trails and greenways

Interested in planting trees? Meeting some neat people? Obtaining a few service learning hours? Then please join us to plant trees!

We're planting along the SE Bush Greenway in an effort to make this greenway more pedestrian and bicycle friendly.  We'll be planting more than 60 8-12' neighborhood trees and could definitely use your help.

Please arrive by 8:45am at the East Portland Neighborhood Office to enjoy some hot coffee and breakfast treats and get assigned a crew. The planting starts promptly at 9:00am. Our crews will then disperse to plant trees at various nearby locations along Bush and other streets.  We provide gloves and tools, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots.

RSVPs are not required (although we do appreciate knowing about groups larger than 5 members). Please contact Andy or Jenny at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Volunteer to plant and mulch trees throughout the Arboretum. Curator Martin Nicholson will be on hand to lend his expertise and guide the work party.

Wear work clothes such as pants and boots. Be sure to dress for the weather, and bring water and a snack. Gloves and tools will be provided.

Meet at the Visitor Center, no registration required!

On Arbor Day, volunteer at the Hoyt Arboretum for our Conifer Work Day. Curator Martin Nicholson will be on hand to lend his expertise and guide the work party. Wear work clothes such as pants and boots. Be sure to dress for the weather, and bring water and a snack. Gloves and tools will be provided. Meet at the Visitor Center, no registration required.

Spring is a great time of year to see and identify the birds of Cooper Mountain since they are in their full breeding plumage and singing up a storm. Join Metro naturalist and expert birder
James Davis for this bird walk for beginners and intermediate birdwatchers. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair on-site, and be sure to dress for standing outside on an open hilltop. (James Davis, Metro naturalist) For ages 12 to adult. Children must be registered with and accompanied by an adult.  Advanced registration required, call 503/629-6350.

Explore Cooper Mountain with Metro Naturalist and animal tracker Deb Scrivens. Controlled burns have encouraged a proliferation of native wildflowers. This walk will focus on wildflowers, but if we are very lucky we will spot the elusive Lazuli Bunting or perhaps a Western Bluebird. Bring a snack and plenty of water for this stroll. Terrain is steep in some places. For ages 12 to adult. Children must be registered with and accompanied by an adult.  Advanced registration required, call 503/629-6350.