Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Mosquito Fleet for a Halloween themed on-water cleanup! Participants can bring their own boat, or reserve a seat in one of ours. This is for people 14 and older, minors must be accompanied by an adult. 

REGISTER HERE!

Getting There: We will meet at the corner of NE Alderwood & NE Glassplant (map). Parking is available along the shoulder of NE Glassplant Rd. Taking public transportation? Bus #87 makes the closest stop to the area by dropping riders off at NE 105th & Simpson, a 0.2 mile walk.

What to bring: Pack along water and come prepared for the weather and plan to get dirty! Muck boots are a great idea if possible. And in the spirit of Halloween… come in costume! Columbia Slough Watershed Council will have trash bags, trash pickers, work gloves, as well as snacks and cold drinks to share. 

Accessibility: This event requires participants to navigate uneven/gravel terrain from the parking area to the launch. This is a relatively short distance, and support will be provided by all event leaders to get everyone and their boats to the water. A port potty will be available. Previous paddling experience is not required. 

Questions? Reach out to Amanda, at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org.

REGISTER HERE!

Come celebrate the spooky season and all of the important climate justice work happening in Portland! Everyone is invited to this climate justice themed Halloween party on Friday, October 27 from 3-6pm at Green Anchors (8940 N Bradford St). There will be fun for the whole family.

Please RSVP here!

This event is FULL! Stay tuned for another birding paddle date soon.

What: Join Birdhers and Mosquito Fleet for a bird watching paddle! Participants can bring their own boat, or reserve one of ours. This event is an affinity space for women, non-binary and trans people.

When: Sunday, October 22nd from 1-4pm

Where: We will meet at Kelley Point Park (map). Ample parking is available. Taking public transportation? Bus #11 makes the closest stop to the area by dropping riders off at N Marine & Leadbetter, a 1 mile walk to the Kelley Point Park parking lot. We will be paddling from Kelley Point Park to Wapato (Sauvie) Island.

What to bring: Pack along water and come prepared for the weather! In addition to providing kayaks and gear for those who register, Mosquito Fleet will have snacks and cold drinks to share. 

Accessibility: This paddle is for folks 14 and older (minors must be accompanied by an adult) who have previous kayaking experience. There are public bathrooms available at Kelley Point Park, but not on Wapato Island. This event requires participants to navigate uneven/gravel terrain from the parking area to the launch. The paddle from Kelley Point Park to Wapato Island, while a relatively short distance, requires some kayaking experience. Mosquito Fleet will have two safety paddlers participating. Previous paddling experience recommended! 

RSVP: RSVPs are full!

Questions? Reach out to mosquito@mosquitofleet.us

Join Mosquito Fleet for an evening sunset paddle on the Willamette with lights! Part of this paddle will be at dusk, so if you have lights to bring please do (bike lights work). Come at 6:00 to help us get boats and gear ready. Paddle starts at 6:30.

We can provide kayaks and gear for the first 20 RSVPs, but if you’re able to bring your own boat and gear please do. If you need a kayak, please RSVP: http://bit.ly/mosquitofleetrsvp

Have you participated in a training with Mosquito Fleet? Or attended an event on the water? If so, you’re eligible to join the Kayak Lending Library! It’s free and easy to use. Come by for an orientation to learn where all the gear is and about the kayak check-out process. No RSVP required!

If you’re not available during this time, but still interested in becoming a member of the Kayak Lending Library, email mosquito@mosquitofleet.us.

We’re partnering with our friends at Human Access Project (HAP) and other local organizations for an epic beach cleanup at Cathedral Park in St. John’s. Our goal is to remove 25-40 tons of concrete, rubble and rip-wrap from the south side of the Cathedral Park dock to improve access to the Willamette River in the St. John’s neighborhood. 

Where: 543 N Burlington Ave, Portland, OR 97203 - map link here. Meet at Cathedral Park Beach, at the river's edge of Cathedral Park near the fishing dock at the end of N Pittsburg Avenue. Look for a check-in station. 

What's Provided: Trash grabbers, trash bags, work gloves, and high-vis vests.

RSVP: Registration is required! Please sign up here ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Volunteers 17 and under must be accompanied by an authorized adult.

We hope you can join us - many hands will make light work!

Have you heard about the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub? Join Mosquito Fleet in our two motor boats on the Willamette River to learn about this 6-mile stretch of industry along the river and the various threats it poses to public health, public safety and the environment. We’ll also loop you in to the community-led campaign aimed at raising awareness and taking actions to protect our communities from the CEI Hub.

We have capacity for 8 folks to fit in our two motorized boats. Please RSVP here if you would like to reserve a spot: https://bit.ly/mosquitofleetrsvp

We ask that you bring water, sun protection, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Additional information will be provided to folks who RSVP.

