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CALLING ALL MEDFORD PARKS AND GREENWAY CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS! Join us at a Medford Park from 9 AM - 12 PM! Please join us for these events that mean so much to our City’s keeping our rivers and streams clean and healthy. Your continuing efforts are appreciated! You will be given further details by contacting Michael by email or phone. Many thanks, Michael (541) 774-2695 michael.mace@cityofmedford.org

10/19/19 9:00 AM

Help restore Olson wetlands, helps clean Rinearson Creek! We'll be Installing erosion control fabric and prepping the site for future planting. Wetlands like Olson are vital wildlife habitat and help control floods, clean pollution from water, and have lots of great downstream benefits. Added bonus: you'll get a taste of a cool and under-visited wetland area. Even better, this project will provide access to nature for folks who often don't have good access to the benefits of a healthy environment. Dress for the weather, bring rubber boots, work gloves, and clippers is you have them (we'll have extras too). Please park in any available space on the street or int eh RiverGlen Apartments lot. This event is one of many Orca Recovery Day events throughout the Pacific Norhwest on October 19th, recognizing the importance of healthy watersheds to support increasing salmon populations to feed the endangered Southern Resident Orca whales. Partners are Northwest Housing Alternatives, SOLVE, Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, One Tree Planted, and Promise the Pod.

10/19/19 9:00 AM

Families are welcome to help the Friends of Maddax Woods clean the trails and garden areas in the park. Make this a monthly tradition! All ages and ability levels are needed. We have tools and gloves and provide donated refreshments for all. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Maintenance & Monitoring, Trail blazing and path paving. Meet at 5785 River St, West Linn Google Maps - https://goo.gl/maps/LvPtukm2r9k

10/19/19 9:00 AM

Help restore a beautiful nature park that has become overrun by English Ivy and other invasives. Tools, gloves, and instructions will be provided, . Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. All individuals and groups are encouraged to sign up. The native trees and plants need your help. Please meet us at 6275 Holmes Street. West Linn, OR. Parking is easily available along Holmes Street. And thank you for not blocking neighbors driveways.

10/19/19 9:00 AM

Join volunteers for this monthly Third Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter and remove graffiti in the area. Join us for some coffee and conversation afterward. Thank you to Trader Joe's for donating disposal. Volunteers should come prepared with work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup Meet at 115 NW 22nd Ave. Portland, OR Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/YAp5XvMv6tq

10/19/19 9:00 AM

Join us as we remove invasive non-native Aremenian blackberry vines from this special neighborhood space. We will also spread barkdust and help protect native plants in the area. We will meet in front of 8805 SW 54th Ave, Portland, OR.

10/19/19 9:30 AM

This restoration project is focused on the wooded area at LeRoy Haagen Park- previous cattle land. Over the past five years groups of volunteers have put a serious dent in the invasive plants that used to climb up the Douglas firs and cover nearly every square foot of the ground. It’s a battle that is being won thanks to volunteers like you. Join us to preserve this precious city habitat for both the wildlife that calls it home and generations of park goers to come. This project is ideal for large groups. Contact the coordinator below so we can prepare a sufficient quantity of supplies for everyone.

10/19/19 10:00 AM

Join volunteers as we remove litter from the Halsey/Weidler corridor! Attendees will meet at 10am at Gateway Discovery Park's plaza for orientation. Supplies will be provided by Gateway Area Business Association in partnership with Solve.

10/19/19 10:00 AM

Join the Westside Watershed Resource Center on SW Bertha Ct (in Hillsdale Town Center across from the Watershed apartment building) to add native plants (including edible berries!) and remove weeds in this native pollinator hedgerow. This planting area provides critical habitat for birds, bees, and other wildlife, and your help will ensure that it continues to thrive. Snacks, tools, safety gear, and instruction will be provided. For questions or more information, contact the Watershed Resource Center at 503-823-2862 or watershed@swni.org.

10/19/19 10:00 AM

Luckiamute Watershed Council is partnering with the City of Independence to host a volunteer willow staking event at Riverview Park, near the footbridge over Ash Creek! The City is working on a pump replacement project in this area, which has disturbed the banks and removed native plantings from part of our restoration area. Join the LWC to plant locally sourced live cuttings from willows, dogwood and other native plants within the disturbed areas along Ash Creek, and help re-establish the native plant community and protect the disturbed soils. All tools and instructions will be provided, no previous planting experience is needed. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Meet at Riverview Park, Independence, OR at 10 AM - map This event is made possible by the support of One Tree Planted, Washington State Conservation Commission, Ruth Foundation: A legacy of the Gary E. Milgard Foundation, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Boeing, Puget Sound Energy, and the Russell Family Foundation as part of #OrcaRecoveryDay. Southern Resident Orcas are in danger of extinction. It’s our impact that has led to this, but it’s also our impact that can lead us out. Local actions that restore habitat can make a difference, so join us for this on October 19th and be a part of Orca Recovery Day, which will involve 1,000s of people in 40+ events across the Pacific Northwest region!

