Face coverings required. Come join the CSWC and Portland Parks and Recreation as we add some more native plants to one of our favorite Natural Areas, Whitaker Ponds! Grab a shovel and sword fern as we dig into this great urban natural area. Register to volunteer here! https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/stewardship-saturday-at-whitaker-ponds

12/5/20 9:00 AM

DECEMBER IS PLANTING MONTH! Join us at the beloved Mary S. Young Park to help restore the habitat for wildlife and humans at these first Saturday work days. This month we are planning to plant 1000 native plants. Volunteers have worked continuously for more than 10 years to remove ivy and other non-native vegetation, plant native plants and trees, build trails, etc. You will get a good workout and feel good about contributing to the health of this beautiful forest. Tools are provided. Work gloves and sturdy footwear recommended. Activities include: Planting native plants. Meet at Mary S. Young State Park in West Linn Google maps - https://goo.gl/maps/XXneyqo6Bpx

12/5/20 9:00 AM

​ Join together with SOLVE and to take care of a little known boat ramp on the Willamette River. Hidden in a quiet corner of Swan Island, the Swan Island Boat Ramp offers public access to the water and a small stretch of beach on a sheltered cove. Help remove harmful plastic litter from the beach before the wind and rain carry it out to sea. Collecting trash improves water quality and protects wildlife from entanglement and mistaking litter for food. Sign up today to have a positive impact on our community and our ecosystem. When: Saturday, December 5, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm Advanced Registration Required: Pre-registration is required! To help avoid crowding during check-in, please sign up (green button below) ahead of time so you can sign our electronic waiver in advance. Meeting Location: Volunteers will meet at Swan Island Boat Ramp. Look for SOLVE signs and a check in table. MAP. What's Provided: Heavy-duty garbage bags, litter grabbers, and rubber palm work gloves. Volunteers will check in, gear up, hear a safety talk and then spread out to collect litter. What to Bring: Please come wearing a face covering, closed-toed shoes, back pack, snack and a filled reusable water bottle. Check the forecast before you come, and be prepared to be outside for two hours. If you have your own gloves or litter collection gear, you can bring them if you want to. Observe social distancing throughout the cleanup. Parking: There is free parking at the boatramp. Its best if you do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Bathrooms: There is a porta potty, but its condition (clean or not clean) can vary widely. Please plan accordingly. Contact: Contact dan@solveoregon.org with any questions about this event.

12/5/20 10:00 AM

This Saturday we are back! I want to thank everyone who participated in the Virtual events that we held over the last 2 weekends. Just goes to show that trash pick up is an activity that you can do anywhere at anytime. But this Saturday we will be having another trash pick up event IN PERSON! This IRL event will be held at the Cartside Food Carts located on N Williams just above Broadway and the Moda Center. Date: Saturday, December 5th Time: 10 am Location: Cartside Food Carts Address: 1825 N Williams Ave., Portland, OR 97227 Run Time: 2 hours Due to the limited space of this venue we will be limiting the event to 25 volunteers. We will be meeting at the outdoor dining tables to sign in volunteers and then we will provide equipment including gloves, high-vis vests, bags, and trash grabbers. Everyone is required to wear a MASK at all times. Look for the signs and volunteers wearing high-vis vests. Cartside will also be offering discounts on food and drinks to participants.

12/5/20 10:00 AM

Weeding around young native bushes. Some planting possibly. We will have tools, gloves and snacks. Please bring and wear your own Covid-safe face mask. We will be practicing social distancing at this event. Bus 16 and 75 will drop you in St Johns center. The site is a 5 block walk from there at 8712 N. Decatur.You can drop down one block from Edison on Alta, or head up on Alta from Crawford. Be aware that Decatur doesn"t go through either way. Call me if you get lost- 503-734-7772 Portland Parks and Friends of Baltimore Woods are sponsors.

12/12/20 9:00 AM

DECEMBER IS NATIVE SPECIES PLANTING MONTH. Please join us in restoring the habitat in this beautiful community park. We remove invasive plant species, plant native plants, and maintain the trails in the park. Sahallie Illahee Park (along with Ibach Nature Park) are 5.5 acres of forest land and play ground structures. We have been working to restore the park habitat now for a couple years and thanks to community volunteers we are seeing excellent progress. We can provide gloves and tools but you are welcome to bring your own. We also provide snacks and soft drinks and water. Please dress for the weather in long sleeves and pants, and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Please come wearing a face covering. Meet at Sahallie Illahee Park, 4300 Horton Rd. West Linn, OR - map

