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Help plant trees in critical riparian area on the Refuge! This helps mitigate invasive Reed canary grass and improves wildlife habitat. 

All work days are from 9 am to 12:30 pm rain or shine. Wear waterproof footwear, bring gloves, and dress for the weather. Light refreshments and hot drinks will be provided. All volunteers must sign a volunteer service agreement (if under 18 must be signed by parent or guardian) which can be found at: http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ridgefield/getinvolved.html.

The Blandford Canyon natural area is an important habitat corridor that runs through the heart of Vancouver. Wildflower Meadow caps the north end of the corridor and was most recently covered with high-maintenance grass. Join Urban Forestry and the Urban Youth program in planting native trees and spreading bark chips to enhance the soils and habitat.

Tools and training provided. RSVP to (360) 487-8308 or email Urban Forestry at urbanforestry@cityofvancouver.us.

Join Oregonians from across the state in celebrating nearly three decades of beach cleanups along the entireOregon coastline. This effort benefits people and wildlife alike, supporting clean seas and healthy communities for present and future generations. Sign up to volunteer for the Spring Beach Cleanup on Saturday, March 30th from 10am - 1pm to clean up litter and marine debris. Together, we can keep Oregon's beaches beautiful. Register here: http://solv.org/what-we-do/solve-spring-oregon-beach-cleanup

For more information, visit www.solveoregon.org, email morgan@solv.org, or call 503-844-9571 ext 332.

This year holds special significance in Oregon for those who value the
environment and SOLVE. March 22, 2013 would have been the 100th Birthday of
Governor Tom McCall who founded SOLVE in 1969. We honor the man who made
us think about who we are and what we value as Oregonians. Governor McCall made a
profound impact on our state, passing the nation's first bottle bill and placing our beaches
under public ownership. Help continue his legacy of environmental stewardship by
participating in the 28th annual SOLVE Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup.

Last spring, more than 3,700 volunteers removed an estimated 60,483 pounds of
trash off the coast, including 1,565 pounds of recycled materials. Help us continue this
tradition by volunteering this year at your favorite coastal area and help keep our beaches
as beautiful as possible.

Join the ranks of 200 Forest Park Conservancy volunteers helping to restore native habitat in and around Forest Park! Invasive plant removal and native tree planting will be followed by free food, drink and raffle prizes in NW Portland. Follow "Registration page" link below to learn more and reserve your spot.

Volunteers are invited to join Rock Creek Partnership members Clackamas River Basin Council (CRBC), Friends of Trees, and SOLVE for an exciting day of planting and invasive species removal on March 16th.  We'll be removing invasive vegetation and planting native trees and shrubs at three streamside sites to help improve the water quality in the Rock Creek basin and we'd love your help.  No experience is necessary and we welcome families, neighbors and friends!  This is a popular event and space is limited.  Please save your space by visiting www.RockCreekPartnership.org

There will be live music by bluegrass band Wild Rose Trail, a bevy of breakfast and lunch goodies, and raffle prizes! The staging site will once again be the Galaxy Barn at Pendarvis Farm - site of the renowned Pickathon Music Festival.  The event will begin promptly at 9:00am, so we ask for everyone to arrive by 8:45am to the staging site to get registered and assigned to a crew, as well as to enjoy hot coffee and breakfast treats. The event will wrap-up around 1:00pm.

The Rock Creek Partnership was formed in 2011 and is a collaboration between the Clackamas River Basin Council, Friends of Trees, and SOLVE and is supported with funding from Clackamas County Water Environment Services, on behalf of Clackamas Service District No. 1.