native plants

Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Plant trees at Salmon Creek

Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
Salmon Creek Greenway
2799 NW 133rd Circle
Vancouver, WA 98685
United States
Categories: 
conservation education
family friendly
habitat restoration
native plants
preregistration required
stewardship
trails and greenways
tree planting
volunteer

Make a difference while having fun and exploring Salmon Creek Park, an urban wildlife greenway. Help plant trees to benefit the local habitat of Salmon Creek. Named for the historical salmon runs of the past, it recently regained its status as a salmon spawning ground thanks to the help of local volunteers. 

All ages welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

 What to bring: Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.

What to wear: Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.

What to expect: Estuary Partnership staff will distribute tools and gloves and demonstrate planting techniques. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. 

 Questions?

Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x245
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Contact Website: 
http://www.estuarypartnership.org/get-involved/volunteering
Venue: 
Salmon Creek
Cost: 
free
CI Initiatives: 
Conservation Education
Conservation/Restoration/Urban Forestry
Nature and Human Health

Rock Creek Work Party with CRBC - Damascus

Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Clackamas River Basin Council
Address: 
Damascus, OR 97089
United States
Categories: 
conservation education
family friendly
habitat restoration
native plants
stewardship
tree planting
volunteer

The ROCK CREEK PARTNERSHIP, a collaboration between the Clackamas River Basin Council (CRBC), Friends of Trees, and SOLVE through funding by Water Environment Service's RIVERHEALTH Stewardship Program on behalf of Clackamas County Service District #1 -- works together to improve water quality in the Rock Creek basin by planting native trees and shrubs near streamsides and removing invasive weeds. CRBC will be hard at work again on Saturday, October 4th at our newest project along Rock Creek in Damascus. Volunteers are needed from 9 am to noon to help plant and pull weeds. Join us for this family friendly event!

Gloves, tools, first aid, water, plants, and instruction provided. Please be sure to dress appropriately for all weather conditions and terrain. You may want to bring your favorite work gloves, waterproof boots, rain jacket, water bottle, long plants and long sleeve shirt. All volunteers must sign a waiver.

For more information (including directions) and to RSVP, please contact Morgan Parks at MORGAN@CLACKAMASRIVER.ORG or call 503-303-4372 x101. We look forward to seeing you!

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Contact Name: 
Morgan Parks
Contact Phone: 
503-303-4372 x101
Contact Email: 
morgan@clackamasriver.org
Contact Website: 
http://www.clackamasriver.org
Cost: 
free
CI Initiatives: 
Conservation/Restoration/Urban Forestry
Nature and Human Health

Plant native trees along the Columbia Slough at the Columbia Children's Arboretum! (NE Portland)

Saturday, January 31, 2015 - 9:00am
Friends of Trees
Address: 
10040 NE 6th Drive
Portland, OR 97211
United States
Park/Trail: 
Columbia Children's Arboretum
Categories: 
habitat restoration
native plants
tree planting
volunteer

Plant native plants and help increase the water quality and habitat value in this "hidden gem" of NE Portland.

Please arrive around 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!

RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for groups of 4 or less. Please contact Jenny or Ian at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

In partnership with Portland OIC, Portland Parks & Recreation, East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservaction District, Port of Portland & Columbia Slough Watershed Council, Friends of Trees is helping to restore wetland banks in the Columbia Slough Watershed.

Contact Name: 
Ian Bonham
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
ianb@friendsoftrees.org
Contact Website: 
http://www.friendsoftrees.org/volunteer
CI Initiatives: 
Conservation/Restoration/Urban Forestry

Friends of Trees - Plant native trees at Barrows Meadow! (Beaverton)

Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 9:00am
Friends of Trees
Address: 
11150 SW Davies Rd
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States
Categories: 
habitat restoration
native plants
tree planting
volunteer

Please arrive around 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!

RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for groups of 4 or less. Please contact Jenny or Ian at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Friends of Trees is excited to continue our partnership this season with the City of Beaverton and Clean Water Services. This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which strives to plant one million native trees and shrubs during the 2014-2015 planting season within the Tualatin River Watershed! Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, city partners, and private landowners will all be working together to make this happen! Arrive as early as 8:30am to meet with Tree for All partners, partake of refreshments and enter to win a commemorative Tree for All cap, courtesy of David Evans & Associates.

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
jennyb@friendsoftrees.org
Contact Website: 
http://www.friendsoftrees.org/volunteer
CI Initiatives: 
Conservation/Restoration/Urban Forestry

Plant native trees at Memorial Park! (Wilsonville)

Saturday, January 24, 2015 - 9:00am
Friends of Trees
Address: 
8100 SW Wilsonville Rd
Wilsonville, OR 97070
United States
Park/Trail: 
Memorial Park
Categories: 
habitat restoration
native plants
tree planting
volunteer

Plant native trees and shrubs and remove ivy and other invasive plants from the area!

Please arrive around 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!

RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for groups of 4 or less. Please contact Jenny or Ian at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Memorial Park is 126 acres and Wilsonville's largest park. We will be meeting near the covered picnic shelters on the south east side of the baseball and soccer fields. This project is supported by the City of Wilsonville.

