trails and greenways

Burnside Wilderness Park Restoration

Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
5685 River St
West Linn, OR 97068
United States

Restore a beautiful nature park that has become overrun by English Ivy and other invasives. Tools and gloves will be provided, just bring sturdy shoes and a friend. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal and Litter Pickup

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/burnside-wilderness-park-rest...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Burnside Park
Venue Details: 
From HWY #43 (Willamette Drive), turn down on Burns Street near the library, follow Burns street to River Street, take a left on River Street and follow it a few blocks to the end at Maddax Woods Park. We will meet here then take a short walk to Burnside Park.
Cost: 
$0.00

NWDA August Third Saturday Cleanup

Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:00am
SOLVE
Address: 
115 NW 22nd Ave
Portland, OR 97210
United States

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-august-third-saturday-cl...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Cost: 
$0.00

5th Annual Cougar Mountain Riders Association Woods Cleanup

Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
Forest Service Rd 1726 and NE East Devils Lake Rd.
Otis, OR 97368
United States

Join Cougar Mountain Riders Association members as we remove garbage from the woods in order to continue to enjoy our beautiful forest. 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/5th-annual-cougar-mountain-ri...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue Details: 
Meet about one mile up from Forest Service Road 1726. Bring your own transportation. Handicap accessible.
Cost: 
$0.00

Seaside's Treasure the Beach August Beach Cleanup

Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 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-augus...

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

Baltimore Woods Land Care Day

Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
Baltimore Avenue at North Decatur Street
Portland, OR 97203
United States

Friends of Baltimore Woods is teaming up with SOLVE to help restore a vital urban Oak Woodland.  Join us August 1st for invasive plant removal and mulching native trees to improve habitat and water quality.  Tools and gloves, as well as drinking water, will be provided onsite (but feel free to bring your own water bottle too).  This can be messy work, so please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/baltimore-woods-land-care-day

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Baltimore Woods
Venue Details: 
Meet up on Baltimore Avenue at Decatur Street. We will be working in the gateway area next to Cathedral Park Place.
Cost: 
$0.00

Improve your community at the SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup, Sept. 19

Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE

We all love Oregon's beaches, rivers and natural areas. For over three decades Oregonians have been proving that by volunteering at the annual SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup, presented by the Oregon Lottery. Be part of this volunteer movement, impacting Oregon's environment, wildlife and communities. It's an easy, fun way to get outside, meet your neighbors, and make a difference by cleaning up Oregon's rivers, beaches, parks and trails, removing invasive plants or planting plant native trees and shrubs. 

 

There are over 100 volunteer-led projects across the state for you to choose from, including 46 beach cleanup sites coast-wide. Only you can ensure our beaches, rivers and natural areas are kept clean and healthy. Learn more and get involved today at www.solveoregon.org

 

This event is part of the International Coastal Cleanup and National Public Lands Day.

 

SOLVE is an Oregon nonprofit that helps people take care of where they live, work, and play. Join our team of volunteers and see how you can make a difference in just a few hours! Contact SOLVE at 503-844-9571 ext. 332, email us at info@solveoregon.org or visit us on the web at www.solveoregon.org.

 

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Oregon Beaches and Riversides
Cost: 
$0.00

Revive the Woods at Evergreen Park

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
Venetian Drive & Decora Ln
Hillsboro, OR 97124
United States

This summer, team up with Resources for Health to build trails and remove invasive blackberry at Evergreen Park under the cool canopy of the woods! This project is part of an ongoing effort since our group adopted the park in 2010 to replace destructive monoculture with native plants and make trails more inviting for the community to enjoy. Tools and gloves are provided by the City of Hillsboro, and don't forget your reusable water bottle. Please arrive early to sign in before the event. Learn more about Resources for Health at resourcesforhealth.org! Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Maintenance & Monitoring. Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/revive-woods-evergreen-park-0

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Evergreen Park
Venue Details: 
Parking is available along Venetian Dr. Walking/biking/mass transit encouraged! Location is walkable from Trimet route 48 and under 2 miles from Quatama/205th Ave Max station. Use trimet.org trip planner to map your route.
Cost: 
$0.00

Liberate Your Local Nature Trail!

Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
The Wetlands Conservancy

Join us for an exciting day at Apache Bluff Wetland as we free the nature trail from invasive species and pick up litter.

From 10:00 am until 1:00 pm

Everyone is welcome! Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.

Snacks, tools, and fun provided.

For more information RSVP with courtneywilson@wetlandscon servancy.org

Contact Name: 
Courtney Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-227-0778
Contact Email: 
courtneywilson@wetlandsconservancy.org
Venue: 
Apache Bluff Wetlands
Venue Details: 
Directions: As a PROXY address for Apache wetland, you can program your mapping devices to find 17352 SW Cheyenne Way, Tualatin, OR 97062. This address is NOT affiliated with the wetland in any way, so please do not knock on their door or disturb them. Street parking is available at the end of the cul de sac on SW Cheyenne Way. Follow the small trail to the right of the end of the cul de sac between the houses to reach the wetland. Please be respectful of the neighbors and keep the noise level to a minimum when parking and arriving at the event.

Hooked on Nature

Friday, August 7, 2015 - 5:30pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
8917 NE Fourth Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98662
United States

Celebrate how nature connects us to our community! Enjoy dinner, live music by Paul Paresa and The People, a silent auction, raffle, photo booth, interactive displays, and more! $75 per person includes admission, dinner, dessert, wine with dinner, and gift bag. After July 23rd, price increases to $85 per person, and all registrants after that date cannot choose their entree. Go to http://www.columbiasprings.org/events/annual-events/hooked/ for more information and to purchase your tickets!

Venue: 
Royal Oaks Country Club

Volunteer on Trail Saturday!

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
the Forest Park Conservancy
Park/Trail: 

Volunteer on Trail Saturday with Forest Park Conservancy! Your service will help ensure Forest Park trails are safe and fun to tread, now and in the long run.

What: Forest Park Volunteer Work Party

  • Wheelbarrow in rock
  • Build retaining walls
  • Spread gravel
  • Repair Wildwood Trail

When: Saturday, June 27th, 9 am - 12 pm

Where: Wildwood Trailhead on NW 53rd Drive 

All training, tools, and gloves will be provided.  

Preregistration is required. Click here to volunteer!

Contact Name: 
Mikala Soroka
Contact Phone: 
503.223.5449 x 106
Contact Email: 
mikala@forestparkconservancy.org
Cost: 
free

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