native plants

Learn the basics of designing and maintaining a landscape that is beautiful and diverse while also conserving water, building soil, and creating habitat for birds and pollinators.  Make a positive impact on your watershed with your landscaping decisions -and save time, money and energy doing it!  The workshop includes a field trip to a nearby naturescaping project.

Come be introduced to some common native plants, see examples of their preferred growing conditions, and get tips on successfully planting and caring for a thriving and diverse native landscape.

Join the Weed Warrior effort to restore a healthy habitat at Mt. Tabor Park. The Weed Warrior Stewardship Coordinator and volunteer crew leaders will share their knowledge of the natural habitat, demonstrate how to remove non-native vegetation, and help keep us organized, safe and motivated! We will make sure that you are comfortable and contribute in ways that match your skills and interests. Wear comfortable clothes that are appropriate for working in natural areas: long pants, long sleeves, brimmed hat to protect from sun/rain, and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle. We provide you with tools, gloves, and snacks. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/join-last-saturday-weed-warri...

Join Oregon State Parks and others stewards by volunteering to spruce up Mayer State Park! By picking up litter and pulling invasive plant species we help ensure a clean and beautiful Oregon for all and can call ourselves true Oregonians. Following the clean up stay around for some fun in the Park. We will have coffee/coco, snacks, and offer kayak tours (as available) after we all do our part to keep Mayer State Park beautiful. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/pick-n-paddle

Help a child experience the wonder of the outdoors with Columbia Slough Watershed Council! If you enjoy time in the outdoors and working with children, this is a great opportunity for you!

The Position: Slough School education volunteers assist with stewardship projects (native plantings, mulching, invasive species removal), water quality investigations, and natural history tours for students in the Slough School program. Volunteers first take on a shadowing role observing a staff educator and assisting with behavior monitoring and group management. Once volunteers establish familiarity with the flow of programming, they have the opportunity to lead activities and experiment with teaching/communication styles.

Slough School: Slough School is the K-12 education program of the Columbia Slough Watershed council.  It serves students who reside within and/or attend school within the boundaries of the Columbia Slough Watershed in North and North East Portland. Slough School students participate in classroom programs, field science experiences, and service learning projects. Volunteers primarily serve during our elementary field science experiences, many of which take place the Whitaker Ponds Nature park in NE Portland.

Your commitment:  The Council requests weekly volunteering during the Fall season (October - December). Volunteers will have the opportunity to select a consistent weekday to meet this requirement. Volunteers will have the option of continuing on into the Winter season (January - March).

Volunteer Interviews: All volunteer must complete an informal interview over the phone or in person. Fall season interviews will take place Wednesday, September 25th through Friday, September 27th.

Orientation: All new volunteers must attend an orientation on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00am - 12:00pm. All new volunteers must attend an orientation on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00am - 12:00pm.

Interested?

View our full position description for more information and brief application instructions.