Conservation/Restoration/Urban Forestry

Get Outdoors and Make a Difference

Work alongside others at the beautiful Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge! You will play a key role in helping biological staff keep wetlands healthy by searching for and removing invasive ricefield bulrush. You will also have opportunities to learn about native wildlife management and view amazing wetland wildlife. 

Perks of joining us:

*Explore areas of the refuge not usually accessible to visitors

*Learn about the local wildlife and environment

*Snacks, good company, and outstanding scenery

*Know you are making a difference in restoring habitat for native wildlife.

Other details: First time volunteers should arrive a few minutes early for paperwork. Dress for the weather, bring waterproof boots (some available on-site). Rain or shine! We provide training, gloves, snacks, and water. Volunteers under 18 must have registration form signed by a parent/guardian, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  Volunteers should be at least 12 years old.

To Register: Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Contact Lindsey at Ridgefieldbulrush@gmail.com

Join the Central Eastside Industrial Council, area businesses, and community volunteers to give the neighborhood a good spring cleaning! All supplies will be provided and free coffee and tea will be available for all volunteers. Let's join together to clean up the neighborhood and make sure we keep litter out of the nearby Willamette River!

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/central-eastside-industrial-d...

Drop in for our regular Saturday 'freelance' work parties to become a steward of our beloved natural area: Forest Park! Volunteer Freelancers will take a short hike to one of our various sites and work off-trail removing English ivy. This is a DIRTY job so come prepared in grubby, long-sleeved clothing and boots. We'll provide gloves, tools and snacks.Volunteers will meet at the Lower Macleay field house located at 2960 NW Upshur St. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/third-saturday-no-ivy-league-...

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. We'd be delighted if you'd stay for our barbeque afterward. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal and Litter Pickup.

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

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-june