Stewardship Saturday: Wilkes Creek Headwaters

Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Address: 
15401 NE Fremont St.
Portland, OR 97230
United States
Park/Trail: 

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.

Venue: 
Wilkes Creek Headwaters
Venue Details: 
Meet at NE 154th & Fremont. From Sandy Blvd., turn south onto NE 154th. Parking is along the street; please do not block neighbors’ driveways. Tri-met bus #12 (NE 154th & Sandy Blvd. stop). Walk south on NE 154th for ¼ mile.
Cost: 
free volunteer event

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Hanna Davis
Contact Phone: 
(503) 281-1132
Contact Email: 
hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org