12/12/20 9:00 AM

Join together with staff from Rewild Portland and SOLVE to clean up a section of public beach on the Willamette River and enjoy nature while we restore habitat and remove harmful litter from the land. Volunteers will gather at the Cathedral Park parking area to check in, then go on a nature walk around the garden and riverfront at Green Anchors to look for animal tracks & sign, birds, and other signs of life in this urban ecosystem. After our walk, staff will lead a work project to clean the beach, making it more friendly for people and wildlife. Families are welcome to attend. This cleanup was made possible by the Metro Community Enhancement Grant. When: Sat, Dec 12th, 2020 from 9:30am – 12:30pm How to Register: Pre-registration is required. The maximum number of participants in this program is sixteen people (COVID-19 safety). Sign up by clicking on the Green "Sign Up" Button below. Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting and checking in at Cathedral Park boat ramp parking area, then we will walk together as a group to Green Anchors, 8940 N Bradford St, Portland, OR. MAP. What's Provided: All tools and litter cleanup supplies will be provided. A face covering will be provided if you do not bring your own. Level of Physical Difficulty: The beach front where the cleanup will take place does involve some unstable footing, climbing over logs, etc. If you need a level, predictable surface to walk on in order to not risk falling down, the beach is not a safe area for you to work in. If you would like to join the cleanup but cannot walk in unstable terrain, you could instead walk up into the neighborhood/ Cathedral Park to pick up litter. What to Bring: Please come wearing a mask, closed-toed shoes, long pants, backpack, filled reusable water bottle, and snack. We will be outside and in the weather for 3 hours. Observe 6-foot physical distancing during check in and throughout the event. Restrooms: Green Anchors has two porta-potties on site for participants use, and Cathedral Park (next door) has ADA accessible public restrooms which will be available during this event. Parking: Free parking at Cathedral Park boat ramp parking area. Its best if you do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Contact: Contact peter@rewildportland.com with any questions.

12/12/20 9:30 AM

Time & Location Dec 12, 2:00 PM – 4:00 AM PST Check-In/Registration: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lincoln City, OR 97367, USA About the Event Who: Be the Change Community What: Lincoln City Beach Cleanup Where: Lincoln City, Oregon When: December 12, 2020 How: Sponsored by SOLVE Why: Be the Change Community is dedicated to environmental stewardship and changing the world with our own two hands; we cannot do this alone! There is an old saying that, 'Heavy lifting becomes light work when you have many hands.' Together we can find solutions to these issues. Together we are the change! *NOTE: Please stay home if you are feeling sick or if you have been exposed to anyone who is feeling sick. The county is currently in Phase 2 of reopening so we will be respecting the guidelines and will cap our volunteers at 100. Should something change prior to the event, we will evaluate our options at that time and be sure proper notice is given to volunteers. This being said, please provide us with your preferred method of contact upon registration. ◘ Pre-registration is required for ALL events (do not drop into any) to prevent the need to sign a waiver and used a shared pen. Register Now! This cleanup is family-friendly, and volunteers of all ages will find the event fun, educational and rewarding. ◘ Face masks are also required and social distancing (6' of space between people not in your household) will be mandatory. Be prepared by dressing for any weather, wearing sturdy shoes and bringing a mask, homemade is fine. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and CDC Guidelines and to help reduce plastic waste, you are encouraged to BYO (bring your own): ◘ Reusable bucket/bag ◘ Gloves ◘ Pickers ◘ Water bottle ◘ Hand sanitizer ◘ Sunscreen Don’t forget about the small stuff! The most commonly found items of trash found on Oregon's beaches are tiny bits of plastic and cigarette butts, which can be harmful to animal life and end up in our waterways. ◘ Bring an old colander to sift the sand for these items. Last but not least: ◘ Don't forget to bring snacks and your reusable water bottle! If you happen to forget, SOLVE will provide single use bags and gloves. Project Leaders are taking additional precautionary steps: ◘ Providing single-use vinyl gloves or freshly washed and sanitized reusable work gloves when necessary ◘ Sanitation of all tools after each event ◘ When possible, scheduling events close to places where running water and soap are available ◘ When possible, staggering check-in times to prevent close proximity with over volunteers ◘ Asking all volunteers to pre-register for an event Please remember our ocean shores can be dangerous. ◘ Avoid logs in the water and marine mammals. ◘ Keep your distance from animals. ◘ Keep your eyes peeled for animals nesting and do not ddisturb them. ◘ Never turn your back on the ocean! ◘ Please keep dogs on a leash. ◘ Steer clear of roped/fenced off areas. ◘ If you find any hazardous material, DO NOT PICK IT UP! Alert your Event Captain immediately for proper disposal. Check-in is at Mo's Beach - sw 51st street beach access near Lincoln City PUBLIC PARKING: https://goo.gl/maps/MKEzfVn8pTWsFGsb6 CHECK-IN: https://goo.gl/maps/f6WmifWgffJiPcSF6 Location and Disposal services TBD. Event supplies sponsored by SOLVE. Be the Change Community & SOLVE’s priority has always been the health and safety of Oregon and our community members. The COVID-19 situation is rapidly changing, so the outlined precautions stated above only reflect our guidelines at this time. We will continue to update our volunteers, partners, and community members if our event guidelines shift. We're here to answer any questions you may have. It’s more fun to work as part of a team. Bring a buddy, stay safe and have fun! For more details or to volunteer at a different location please visit: https://www.solveoregon.org/

