Stewardship Saturday at Tryon Creek

Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
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Friends of Tryon Creek
Address: 
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR
United States
Park/Trail: 
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Categories: 
habitat restoration
native plants
volunteer

Friends of Tryon Creek hosts “Stewardship Saturday” every Saturday from 9 a.m. - noon.

Stewardship Saturdays are an excellent opportunity for interested members of the public to get out in nature and play an active role in the protection and restoration of Tryon Creek State Natural Area, Oregon’s only urban state park. Volunteers assist with trail maintenance and help remove English ivy, an invasive weed that overtakes and kills native plants, as well as garlic mustard, blackberry, and other not-native invasive species.

Ivy Pull

Pull together to remove invasive English ivy and to protect our forest. Ivy out competes our native plants, takes over the forest floor and ruins precious habitat.

Trail Maintenance

Work with other volunteers to maintain trails and keep them safe and clean. Projects may include digging out paths for rain water, spreading gravel and clearing culverts.

Venue Details: 
General Information • Registration is not required but please call ahead with groups of 5 or more • ALL MINORS must be checked in at the Nature Center with their minor’s insurance form signed by a parent/guardian. • Anyone under 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian • Gloves and a light snack provided • Please bring your own water bottle • Please dress for the weather, to get dirty, and to be off trail (sturdy shoes and long pants are strongly suggested) • Be prepared for a 15-20 minute hike to worksite.
Cost: 
Free

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Sarah Kreisman
Contact Phone: 
503-636-4398
Contact Email: 
sarah@tryonfriends.org
Contact Website: 
http://www.tryonfriends.org/conservation/stewardship-saturdays.html

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