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Trillium Creek February Community Land Care Day

Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
5700 SW Dosch Rd.
Portland, OR 97239
United States

Remove invasives to improve habitat and water quality. Tools and gloves will be provided on site. Drinking water will also be provided but feel free to bring your own water bottles. This can be messy work, so please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

Register online here: 

http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/trillium-creek-february-commu...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Trillium Creek - Robert Gray Middle School
Venue Details: 
Take Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy to SW 25th. Take SW 25th up the hill to Robert Gray Middle School. Park in front of the school along SW 23rd.
Cost: 
$0.00

Seaside's Treasure the Beach February Beach Cleanup

Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:30am
SOLVE
Address: 
60 N. Prom.
Seaside, OR 97138
United States

The City of Seaside, Seaside Downtown Development Association, and Beach Drive Buccaneers invite you to join with us in cleaning up marine debris on our favorite Oregon Beach. Organized cleanups will take place, rain or shine, the first Saturday of every month. Sign in at The Seashore Inn on the Beach, 60 N. Prom, Seaside, get your bag, and, when done, drop it in a trash receptacle along the Prom. Stay the day and enjoy our shops and restaurants.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/seasides-treasure-beach-febru...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Seaside Beach
Venue Details: 
From Hwy 101 turn left on Broadway to the Turnaround. Inn is one-half block to the north.
Cost: 
$0.00

Fairview Heron Pointe Wetland Community Planting Day

Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
21735 Palisade Dr.
Fairview, OR 97024
United States

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 naitve 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/fairview-heron-pointe-wetland...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Heron Pointe Wetlands
Venue Details: 
I-84 to exit 14, north on Fairview Parkway, right on NE Sandy Blvd. east, left on NE 223rd Ave, left on Bramble Way, left on Panache Ave, right on Palisade Drive. Park along Palisade Drive, walk off trail at end of cul-de-sac onto site.
Cost: 
$0.00

Rock Creek Troge Community Planting Day

Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
11822 SE 172nd Ave.
Happy Valley, OR 97068
United States

Rock Creek is an important tributary of the Clackamas River. Rock Creek is home to salmon, beaver, and Osprey. Volunteers will be planting native trees like western red cedar, and native shrubs like thimbleberry. Volunteers will also be installing coffee bags as a weed barrier and mulching.Planting native trees and shrubs will help shade the stream, prevent erosion and improve fish and wildlife habitat.

 

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/rock-creek-troge-community-pl...

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue: 
Rock Creek Troge
Venue Details: 
Take Sunnyside Rd. east to 172nd turn left at light and continue 1/2 mile to Troge Rd. on right. Site is next door to Pleasant Valley Nursery at 11822 SE 172nd. Park in Pleasant Valley Nursery or at the new subdivision across the street from the nursery.
Cost: 
$0.00

Planting along Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River Gorge- March 12th

Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
I-84-Milepost 30 (1 mile west of Multnomah Falls)
Corbett, OR 97019
United States

Plant trees, have fun and explore the Columbia River Gorge! Join your community to restore native habitat along Multnomah Creek to benefit salmon at Benson State Park.

All ages and abilities welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planting-along-multnomah-creek-in-the-colum...

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot beverages and snacks.

What to bring: Water bottle

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. The planting site is in close proximity to bathrooms, sheltered picnic tables and parking.

 Questions? Please contact James Sterrett at 503-226-1565 x 233 or jsterrett@estuarypartnership.org

Contact Name: 
James Sterrett
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x233
Contact Email: 
jsterrett@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Benson State Park
Cost: 
free

Planting along Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River Gorge- March 5th

Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
I-84-Milepost 30 (1 mile west of Multnomah Falls)
Corbett, OR 97019
United States

Plant trees, have fun and explore the Columbia River Gorge! Join your community to restore native habitat along Multnomah Creek to benefit salmon at Benson State Park.

All ages and abilities welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planting-along-multnomah-creek-in-the-colum...

We provide: Tools, gloves, hot beverages and snacks.

What to bring: Water bottle

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. The planting site is in close proximity to bathrooms, sheltered picnic tables and parking.

 Questions? Please contact James Sterrett at 503-226-1565 x 233 or jsterrett@estuarypartnership.org

Contact Name: 
James Sterrett
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x233
Contact Email: 
jsterrett@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Benson State Park
Cost: 
free

Meldrum Bar Park Volunteer Planting- February 27th

Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Address: 
Meldrum Bar Park
Meldrum Bar Park Rd & River Road
Gladstone, OR 97027
United States

Have fun and explore while planting trees at Meldrum Bar Park. Join others in your community to restore native habitat to benefit wildlife at the park.

All ages and abilities welcome. Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meldrum-bar-park-volunteer-planting-februar...

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. The planting site is in close proximity to bathrooms and parking.

Questions?  Please contact James Sterrett at 503-226-1565 x 233 or jsterrett@estuarypartnership.org

Contact Name: 
James Sterrett
Contact Phone: 
503-226-1565 x233
Contact Email: 
jsterrett@estuarypartnership.org
Venue: 
Meldrum Bar Park
Cost: 
free
CI Initiatives: 

23rd Annual Children's Clean Water Festival

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 7:45am
Children's Clean Water Festival
Address: 
5000 North Willamette Blvd.
Portland, OR 97203
United States

The Clean Water Festival is put together by a coalition of municipal government agencies, water providers and non-profits.  Every 25 minutes, class groups move from one event to another according to their personalized schedule.  Classroom presenters, stage shows and exhibitors set up in the morning and classes rotate through their presentations throughout the day.

Volunteer roles include:

1.      Class Guide.  You will help guide a class around campus to their scheduled activities. Teachers and chaperones remain with your class throughout the Festival.

2.      General Festival Volunteer.  This is "behind-the-scenes" work that allows the Festival to run smoothly - setting out signs, directing traffic, assisting with lunch distribution, etc.

It's fun and easy!  To sign-up, simply register at www.cleanwaterfestival.org.

Contact Name: 
Kerry Aden
Contact Phone: 
503-674-4504
Contact Email: 
kaden@rwpud.org
Venue: 
University of Portland Campus
Cost: 
Free
CI Initiatives: 

Invasive Species Survey

Saturday, February 20, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Be a scientist for a day at our annual Invasive Species Survey! Groups of volunteers will go throughout our 100-acre natural area looking for three different invasive plant species and collecting data. No experience necessary! Training begins promptly at 9 a.m. Go to columbiasprings.org/events for more information. 

Contact Name: 
Kaley McLachlan
Contact Phone: 
(360) 882-0936 ext 230
Contact Email: 
volunteer@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Cost: 
FREE

Beach & Riverside Cleanup

Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
SOLVE

Join thousands of volunteers on September 24 for the SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup as we take care of Oregon's neighborhoods, parks, and natural areas. It's an easy, fun way to get outside, meet your neighbors, and make a difference by cleaning up litter and marine debris, removing invasive plants, or planting native trees and shrubs at project sites along the entire coast and across the state. Part of the International Coastal Cleanup and National Public Lands Day, this event has been a family-friendly Oregon tradition for over three decades. Get involved today and make a difference for tomorrow! Visit solveoregon.org or call 503-844-9571 ext. 332 or 1-800-333-SOLV for more details.

Contact Name: 
Kaleen Boyle
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
kaleen@solveoregon.org
Venue Details: 
Pick your favorite beach and sign up to volunteer at solveoregon.org or call 503-844-9571 ext. 332 or 1-800-333-SOLV.
Cost: 
$0.00

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