habitat restoration

Spend MLK Day on the Refuge planting native trees in critical riparian 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.

Do you have availability on a Wednesday morning and want to come out and plant trees leaving a lasting legacy in King City? 

If so then please join us at 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The planting will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun!

Friends of Trees and Clean Water Services are continuing our efforts to enhance wetland vegetation in King City Park, which is adjacent to the Tualatin River.

RSVPs are not required unless you're in a group larger than 5 people. Please contact Andy or Jenny at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there! Curious about our other tree planting events?  Please see our online calendar for all our planting dates and locations.

Join or lead a Tree Care Team in 2013!

Learn tree care skills while helping to improve the health and productivity of urban fruit trees!

Each Tree Care Team will care for a cluster of PFTP-registered fruit trees, visiting each tree once per season to complete the full spectrum of care. Each team is instructed & guided by two 'Team Leaders' with experience and skills in organic fruit tree care. This is a unique opportunity to develop strong skills in organic fruit tree care, meet new people, and care for trees providing food to your community!

Members and Leaders will participate in ten 3-hour work-parties over an 11-month period (January-November, 2013). Topics/tasks will include: Winter & Summer Pruning, Young Tree Training & Care, Pest & Disease Management, Fruit Thinning, and more. At the end of the program you will receive a certificate of completion.Volunteer position descriptions: Tree Care Team Member Tree Care Team Leader

To apply: Call 503-284-6106 or email bob@portlandfruit.org to request an application form.

Help plant and protect native trees on the Refuge's Carty Unit!

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.

Become a Columbia Springs Volunteer Lead

2013 Training Day: Saturday, January 26, 10am-4pm

Are you interested in getting involved and giving back? Do you enjoy working outdoors and restoring our natural environment? You should consider becoming a Columbia Springs Volunteer Lead!

Volunteer Leads spend five Saturdays a year helping to lead restoration parties that improve the historic Vancouver Trout Hatchery and Columbia Springs’ 100-acre natural area.  Leads also help out at community events to foster greater awareness of the natural world and inspire stewardship.  Leads also help out at community education events that foster greater awareness of the natural world and inspire stewardship.  No experience necessary!  Great opportunity to learn or further develop restoration and leadership skills.  Opportunities for internship credits through some universities and colleges available.  

Training is free, but pre-registration and a completed online volunteer application is required.  For more information, contact Mariah Acton at volunteer@columbiasprings.org, call 360-882-0936 ext. 230, or visit http://www.columbiasprings.org/get-involved/volunteer-at-columbia-springs/volunteer-leads/. 

Columbia Springs is located at 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA, 98683.