conservation education

Join the Weed Warrior effort to restore a healthy habitat at Mt. Tabor Park. The Weed Warrior Stewardship Coordinator and volunteer crew leaders will share their knowledge of the natural habitat, demonstrate how to remove non-native vegetation, and help keep us organized, safe and motivated! We will make sure that you are comfortable and contribute in ways that match your skills and interests. Wear comfortable clothes that are appropriate for working in natural areas: long pants, long sleeves, brimmed hat to protect from sun/rain, and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle. We provide you with tools, gloves, and snacks. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/join-last-saturday-weed-warri...

This is a three-day training on August 25, 27 & 29. Training Schedule: Tuesday, August 25, 6-8:30 pm at the SOLVE office: stewardship, watershed basics, restoration strategies, and examples. Thursday, August 27, 6-8:30 pm at the SOLVE office: community involvement, working w/ volunteers, work-party management, and leadership techniques. Saturday, August 29, 10am - 3pm: FIELD DAY - Location To Be Determined: project examples, planting techniques, invasive plant removal techniques, and native plant identification. Stream Team Captains lead volunteers on stream restoration and enhancement projects throughout the Portland-metro area. SOLVE adopts restoration sites for three to five years working with volunteers, community groups, crews, agencies and other non-profit partners to improve the health and function of stream corridors and wetlands. Stream Team Captains provide leadership, organization and supervision to volunteers for Saturday morning events. Stream Team Captains also instruct volunteers in invasive plant removal techniques and proper planting techniques while working closely with SOLVE staff to fulfill stream restoration and enhancement goals. Upon completion of this training, Stream Team Captains commit to lead at least three Team Up volunteer events involving planting native species, invasive plant removal, native plant identification, mulching, and watering. Additional training in basic botany, bioengineering, advanced classes in native and invasive plant ID, as well as winter twig ID are also available to Stream Team Captains during the course of the year.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/stream-team-captain-training

In partnership with the Columbia Riverkeepers, Citizens Helping to Improve Parks (CHIP-in) with Astoria Parks and Recreation is hosting a clean-up event on the Astoria River Walk Trail. The Astoria River Walk Trail is one of the most widely used trails in Astoria with locals and tourists alike enjoying the amazing view of the Columbia River. We would love to have your help removing invasive plants and picking up litter. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt to show our appreciation for your care and consideration. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/love-your-columbia-astoria-ri...

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...

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/august-second-saturday-cleanup