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Sat, July 24, 2021 11:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM PDT<\/p>\n
Register and see full event details at https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/vanport-wetland-portlands-hidden-black-history-registration-163105937249<\/a><\/p>\n Visit Wild Diversity<\/a> for more upcoming events!<\/p>\n This event is reserved for our QTBIPOC\/BIPOC\/LGBTQ2S communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n Please join\u00a0Russell\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0Davida<\/a>\u00a0for a tour of Vanport, which holds a special place in Portland\u2019s Black History. We’ll talk about the Vanport flood and the city’s mythical history. We’ll also discuss how YOU feel as a person of color living in the PNW. And how did the current climate for people of color in Oregon come to exist? Also, the whole area is one of Russell’s personally favorite spots for birdwatching and exploration! Around the restored wetlands, we’ll likely see birds, especially at Force Lake, and a variety of wild plants. It’s surprisingly wild and known only to a few locals and dog walkers. Optional social gathering afterhours is at Casa Maya, 8233 N Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217.<\/p>\n Meeting location:<\/strong>\u00a0Delta Park \/ Vanport Station for MAX Yellow Line, West side Park and Ride lot . We will meet near a small building next to a C-VAN bus stop and silver U-shaped bicycle parking<\/p>\n Event location:\u00a0<\/strong>Vanport Wetlands and Force Lake<\/p>\n Required gear:\u00a0<\/strong>1-2 L water, snacks, sunscreen, rain gear<\/p>\n Recommended gear:<\/strong>\u00a0sunglasses, bug spray<\/p>\nAbout this event<\/h2>\n