12/12/20 2:00 PM

During this holiday season, lets give back to the city we call home. Join SOLVE for a day of downtown litter cleanups, in partnership with the Portland Business Alliance and the Portland Lodging Alliance. Portland is a strong, resilient city, but it needs help. By volunteering, you are helping to not only beautify our city streets, but also ensuring our waterways and local wildlife stay healthy too. Keep our river and streets clean, enjoy the sights of Downtown Portland, and know that the work you are engaging in has many benefits for our community, our local businesses and our environment! Please note that this event is a litter cleanup and will not include graffiti removal. When: Friday, December 18, 2020 Staggered Check In: Event check in will run from 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM. Arrive any time during this window. This will allow for a smaller crowd than checking in all at once. The event will run through 11:30 AM. Advanced Registration Required: Pre-registration is required! Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time so you can sign our electronic waiver to help avoid crowding during check-in.​ Meeting Location: Volunteers will meet outside Providence Park, located at 1844 SW Morrison St, Portland. Look for SOLVE signs and the check in table off 18th Ave. Volunteers will check in and then spread out into the nearby parks and streets. MAP. What's Provided: Heavy-duty garbage bags, litter grabbers, safety vests, and vinyl gloves are provided for all participants. What to Bring: Please come wearing a face covering, closed-toed shoes, with a filled reusable water bottle. Feel free to bring the following items to help us reduce the number of disposable supplies we distribute: Reusable bag or 5-gallon bucket, garden or work gloves, litter grabber. Observe social distancing throughout the cleanup. Parking: Paid parking available along nearby streets and parking garages. Bathrooms: There will be no public restrooms available during this event. Please plan accordingly. Contact: Contact larissa@solveoregon.org with any registration questions. Donate to "Keep Portland Warm" during this event! SOLVE is hosting a donation drive to "Keep Portland Warm" in partnership with Transition Projects. Grab your new or gently used winter clothes (such as coats, hats, scarves, gloves) and bring them with you to drop off in our donation bins at the cleanup! Not only will you help keep our community clean, but you’ll make a difference to our neighbors experiencing homelessness! This event is in partnership with

12/18/20 8:45 AM

​ During this holiday season, lets give back to the city we call home. Join SOLVE for a day of downtown litter cleanups, in partnership with the Portland Business Alliance and the Portland Lodging Alliance. Portland is a strong, resilient city, but it needs help. By volunteering, you are helping to not only beautify our city streets, but also ensuring our waterways and local wildlife stay healthy too. Keep our river and streets clean, enjoy the sights of Downtown Portland, and know that the work you are engaging in has many benefits for our community, our local businesses and our environment! Please note that this event is a litter cleanup and will not include graffiti removal. When: Friday, December 18, 2020 Staggered Check In: Event check in will run from 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM. Arrive any time during this window. This will allow for a smaller crowd than checking in all at once. The event will run through 11:30 AM. Advanced Registration Required: Pre-registration is required! Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time so you can sign our electronic waiver to help avoid crowding during check-in.​ Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, underneath the Hawthorne bridge. MAP. What's Provided: Heavy-duty garbage bags, litter grabbers, safety vests, and vinyl gloves are provided for all participants. What to Bring: Please come wearing a face covering, closed-toed shoes, with a filled reusable water bottle. Feel free to bring the following items to help us reduce the number of disposable supplies we distribute: Reusable bag or 5-gallon bucket, garden or work gloves, litter grabber. Observe social distancing throughout the cleanup. Parking: Paid parking available along nearby streets and parking garages. Bathrooms: There will be no public restrooms available during this event. Please plan accordingly. Contact: Contact larissa@solveoregon.org with any registration questions. Donate to "Keep Portland Warm" during this event! SOLVE is hosting a donation drive to "Keep Portland Warm" in partnership with Transition Projects. Grab your new or gently used winter clothes (such as coats, hats, scarves, gloves) and bring them with you to drop off in our donation bins at the cleanup! Not only will you help keep our community clean, but you’ll make a difference to our neighbors experiencing homelessness! This event is in partnership with

