habitat restoration

Over the last two months the Columbia Slough Watershed Council, Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church and volunteers have been working very hard on revitalizing the portion of Fairview Creek on the Church Property. In September – in conjunction with “No-Ivy Day” we cleared over 350 sq. feet of English ivy, Blackberry and other invasive plants throughout the site. During our second visit in October, the Rain Garden was expanded to over double its original size, and sheet mulching was started in preparation for the Pollinator Garden that will be planted in the spring.

However, this time at Smith Memorial, we will be planting three small planting areas in the restoration area (on the bank above Fairview creek). Species will include: vine maple, Oregon ash, tall Oregon grape, sword fern, thimbleberry, red elderberry, snowberry, red osier dogwood, Pacific ninebark, and willow species. We hope to plant 358 plants at this planting event! Come out, and help protect your Watershed!

Dust off those boots and get your hands dirty removing invasive species, cleaning up litter, and helping restore critical habitat for native plants and wildlife.

Dig in with SOLVE this fall at restoration and cleanup sites across the Portland-metro area. Over time, this work will improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and store carbon to slow climate change.

These family friendly projects are from 9 am - 12 or 1 pm. Dates and times may vary and will happen rain or shine. All tools, gloves and supplies will be provided.

VOLUNTEERS are needed at:

Saturday, November 10th in West Linn

• Mary S. Young Restoration Work Party

Saturday, November 17th in West Linn

• November Burnside Park Restoration Party

For more information or to register, visit: www.solv.org, email morgan@solv.org, or call 504-844-9571 ext. 332. Or visit our calendar of events for a project near you!

Are you wanting to get out of the house? Or learn ways you can help the environment in your Neighborhood? Two Saturdays a month, staff from the Columbia Slough Watershed Council, neighborhood organizations and volunteers will travel to different sites around the watershed to do restoration and management of invasive species, and we always need more volunteers!

Join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council, the Wilkes community, and volunteers to clean up the beautiful, two-acre Wilkes Creek Natural Area. The Watershed Council, SOLV and the Wilkes community have been restoring this site since 2003, removing weeds and litter and planting hundreds of native plants. The Columbia Slough Watershed Council will be working with the Wilkes community in the coming years to ensure that this natural area continues to thrive with community stewardship activities.

Tools, gloves, and snacks will be provided, but participants should come prepared for all weather conditions.

Frustrated by stubborn weeds in your yard or garden?Learn how to identify, eradicate, and prevent common gardenweeds - and stop them from invading our precious natural areas -in this workshop series hosted by the 4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area.

Frustrated by stubborn weeds in your yard or garden?Learn how to identify, eradicate, and prevent common gardenweeds - and stop them from invading our precious natural areas -in this workshop series hosted by the 4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area.