10/19/19 10:00 AM

Welcome to the 3rd annual Deanz Greenz Street Clean Up! Help us beautify our neighborhood and make the streets a little cleaner for the trick or treaters in a few weeks! Deanz Greenz Cannabis Dispensary is located at 5625 SE 85th ave ( off Foster ), where we will meet at 11 am. Clean up will end around 12:30. Snacks and drinks and swag provided! We hope you can come!

10/19/19 11:00 AM

Dig in and help out Mother Nature by planting native species at Woodmont Park. Thanks to Friends of Woodmont Park for leading this work party and sharing their knowledge of planting native species. We plant rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Please wear closed toe shoes and bring gloves. Parkk near the intersection of Knaus Rd and Atwater Rd. Look for the graveled road leading down into the natural park. Contact: Heidi Schrimsher 503-74-6640 or heidigarden@msn.com

10/20/19 10:00 AM

Join the Go Lloyd Pedestrain Committee and neighborhood volunteers to help pick up trash in Holladay Park. Meet at the NW corner (11th and Multnomah) to get your supplies.

10/24/19 12:00 PM

SOLVE and Portland Parks & Recreation invite you to join in on this clean up event to remove litter from the Springwater Trail and the Foster Floodplain Natural Area. Volunteers will spread out along this well loved trail in Southeast Portland to pick up trash and collect recyclable materials. Let's work together to keep trash out of nearby Johnson Creek and protect local wildlife from harmful plastics! Note: All cleanup materials will be provided. Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. Meeting Location: Foster Floodplain Natural Area, 10602 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97266. Look for the SOLVE signs. Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/cuejFJG16282

10/25/19 10:00 AM

CALLING ALL MEDFORD PARKS AND GREENWAY CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS! Join us at a Medford Park from 9 AM - 12 PM! Please join us for these events that mean so much to our City’s keeping our rivers and streams clean and healthy. Your continuing efforts are appreciated! You will be given further details by contacting Michael by email or phone. Many thanks, Michael (541) 774-2695 michael.mace@cityofmedford.org

10/26/19 9:00 AM

Join PP&R and Friends of Woods volunteers to help maintain the trails in Woods Park by doing trail maintenance. Tools, gloves and snacks provided! Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy, closed toed shoes and bring a water bottle. This is a family-friendly event and all ages are welcome but children must be supervised by an adult. For more info, contact Mary at mary.verrilli@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-9423. Activities include: trail maintenance Meet at 9550 SW Wood Pkwy Portland Google maps - https://goo.gl/maps/8y2mpo9kLJ42

10/26/19 9:00 AM

Join volunteers for this monthly 4th Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland starting at the Northwest Portland International Hostel. Coffee and snacks provided by the Hostel Cafe. Volunteers should come prepared to work rain or shine, please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

10/26/19 9:00 AM

Join the Friends of Springbrook Park and plant native species in this beautiful 50 acre natural park. After the work party, explore over 2 miles of trails winding through the woods, past babbling creeks and over bridges. Listen to the birds sing as you wander through the serene park. Dress for the weather as we plant rain or shine. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water to drink and gloves to wear. Parking is often available at Uplands Elementary School (2055 Wembley Park Rd.) Springbrook Park is behind the school the playground - map Contact: Tom Bland 503-860-8665 or blandt50@hotmail.com

10/26/19 9:00 AM

Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for our 16th annunal No Ivy Day event. Volunteers will be removing English ivy in Forest Park. Tools, gloves, instruction, coffee/tea and snacks will be provided. Please dress for the weather, bring rain gear, wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Volunteers will take a short hike to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location: Volunteers will meet at the Holman Lane entrance to Forest Park located at NW Aspen Ave and NW Raleigh St. Parking is available along NW Aspen Ave. Please be considerate of the neighbors and refrain from using their driveways as a turn around. MAP

10/26/19 9:00 AM

Fall cleanup for Historic Sunset Pioneer Cemetery. Staturday October 26, 2019 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am Mow grass Rake leaves Pickup branches and debris Clear headstones Join the members of Tigard Breakfast Rotary and Trinity Church for our semi annual historic cemetery clean up. Begins at 9:00 AM - approximatey 2 hours to complete necessary cleanup.

