habitat restoration

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

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

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

Mt. Scott Community Planting Day

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
SE 129th and Happy Valley Mt. Scott Trail
Happy Valley, OR 97086
United States

The site in Happy Valley follows the Mt Scott Creek stream corridor and Mt Scott Creek trail for approximately 500ft. Mt Scott Creek is home to native fish. Large cedar trees are numerous but English ivy and other weeds have invaded the stream corridor. With most of the weeds removed volunteers will be planting native trees and shrubs, including salmonberry and indian plum. Volunteers will also be mulching and removing remnant patches of English ivy. Native plants help shade the stream, prevent erosion and improve fish and wildlife habitat.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/mt-scott-community-planting-day

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Mt. Scott Creek
Venue Details: 
Take SE 122nd Ave off of Sunnyside Rd to SE Scott Creek Lane. 122nd becomes SE 129th. Turn from SE Scott Creek Lane onto SE Cedar Way and park along Cedar Way. Walk down Scott Creek Lane to corner with SE 129th. Look for SOLVE sign.
Cost: 
$0.00

Council Creek December Community Planting Day

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
N 31st Ave at Ryland Park.
Cornelius, OR 97113
United States

Council Creek is home to beaver, Red-shouldered hawks, crayfish and native fish. Volunteers will be planting this 6 acre wetland restoration site with native willow, Oregon ash, as well as native shrubs including red-osier dogwood and douglas spirea.Volunteers will also be installing coffee bags as weed barriers, placing mice guards around trees, and mulching. Native plants will help to filter stormwater, and support fish and wildlife habitat.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/council-creek-december-commun...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Council Creek - Ryland City Park
Venue Details: 
Park on N 31st Ave along the street at Ryland Park. Volunteers will shuttle by car around the wetland to the site or walk several country-blocks to the site. SOLVE staff will meet volunteers at the parking location.
Cost: 
$0.00

Seaside's Treasure the Beach December Beach Cleanup

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:30am
SOLVE
Address: 
60 N. Prom.
Seaside, OR 97138
United States

The City of Seaside, Seaside Downtown Development Association, and Beach Drive Buccaneers invite you to join with us in cleaning up marine debris on our favorite Oregon Beach. Organized cleanups will take place, rain or shine, the first Saturday of every month. Sign in at The Seashore Inn on the Beach, 60 N. Prom, Seaside, get your bag, and, when done, drop it in a trash receptacle along the Prom. Stay the day and enjoy our shops and restaurants.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/seasides-treasure-beach-decem...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Seaside Beach
Venue Details: 
From Hwy 101 turn left on Broadway to the Turnaround. Inn is one-half block to the north.
Cost: 
$0.00

Spring Park Planting and Restoration Tour

Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Willamette Riverkeeper
Address: 
1880 SE Sparrow
Milwaukie, OR 97222
United States

Willamette Riverkeeper, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District, the Island Station Neighborhood, and the North Clackamas Urban Watershed Council invite you to join us for a fall planting event at  Spring Park Natural Area. The park is currently undergoing a major restoration to both the trail system and the Willamette River side channel adjacent to the park. This planting event will be your first opportunity to see all the major improvements and learn more about this details of this exciting restoration project. Ultimately, the project will be of great benefit to fish, wildlife, and our community- and this is your chance to get involved by helping us to plant the old trail!

When: Saturday, 11/21 from 9:00am - 12:00pm

Details: Please wear sturdy and shoes, dress for the weather and bring water! Gloves and other planting tool supplies will be provided. By volunteering at this event you will receive a discount on dinner at Amadeus Manor.  All ages and abilities are welcome to attend, and better yet, lunch will be provided by Cha-Cha-Cha! 

To Register: please email marci@willametteriverkeeper.org
 

Contact Name: 
Marci Krass
Contact Phone: 
503-223-6418
Contact Email: 
marci@willametteriverkeeper.org
Venue: 
Spring Park Natural Area
Venue Details: 
This Natural Area is owned and managed by North Clackamas Parks and Recreation. Volunteers will meet at the main entrance to Spring Park which is located at 1880 S.E. Sparrow St. in Milwaukie. There is limited street parking so for this event, parking is available at the nearby Amadeus Manor.
Cost: 
FREE

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