12/18/20 8:45 AM

During this holiday season, lets give back to the city we call home. Join SOLVE for a day of downtown litter cleanups, in partnership with the Portland Business Alliance and the Portland Lodging Alliance. Portland is a strong, resilient city, but it needs help. By volunteering, you are helping to not only beautify our city streets, but also ensuring our waterways and local wildlife stay healthy too. Keep our river and streets clean, enjoy the sights of Downtown Portland, and know that the work you are engaging in has many benefits for our community, our local businesses and our environment! Please note that this event is a litter cleanup and will not include graffiti removal. When: Friday, December 18, 2020 Staggered Check In: Event check in will run from 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM. Arrive any time during this window. This will allow for a smaller crowd than checking in all at once. The event will run through 11:30 AM. Advanced Registration Required: Pre-registration is required! Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time so you can sign our electronic waiver to help avoid crowding during check-in.​ Meeting Location: Volunteers will meet at The Benson Hotel at 309 SW Broadway, Portland. Look for SOLVE signs and the check in table. Volunteers will check in and then spread out into the nearby parks and streets. MAP. What's Provided: Heavy-duty garbage bags, litter grabbers, safety vests, and vinyl gloves are provided for all participants. What to Bring: Please come wearing a face covering, closed-toed shoes, with a filled reusable water bottle. Feel free to bring the following items to help us reduce the number of disposable supplies we distribute: Reusable bag or 5-gallon bucket, garden or work gloves, litter grabber. Observe social distancing throughout the cleanup. Parking: Paid parking available along nearby streets and parking garages. Bathrooms: There will be no public restrooms available during this event. Please plan accordingly. Contact: Contact larissa@solveoregon.org with any registration questions. Donate to "Keep Portland Warm" during this event! SOLVE is hosting a donation drive to "Keep Portland Warm" in partnership with Transition Projects. Grab your new or gently used winter clothes (such as coats, hats, scarves, gloves) and bring them with you to drop off in our donation bins at the cleanup! Not only will you help keep our community clean, but you’ll make a difference to our neighbors experiencing homelessness! This event is in partnership with

12/18/20 8:45 AM

During this holiday season, lets give back to the city we call home. Join SOLVE for a day of downtown litter cleanups, in partnership with the Portland Business Alliance and the Portland Lodging Alliance. Portland is a strong, resilient city, but it needs help. By volunteering, you are helping to not only beautify our city streets, but also ensuring our waterways and local wildlife stay healthy too. Keep our river and streets clean, enjoy the sights of Downtown Portland, and know that the work you are engaging in has many benefits for our community, our local businesses and our environment! Please note that this event is a litter cleanup and will not include graffiti removal. When: Friday, December 18, 2020 Staggered Check In: Event check in will run from 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM. Arrive any time during this window. This will allow for a smaller crowd than checking in all at once. The event will run through 11:30 AM. Advanced Registration Required: Pre-registration is required! Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time so you can sign our electronic waiver to help avoid crowding during check-in. Meeting Location: Volunteers will meet at the South Park Blocks between SW Columbia St. & SW Jefferson St., Portland. Look for SOLVE signs and the check in table. Volunteers will check in and then spread out into the nearby parks and streets. MAP. What's Provided: Heavy-duty garbage bags, litter grabbers, safety vests, and vinyl gloves. What to Bring: Please come wearing a face covering, closed-toed shoes, with a filled reusable water bottle. Feel free to bring the following items to help us reduce the number of disposable supplies we distribute: Reusable bag or 5-gallon bucket, garden or work gloves, litter grabber. Observe social distancing throughout the cleanup. Parking: Paid parking available along nearby streets and parking garages. There is paid parking along streets and in the City Center Parking Lot located here, and Lot #93 located here. Bathrooms: There will be no public restrooms available during this event. Please plan accordingly. Contact: Contact larissa@solveoregon.org with any registration questions. Donate to "Keep Portland Warm" during this event! SOLVE is hosting a donation drive to "Keep Portland Warm" in partnership with Transition Projects. Grab your new or gently used winter clothes (such as coats, hats, scarves, gloves) and bring them with you to drop off in our donation bins at the cleanup! Not only will you help keep our community clean, but you’ll make a difference to our neighbors experiencing homelessness! This event is in partnership with

12/18/20 8:45 AM

Event Details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive species removal in Forest Park. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, and face coverings will be provided as needed. Volunteers will be required to wear face coverings throughout the event.Volunteers will take a short hike (up to 1 mile) to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location will be emailed once you are registered. Questions: Call or text Mary Verrilli at 503-823-8367 Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event. Registration is required for all stewardship events. Complete a health screening (brief online survey) before attending each event: https://c19oregon.com/  Please volunteer close to home or in your community. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. Bring a face covering to be worn at the event and maintain at least 6 feet physical distance from others. PP&R will provide face coverings for anyone who doesn’t have their own.    Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, water and snacks. PP&R will provide tools and gloves for anyone who does not have their own, and training for the days activity. In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family! While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.

