Ross Island sits mid-Willamette just south of downtown Portland, and has a history of being built up and exploited by men, but today it is ruled primarily by nature. From Friendly House, Mike Houck, Director of the Urban Greenspaces Institute, will present his vision of how it can serve as one. Mr. Houck has been a leader in urban nature issues since 1980 when he founded the Urban Naturalist Program at the Audubon Society of Portland. He has co-founded Coalition for a Livable Future (CLF); The national Coalition to Restore Urban Waters (CRUW); The Intertwine Alliance; and The Nature of Cities forum.
Dogs in Veteran Rehabilitation
Dan Regester explores the profound impact of service dogs on veteran well-being. He sheds light on the transformative power of the human-canine bond in aiding veterans' physical, emotional, and social rehabilitation. Mr. Regester is owner and founder of K9 Kavalry, a Washington State based organization serving U.S. veterans across the nation with service dog training.
Presenter :
Dan Regester
Date:
Sunday, June 2, 2024