10/26/19 9:00 AM

Now that the Parking area is clear of Ivy and Blackberry, the area should be planted with native fern and plants. with 52 acres, the park has many areas and trails that need Ivy removed to promote the growth of the existing native plants and trees. Friends of Wilderness Park is helping the City of West Linn make this 52-acre park a little more beautiful by removing ivy and other invasive plants. Please join us at this address: Wilderness Park, 22101 Clark Street, West Linn, OR 97068. The entrance is near the park's only public parking lot on Clark Street near Skyline. Please dress for the weather, wearing sturdy shoes, long pants and long shirts. We'll provide gloves. If you'd like to check out the park before you go, you can find it at: https://westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec/wilderness-park.

10/26/19 9:00 AM

Once again, The Nature Conservancy is joining forces with Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Mt. Tabor Park for our 6th annual partnership event at Mt. Tabor Park in SE Portland. Lend a hand to the park and celebrate conservation in Oregon! Help restore Mt. Tabor Park by removing invasive species, maintaining native plants and performing trail maintenance. After the work, join us for lunch and festivities. Register for this event directly with the Nature Conservancy. If you have any questions or would like to register a group of 5 or more, please contact orvolunteers@tnc.org

10/26/19 9:30 AM

We will be cleaning up trash along the trail and cleaning bird nesting boxes and replacing damaged boxes. We will also be spreading more wood chips on the Ken Hay Trail. We will also be removing invasive weeds. Meet at Lake Ewauna Nature Trail, 205 Riverside Dr. Klamath Falls, OR - map

10/26/19 10:00 AM

Let's come together to help keep Portland clean and healthy! Join us for a Keep it Pretty, Rose City cleanup in the Eliot Neighborhood. Volunteers will have a safety debrief before gathering into groups and beginning the cleanup. Families are welcome to attend. A SOLVE staff member will be on site for the duration of the cleanup, assisting in the cleanup activity and speaking about the environmental consequences litter causes. Keep it Pretty, Rose City! is an opportunity to join a city-wide initiative to cleanup Portland. All cleanup supplies and materials will be provided, including litter grabbers and work gloves. Please arrive with closed toed shoes and dressed for the weather. Meet at: Irving Park, covered basketball courts, 707 NE Fremont St, Portland OR 97212. Map of meeting location. For a list of all upcoming Keep It Pretty, Rose City events, click here.

10/26/19 10:00 AM

PLEASE JOIN US ON: SATURDAY OCTOBER 26TH SE 87TH AND BYBEE BLVD. 1 – 4 PM We will be removing blackberry bushes. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. All help is welcome. Light refreshments. Toda ayuda es bienvenida EL Sabado 26 de Octubre De la 1 a las 4 de la tarde Por favor usa ropa que no importe que la ensucies SE 87TH AND BYBEE BLVD.

10/26/19 1:00 PM

Please join SakéOne and Oregon Wild on Saturday, October 27th at Scoggins Valley Park to clean up Washington County's watershed, Henry Hagg Lake. Scoggins Valley Park and Henry Hagg Lake offer so much to the Washington County community. You are invited to clean up a portion of this park and lake with fellow neighbors and businesses in preparation for Fall and Winter Cleanup will be from 9am - 12pm. Please arrive and enjoy morning refreshments by 8:45am. Stick around after the cleanup for pizza! All equipment and gloves will be provided. Dress for rain or shine and wear sturdy shoes. Minimum age: 13 RSVP by 10/25 In partnership with SOLVE, Oregon Brewshed Alliance, Oregon Wild, and Washington County Parks

10/27/19 9:00 AM

Give Mother Nature a helping hand and restore habitat at this incredible 50 acre natural park. Iron Mt. Park is home to beavers, osprey, deer and a multitude of birds and animals. Friends of Iron Mt. Park will lead this work party to remove invasive species and dig in as needed with habitat restoration. Please dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water to drink and gloves to wear. Park at the Brookside trailhead, which is off Twin Fir Rd and Brookside Rd. The Brookside trailhead is at the end of graveled Brookside Rd., behind the Oswego Hunt Club - map Contact: Mike Buck 503-914-8607 or m.bucks@comcast.net

10/27/19 1:00 PM

It's Halloween so wear a costume and join us for our weekly clean up at Holladay Park. We will be in the park from noon-one, all supplies will be provided. We will also have prizes for people who volunteer in costumes!