12/19/20 9:00 AM

Join together with staff from Portland Parks & Recreation and SOLVE to take care of this well-loved public place and enjoy nature while we restore habitat and remove harmful litter from the land. Volunteers will gather at the Whitaker Ponds Nature Park parking area to check in, then go on a nature walk around the pond to look for birds and other signs of life in the winter woods and waters. After our walk, staff will lead a work project to restore habitat and pick up litter. Families are welcome to attend. When: Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 from 9:30am – 12:30pm How to Register: Pre-registration is required. The maximum number of participants in this program is ten people (COVID-19 safety). Sign up by clicking on the Green "Sign Up" Button below. Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at Whitaker Ponds Nature Park parking area. MAP. Please Note: Due to construction, there is a DETOUR to get to the Whitaker Ponds parking area. Below are directions. Please look at the detour route on a map before you come (your GPS will not guide you through the detour!). Please allow yourself extra time to arrive because of the detour. DIRECTIONS: From Columbia Blvd, go NORTH on NE Alderwood Rd (next to Colwood Golf Center), WEST on NE Cornfoot Rd, and SOUTH (Left) on NE 47th Ave. The parking lot for Whitaker Ponds is on your left as you drive south on NE 47th. Look for SOLVE signs. What's Provided: All tools and litter cleanup supplies will be provided. A face covering will be provided if you do not bring your own. What to Bring: Please come wearing a mask, closed-toed shoes, long pants, a filled reusable water bottle, snack and sun hat. Bring binoculars if you have them, but it’s totally OK if you don’t! Observe 6 foot physical distancing during check in and throughout the event. Restrooms: Public restrooms (ADA Accessable Portapotty) will be available during this event. Parking: Free parking. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle please. Contact: Contact dan@solveoregon.org with any questions.

12/19/20 9:30 AM

Time to Plant! The City of West Linn has provided a supply of native plants for our December Solve Event. We will have our annual event on Ddecember 26th at Wilderness Park to add new plants and vines to our 52 acre park located at 22101 Clark Street in West Linn. We will be there rain or shine so dress for the weather with sturdy shoes and bring your own gloves if possible. We would be great if you can bring a shovel for use in planting. We will be following CDC Guidelines regarding Covid 19 so remember to bring your mask.

12/26/20 9:00 AM

Join us at the beloved Mary S. Young Park to help restore the habitat for wildlife and humans at these first Saturday work days. Volunteers have worked continuously for more than 10 years to remove ivy and other non-native vegetation, plant native plants and trees, build trails, etc. You will get a good workout and feel good about contributing to the health of this beautiful forest. Tools are provided. Work gloves and sturdy footwear recommended. Activities include: Planting native plants. Meet at Mary S. Young State Park in West Linn Google maps - https://goo.gl/maps/XXneyqo6Bpx

1/2/21 9:00 AM

Event Details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive species removal in Forest Park. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, and face coverings will be provided as needed. Volunteers will be required to wear face coverings throughout the event.Volunteers will take a short hike (up to 1 mile) to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location will be emailed once you are registered. Questions: Call or text Mary Verrilli at 503-823-8367 Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event. Registration is required for all stewardship events. Complete a health screening (brief online survey) before attending each event: https://c19oregon.com/  Please volunteer close to home or in your community. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. Bring a face covering to be worn at the event and maintain at least 6 feet physical distance from others. PP&R will provide face coverings for anyone who doesn’t have their own.    Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, water and snacks. PP&R will provide tools and gloves for anyone who does not have their own, and training for the days activity. In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family! While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.

