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Tree Planting Volunteers Needed at Hall Creek (Beverton) with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
3771 SW 114th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005
United States

Do you want to get your hands dirty?  Make a difference in a few short hours?  Learn to plant trees and meet great people?  If so, join us at Hall Creek on Saturday, Nov. 14th!

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! 

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! 

Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Contact Name: 
Jenny & Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Hall Creek
Cost: 
Free!

Tree Planting Volunteers Needed at Cook Park (Tigard) with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
17005 SW 92nd Ave
Tigard, OR 97224
United States
Park/Trail: 

Do you want to get your hands dirty?  Make a difference in a few short hours?  Learn to plant trees and meet great people?  If so, join us at Cook Park on Saturday, Nov. 14th!

Join Friends of Trees, Tualatin Riverkeepers, the City of Tigard and Clean Water Services at Cook Park. 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.

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!

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 & Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Cook Park
Cost: 
Free!

Tree Planting Volunteers Needed at Fernhill Wetlands (Forest Grove) with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, November 7, 2015 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
1365 SW Fern Hill Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
United States
Park/Trail: 

Do you want to get your hands dirty?  Make a difference in a few short hours?  Learn to plant trees and meet great people?  If so, join us at Fernhill Wetlands on Saturday, Nov. 7th!

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! 

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! 

Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Contact Name: 
Jenny & Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Fernhill Wetlands
Cost: 
Free!

Tree Planting Volunteers Needed at Sandy River Delta (Troutdale) with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, November 7, 2015 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
Crown Point Hwy
Troutdale, OR 97060
United States
Park/Trail: 

Do you want to get your hands dirty?  Make a difference in a few short hours?  Learn to plant trees and meet great people?  If so, join us at Sandy River Delta Park on Saturday, Nov. 7th!

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! 

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! 

Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Contact Name: 
Jenny & Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Sandy River Delta Park
Cost: 
Free!

Tree Planting Volunteers Needed at Milo McIver State Park with Friends of Trees (Estacada)

Saturday, October 31, 2015 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
South Entrance Road
Estacada, OR 97023
United States

Do you want to get your hands dirty?  Make a difference in a few short hours?  Learn to plant trees and meet great people?  If so, join us at Milo McIver State Park on Saturday, Oct 31st!

During this planting volunteers will plant islands of Oregon white oak and associated shrubs across the area known as the Upper Meadow. These efforts will be part of the first phase of meadow and oak-savannah restoration in the park.

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!

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!

Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

 

Contact Name: 
Jenny & Randi
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
Volunteer@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Milo McIver State Park
Cost: 
Free!

Family Volunteer Day at Dahl Park

Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
Dahl Beach Park
Gladstone, OR 97027
United States

This is a family adventure located at a beautiful location at the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette rivers. This is a family friendly site. Age appropriate tools are provided. The confluence is an important location for both juvenile and adult salmon. Osprey can often be seen in the area. This native tree planting project is part of a larger stream restoration project initiated by the Clackamas River Basin Council. Volunteers will be planting native trees like western red cedar, and native shrubs like salmonberry and indian plum. Volunteers will also be mulching and installing live willow stakes. Native plantings help filter pollutants, provide shade, and improve fish and wildlife habitat.

 

Register online here : http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/family-volunteer-day-dahl-park

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Dahl Beach City Park
Venue Details: 
Enter Meldrum Bar Park from River Rd. Drive just past the soccer fields and take your first left at the Community Gardens. Drive slowly to the end of the short drive and park.
Cost: 
$0.00

NWDA November Third Saturday Cleanup

Saturday, November 21, 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-november-third-saturday-...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Northwest Portland
Venue Details: 
Street and lot parking available In front of Elephants Deli.
Cost: 
$0.00

Planting at Hallinan Creek

Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
1199 Yates Street
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
United States

We are starting to replant our Hallinan Creek site and we need your help! We spent last summer removing harmful invasive plants from this creek area and we are ready to plant native species. The plants we will be installing provide great benefit to our local forests and creeks. Tools, gloves, and snacks provided. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and long sleeves. We work rain or shine so come prepared for the weather! Activities include: Native Planting.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/planting-hallinan-creek

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Hallinan Creek
Venue Details: 
Where Yates Street dead ends, there will be an open gate and driveway. Drive through the gate and park in front of house in the lot. Volunteer leaders will greet you in the parking area through the gate.
Cost: 
$0.00

Revive the Woods in November!

Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
Venetian Drive & Decora Ln.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
United States
Park/Trail: 

Team up with Resources for Health to build trails, remove invasive blackberry, and plant native trees in the woods of Evergreen Park! This project is part of an ongoing effort since our group adopted the park in 2010 to replace destructive monoculture with native plants and make trails more inviting for the community to enjoy. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Trail Maintenance.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/revive-woods-november

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

November Burnside Wilderness Park Restoration

Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
5685 River Street.
West Linn, OR 97068
United States
Park/Trail: 

Restore a beautiful nature park that has become overrun by English Ivy and other invasive plants. 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/november-burnside-wilderness-...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Burnside Park
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

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