10/31/19 12:00 PM

Join volunteers for this monthly First Saturday Cleanup in Slabtown. Pick up litter in the area. Coffee & tea provided by New Seasons Market. Volunteers should come prepared with completed waiver forms (if possible) and work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup Meet at: 2170 NW Raleigh St. Portland, OR Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/S2o8Gom55N92

11/2/19 9:00 AM

CALLING ALL MEDFORD PARKS AND GREENWAY CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS! Join us at a Medford Park from 9 AM - 12 PM! Please join us for these events that mean so much to our City’s keeping our rivers and streams clean and healthy. Your continuing efforts are appreciated! You will be given further details by contacting Michael by email or phone. Many thanks, Michael (541) 774-2695 michael.mace@cityofmedford.org

11/2/19 9:00 AM

Every six months, when the Southwest Neighborhood Inc (SWNI) organization holds their semi annual cleanup day, the SWNI/SOLV Litter Patrol gets together to pickup litter and trash from the streets and roads in the Hillsdale and Multnomah neighborhoods. SWNI provides donuts and coffee for breakfast and pizza for lunch. There is also a gift certificate raffle for the volunteers.

11/2/19 9:00 AM

Project details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive plant removal and planting in Forest Park. Tools, gloves, instruction, coffee and snacks will be provided. Please dress for the weather, bring rain gear, wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Volunteers will take a short hike to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location: Volunteers will meet at the Holman Lane entrance to Forest Park located at NW Aspen Ave and NW Raleigh St. Parking is available along NW Aspen Ave. Please be considerate of the neighbors and refrain from using their driveways as a turn around. MAP Questions: For more information contact Mary Verrilli at mary.verrilli@portlandoreogn.gov or 503-823-8367

11/2/19 9:00 AM

Join us at the beloved Mary S. Young Park to remove ivy at these first Saturday work days. Volunteers have worked continuously for more than 8 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: Invasive Plant Removal. Meet at Mary S. Young State Park in West Linn Google maps - https://goo.gl/maps/XXneyqo6Bpx

11/2/19 9:00 AM

The City of Seaside, Seaside Downtown Development Association, and Beach Drive Buccaneers invite you to join with us in cleaning up marine debris on our favorite Oregon Beach. Organized cleanups will take place, rain or shine, the first Saturday of every month. Sign in at The Seashore Inn on the Beach, 60 N. Prom, Seaside, get your bag, and, when done, drop it in a trash receptacle along the Prom. Stay the day and enjoy our shops and restaurants. Safety for all volunteers is the most important thing of the day, please be aware of incoming high tides and avoid cleanup near the water line and never stand on logs. Meet at Seaside Beach, 60 N. Prom, Seaside Google maps - https://goo.gl/maps/khhXW3x8bKk

11/2/19 9:00 AM

Let's come together to help keep Portland clean and healthy! Join us for a Keep it Pretty, Rose City cleanup in the Piedmont Neighborhood. Volunteers will have a safety debrief before gathering into groups and beginning the cleanup. Families are welcome to attend. A SOLVE staff member will be on site for the duration of the cleanup, assisting in the cleanup activity and speaking about the environmental consequences litter causes. Keep it Pretty, Rose City! is an opportunity to join a city-wide initiative to cleanup Portland. All cleanup supplies and materials will be provided, including litter grabbers and work gloves. Please arrive with closed toed shoes and dressed for the weather. Meet at: Peninsula Park Community Center, we will meet out front, 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland OR 97217. Map of meeting location. For a list of all upcoming Keep It Pretty, Rose City events, click here.

11/2/19 10:00 AM

It's Autumn clean-up time! We'll be re-planting willow and ninebark that was removed to repair a broken water pipe in the Grove, trimming back over-grown plants, removing plants that have died, picking up garbage on the site, re-weaving the willow dome, refreshing bark chips on the paths, and general tidying up. Wear clothes/shoes that fit the weather; bring gloves and a shovel or hand tools if you have them. Come for an hour or all four hours! Meet at 300 N Ivy St., Portland, OR - map

11/2/19 10:00 AM

A beautiful day in the neighborhood sometimes requires a little help from our neighbors. Come Downtown to help beautify the sidewalks and public areas with some tidying up. We'll be on litter patrol, cleaning benches, removing graffiti, and doing somelight gardening. This is a great way to show your support for our locally-owned small businesses of Downtown and demonstrate your community pride. Come prepared for working in any weather by wearing comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toed shoes. Please bring a refillable water bottle and work gloves if you have them. Please contact EJ at ej@downtownhillsboro.org if you are interested in bringing a larger group to participate. Meet at 238 SE 2nd Ave Hillsboro, OR - map

