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We've all heard the phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Turns out, nature seems to agree! From the fossil record to the animals living around us today, evolution has a funny habit of coming up with the same solutions again and again. Different animals can end up...

Purchase Tickets Here Join us for our next Forest Pub focused on Mushrooms as the Architect of the Forest: Fungi and their Hidden Ecological Roles, an evening of storytelling, science, and community exploration in partnership with the Oregon...

Light Up the Night Community Bike Ride Friday, November 6 | SMART Welcome Center (9749 SW Barber St.) Gather at 5:00pm | Ride Departs at 6:00pm As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, it’s time to Light Up the Night! Join SMART for a...

Nature’s Copycat: Convergent Evolution Throughout Time with Nico Spadafora, Paleontologist, Founder of The Fossil Team Image credit: artist Hodari Nundu Please note this event takes place on Wednesday due to Election Night. About the Lecture...

34th Annual Safeway Winter Wonderland November 27th-December 31st, 2026 All proceeds benefit Sunshine Division’s year-round hunger relief programs. INFO: www.winterwonderlandportland.com or (503)300-7992 * ABSOLUTELY NO STUDDED TIRES OR CHAINS* About the Event Experiencethe...

Experience the lights in true Portland fashion Bike the Lights is reserved our cyclists! Take a lap or five and see over 250 holiday light displays up close on Sunday, November 29th. This event has a dedicated following of bike lovers who attend...

Why are some plant species rare, and what can we learn from them? These are two of the fundamental questions at the core of conservation biology. In an era of accelerated anthropogenic change, understanding how the past has shaped our biota and the distribution of species...

Few conservation behaviors have captured the public’s interest as much as recycling. But sorting your trash and placing it at the curb isn’t recycling . . . it’s just the start of a long and somewhat surprising journey for your empty milk cartons...

#OptOutside with All Bodies On Bikes and REI in Portland, OR for a social ride where we'll fill up community fridges and pantries! Meetup at Abernathy School at 1PM loaded with items to distribute along our ~10 mile, ~8mph, no-drop ride. Route is...