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Join Friends of Trees at Jack City Park!

Saturday, February 20, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
12668 SW 127th Ave.
Tigard, OR 97223
United States

Friends of Trees is recruiting for awesome volunteers to plant native trees and plants at the beautiful Jack City Park.

This event is in partnership with the City of Tigard and Clean Water Services. This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which has planted over three million native plants in the Tualatin River Watershed in the past decade! Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, city partners, and private landowners will be working together this season to continue the success of this program.

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up!

Contact Name: 
Jenny or Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
volunteer@friendsoftrees.org
Venue: 
Jack City Park
Venue Details: 
Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun!
Cost: 
Free!!

Join Friends of Trees at Sandy River Delta Park!

Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
Sandy River Delta Park
Troutdale, OR 97060
United States
Park/Trail: 

Come join a great team to help plant native trees and preserve the natural beauty of Sandy River Delta Park!

Friends of Trees is partnering with the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council and Friends of the Sandy River Delta with support from East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, the US Forest Service, PGE's Habitat Fund, and the Jubitz Foundation to continue native seedling plantings at the Sandy River Delta.

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up!

Contact Name: 
Jenny or Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
volunteer@friendsoftrees.org
Venue: 
Sandy Delta River Park
Venue Details: 
Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun!
Cost: 
Free!!

Pfeifer Ridge Planting in Happy Valley

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Clackamas River Basin Council

You are invited to join the Clackamas River Basin Council and Pfeifer Ridge Homeowner's Association for a community planting party on Saturday, December 5th from 9 am - 12 pm in Happy Valley! Help improve watershed health by gifting Sieben Creek with native trees and shrubs.

Download flyer:  http://clackamasriver.org/events 

How to sign up: RSVP with MORGAN@CLACKAMASRIVER.ORG or 503-303-4372 x101. All volunteers must sign a waiver release form. This is a family-friendly event for all ages.

Where to meet/directions: Nearest address is 13735 SE Almond Drive, Clackamas, OR 97015. Look for bridge/retaining wall between 139th Avenue and Napoli Terrace, park along street.

What to bring: Favorite work gloves, rubber boots, and wear outdoor apparel. Refreshments will be provided.

This project is supported with funding from Clackamas County Water Environment Services District #1 RiverHealth Program.

Contact Name: 
Morgan Parks
Contact Phone: 
503-303-4372 x101
Contact Email: 
morgan@clackamasriver.org
Cost: 
Free

Revive the Woods in December! - CANCELED

Saturday, December 19, 2015 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
Venetian Drive & Decora Lane
Hillsboro, OR 97124
United States

This event has unfortunately been canceled. However, it is a monthly event! Check back next month for another opportunity to volunteer at Revive the Woods.

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Evergreen Park
Venue Details: 
Street parking is available, but limited. Walking/biking/mass transit encouraged! Location is walkable from Trimet route 48 and under 2 miles from Quatama/205th Ave Max station. Use trimet.org trip planner to map your route. Street parking is available, but limited. Walking/biking/mass transit encouraged! Location is walkable from Trimet route 48 and under 2 miles from Quatama/205th Ave Max station. Use trimet.org trip planner to map your route.
Cost: 
$0.00

NWDA December Third Saturday Cleanup

Saturday, December 19, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:00am
SOLVE
Address: 
115 NW 22nd Ave
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Join volunteers for this monthly Third Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter and remove graffiti in the area. Join us for some coffee and conversation afterward. Volunteers should come prepared with completed waiver forms (if possible) and work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/nwda-december-third-saturday-...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Northwest Portland
Venue Details: 
Heading west on Burnside turn right onto NW 22nd Ave. Elephants is next door (on 22nd) to the Goodwill store located at the corner of NW 22nd and Burnside. Street and lot parking available In front of Elephants Deli.
Cost: 
$0.00

December Burnside Wilderness Park Restoration

Saturday, December 19, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
5685 River St
West Linn, OR 97068
United States

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/december-burnside-wilderness-...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue Details: 
From HWY #43 (Willamette Drive), turn down on Burns Street near the library, follow Burns street to River Street, take a left on River Street and follow it a few blocks to the end at Maddax Woods Park. We will meet here then take a short walk to Burnside Park.
Cost: 
$0.00

December Second Saturday Cleanup

Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 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/december-second-saturday-cleanup

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

Phillips Creek December Community Planting Day

Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
11300 SE Fuller Rd., Milwaukie
Portland, OR 97222
United States

Phillips Creek, located near 82nd ave and the Clackamas Town Center Mall has been a SOLVE site for the past eight years. The creek historically has been a dumping ground and largely ignored by the community. Volunteers have removed tires, shopping carts, furniture, and plastics. With the help of La Salle HS Green Team students and community volunteers the creek is being revived. Volunteers will be planting native plants near the new Monterey Ave road extension.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/phillips-creek-december-commu...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Phillips Creek
Venue Details: 
From I-205 take the Johnson Creek Blvd. exit. Travel west to 82nd. Turn left on 82nd. Turn right on SW Causey Ave. then left on SE Fuller Rd. Park at the south end of Clackamas Fire District 1 parking lot near dumpster. Site is adjacent to lot. Look for SOLVE sign.
Cost: 
$0.00

PCC Rock Creek December Community Planting Day

Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
17705 NW Springville Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97229
United States

The PCC-Rock Creek Campus includes a 110 acre wildlife preserve. This beautiful area of oaks, wetlands and upland Douglas Fir forest is the site of extensive restoration work by PCC teachers and students as well as Clean Water Services. SOLVE is working with the campus community to enhance approximately 5 acres of wetlands and bottomland forests. Volunteers will be planting native plants, coffee bagging, and mulching.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/pcc-rock-creek-december-commu...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Portland Community College - Rock Creek Environmental Studies Center
Venue Details: 
Take the 185th exit off Hwy 26 (#64) and head north on 185th. Turn right on NW Springville. Campus entrance is on left. Park near forested area in left corner at campus building 3. Park near forested area in left corner of campus, Building 3.
Cost: 
$0.00

Trillium Creek December Community Planting Day

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
5700 SW Dosch Rd.
Portland, OR 97239
United States

Remove invasive species and plant native trees and shrubs 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-december-commu...

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: 
Take Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy to SW 25th. Take SW 25th up the hill to Robert Gray Middle School. Park in front of the school along SW 23rd. Follow the SOLVE signs down the hill to the site.
Cost: 
$0.00

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