Conservation/Restoration/Urban Forestry

June Second Saturday Cleanup

Saturday, June 11, 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/june-second-saturday-cleanup

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

Sauvie Island - Walton Beach Cleanup for June

Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
38529 NW Reeder Road.
Portland, OR 97231
United States

Join us for the The Sauvie Island Walton Beach Cleanup! This is a self directed cleanup of a stretch of beach along the beautiful Columbia River on Sauvie Island. Sauvie Island is a federal wildlife preserve and currently supports a biologically diverse association of wildlife which includes at least 275 species of birds, 37 species of mammals, 12 species of reptiles and amphibians. It is also home to many farms that bring us delicious vegetables, fruits and preserves. Sauvie is also home to the Pumpkin Patch! This is the first of a projected series of cleanups. Bags, gloves and site safety information will be available on the day of the event. All ages are welcome but youth under 18 will need parental permission to attend alone. Parking passes will be provided. Dress appropriately for the weather and for beach walking. Bring a water bottle! Help us keep this beautiful island clean for everyone to enjoy! For more information about this special place, copy and paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/sauvie_island/

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/sauvie-island-walton-beach-cl...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Walton Beach - Sauvie Island
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot We will meet at the first staircase of the public beach area 1/2 mile past Rentenaar Road and just past the white houses. Parking passes are available for volunteers.
Cost: 
$0.00

Oregon Adopt-A-River Information Session

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 5:45pm to 6:45pm
SOLVE
Address: 
2000 SW 1st Ave. Ste. 400
Suite #400
Portland, OR 97201
United States

Join SOLVE staff to learn about the Oregon Adopt-A-River program and how you can help keep your favorite river, lake, or stream clean and healthy! Join us for light refreshments, giveaways, and time to share our passion for Oregon's beautiful waterways. There will be a short presentation followed by time for questions and discussion. See you there!

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/oregon-adopt-river-informatio...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
SOLVE Office
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot Parking is available at the SOLVE office. Specific parking directions will be e-mailed to all participants before the event.
Cost: 
$0.00

Trillium Creek Community Land Care Day

Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
5700 SW Dosch Rd.
Portland, OR 97239
United States

Remove invasives 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-land...

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: 
Meeting Spot Meet along the bridge, look for the SOLVE sign.
Cost: 
$0.00

June's First Saturday Clean Up - Slabtown

Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 9:00am to 10:00am
SOLVE
Address: 
2170 NW Raleigh St.
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Join volunteers for this monthly First Saturday Cleanup in Slabtown. Pick up litter in the area. Coffee & tea provided by New Seasons Market. Volunteers should come prepared with completed waiver forms (if possible) and work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/junes-first-saturday-clean-sl...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
New Seasons Market - Slabtown
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot There is plenty of street parking in the area! Safety issues Traffic
Cost: 
$0.00

Sporthaven Marina Bar & Grill Beach Cleanup

Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
16035 Boat Basin Road
Brookings, OR 97415
United States

In partnership with Barefoot Wine/ Western Beverage, this beach cleanup will be at Sporthaven Beach on Saturday, June 4th from 9 am to noon. Sporthaven Beach is the beach located in front of the Best Western and the Ports RV Park, and is known by locals as: Surfers Paradise. All volunteers are encouraged to register prior to this event on the SOLVE website. So everyone Lets all go Barefoot enjoy the sun, surf and hopefully see a whale or two while cleaning up the beach. All participants over 21 are invited to a thank-you reception at the Sporthaven Marina Bar and Grill at 16374 lower harbor Rd, Brookings, Oregon. Hosted by Barefoot Wine and Western Beverage from noon to 2 pm.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/sporthaven-marina-bar-grill-b...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Sporthaven Beach
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot public parking at site Sign up on your site or at day of activity Safety issues Water Body on Site Minimum age 18
Cost: 
$0.00

Woodstock Community Annual Clean-Up

Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
5905 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
United States

Every Spring we gather at the Community Center in the morning to sign-up for clean-up duties. Coffee, Water and Pastries are provided. Then organized teams of volunteers pick up litter, sweep sidewalks and spruce up landscaping. Lunch is provided for all the volunteers at noon. This is a fun day for all. We recommend that you bring your own work gloves and reusable water bottle. Children must be supervised by an adult. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/woodstock-community-annual-clean

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Woodstock Community Center
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot On-Street Parking available. Woodstock Community Center 5905 SE 43rd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97206
Cost: 
$0.00

First Saturday No Ivy League Event in June

Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
2960 NW Upshur St.
Portland, OR 97210
United States
Park/Trail: 

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/first-saturday-no-ivy-league-...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Forest Park
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot Lower Macleay Field House Minimum age 6
Cost: 
$0.00

A Wednesday No Ivy League Event in June

Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
2960 NW Upshur St.
Portland, OR 97210
United States
Park/Trail: 

 

 

Drop in for our monthly Wednesday '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/wednesday-no-ivy-league-event...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Forest Park
Venue Details: 
Meeting Spot Lower Macleay Field House Minimum age 6
Cost: 
$0.00

Tryon Creek State of the Watershed

Thursday, June 16, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Tryon Creek Watershed Council

The Tryon Creek Watershed Council invites you to this annual event to learn about the great work going on in the Tryon Creek watershed.

Don't miss this fun evening of learning, networking, and celebrating Tryon Creek! This event is open house style where the public can peruse visual displays from partners and volunteers about recent projects in the watershed.

Topics include water quality, fish surveys, culvert removal projects, interactive maps, and more!   

All members of the public are welcome to attend. Light refreshments provided, including free beer from Sasquatch Brewery! 
 
RSVP is not required but appreciated. 

Contact Name: 
Adra Lobdell
Contact Phone: 
(904)476-5592
Contact Email: 
volunteer@tryoncreek.org
Venue: 
Tryon Creek Nature Center
Venue Details: 
Access the Nature Center from the main entrance of Tryon Creek State Natural Area, located at 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219.
Cost: 
Free

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