trails and greenways

Start the year off in nature! Explore the banks of the Clackamas River and learn about one of Metro's most successful side channel restoration projects. This gem of a natural area has it all: white oak woodlands, exceptional salmon habitat and a plethora of wildlife activity. 

Do you want to get your hands dirty?  Make a difference in a few short hours?  Learn to plant trees and meet great people?  If so, join us at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands on March 26th!

Join us for the second of two plantings this season in partnership with the City of Hillsboro and Clean Water Services at Jackson Bottom Wetlands preserve! This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which has planted over three million native plants in the Tualatin River Watershed in the past decade! Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, city partners, and private landowners will be working together this season to continue the success of this program.

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up!

Join volunteers for this monthly Third Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter and remove graffiti in the area. Join us for some coffee and conversation afterward. Volunteers should come prepared with completed waiver forms (if possible) and work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/nwda-december-third-saturday-...

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/december-second-saturday-cleanup

Willamette Riverkeeper, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District, the Island Station Neighborhood, and the North Clackamas Urban Watershed Council invite you to join us for a fall planting event at  Spring Park Natural Area. The park is currently undergoing a major restoration to both the trail system and the Willamette River side channel adjacent to the park. This planting event will be your first opportunity to see all the major improvements and learn more about this details of this exciting restoration project. Ultimately, the project will be of great benefit to fish, wildlife, and our community- and this is your chance to get involved by helping us to plant the old trail!

When: Saturday, 11/21 from 9:00am - 12:00pm

Details: Please wear sturdy and shoes, dress for the weather and bring water! Gloves and other planting tool supplies will be provided. By volunteering at this event you will receive a discount on dinner at Amadeus Manor.  All ages and abilities are welcome to attend, and better yet, lunch will be provided by Cha-Cha-Cha! 

To Register: please email marci@willametteriverkeeper.org