Skyline Living Series

Skyline Living Series is organized by our Education Committee. Informative, educational and entertaining for the local community. Free. All are welcome!

Metro Land Acquisitions Nearby:
Preserving Our Diverse Natural Landscapes

Free and open to all.

DATE: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
TIME: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Skyline Grange, 11275 NW Skyline Blvd.
SPEAKER: Jonathan Soll, Science & Stewardship Division Manager at Metro Regional Government, and staff scientists

DETAILS: This engaging and educational evening includes

  • An overview of Metro with a focus on its work with parks and nature. Metro
    encompasses 24 cities within 3 counties and includes 19,000 acres of
    parks, trails and natural areas.
  • A focus on Metro protected areas in our neighborhood
  • How land acquisitions are made by Metro
  • Stewardship practices of Metro land
  • And if time permits, information about the Multnomah Channel Marsh &
    OSU Research Forest
  • Informational tables staffed by Forest Park Conservancy & West
    Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District

Free and open to all.

DATE: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
TIME: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Skyline Grange, 11275 NW Skyline Blvd.
SPEAKER: Matt Ramage, Consumer Education and Engagement
Coordinator for Oregon State Division of Financial Regulation in
the Department of Consumer & Business Services

Disasters happen. Do you wonder if you have adequate property insurance?
Should you have earthquake and/or flood insurance? How much coverage is
enough? How do you document value?

DETAILS:
Come hear this consumer advocate turn insurance into an engaging topic and
get your questions answered. Learn about:

Current insurance trends

Types of insurance coverage & what do they cover

Disaster preparation (financial and physical)

Shopping insurance resources