1/6/21 9:00 AM

Please join us in restoring the habitat in this beautiful community park. We remove invasive plant species, plant native plants, and maintain the trails in the park. Sahallie Illahee Park (along with Ibach Nature Park) are 5.5 acres of forest land and play ground structures. We have been working to restore the park habitat now for a couple years and thanks to community volunteers we are seeing excellent progress. We can provide gloves and tools but you are welcome to bring your own. We also provide snacks and soft drinks and water. Please dress for the weather in long sleeves and pants, and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Please come wearing a face covering. Meet at Sahallie Illahee Park, 4300 Horton Rd. West Linn, OR - map

1/9/21 9:00 AM

Event Details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive species removal in Forest Park. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, and face coverings will be provided as needed. Volunteers will be required to wear face coverings throughout the event.Volunteers will take a short hike (up to 1 mile) to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location will be emailed once you are registered. Questions: Call or text Mary Verrilli at 503-823-8367 Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event. Registration is required for all stewardship events. Complete a health screening (brief online survey) before attending each event: https://c19oregon.com/  Please volunteer close to home or in your community. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. Bring a face covering to be worn at the event and maintain at least 6 feet physical distance from others. PP&R will provide face coverings for anyone who doesn’t have their own.    Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, water and snacks. PP&R will provide tools and gloves for anyone who does not have their own, and training for the days activity. In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family! While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.

1/16/21 9:00 AM

Join us on this day to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and to celebrate community building through service! In association with Youth Service America, we celebrate MLK Day of Service by engaging members of the Hillsboro community to tidy up our Downtown. Your actions will help us to support the community in Downtown Hillsboro including local businesses, neighbors, and visitors. We will engage in activities including litter and graffiti removal, landscaping, and debris removal to make our Downtown area cleaner and more welcoming. We will meet at the old bank building on 4th and Main to deploy volunteers throughout the Downtown area. Free parking is available at the lot on this corner. Make sure to bring water, dress appropriately for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and a mask to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all volunteers.

1/18/21 8:00 AM

Join us on this day to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and to celebrate community building through service! In association with Youth Service America, we celebrate MLK Day of Service by engaging members of the Hillsboro community to tidy up our Downtown. Your actions will help us to support the community in Downtown Hillsboro including local businesses, neighbors, and visitors. We will engage in activities including litter and graffiti removal, landscaping, and debris removal to make our Downtown area cleaner and more welcoming. We will meet at the old bank building on 4th and Main to deploy volunteers throughout the Downtown area. Free parking is available at the lot on this corner. Make sure to bring water, dress appropriately for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and a mask to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all volunteers.

1/18/21 12:00 PM

Event Details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation Friends of Woods Memorial Park and SOLVE for a morning of invasive species removal. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, and face coverings will be provided as needed. Volunteers will be required to wear face coverings throughout the event. Volunteers will take a short hike (up to 1 mile) to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location will be emailed once you are registered. Questions: Call or text Mary Verrilli at 503-823-8367 Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event. Registration is required for all stewardship events. Complete a health screening  (brief online survey) before attending each event: https://c19oregon.com/  Please volunteer close to home or in your community. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. Bring  a  face covering  to be worn at the event and  maintain at  least  6 feet physical distance  from others.  PP&R will provide face coverings for anyone who doesn’t have their  own.    Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, water and snacks. PP&R will provide tools and gloves for anyone who does not have their own, and training for the days activity. In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family! While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends.

1/23/21 9:00 AM

We're very excited to be making the second installment of the NE Ainsworth Habitat Corridor, a collaboration between PBOT, BES, Columbia Slough Watershed Council, Wisdom of the Elders, and Portland Audubon Society. This project is part of the Neighborhood to River (N2R) program that connects city stormwater infrastructure to water quality in rivers and streams. The ultimate goal of this project is to create a habitat corridor that runs from Alberta Park all the way to Fernhill Park! The NE Ainsworth Habitat corridor will create native wildlife habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife, as well as mitigate stormwater runoff and improve water quality in the Columbia Slough. Habitat corridors in urban areas are important for aiding migration between otherwise isolated wildlife populations, promoting genetic diversity and resilience. We will be planting native shrubs, trees, grasses, and rushes to create sources of food and shelter for migrating and resident insects and birds. Must register to attend! Register @https://columbiaslough.z2systems.com/np/clients/columbiaslough/eventRegistration.jsp?event=127 Meet at NE corner of Alberta Park at NE 22nd and Ainsworth.

1/30/21 9:00 AM

Event Details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive species removal in Forest Park. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, and face coverings will be provided as needed. Volunteers will be required to wear face coverings throughout the event.Volunteers will take a short hike (up to 1 mile) to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location will be emailed once you are registered. Questions: Call or text Mary Verrilli at 503-823-8367 Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event. Registration is required for all stewardship events. Complete a health screening (brief online survey) before attending each event: https://c19oregon.com/  Please volunteer close to home or in your community. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. Bring a face covering to be worn at the event and maintain at least 6 feet physical distance from others. PP&R will provide face coverings for anyone who doesn’t have their own.    Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, water and snacks. PP&R will provide tools and gloves for anyone who does not have their own, and training for the days activity. In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family! While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.