Contact Name: 
Ian Bonham
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
ianb@friendsoftrees.org
Contact Website: 
http://www.friendsoftrees.org/volunteer
CI Initiatives: 
Conservation/Restoration/Urban Forestry

MLK Day of Service - Tree planting at King City Park! (King City)

Monday, January 19, 2015 - 9:00am
Friends of Trees
Address: 
17470 SW Montague Way
King City, OR 97224
United States
Categories: 
habitat restoration
native plants
tree planting
volunteer

Join us on this special Monday planting to help celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service!

Please arrive around 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!

RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for groups of 4 or less. Please contact Jenny or Ian at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Friends of Trees is excited to continue our partnership this season with the City of King City and Clean Water Services. This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which strives to plant one million native trees and shrubs during the 2014-2015 planting season within the Tualatin River Watershed! Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, City partners, and private landowners will all be working together to make this happen!

Contact Name: 
Ian Bonham
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
ianb@friendsoftrees.org
Contact Website: 
http://www.friendsoftrees.org/volunteer
CI Initiatives: 
Conservation/Restoration/Urban Forestry

MLK Day of Service - Tree planting at Ibach Park! (Tualatin)

Monday, January 19, 2015 - 9:00am
Friends of Trees
Address: 
10455 SW Ibach St
Tualatin, OR 97062
United States
Park/Trail: 
Ibach Park
Categories: 
habitat restoration
native plants
tree planting
volunteer

Join us on this special Monday planting to help celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service!

Please arrive around 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!

RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for groups of 4 or less.

Please contact Jenny or Ian at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there! Friends of Trees is excited to continue our partnership this season with the City of Tualatin and Clean Water Services.

This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which strives to plant one million native trees and shrubs during the 2014-2015 planting season within the Tualatin River Watershed! Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, City partners, and private landowners will all be working together to make this happen!

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
jennyb@friendsoftrees.org
Contact Website: 
http://www.friendsoftrees.org/volunteer
CI Initiatives: 
Conservation/Restoration/Urban Forestry

Friends of Trees - Plant native trees at Gales Creek! (Forest Grove)

Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 9:00am
Friends of Trees
Address: 
1524 B Street
Forest Grove, OR 97116
United States
Park/Trail: 
Fernhill Wetlands
Categories: 
habitat restoration
native plants
stewardship
tree planting
volunteer

Please arrive around 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!

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for groups of 4 or less. Please contact Jenny or Ian at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information.

This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which strives to plant one million native trees and shrubs during the 2014-2015 planting season within the Tualatin River Watershed. Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, City partners, and private landowners will all be working together to make this happen!

Contact Name: 
Ian Bonham
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213
Contact Email: 
ianb@friendsoftrees.org
Contact Website: 
http://www.friendsoftrees.org/volunteer
CI Initiatives: 
Conservation/Restoration/Urban Forestry

Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Volunteer Planting at Salmon Creek

Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
Salmon Creek Greenway
2799 NW 133rd Circle
Vancouver, WA 97685
United States
Categories: 
family friendly
habitat restoration
native plants
preregistration required
stewardship
tree planting
volunteer

Make a difference while having fun and exploring Salmon Creek Park, an urban wildlife greenway. Help plant trees to benefit the local habitat of Salmon Creek. Named for the historical salmon runs of the past, it recently regained its status as a salmon spawning ground thanks to the help of local volunteers. 

All ages welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Click this link to sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salmon-creek-volunteer-planting-october-11th-registration-12842832257

We provide:  Tools, gloves, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks.

What to bring:  Water bottle, snack, extra clothing, shoes for the ride home, and camera or binoculars if desired.

What to wear:  Dress for the weather; clothes may get wet and muddy. Long sleeves, pants, rain gear and sturdy shoes or boots are recommended.

What to expect:  Estuary Partnership staff will distribute tools and gloves and demonstrate planting techniques. Volunteers will be planting for approximately 2 1/2 hours. 

Questions?  Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-226-1565 x 245 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

 

Contact Name: 
Samantha Dumont
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x245
Contact Email: 
sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Contact Website: 
http://www.estuarypartnership.org/get-involved/volunteering
Venue: 
Salmon Creek Greenway
Venue Details: 
We will be parking near a private residence and walking to the site together. A porta-potty will be on site.
Cost: 
Free
CI Initiatives: 
Conservation/Restoration/Urban Forestry

Friends of Trees - Plant native trees at King City Park!

Saturday, December 6, 2014 - 9:00am
Friends of Trees
Address: 
17470 SW Montague Way
King City, OR 97224
United States
Categories: 
habitat restoration
native plants
tree planting
volunteer

Please arrive around 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! (note: This site can be wet in areas -- waterproof or rubber boots are recommended.)

Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for groups of 4 or less. Please contact Jenny or Ian at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Friends of Trees is excited to continue our partnership this season with the City of King City and Clean Water Services. This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which strives to plant one million native trees and shrubs during the 2014-2015 planting season within the Tualatin River Watershed! Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, City partners, and private landowners will all be working together to make this happen!

Contact Name: 
Ian Bonham
Contact Phone: 
503-595-0213`
Contact Email: 
ianb@friendsoftrees.org
Contact Website: 
http://www.friendsoftrees.org/volunteer
CI Initiatives: 
Conservation/Restoration/Urban Forestry

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