family friendly

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

Friday July 31, 2015 to Friday August 7, 2015 War on Weeds WOW Week. Coordinated volunteer effort to pull noxious weeds in Sunriver and surrounding neighborhoods. (Bring water, sunscreen, and gloves for pulling.) NEW FOR 2015: WOW has been changed to a week-long event. Pull noxious weeds anytime during the week then join fellow volunteers for a celebration lunch at 12 noon on Friday August 7th! Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/war-weeds-wow-week-july-31-au...

Help Portland Fruit Tree Project Register More Fruit Trees!

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East Portland has the greatest need for fresh, local produce and also the least amount of fruit trees registered with Portland Fruit Tree Project.  Let's fix that together!

You're invited to participate in one (or both!) of our upcoming East Portland Tree Scouting Days!  We'll provide training, lunch, and the fun :-)

All are welcome (New this year: Tree Scout Teams, so sign up with a friend or two!), but RSVP is required so we know how much lunch to prepare.  Also, bus tickets & mileage reimbursement is provided, upon request.

Here's what to do:

Sign up for July 11th - East Portland Neighborhood Office (1017 NE 117th Ave)
http://portlandfruit.org/scoutday

Sign up for July 25th - Zenger Farm (11741 SE Foster Rd.)
http://portlandfruit.org/scoutday1

Hope you can make it!

We all love Oregon's beaches, rivers and natural areas. For over three decades Oregonians have been proving that by volunteering at the annual SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup, presented by the Oregon Lottery. Be part of this volunteer movement, impacting Oregon's environment, wildlife and communities. It's an easy, fun way to get outside, meet your neighbors, and make a difference by cleaning up Oregon's rivers, beaches, parks and trails, removing invasive plants or planting plant native trees and shrubs. 

There are over 100 volunteer-led projects across the state for you to choose from, including 46 beach cleanup sites coast-wide. Only you can ensure our beaches, rivers and natural areas are kept clean and healthy. Learn more and get involved today at www.solveoregon.org

This event is part of the International Coastal Cleanup and National Public Lands Day.

SOLVE is an Oregon nonprofit that helps people take care of where they live, work, and play. Join our team of volunteers and see how you can make a difference in just a few hours! Contact SOLVE at 503-844-9571 ext. 332, email us at info@solveoregon.org or visit us on the web at www.solveoregon.org.