2/3/21 9:00 AM

Join us at the beloved Mary S. Young Park to help restore the habitat for wildlife and humans at these first Saturday work days. Volunteers have worked continuously for more than 10 years to remove ivy and other non-native vegetation, plant native plants and trees, build trails, etc. You will get a good workout and feel good about contributing to the health of this beautiful forest. Tools are provided. Work gloves and sturdy footwear recommended. Activities include: Planting native plants. Meet at Mary S. Young State Park in West Linn Google maps - https://goo.gl/maps/XXneyqo6Bpx

2/6/21 9:00 AM

Event Details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive species removal in Forest Park. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, and face coverings will be provided as needed. Volunteers will be required to wear face coverings throughout the event.Volunteers will take a short hike (up to 1 mile) to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location will be emailed once you are registered. Questions: Call or text Mary Verrilli at 503-823-8367 Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event. Registration is required for all stewardship events. Complete a health screening (brief online survey) before attending each event: https://c19oregon.com/  Please volunteer close to home or in your community. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. Bring a face covering to be worn at the event and maintain at least 6 feet physical distance from others. PP&R will provide face coverings for anyone who doesn’t have their own.    Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, water and snacks. PP&R will provide tools and gloves for anyone who does not have their own, and training for the days activity. In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family! While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.

2/6/21 9:00 AM

Please join us in restoring the habitat in this beautiful community park. We remove invasive plant species, plant native plants, and maintain the trails in the park. Sahallie Illahee Park (along with Ibach Nature Park) are 5.5 acres of forest land and play ground structures. We have been working to restore the park habitat now for a couple years and thanks to community volunteers we are seeing excellent progress. We can provide gloves and tools but you are welcome to bring your own. We also provide snacks and soft drinks and water. Please dress for the weather in long sleeves and pants, and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Please come wearing a face covering. Meet at Sahallie Illahee Park, 4300 Horton Rd. West Linn, OR - map

2/13/21 9:00 AM

Event Details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive species removal in Forest Park. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, and face coverings will be provided as needed. Volunteers will be required to wear face coverings throughout the event.Volunteers will take a short hike (up to 1 mile) to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location will be emailed once you are registered. Questions: Call or text Mary Verrilli at 503-823-8367 Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event. Registration is required for all stewardship events. Complete a health screening (brief online survey) before attending each event: https://c19oregon.com/  Please volunteer close to home or in your community. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. Bring a face covering to be worn at the event and maintain at least 6 feet physical distance from others. PP&R will provide face coverings for anyone who doesn’t have their own.    Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, water and snacks. PP&R will provide tools and gloves for anyone who does not have their own, and training for the days activity. In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family! While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.

2/20/21 9:00 AM

Event Details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation Friends of Woods Memorial Park and SOLVE for a morning of invasive species removal. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, and face coverings will be provided as needed. Volunteers will be required to wear face coverings throughout the event. Volunteers will take a short hike (up to 1 mile) to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location will be emailed once you are registered. Questions: Call or text Mary Verrilli at 503-823-8367 Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event. Registration is required for all stewardship events. Complete a health screening  (brief online survey) before attending each event: https://c19oregon.com/  Please volunteer close to home or in your community. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. Bring  a  face covering  to be worn at the event and  maintain at  least  6 feet physical distance  from others.  PP&R will provide face coverings for anyone who doesn’t have their  own.    Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, water and snacks. PP&R will provide tools and gloves for anyone who does not have their own, and training for the days activity. In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family! While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends.

2/27/21 9:00 AM

Event Details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive species removal in Forest Park. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, and face coverings will be provided as needed. Volunteers will be required to wear face coverings throughout the event.Volunteers will take a short hike (up to 1 mile) to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location will be emailed once you are registered. Questions: Call or text Mary Verrilli at 503-823-8367 Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event. Registration is required for all stewardship events. Complete a health screening (brief online survey) before attending each event: https://c19oregon.com/  Please volunteer close to home or in your community. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. Bring a face covering to be worn at the event and maintain at least 6 feet physical distance from others. PP&R will provide face coverings for anyone who doesn’t have their own.    Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, water and snacks. PP&R will provide tools and gloves for anyone who does not have their own, and training for the days activity. In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family! While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.

3/3/21 9:00 AM

Event Details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive species removal in Forest Park. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, and face coverings will be provided as needed. Volunteers will be required to wear face coverings throughout the event.Volunteers will take a short hike (up to 1 mile) to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location will be emailed once you are registered. Questions: Call or text Mary Verrilli at 503-823-8367 Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event. Registration is required for all stewardship events. Complete a health screening (brief online survey) before attending each event: https://c19oregon.com/  Please volunteer close to home or in your community. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. Bring a face covering to be worn at the event and maintain at least 6 feet physical distance from others. PP&R will provide face coverings for anyone who doesn’t have their own.    Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, water and snacks. PP&R will provide tools and gloves for anyone who does not have their own, and training for the days activity. In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family! While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.

