conservation education

Global Youth Service Day at Jackson Bottom Wetlands

Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy
Hillsboro, OR 97123
United States

Come join us for Global Youth Service Day at a family friendly park beautification, habitat enhancement and outdoor recreation event. This project is led by youth to teach stewardship and instill the spirit of volunteering. Hillsboro Parks and Recreation will provide all of the tools, supplies, water, and work gloves needed for the project.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/global-youth-service-day-jack...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
Venue Details: 
Directions From US-26 W Take exit 57 for Glencoe Rd toward N Plains Turn left onto 1st St/​NW Glencoe Rd Continue to follow NW Glencoe Rd Continue onto N 1st Ave Continue onto OR-219 S Destination will be on the left 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy Hillsboro, OR 97123 Meeting Spot Follow signs at the preserve to volunteer check-in.
Cost: 
$0.00

Errol Heights Invasive Removal

Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
SE 45th St & Se Tenino
Portland, OR 97206
United States

In our continuing effort to maintain and improve Errol Heights natural areas, we will be removing invasive plants and litter. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/errol-heights-invasive-removal

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Errol Heights Park
Venue Details: 
Directions Bus #75 (45th and Tinino stop) Bike /walk on Springwater trail: www.PortlandOregon.gov/parks/springwarermap. Exit trail at 45St. entrance, ride a short distance North. Turn right on Harney and left on 45th St. Go one block to Tinino. Meeting Spot Park location is 45th St. and Tenino Dr. Park on 45th St. Please do not block driveways. One block West on Tenino Dr.
Cost: 
$0.00

Molalla River Cleanup & Enhancement

Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
16185 S. Feyrer Park Road
Molalla, OR 97038
United States
Park/Trail: 

Volunteers will meet at Feyrer Park for registration, then disperse to the beautiful Molalla River Recreation Corridor and other public river access sites near Molalla. Activities will include trash cleanup along the Molalla River, possibly planting native trees & shrubs, removing invasive weeds, or trailwork on the Molalla River Corridor shared-use non-motorized trail system. There will be a barbecue back at Feyrer Park for all volunteers. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Native Planting, Maintenance & Monitoring, trail work.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/molalla-river-cleanup-enhance...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Feyrer Park
Venue Details: 
Directions From Hwy 211 on the east side of Molalla, head SE following signs and S. Feyrer Park Road to Feyrer Park. Meeting Spot Plenty of parking available and parking passes will be provided to volunteers. Feyrer Park covered area, Area 2
Cost: 
$0.00

Burnside Wilderness Park Earth Day

Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
6275 Holmes St.
West Linn, OR 97068
United States
Park/Trail: 

Restore a beautiful nature park that has been overcome 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-eart...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Burnside Park
Venue Details: 
Directions From HWY #43 (Willamette Drive), turn down Elliot St near the fire department. Take a right on Buck St. Drive 3 blocks to Holmes St. Take a left on Holmes and the park will be straight ahead. Parking is on the street. We will meet at the end of Holmes St. at the event sign and Burnside Park trailhead. Meeting Spot Parking is on the street. We will meet at the end of Holmes St. at the event sign and Burnside Park trailhead. Minimum age 8
Cost: 
$0.00

No Ivy League at Forest Park on April 16th

Saturday, April 16, 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/no-ivy-league-forest-park-apr...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Forest Park
Venue Details: 
Directions From I-5 south, take exit 302B for Interstate 405 W.Take exit 3 towards highway 30 (st. Helens).Use the right lane to take the NW Vaughn St exit. Take a left onto NW 27th Ave. Turn right onto NW Upshur. Drive straight down NW Upshur until you reach Lower Macleay Park at the cul-de-sac. From I-5 north, take exit 299B for Interstate 405 N.Take exit 3 towards highway 30 (st. Helens).Use the right lane to take the NW Vaughn St exit. Take a left onto NW 27th Ave. Turn right onto NW Upshur. Drive straight down NW Upshur until you reach Lower Macleay Park at the cul-de-sac. Meeting Spot Lower Macleay Field House
Cost: 
$0.00

Concordia Alley Cleanup

Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
NE Emerson Street @ NE 28th/29th Alley
Portland, OR 97211
United States

Bring a truck! We'll be cleaning up the alleys and bagging trash, etc. in the morning. In the afternoon, we will be driving loads of trash, etc to the Metro Central Transfer Station. While we have long-term visions for improving the alleys to contribute to sustainability and livability, the alleys have short-term needs to be cleared up after a year's worth of normal debris accumulation in these semi-neglected spaces. Activities include: Litter Cleanup, Community-building.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/concordia-alley-cleanup

