 1 through September 30. It is the only walking trail available on this unit. The path is compacted gravel accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. The trail passes through an understory of Oregon ash trees and between open wetland areas. Between May 1 and September 30 only, visitors may also walk the auto tour route. Bird walks at Ridgefield, Steigerwald and Pierce Refuges Join a Refuge volunteer naturalist for a series of birding hikes on Ridgefield, Steigerwald Lake, and Pierce National Wildlife Refuges. This is an excellent opportunity to sharpen your birding skills while enjoying Refuge trails. All hikes start at the respective trail head. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot early. The hikes can be found on the Ridgefield Refuge's website here: Education Training for teachers and volunteers at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge- August 19th, 9 am to 3pm. The Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge is offering a workshop to provide TEACHERS AND VOLUNTEERS with tools to lead students in a high quality educational experience on the Refuge. This program will support the learning process beyond the conventional classroom limits and encourage students to make connections with their natural environment. Workshop Objectives: The citizen science effort, dubbed 'Oakquest' will run this coming July and August Volunteers will take to the field, mapping oak on their own schedules and employing a custom application on smartphones or tablets. Volunteers who can identify Oregon White Oak and other NW trees are especially welcome, but anyone can participate. Youth (up to 18 years old) are invited to participate with a supervising parent or guardian in attendance. Volunteers will help spread the word on the importance of Oregon white oak conservation within their communities. Are you interested? Please take our short survey here: We will be in touch via in the coming weeks with more information on the effort. Thank you! Help Us Develop Our Strategic Plan: We need your input to help plan for the future! Please take a few minutes to us your thoughts and expiriences on: what we are doing well; what we could be doing better; opportunities and resources you know about that could help us move forward; areas you feel are holding us back; please your suggestions to contact@ridgefieldfriends.org. To learn about the history and wildlife of the refuge. To learn about educational opportunities and supplies available to teachers. To participate in hands-on environmental education activities on the refuge. To gain knowledge and skills in leading outdoor field trips. To sign up or get more information: Contact Josie Finley; Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex Park Ranger, Josie_Finley@fws.gov,

8 Page 8 of 10 Thank you for visiting the refuge and supporting conservation! If you have any questions regarding activities and regulations on the refuge, call the office Monday through Friday 7:30 to 3:30 at Habitat Restoration Information Updates and Events: Planting Trees and Shrubs for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer: Historically, the Columbia River landscape in the Portland Basin was an ecologically rich and productive environment- a complex of riparian and bottomless forests, sloughs, and wetlands that supported a wide diversity of wildlife. Today much of the Basin is occupied by the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan areas. Outside of these metro areas, much of these Columbia River bottomlands, including the larger river islands, were diked and converted to farmland, and in some cases, industrial uses by clearing forest and draining wetlands. Most of these natural areas have a land use history of diking, farming, and/or grazing, therefore, habitat has changed significantly from historic condition. Habitat restoration efforts are aimed at restoring and maintaining habitats which have been damaged or lost. To help enhance habitat for the newly translocated endangered Columbian white-tailed deer, the friends will support the Refuge in planting 30,000 trees and shrubs over 50 acres of pasture to provide additional habitat for the deer. The deer feed on young willow, cottonwood, alder and other deciduous trees in the riparian areas. Because they are considered to be grazers and an "edge species", the deer prefer using the edges between open lands, such as grasslands and pastures, and mature forest where their cover and food are within close proximity. Establishment of new areas of trees and shrubs adjoining pastures and wetlands will provide additional forage, browse and cover the deer. Approximately 13,600 plants will be planted using volunteers and Refuge staff over the next two years- the volunteer program's most ambitious undertaking. We will need many volunteers to accomplish this mission of restoring Columbian White-Tailed Deer habitat. So if you have ever wanted to come out and help plant trees and shrubs, make this the year! Look for our Fall/Winter volunteer planting days schedule in September! Thank

Page 9 of 10 You!! It's not to late to help us weed the wetlands! Ricefield Bulrush season is in full swing this August. We have pulled a lot this year, but there is still plenty left to do.

9 Page 9 of 10 You!! It's not to late to help us weed the wetlands! Ricefield Bulrush season is in full swing this August. We have pulled a lot this year, but there is still plenty left to do. Volunteers are essential for keeping this plant contained on the refuge and working to remove it entirely, so come out to the visitor's kiosk on the River 'S' unit to help us remove these invasive plants! We meet from 9:00a.m. - 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the rest of the summer. Snacks and drinks are provided. Registration is encouraged, but not required. For more information or to register, please contact kieslana_wing@fws.gov, or call (360) Shop On AmazonSmile! A New Way to Support the Friends of the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge! AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organizations selected by customers. It is very easy to get started. Here is all you need to do. Click on the link below. When promted to select a charity, choose the Friends of the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge. Begin shopping as you normally would and the Friends will receive 0.5% of eligible purchases! Shop At Fred Meyer? Enroll in the Community Rewards Program and Help the Friends!

Page 10 of 10 On behalf of the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, we would like to thank the 73 households who have shown their support by enrolling in this program!

10 Page 10 of 10 On behalf of the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, we would like to thank the 73 households who have shown their support by enrolling in this program! We appreciate all of your support! Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Here s how the program works: You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today! Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge at You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping the Friends earn a donation to support the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge! If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store. For more information, please visit "Our mission is to support, protect, and enhance Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and its wildlife habitat; and to broaden public awareness and participation in its environmental, cultural, and educational opportunities." Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge P.O. Box 1022, Ridgefield, WA Please visit our website at Donate to our cause at

The Refuge is Open...Once Again Government Shutdown has ended, and the Refuge is again open to Visitors!

November 2013 The Refuge is Open...Once Again Government Shutdown has ended, and the Refuge is again open to Visitors! Come on out for a visit to the Refuge one of these fine, autumn days and be rewarded