You’re probably familiar with Zenith at this point - in 2021 we thought Portlanders had won the battle against their deadly oil trains when the City denied them a crucial permit. But last year we were betrayed by Portland Commissioners Dan Ryan and Carmen Rubio when they went back and secretly worked with Zenith to get the permit approved. Text messages and emails between the offices of Commissioner Rubio and Commissioner Ryan confirm that these two councilors negotiated with Zenith officials in an invite-only meeting at Zenith’s terminal on July 29, 2022 to ensure the dirty energy company could continue its dangerous operations that threaten frontline communities and Portland at large. 

This is unacceptable behavior from our elected officials whose job is to be accountable to us - the people of Portland - not a Texas based oil company. We have attempted to engage with our City Councilors through appropriate channels, but we are being ignored and disrespected. So we are going to the Portland City Council meeting on Wednesday, September 6th to confront the City Councilors responsible for this backdoor deal, and expose their reckless behavior to the Portland public and local media. 

We need a big group to join us inside the City Council meeting and outside City Hall - will you join us in speaking truth to power on September 6th at 9am? RSVP here! We particularly want to hear from you if you live in the Blast Zone (that’s 250,000 Portland residents - find out if that’s you by clicking here). We refuse to stand by while Portland City Council continues to put the health and safety of Portlanders at risk. We hope you can join us.

Join Mosquito Fleet for our first ever Knot Tying Workshop! As a group of paddlers, sailors, boaters and general water people, we use knots regularly. It’s a skill we’ve found to be useful not only with the Fleet, but in life in general. Join us to gain a new skill or hone skills you already have. The workshop will be taught by the legendary Bruce, a longtime Fleet member and water man.

Rope and take-away handouts will be provided. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot!

Have you participated in a training with Mosquito Fleet? Or attended an event on the water? If so, you’re eligible to join the Kayak Lending Library! It’s free and easy to use. Come by for an orientation to learn where all the gear is and about the kayak check-out process. No RSVP required!

If you’re not available during this time, but still interested in becoming a member of the Kayak Lending Library, email mosquito@mosquitofleet.us.

In partnership with other Portland based community organizations, Mosquito Fleet is hosting a weekly workshop series throughout the month of August. Workshops will be every Monday evening from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m at Green Anchors (8940 N Bradford St. in Portland) and are open to people 30 years old and younger.

August 28 Topic: Know your rights.
Or basic rights of an activist, practice asserting your rights to a police officer, learn the basics of de-escalation, and discuss what to bring, how to prepare, and best practices during actions. 

Please RSVP here!

Have you heard about the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub? Join Mosquito Fleet in kayaks on the Willamette River to learn about this 6-mile stretch of industry along the river and the various threats it poses to public health, public safety and the environment. We’ll also loop you in to the community-led campaign aimed at raising awareness and taking actions to protect our communities from the CEI Hub.

This is a longer paddle - we welcome folks of all experience levels but ask that you RSVP if you are confident you can paddle 4 river miles (approximately 4 hours). Please RSVP here if you would like to reserve a kayak and gear: https://bit.ly/mosquitofleetrsvp

Snacks will be provided, and we ask that you bring water, sun protection, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Additional information will be provided to folks who RSVP.

In partnership with other Portland based community organizations, Mosquito Fleet is hosting a weekly workshop series throughout the month of August. Workshops will be every Monday evening from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m at Green Anchors (8940 N Bradford St. in Portland) and are open to people 30 years old and younger.

August 21 Topic: How will we do this?
Activist skills like organizing marches, art building, communications strategy, security culture, and preventing in-fighting in the movement. 

Please RSVP here!

Join Mosquito Fleet for a workshop to learn how to raise a banner in kayaks! We’ll focus on two different banner raising techniques - rafted banners and in-line banners. Lunch, kayaks and gear will be provided!

Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/mosquitofleetrsvp

Prerequisites: Intermediate level kayaking experience or Intro to Kayaking Training with Mosquito Fleet

This 4 hour training covers topics including gear and safety, boat anatomy and paddling techniques. Beginners welcome! All the gear you need - kayak, personal flotation device (PFD or life vest), paddle, etc. - will be provided.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/mosquitofleetrsvp

In partnership with other Portland based community organizations, Mosquito Fleet is hosting a weekly workshop series throughout the month of August. Workshops will be every Monday evening from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m at Green Anchors (8940 N Bradford St. in Portland) and are open to people 30 years old and younger.

August 14 Topic: Where can we go from here?
Current climate organizing efforts in the city and power mapping for future campaigns, including legal frameworks for the most impactful demands and strategies in the area.

Please RSVP here!

In partnership with other Portland based community organizations, Mosquito Fleet is hosting a weekly workshop series throughout the month of August. Workshops will be every Monday evening from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m at Green Anchors (8940 N Bradford St. in Portland) and are open to people 30 years old and younger.

August 7 Topic: What has been done so far?
The history of climate organizing in Portland, including the fight against fossil fuels stored at the CEI Hub, Zenith oil trains, freeway expansion, and gas companies slowing down electrification efforts. 

Please RSVP here!

