stewardship

Join West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District in helping clean up and restore McCarthy Creek:

Saturday, September 22

9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Meet in parking lot at NARA NW, 17645 NW St. Helens Highway (Hwy. 30)

Register at: http://www.solv.org/get-involved/events/mccarthy-creek-clean

McCarthy Creek flows into the Multnomah Channel and eventually into the Columbia River.  It's an important tributary but it's been a dumping ground of trash and debris from householdsand roadway accidents in the west hills for many years.  All of this debris harms fish and other wildlife habitat.  We want to restore water quality and habitat so that cutthroat trout, salmon and other native wildlife such as red-legged frogs can thirve again in the creek.

Beside picking up trash and debris, we'll be removing invasive weeds such as ivy, vinca and herb Robert from the areas around the creek.

We need your help!!

• Do you love Oregon’s beaches and rivers? Then join thousands of Oregonians on September 22nd from 10 am – 1 pm for the SOLVE Beach and Riverside Cleanup, presented by the Oregon Lottery – at more than 100 parks, beaches, waterways and neighborhoods.

• This is your chance to literally dig in and do something good for our beloved state! Efforts will include planting trees, pulling invasive plants and removing trash before fall rains wash litter downhill into storm drains, waterways and out to sea. By preventing trash from reaching the ocean, you are sending a gift of clean water, healthy people and abundant wildlife downstream. 

• To sign up as an individual or group, go to www.solv.org, find a project near you (dates and times may vary), and click on "register." Then, show up at the time and location you have chosen wearing gloves and a smile. 

• For questions contact: morgan@solv.org or 503-844-9571 ext. 332

Help native trees survive summer’s hot sun! SOLVE and its partners are working to enhance sites throughout the Portland-metro area. Volunteers will be assisting with site maintenance by removing invasive plants, and mulching and watering native plants. Over time, this work will improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and store carbon to slow climate change. SOLVE will provide all tools and gloves for this project.

• When: Saturday, 08/25/2012 from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 
• Where: Goat Island - 280 Evergreen Lane, Gladstone, OR 
• Click here for more information and to register 
• For questions contact: morgan@solv.org or 503-844-9571 ext. 332

SOLVE’s mission is to bring Oregonians together to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship.

Help native plants survive summer's hot sun! SOLVE and its partners are working to enhance sites throughout the Portland-metro area. Volunteers will be assisting with site maintenance by removing invasive plants, and mulching and watering native plants. Over time, this work will improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and store carbon to slow climate change. SOLVE will provide all tools and gloves for this project.

• When: Saturday, 08/11/2012 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
• Where: Goat Island - 280 Evergreen Lane, Gladstone, OR
• Click here for more information and to register
• For questions contact: morgan@solv.org or 503-844-9571 ext. 332

SOLVE’s mission is to bring Oregonians together to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship.

Are your chance to learn by doing a variety of projects in a sustainably managed woodland - it's sort of like a "dude ranch" in the forest.

Volunteers help with tree planting and pruning; reducing fire hazards and controlling invasive weeds; repairing trails and maintaining facilities - projects vary with the seasons. Volunteer opportunities are open to all adults (individuals and organized groups) and adult-supervised youth.

Forests Forever, Inc. encourages civic clubs, church groups, professional organizations and businesses, youth groups, families and individuals to volunteer at Hopkins Demonstration Forest. Community Forestry Days are planned for the 2nd Saturday of each month - please RSVP by the Thursday prior to each Community Forestry Day, whether you plan to join us for all or part of the day.

The schedule for Community Forestry Days usually follows this pattern:

8:30 am: Team leaders assemble, volunteers arrive

9:00 am: Volunteer projects begin Noon: Lunch & topical presentation

1:00 pm: Volunteers return to projects

2:00 pm: Tour, 90-minutes

4:30 pm: Thank you. Have a safe drive home.