volunteer

Join the Forest Park Conservancy for a morning of trail maintenance in Forest Park.   

Remember! Plan to pack plenty of water, hike up to 3 miles and dress for all weather conditions. Long pants and sturdy shoes are required for your safety. All training, tools and morning coffee provided.    

Examples of trail projects include:

• Repairing bridges
• Defining trail surface, width, and slope
• Re-routing sections of severely eroded trail
• Decommissioning "rogue" or unofficial trails
• Shoveling or raking leaf litter (mud makers) off trail
• Clearing the trail corridor of encroaching vegetation
• Repairing eroded trail with rock and improved water drainage

Registration is required! Click here to reserve your spot.

August 18 th  Workday at Whipple Creek Regional Park in Ridgefield Wa 

meet at 9 am at the north entrance to the park this is the horse parking area 

Directions from I-5 are 179 th street exit head west to NW 21st Ave turn left and go to the end of the road 

Our goal for this work day will be to restore a section of the yellow trail North Ridge way heading west down to the water

trough we will be doing water bar construction and moving gravel plus replanting the eroded sections of trail bring gloves boots and shovels this will be a very rewarding day the park is very beautiful come out and enjoy it with us thanks Anita Will 360 687 4760 whipplecreekproject@gmail.com

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, 07/14/2012 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
• Where: Dairy Creek Tributary - NW Arborpark Loop and NW Elmhurst in Banks, 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.

Stop the alien invaders threatening to take over the Environmental Learning Center (ELC).

 Blackberry, yellow flag iris, and ivy - these are just a few of the weeds that have gone

wild on our site, threatening the health of this living laboratory.

 Bring gloves and water bottle. Snacks provided.

 The ELC is a five-acre site located on the Clackamas Community College campus in

 Oregon City. It is home to a variety of plants and animals and is where Newell Creek

 bubbles to life. The ELC serves as an outdoor learning laboratory for a variety of programs,

 classes, and tours. It also demonstrates what people can do to reclaim industrial

 sites and restore wildlife habitat in urban areas.

 Suitable for individuals ages 18 years and over; younger than 18 with parental supervision.

  Call 503-594-3696 for more information and to register.

Hate Knotweed? Well, help Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam eradicate it! Volunteers are needed to search for knotweed, and must be able to navigate over uneven terrain and through thick vegetation. Training, equipment and light refreshments will be provided. Bring work and weather appropriate attire, a reusable mug, and gloves, if you have them. Contact Ashley King at StreamTeam@clarkpud.com to register. For more information, visit www.StreamTeam.net.