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Join a Last Saturday Weed Warrior Service Project

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
SE 69th Ave & SE Yamhill St
Portland, OR 97215
United States

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...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Mt. Tabor Park
Venue Details: 
Meet at the kiosk near the main parking lot adjacent to the amphitheatre in the park. Enter from SE 69th & Yamhill, turning west up the hill or come all the way up the road from the SE 60th & SE Salmon entrance. Plan to come 5-10 minutes early to sign-in.
Cost: 
$0.00

Willamette Week's Sandy River Cleanup and Float

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
31100 E Historic Columbia River Hwy.
Troutdale, OR 97060
United States

Join Willamette Week in cleaning up along the beautiful Sandy River. Then, take a leisurely float down the river followed by an after party with Leinenkugel's. We'll have the cleanup supplies but please bring your water bottle and wear sunscreen and sturdy shoes. Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/willamette-weeks-sandy-river-...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Dabney State Park
Venue Details: 
Directions Take Interstate 84 (east or west). Exit 18 towards Lewis and Clark State Park. Turn left onto Crown Point Hwy/E Historic Columbia River Hwy for 3.1 miles. Dabney will be on your right.
Cost: 
$0.00

Love Your Lake! Beach Clean Up at Vancouver Lake

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
6801 NW Lower River Road
Vancouver, WA 98660
United States

Help clean up Vancouver Lake's beach and enjoy lunch provided by New Seasons Market with other community members!  This natural lake in your backyard is home to hundreds of native plants and animals and a great place for people of all ages to enjoy. This time of year the lake needs your help removing litter build up. 

Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required.

This event is held in partnership with the Vancouver Watersheds Alliance and Clark County Parks, and is sponsored by the City of Vancouver, Clark County, and Port of Vancouver USA. Plan to stick around after the event to enjoy Vancouver Lake's many recreational opportunities.

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 X 245
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Vancouver Lake Regional Park
Venue Details: 
We provide: Delicious lunch, cold drinks and gloves, trash grabbers and bags. What to bring: Water bottle, snack, sun protection. Where to meet? We will meet at the Heron shelter (most northern shelter in the park). Park in the overflow parking lot to be closest to the shelter. Enter the park, follow the traffic circle around to your left as if leaving the park—you will see a sign for overflow parking.
Cost: 
free

Revive the Woods at Evergreen Park

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
Venetian Drive & Decora Ln
Hillsboro, OR 97124
United States

This summer, team up with Resources for Health to build trails and remove invasive blackberry at Evergreen Park under the cool canopy of the woods! 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. Tools and gloves are provided by the City of Hillsboro, and don't forget your reusable water bottle. Please arrive early to sign in before the event. Learn more about Resources for Health at resourcesforhealth.org! Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Maintenance & Monitoring. Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/revive-woods-evergreen-park-0

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Evergreen Park
Venue Details: 
Parking is available along Venetian Dr. 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 July Third Saturday Cleanup

Saturday, July 18, 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-july-third-saturday-cleanup

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

July Second Saturday Cleanup

Saturday, July 11, 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/july-second-saturday-cleanup

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Northwest Portland Industrial Area
Venue Details: 
Meets at NW 23rd Place & Thurman Street - access from I-405 Vaughn Street off-ramp.
Cost: 
$0.00

Treasure the Beach

Sunday, July 5, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am
SOLVE
Address: 
60 N. Prom.
Seaside, OR 97138
United States

Volunteers will remove trash from the beach in Seaside following the 4th of July festivities. Volunteers can meet at Prom & 12th, the Turnaround, or Prom & U. This project is a done in partnership with the Beach Drive Buccaneers, City of Seaside, Seaside Chamber, SOLVE, and the Seaside Fireworks Committee. Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/treasure-beach-x

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-357-6386 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Seaside Beach
Venue Details: 
Project Locations: 12th & Prom Turnaround & Prom Ave. U and Prom
Cost: 
$0.00

Volunteer on Trail Saturday!

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
the Forest Park Conservancy
Park/Trail: 

Volunteer on Trail Saturday with Forest Park Conservancy! Your service will help ensure Forest Park trails are safe and fun to tread, now and in the long run.

What: Forest Park Volunteer Work Party

  • Wheelbarrow in rock
  • Build retaining walls
  • Spread gravel
  • Repair Wildwood Trail

When: Saturday, June 27th, 9 am - 12 pm

Where: Wildwood Trailhead on NW 53rd Drive 

All training, tools, and gloves will be provided.  

Preregistration is required. Click here to volunteer!

Contact Name: 
Mikala Soroka
Contact Phone: 
503.223.5449 x 106
Contact Email: 
mikala@forestparkconservancy.org
Cost: 
free

Trail Saturday

Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
the Forest Park Conservancy
Park/Trail: 

Volunteer on Trail Saturday with the Forest Park Conservancy! We'll be clearing the trails of encroaching vegetation and repairing a section of trailside fencing. 

What: Forest Park Volunteer Work Party

When: Saturday, July 11, 9 am - 12 pm

Where: Pittock Mansion Parking Lot, near Forest Park's Wildwood Trail

Remember to pack plenty of water and dress for all weather conditions. Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for your safety. All training, tools and work gloves will be provided.

Morning coffee and snacks are courtesy of Stumptown Coffee Roasters and Food Front Cooperative Grocery. 

Pre-registration is required. Click here to volunteer!

Contact Name: 
Mikala Soroka
Contact Phone: 
503.223.5449 x 106
Contact Email: 
mikala@forestparkconservancy.org
Cost: 
free

Song Circle at Vista House

Friday, September 11, 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Oregon State Parks
Address: 
40700 Historic Columbia River Hwy
Corbett, OR 97019
United States

Love music?  And the Gorge?  Join musicians for a Song Circle with a view of the Columbia River Gorge.  Sing along, play along, or just sit back and enjoy.  Folk and campfire songs.  Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and a chair--suitable for all ages.  Meet at Vista House at Crown Point; east of Portland just past Corbett on the Historic Columbia River Highway.  Free.  For more information, call 503-695-2261 x228.

Contact Name: 
Dorothy Brown-Kwaiser
Contact Phone: 
503-695-2261 ext. 228
Contact Email: 
dorothy.brown-kwaiser@oregon.gov
Venue: 
Vista House @ Crown Point State Park
Cost: 
Free

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