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Concordia Neighborhood Alleyways
Venue Details: 
Directions I-5 to Alberta/Killingsworth exit, east on Killingsworth to 28th or 29th, park on-street and walk to meeting point. Meeting Spot On-street, catch as catch can. NE Emerson Street @ NE 28th/29th Alley
Cost: 
$0.00

Kerns-Buckman Neighborhood Community Collection Event

Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
1137 SE 20th Avenue.
Portland, OR 97214
United States

In time for spring, neighbors can sort through their homes and yards and bring unwanted items to the Kerns and Buckman Community/Neighborhood Associations' annual Community Collection Event for disposal. Bins tend to fill quickly so try to show up early in the event. Those items not immediately disposed will be set aside in a free area of reusable items that anyone may take home with them. Accepted Materials. Bulk waste (please, no food waste or household garbage), yard debris, furniture, small appliances, metal, tires, and e-waste (including computers, cell phones, LCD monitors, printers, and other electronics). Materials Not Accepted.* Alkaline batteries, lithium/auto batteries, fluorescent bulbs, large appliances (washers/dryers/ranges/refrigerators/air conditioners/water heaters), exercise equipment, paint,** construction debris, wood, concrete, dirt, Styrofoam, hazardous waste, or anything flammable. *For disposal options of unaccepted materials, please check the Metro website. **Paint cans without lids and dried paint are acceptable. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/kerns-buckman-neighborhood-co...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Hinson Church
Venue Details: 
Directions If traveling N on I-5, exit onto Burnside St., drive east, take right on 20th Ave., drive south to Salmon St. Meeting Spot Enter on Salmon from 20th Avenue. Volunteers will sort and dispose of items brought into the event based on re-usable potential, and may also pick up trash around the Kerns and Buckman neighborhoods. If interested in volunteering, please complete a SOLVE waiver form online and bring it to the event, or fill one out at the event. Volunteer Contact: kernsna@gmail.com or call 503.758.4173. Thank you for your interest and participation! The event is brought to you by neighborhood volunteers and sponsored by SOLVE and Metro. More information: www.kernspdx.org after March 1, 2016. Minimum age 10
Cost: 
$0.00

Put Down Roots in Tualatin

Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
7041 SW Nyberg St
Tualatin, OR 97062
United States

Get dirty, breathe fresh air, meet new people and make an impact on stream health and forest diversity! Celebrate Earth Day with a tree planting and invasive English ivy removal. Come out and enjoy the grand opening celebration of the Tualatin River Greenway Trail! Tools, gloves, snacks, and guidance are provided. Please wear sturdy shoes or boots and dress for the weather. Activities include: None, Grand Opening Ceremony of the Tualatin River Greenway Trail following the planting event.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/put-down-roots-tualatin

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Tualatin River Greenway Trail
Venue Details: 
Directions From I-5, take the Nyberg Road exit and go east to the Nyberg Rivers shopping center. Meeting Spot Park on the east side of Best Buy. Access to Trail is in the east side of Best Buy. Check in at the volunteer registration tents at the Trail entrance.
Cost: 
$0.00

Native Plant ID Workshop

Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
2000 SW 1st Ave. Ste. 400
Suite #400
Portland, OR 97201
United States

Learn to identify common native plants of Oregon. Workshop includes going out into field, pizza and refreshments!

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/native-plant-id-workshop

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
SOLVE office
Venue Details: 
Directions From I-5 North exit onto I-405 West (Exit 299B) towards US-26/City Center/Beaverton. Merge onto I-405 North and take exit 1B to merge onto SW 4th Ave. Turn Right onto SW Lincoln St. Turn left onto SW 1st Ave . Our building is on the right, enter the turnaround and park in a visitor space or use street parking near by. The SOLVE office is located on the 4th floor of the building.
Cost: 
$0.00

Linnton Creek Project for April

Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
10682 NW St Helens Road
Portland, OR 97231
United States
Park/Trail: 

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-april

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Linnton Creek Trail Head
Venue Details: 
Directions Right on St Helens Road (Route 30), about a mile past the St Johns Bridge. Meeting Spot Some parking at site. More across St Helens at NW 105th (right at light into 105th and immediate left, to park at mill site office. At the Linnton Creek trail head, which is also a #16 bus stop.
Cost: 
$0.00

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