3/6/21 9:00 AM

Join us at the beloved Mary S. Young Park to help restore the habitat for wildlife and humans at these first Saturday work days. Volunteers have worked continuously for more than 10 years to remove ivy and other non-native vegetation, plant native plants and trees, build trails, etc. You will get a good workout and feel good about contributing to the health of this beautiful forest. Tools are provided. Work gloves and sturdy footwear recommended. Activities include: Planting native plants. Meet at Mary S. Young State Park in West Linn Google maps - https://goo.gl/maps/XXneyqo6Bpx

3/6/21 9:00 AM

Please join us in restoring the habitat in this beautiful community park. We remove invasive plant species, plant native plants, and maintain the trails in the park. Sahallie Illahee Park (along with Ibach Nature Park) are 5.5 acres of forest land and play ground structures. We have been working to restore the park habitat now for a couple years and thanks to community volunteers we are seeing excellent progress. We can provide gloves and tools but you are welcome to bring your own. We also provide snacks and soft drinks and water. Please dress for the weather in long sleeves and pants, and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Please come wearing a face covering. Meet at Sahallie Illahee Park, 4300 Horton Rd. West Linn, OR - map

3/13/21 9:00 AM

Event Details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive species removal in Forest Park. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, and face coverings will be provided as needed. Volunteers will be required to wear face coverings throughout the event.Volunteers will take a short hike (up to 1 mile) to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location will be emailed once you are registered. Questions: Call or text Mary Verrilli at 503-823-8367 Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event. Registration is required for all stewardship events. Complete a health screening (brief online survey) before attending each event: https://c19oregon.com/  Please volunteer close to home or in your community. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. Bring a face covering to be worn at the event and maintain at least 6 feet physical distance from others. PP&R will provide face coverings for anyone who doesn’t have their own.    Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, water and snacks. PP&R will provide tools and gloves for anyone who does not have their own, and training for the days activity. In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family! While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.

3/20/21 9:00 AM

Event Details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation Friends of Woods Memorial Park and SOLVE for a morning of invasive species removal. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, gloves, hand sanitizer, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, and face coverings will be provided as needed. Volunteers will be required to wear face coverings throughout the event. Volunteers will take a short hike (up to 1 mile) to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location will be emailed once you are registered. Questions: Call or text Mary Verrilli at 503-823-8367 Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event. Registration is required for all stewardship events. Complete a health screening  (brief online survey) before attending each event: https://c19oregon.com/  Please volunteer close to home or in your community. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. Bring  a  face covering  to be worn at the event and  maintain at  least  6 feet physical distance  from others.  PP&R will provide face coverings for anyone who doesn’t have their  own.    Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, water and snacks. PP&R will provide tools and gloves for anyone who does not have their own, and training for the days activity. In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family! While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends.

3/27/21 9:00 AM

Join us at the beloved Mary S. Young Park to help restore the habitat for wildlife and humans at these first Saturday work days. Volunteers have worked continuously for more than 10 years to remove ivy and other non-native vegetation, plant native plants and trees, build trails, etc. You will get a good workout and feel good about contributing to the health of this beautiful forest. Tools are provided. Work gloves and sturdy footwear recommended. Activities include: Planting native plants. Meet at Mary S. Young State Park in West Linn Google maps - https://goo.gl/maps/XXneyqo6Bpx

4/3/21 9:00 AM

Join us at the beloved Mary S. Young Park to help restore the habitat for wildlife and humans at these first Saturday work days. Volunteers have worked continuously for more than 10 years to remove ivy and other non-native vegetation, plant native plants and trees, build trails, etc. You will get a good workout and feel good about contributing to the health of this beautiful forest. Tools are provided. Work gloves and sturdy footwear recommended. Activities include: Planting native plants. Meet at Mary S. Young State Park in West Linn Google maps - https://goo.gl/maps/XXneyqo6Bpx

5/1/21 9:00 AM

Join us at the beloved Mary S. Young Park to help restore the habitat for wildlife and humans at these first Saturday work days. Volunteers have worked continuously for more than 10 years to remove ivy and other non-native vegetation, plant native plants and trees, build trails, etc. You will get a good workout and feel good about contributing to the health of this beautiful forest. Tools are provided. Work gloves and sturdy footwear recommended. Activities include: Planting native plants. Meet at Mary S. Young State Park in West Linn Google maps - https://goo.gl/maps/XXneyqo6Bpx

6/5/21 9:00 AM