Conservation/Restoration/Urban Forestry

March Second Saturday Cleanup

Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 9:00am to 10:00am
SOLVE
Address: 
NW 23rd Place and Thurman Street
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Join volunteers for this monthly Second Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter from NW Vaughn to Raleigh, NW 22nd to 26th. Coffee/tea and pastries hosted by Food Front on their front terrace. Come dressed for the weather.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/march-second-saturday-cleanup

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Northwest Portland
Venue Details: 
Meets at NW 23rd Place & Thurman Street - access from I-405 Vaughn Street off-ramp.
Cost: 
$0.00

Linnton Creek Project for March

Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
10682 NW St Helens Road.
Portland, OR 97231
United States

Linnton Creek is a principle stream in Forest Park, one of the main trail heads in the north end of the park, and its confluence with the Willamette River will have a new lagoon, as part of the the 27 acre Linnton Plywood Mill site's restoration as animal habitat (a Superfund mitigation site). We are restoring the creek trail head, removing ivy and blackberry, planting natives, and installing an interpretive sign, trash can and custom (and amusing) dog waste bag dispenser designed by noted artist Ivan McLean. Part of a broad effort to eliminate dog waste from the park, this site is particularly important as the creek will flow into a new lagoon designed as a resting place for salmon fry, where clean water will be crucial. At the moment the main effort is ivy removal and the planting of almost 300 native plants. Hot and cold beverages, pastries, tools and gloves are provided. We'll be having a celebration of the project's completion in June. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Native Planting.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/linnton-creek-project-march

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Linnton Creek Trail Head
Venue Details: 
Some parking at site. More across St Helens at NW 105th (right at light into 105th and immediate left, to park at mill site office. At the Linnton Creek trail head, which is also a #16 bus stop.
Cost: 
$0.00

Mary S. Young Park Work Party for March

Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
19900 Highway 43.
West Linn, OR 97068
United States

Join us at the beloved Mary S. Young Park to remove ivy at these second Saturday work days. Volunteers have worked continuously for more than 8 years to remove ivy and other non-native vegetation, plant native plants and trees, build trails, etc. You will get a good workout and feel good about contributing to the health of this beautiful forest. Tools are provided. Work gloves and sturdy footwear recommended. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/mary-s-young-park-work-party-...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Mary S. Young State Park
Venue Details: 
Off Street Paved Parking Available (bypass the first gravel lot and continue through park to the paved parking). Volunteers are asked to meet in the large covered shelter near the paved parking (opposite the off-leash dog area). Refreshments provided.
Cost: 
$0.00

Alameda Ridge Stairs - Native Planting

Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
4317 NE Wistaria
Portland, OR 97213
United States

This project will start the healing process for one of the finest public stairways in the City of Portland. It has been neglected and was once taken over by ivy and laurel. The invasive species have been cleaned up and now it is time to plant native plants in the beds along the stairs. Nearly 500 native plants that include favorites like sword fern, evergreen huckleberry, mock orange and snowberry need to be planted. It will be great fun with hot and cold beverages, pastries, tools and gloves provided. As a part of the cleanup of invasive species and planting of native plants, we will apply to the Backyard Habitat program to be a certified Backyard Habitat. This could be the first public space to be certified through that program. We hope it will encourage surrounding landowners to also become certified. Activities include: Native Planting.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/alameda-ridge-stairs-native-p...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue Details: 
Park on NE Wistaria Dr or one of the adjacent streets At the base of the stairs at NE 43rd and Wistaria.
Cost: 
$0.00

Women in Science Day

Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
17705 NW Springville Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97229
United States

Women in Science Day provides a great opportunity for young women in grades 6-12 in our community to learn about careers and opportunities from successful women in the field of science. We will begin the day at the Portland Community College - Rock Creek campus Event Center in Portland with breakfast and a presentation on science careers as well as a chance for the girls to discuss careers and opportunities with the mentors. Following the breakfast session, we will walk out to the Rock Creek SOLVE-adopted restoration site to plant trees and shrubs as a part of our stream restoration project. What better way to learn about the opportunities in the field of science that await young women in our community than hearing about them from women in those fields?

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/women-science-day

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Portland Community College - Rock Creek Environmental Studies Center
Venue Details: 
The morning will begin in the PCC Rock Creek Event Center. Please arrive at 8:45 am for registration and breakfast. The networking event will start promptly at 9 am.
Cost: 
$0.00

Portland Running Company Litter Clean Up

Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
25 Waterfront Park Trail
Portland, OR 97201
United States

Community clean up on waterfront path on east and west esplanade from Steel Bridge to Hawthorne Bridge. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/portland-running-company-litt...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Waterfront Park Trail
Venue Details: 
Downtown parking available. Under West End of the Steel Bridge 11:00am.
Cost: 
$0.00

Seaside's Treasure the Beach March Beach Cleanup

Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:30am
SOLVE
Address: 
60 N. Prom.
Seaside, OR 97138
United States

The City of Seaside, Seaside Downtown Development Association, and Beach Drive Buccaneers invite you to join with us in cleaning up marine debris on our favorite Oregon Beach. Organized cleanups will take place, rain or shine, the first Saturday of every month. Sign in at The Seashore Inn on the Beach, 60 N. Prom, Seaside, get your bag, and, when done, drop it in a trash receptacle along the Prom. Stay the day and enjoy our shops and restaurants.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/seasides-treasure-beach-march...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Seaside Beach
Venue Details: 
From Hwy 101 turn left on Broadway to the Turnaround. Inn is one-half block to the north.
Cost: 
$0.00

Trillium Creek Community Planting Day

Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
5700 SW Dosch Rd.
Portland, OR 97239
United States

Plant native trees and shrubs to improve habitat and water quality. Tools and gloves will be provided on site. Drinking water will also be provided but feel free to bring your own water bottles. This can be messy work, so please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

Register online here: 

http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/trillium-creek-community-plan...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Trillium Creek - Robert Gray Middle School
Venue Details: 
Take Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy to SW 25th. Take SW 25th up the hill to Robert Gray Middle School. Park in front of the school along SW 23rd.
Cost: 
$0.00

Rock Creek Troge March Community Planting Day

Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
11822 SE 172nd Ave.
Happy Valley, OR 97068
United States

Rock Creek is an important tributary of the Clackamas River. Rock Creek is home to salmon, beaver, and Osprey. Volunteers will be planting native trees like western red cedar, and native shrubs like thimbleberry. Volunteers will also be installing coffee bags as a weed barrier and mulching.Planting native trees and shrubs will help shade the stream, prevent erosion and improve fish and wildlife habitat.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/rock-creek-troge-march-commun...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Rock Creek Troge
Venue Details: 
Take Sunnyside Rd. east to 172nd turn left at light and continue 1/2 mile to Troge Rd. on right. Site is next door to Pleasant Valley Nursery at 11822 SE 172nd. Park in Pleasant Valley Nursery or at the new subdivision across the street from the nursery.
Cost: 
$0.00

Asian Gypsy Moth control - open house meeting

Saturday, February 20, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Oregon Dept of Agriculture
Address: 
James John Elementary
7439 N. Charleston Ave.
Portland, OR 97203
United States

The Asian gypsy moth has been detected in north Portland.

Come to a public open house to learn more about the gypsy moth threat, the proposed control plan, and get your questions answered.

View the Environmental Assessment here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/ea/downloads/2016/gm-multnomah-oregon-ea.pdf

Contact Name: 
Clint Burfitt
Contact Phone: 
1-800-525-0137
Contact Email: 
gypsymoth@oda.state.or.us
Venue: 
James John Elementary
Cost: 
free

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