Join Mosquito Fleet for an evening sunset paddle on the Willamette with lights! Part of this paddle will be in the dark, so if you have lights to bring please do (bike lights work). Come at 7:30 to help us get boats and gear ready. Paddle starts at 8.

We can provide kayaks and gear for the first 15 RSVPs, but if you’re able to bring your own boat and gear please do. If you need a kayak, please RSVP: http://bit.ly/mosquitofleetrsvp

Interested in checking out a kayak and going for a paddle on the Willamette River? Come by our headquarters location at Green Anchors in St. John’s to learn about our kayak lending library process from our training team. No need to RSVP, just come by between 2-7pm.

You must have experience kayaking before checking out a boat. If you’re a beginner, sign up for a training to get access to the kayak lending library!

Location: 8940 N Bradford St, Portland, OR 97203

Interested in checking out a kayak and going for a paddle on the Willamette River? Come by our headquarters location at Green Anchors in St. John’s to learn about our kayak lending library process from our training team. No need to RSVP, just come by between 2-7pm.

You must have experience kayaking before checking out a boat. If you’re a beginner, sign up for a training to get access to the kayak lending library!

Location: 8940 N Bradford St, Portland, OR 97203

This 4 hour training includes a review of the Intro to Kayaking training topics, but focuses on applying them in an on-water activism context. We'll also learn how to self rescue and raise banners. All the gear you need - kayak, personal flotation device (PFD or life vest), paddle, etc. - will be provided.

Prerequisite: Intro to Kayaking training or Intermediate level kayaking.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/kayaktavism_training

This 4 hour training covers topics including gear and safety, boat anatomy and paddling techniques. Beginners welcome! All the gear you need - kayak, personal flotation device (PFD or life vest), paddle, etc. - will be provided.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/kayaktavism_training

Join Mosquito Fleet for an evening sunset paddle on the Willamette with lights in celebration of Fleet Organizer and Trainer Ty’s birthday! Part of this paddle will be in the dark, so bring lights (bike lights work). Come at 7:30 to help us get boats and gear ready. Paddle starts at 8.

We can provide kayaks and gear for the first 15 RSVPs, but if you’re able to bring your own boat and gear please do. If you need a kayak, please RSVP: http://bit.ly/mosquitofleetrsvp

Join us for our first volunteer meeting of the summer! We’ll discuss upcoming Mosquito Fleet events, and share ways to get involved with the Fleet on water and on land. Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP: bit.ly/mosquitofleetrsvp

Location: 8940 N Bradford St, Portland, OR 97203

Interested in checking out a kayak and going for a paddle on the Willamette River? Come by our headquarters location at Green Anchors in St. John’s to learn about our kayak lending library process from our training team. No need to RSVP, just come by between 2-7pm.

You must have experience kayaking before checking out a boat. If you’re a beginner, sign up for a training to get access to the kayak lending library!

Location: 8940 N Bradford St, Portland, OR 97203

One of Mosquito Fleet’s kayak trainers will be leading a paddle on Juneteenth. Beginners welcome! Kayaks, gear and lunch will be provided. We’ll be launching from Sellwood Park and paddling over to Ross Island. This is a BIPOC only space, allies can support by sharing with those who identify as BIPOC. Please RSVP here.

On Sunday, June 11, join a land and water action at Cathedral Park in Portland to demonstrate our community’s resistance to harmful and dangerous fossil fuels. It's time to end the era of fossil fuels! Portland is joining organizations and activists across the country to mobilize against local and national fossil fuel development. Join dozens of local groups on June 11th to rally against Zenith and the CEI Hub and call out President Biden for breaking his climate policies. We'll start with a kayaktavism training in the morning, then hop in our kayaks and hit the river to stand up to Zenith! Not up for kayaking? We’ve got you covered! We’ll have a few walk-on party boats and ways to participate on land, including making some art for the cause. 

What: Paddle Zenith Out of Portland: Land & Water Rally to End the Era of Fossil Fuels

When: Sunday, June 11

• 9:00 am - 11:00 am - (optional) Beginner’s Kayak Training 

• 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - lunch and rally

• 12:30 - 3:00 pm - paddle and art build on the land

Where: Cathedral Park (6635 N Baltimore Ave.)

RSVP: bit.ly/june11paddle

Join Mosquito Fleet for an evening sunset paddle on the Willamette! We can provide kayaks and gear for the first 20 RSVPs. If you’re able to bring your own boat and gear please do. Because part of this paddle will be in the dark, remember to bring lights! Come at 7:30 if you want to decorate your kayak in lights with us, paddle starts at 8. RSVP here.

*All Mosquito Fleet boats have been reserved! You’re welcome to still join us if you can bring your own watercraft :)

This 4 hour training covers topics including gear and safety, boat anatomy and paddling techniques, and deploying a banner via kayaks. All the gear you need - kayak, personal flotation device (PFD or life vest), paddle, etc. - will be provided.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/kayaktavism_training