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As part of The 8th VANPORT MOSAIC FESTIVAL, 5/18-29 Program/info | info@vanportmosaic.org
Presence and Preservation, a Force Lake Birdwatching and Historical Walking Tour
May 29th, 12 pm - 2 pm: Womin & Queer centered Community Walk
Walk starts and ends at EXPO Center
Join Marti Clemmons (Portland State University archivist/historian) and Han Lyons (BIRDHERS) as we contextualize a space where history and nature meet.
There is much in common at Force Lake, between birding and history, both of which assist us in gaining more context and understanding of our surroundings. Part of the Columbia River Slough, Force Lake once served as a recreational outlet for the residents of Vanport. A physical remnant of the era, today it serves as an accessible birding spot, a place that weaves the past and present into an observable experience.