native plants

Get dirty, breathe fresh air, meet new people and make an impact on stream health and forest diversity! Celebrate Earth Day with a tree planting and invasive English ivy removal. Come out and enjoy the grand opening celebration of the Tualatin River Greenway Trail! Tools, gloves, snacks, and guidance are provided. Please wear sturdy shoes or boots and dress for the weather. Activities include: None, Grand Opening Ceremony of the Tualatin River Greenway Trail following the planting event.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/put-down-roots-tualatin

Linnton Creek is a principle stream in Forest Park, one of the main trail heads in the north end of the park, and its confluence with the Willamette River will have a new lagoon, as part of the the 27 acre Linnton Plywood Mill site's restoration as animal habitat (a Superfund mitigation site). We are restoring the creek trail head, removing ivy and blackberry, planting natives, and installing an interpretive sign, trash can and custom (and amusing) dog waste bag dispenser designed by noted artist Ivan McLean. Part of a broad effort to eliminate dog waste from the park, this site is particularly important as the creek will flow into a new lagoon designed as a resting place for salmon fry, where clean water will be crucial. At the moment the main effort is ivy removal and the planting of almost 300 native plants. Hot and cold beverages, pastries, tools and gloves are provided. We'll be having a celebration of the project's completion in June. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Native Planting.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/linnton-creek-project-april

Heron Pointe Wetland is degraded by the presence of an invasive grass:reed canary grass. Volunteers will be planting native willow, Oregon ash as well as native shrubs like douglas spirea. Volunteers will also be installing coffee bags as a weed barrier and mulching. Native plants will add needed biodiversity improving the overall health of the wetland.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/heron-pointe-wetland-april-community-planting-day

Trees, trees beautiful trees. Do you know which local tree hosts the most number of lichens and mosses? Or which tree grows the tallest? Come take a walk and learn the about conifer and deciduous trees. We cover tree identification, and human and animal uses of trees.

Ages: 8 and older

Celebrate the 20th year of the oldest and best native plant sale in Portland!

Audubon Society of Portland will hold its annual native plant sale on Saturday April 23 and Sunday April 24, from 10 AM to 5 PM at 5151 NW Cornell Road, Portland.

Highlights of our twenty year anniversary include over 100 species of native plants for sale, experienced gardener volunteers to advise and assist, and appearances by the Audubon Education birds of prey.

Free and open to the public. All proceeds benefit Portland Audubon programs such as nature education, wildlife sanctuaries, and wildlife rehabilitation.