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Science says that volunteering increases your feelings of well being! Join us!

Restoring headwater habitat, the habitat at the source of a river or stream, is an important part of the waterway restoration process. Wilkes Creek flows into the Columbia Slough, so its protection is part of a greater effort to keep the Slough healthy. We'll plant native plants and protect them with mulch. We'll also care for previously planted plants by weeding and mulching and removing invasive species like English ivy and Himalayan blackberry.

Students in our SERVE (Students Engaged in Restoring Vital Ecosystems) program have adopted this site for their field science experience. Parents and students are encouraged to visit the site again during this event!

This event runs rain or shine! Be sure to dress for the weather and bring water, rain gear and sturdy shoes. Snacks, tools, training and gloves will be provided.

Interested?

Registration is requested. Visit our event page to register or call (503) 281-1132.

Join us for this unique volunteering opportunity!

Did you know that Smith and Bybee wetlands is the largest urban wetland in the United States? We'll be planting local bioswales with native plants. Bioswales are special plantings designed to filter city runoff after a large rain event. They help clean water of pollutants before it enters the wetlands. Cool! Learn more and help out today.

This event runs rain or shine! Be sure to dress for the weather and bring water, rain gear and sturdy shoes. Snacks, tools, training and gloves will be provided. Parents should note that there is a water body on this site. This opportunity is open to volunteers 16 years and older, unless accompanied by an adult. Unaccompanied volunteers under 18 years old should contact the Council for a special youth waiver.

Interested?

Please register online at the Columbia Slough event page or call (503) 281-1132.

It's time to volunteer!

Volunteer to continue restoring Kelley Point Park with native species that provide habitat for native creatures and improve water quality! With your help, we've planted, mulched and cared for dozens of natives in the park over the last several years. For this event, we'll focus on removing invasive species and planting natives. We'll care for existing plants by adding mulch to help them retain moisture.

Students from our SERVE (Students Engaged in Restoring Vital Ecosystems) program have adopted this site and are actively helping us to restore the area while learning field science skills. Students and parents are welcome to join us as volunteers, too!

This event runs rain or shine! Be sure to dress for the weather and bring water, rain gear and sturdy shoes. Snacks, tools, training and gloves will be provided. This opportunity is open to volunteers 16 years and older unless accompanied by an adult. Unaccompanied volunteers under 18 should contact the Council for a special youth waiver.

Interested?

Please register on our event page or by calling (503) 281-1132.

The Columbia Slough Watershed Council works to foster action to protect, enhance, restore and revitalize the Slough and its watershed. Learn more about our efforts to connect the community with this work by visiting our website, www.ColumbiaSlough.org.

Located at Parkrose Community United Church of Christ, Parkrose Community Orchard is the future home of dozens of fruit trees, edible shrubs and berries. Come help us make it a reality! Tools and refreshments will be provided and children are invited to join in on the fun.

To register, phone Gareth at 503-284-6106 or register online at www.tinyurl.com/ParkroseOrchard

Bring the whole family outdoors for a morning of making Johnson Creek a more beautiful place! The Green Streets Cleanup Blitz is on October 24th from 9am-12 at the Green Lents Community Tool Library. Green Streets manage storm water and improve water quality in our creeks. Every fall, we work together to remove fallen leaves from facilities to help them function properly again. Afterwards, all volunteers are welcome to stay for a potluck from 12-2pm. For more information check out our calendar event: http://jcwc.org/events/green-streets-clean-up-blitz/. To RSVP, or if you have any questions, contact Danielle at danielle@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477. We look forward to seeing you there!