Conservation


How You Can Help: Choose Your Battle!

There are lots of big and small ways you can help us save animals and their habitats

 

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  • The “Go To” List: 101 Things You Can Do to Help the Environment

    http://www.oregonzoo.org/Conservation/whatyou101.htm

    Find out how little changes in your daily activities can make a big difference. 

  • Pick a Conservation Issue and Jump In!

    Help native turtles
    • WillametteTurtlesOregon Zoo is leading an effort to help the Northwest’s native turtles.  If you are a pet owner, hiker, boater or rural landowner or have some time to volunteer, you can help!

      http://www.oregonturtles.com

    HabitatCreate wildlife habitat in your back yard

  • Educate Others about Conservation Issues

    Getting kids interested and aware of conservation issues at a young age is extremely important.  They will be the next generation to take the lead on wildlife and habitat conservation.

  • Make a Donation to the Future for Wildlife Conservation Fund

    http://www.oregonzoo.org/ConservationNew/index.htm

    Future for Wildlife provides grants for field projects that focus on animal and ecosystem conservation in the Pacific Northwest and abroad. 

 For more information in Portland:


Metro Recycling Information Center (503) 234-3000
(recycling, composting, hazardous wastes)

OSU Extension Master Recyclers (503) 227-0731 x 24

Audubon Society of Portland (503) 292-9453
(bird feeding, backyard habitat, etc.)

City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development
 

 For more information in Oregon:


Oregon Recycling Handbook

The Association of Oregon Recyclers
 

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