habitat restoration

Be part of Oregon's largest Earth Day event on April 18th! SOLVE IT, presented by Portland General Electric, provides an opportunity for Oregonians to come together to take care of our parks, waterways and neighborhoods by picking up trash, pulling invasive plants, planting native trees and shrubs, and other watershed enhancement activities. Over 6,000 volunteers are expected to participate in projects statewide. Find an event near you or sign up to lead an event in your local community at http://solveoregon.org/what-we-do/solve-it.

Help us continue our work along the Peninsula Crossing Trail! Over the last planting season the Council, local students and teams of volunteers have planted hundreds of native species along the trail, creating habitat for native birds, bugs and other Slough fauna - not to mention great sights for trail travelers! The maintenance and upkeep of these plantings is essential until the plants can fend for themselves. Lend and hand! Exact activities are yet to be determined, but we'll likely weed and spread mulch. Register below to receive details about the event as they become available.

This event runs rain or shine! Be sure to dress for the weather and bring water, rain gear and sturdy shoes. Snacks, tools, training and gloves will be provided. This opportunity is open to volunteers 16 years and older, unless accompanied by an adult. Volunteers under 18 should contact the Council for a special youth waiver.

Calling all volunteers to the fourth annual Rock Creek Partnership Watershed Wide Event!  Join local efforts to plant and care for native trees and shrubs at three different sites along Rock Creek in Happy Valley, OR.

**Space is limited; pre-register HERE (http://bit.ly/RCPWWE2015) to save your place!**

WHERE: The event is held at Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley.  More specific information to be sent upon registration.  We will shuttle all volunteers by bus to a nearby restoration site (and of course back for lunch!).

WHEN:  Saturday, March 14th -- please meet by 8:45am.  The event will be done about 1:00pm

WHAT:  Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots

WHO: You, your friends, family, and anyone else you think might enjoy this fun planting event!  All are welcome, although pre-registration is required.

WHAT ELSE:  The Rock Creek Partnership will provide gloves, tools, and guidance, as well as light breakfast refreshments and coffee.  The Wild Rose Trail Band will be providing live music for us to enjoy as you're arriving before we leave for our planting sites!  A lunch is also provided to all volunteers when our restoration efforts are completed, about 12:30pm.

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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.

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.

 http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/council-creek-planting-day

Clatskanie CLEAN has already held one clean up day at the Beaver Falls site and removed over a thousand pounds of trash. There is an additional dump pile adjacent to the falls trail, which consists of multiple tires and old appliances and is going to require more technical and muscle help than we can muster on our own - preferably a vehicle with a winch to pull the tires up to the road - there is a precipitous slope involved - and some cutting tools. Beaver Falls is a beautiful natural site adjacent to an important watershed - there are environmental and safety as well as aesthetic considerations in completing this CLEAN up. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/beaver-falls-clean