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Dahl Beach is located at the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette rivers. The confluence is an important location for both juvenile and adult salmon. Osprey can often be seen in the area. This native tree planting project is part of a larger stream restoration project initiated by the Clackamas River Basin Council. Volunteers will be planting native trees like western red cedar, and native shrubs like salmonberry and indian plum. Volunteers will also be mulching and installing live willow stakes. Native plantings help filter pollutants, provide shade, and improve fish and wildlife habitat.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/dahl-park-community-planting-day

Butternut Creek is home to beaver, kingfishers, lamprey, and native fish. Volunteers will be planting native willow, ash and native shrubs like douglas spirea. Native vegetation provides needed shade, prevents erosion, and supports native fish and wildlife. Volunteers will be planting, installing coffee bags as a weed barrier, mulching, and erecting beaver cages around native trees.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/butternut-creek-community-pla...

Volunteers meet at Feyrer Park for registration then disperse to the beautiful Molalla River Corridor and other public river access sites near Molalla. Activities include trash cleanup along the Molalla River, planting native trees and shrubs, removing invasive weeds, or trailwork on the Molalla River Corridor Shared-use non-motorized trail system. There will be a BBQ back at Feyrer Park in the afternoon for all volunteers. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Native Planting, Maintenance & Monitoring, Trail work.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/molalla-river-cleanup-enhance...

Restore a beautiful nature park that has become overrun by English Ivy and other invasives. Tools and gloves will be provided, just bring sturdy shoes and a friend. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal and Litter Pickup

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/october-burnside-wilderness-p...

Vermont Creek is located in southwest Portland and is a tributary of Fanno Creek. Vermont Creek is home to native fish, lamprey and cavity nesting birds including a variety of owls. Volunteers will be planting native trees including red alder, western red cedar as well as native shrubs like snowberry. Volunteers will also be mulching. Planting native trees and shrubs will provide shade, prevent erosion and improve fish and wildlife habitat.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/vermont-creek-community-plant...