11/2/19 12:00 PM

Discover a tranquil hidden oasis when you enter Hallinan Woods! Listen to birds sing and the creek babble as you lend a helping hand to Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods. We'll remove invasive species smother the important native species. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water to drink. Suggested parking is near the Hemlock St. cul-de-sac, by the soccer field. Hallinan Woods is behind Hallinan Elem. School's soccer field. Follow the paved path into Hallinan Woods - map Contact: Barbara Fisher 503-636-3153 or lanefisher@comcast.net www.lo-stewardship.org

11/3/19 1:00 PM

Project details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive plant removal and planting in Forest Park. Tools, gloves, instruction, coffee and snacks will be provided. Please dress for the weather, bring rain gear, wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Volunteers will take a short hike to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location: Volunteers will meet at the Holman Lane entrance to Forest Park located at NW Aspen Ave and NW Raleigh St. Parking is available along NW Aspen Ave. Please be considerate of the neighbors and refrain from using their driveways as a turn around. MAP Questions: For more information contact Mary Verrilli at mary.verrilli@portlandoreogn.gov or 503-823-8367

11/6/19 9:00 AM

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and SW trails for a morning of trail maintenance at Council Crest Park. No experiece necessary. Tools, gloves, snacks and instruction provided. Please dress for the weather, wear closed toed shoes and bring a water bottle. For questions about this event, contact Mary Verrilli at mary.verrilli@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-9423. Here is a map of the meeting location at Council Crest Drive, Portland, OR.

11/7/19 9:00 AM

Join the Friends of East Waluga Park and help restore the natural habitat. We will remove invasive yellow iris and other invasive species. These invasive species smother the native species that the habitat needs to thrive. All tools and gloves are provided. No experience needed...just show up! Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water to drink in a recyclable container. Contact: Will Mahoney-Watson 503-752-3430 or will@waluganeighborhood.org Parking: 15505 Quarry Rd., Lake Oswego OR 97034

11/9/19 9:00 AM

CALLING ALL MEDFORD PARKS AND GREENWAY CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS! Join us at a Medford Park from 9 AM - 12 PM! Please join us for these events that mean so much to our City’s keeping our rivers and streams clean and healthy. Your continuing efforts are appreciated! You will be given further details by contacting Michael by email or phone. Many thanks, Michael (541) 774-2695 michael.mace@cityofmedford.org

11/9/19 9:00 AM

Please join us in restoring the native habitat of this beautiful neighborhood park. We provide snacks, tools, gloves, and water (although we encouage you to bring your own water container to reduce waste). We have a beautiful creek running through the park that is overgrown with blackberries and ivy. Our goal is to restore the creek and surrounding spaces for wildlife and human enjoyment. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes! Meet at Sahallie Illahee Park, West Linn - map

11/9/19 9:00 AM

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Gabriel Park to help remove ivy from the natural area section of this park. Volunteers will be working off trail on uneven ground. Tools, gloves, coffee, water and snacks provided. Please dress for the weather, wear clothes you can get dirty, closed toed shoes and bring a water bottle. Volunteers will meet by the community garden located off SW Canby St. Here is a MAP of the meeting location. Questions: Contact Mary Verrilli at mary.verrilli@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-8367.

11/9/19 9:00 AM

Let's come together to help keep Portland clean and healthy! Join us for a Keep it Pretty, Rose City cleanup in Southwest Portland around the SOLVE office. Volunteers will have a safety debrief before gathering into groups and beginning the cleanup. Families are welcome to attend. A SOLVE staff member will be on site for the duration of the cleanup, assisting in the cleanup activity and speaking about the environmental consequences litter causes. Keep it Pretty, Rose City! is an opportunity to join a city-wide initiative to cleanup Portland. All cleanup supplies and materials will be provided, including litter grabbers and work gloves. Please arrive with closed toed shoes and dressed for the weather. Meet at: SOLVE Office, in front of our building, 2000 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR, 97201. Map of meeting location. For a list of all upcoming Keep It Pretty, Rose City events, click here.

11/9/19 10:00 AM

Mother Nature says Thank You for planting native species to restore the habitat in this natural park. Native plants provide food and shelter for small animals, amphibians, birds and pollinatiors. No experience needed...just show up! Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water to drink in a reuseabe container. Light snack provided. Contact: Heidi Schrimsher 503-754-6640 or heidigarden@msn.com Parking: Suggest near the intersection of Knaus Rd. and Atwater Rd. Look for graveled drive heading into the woods.

11/10/19 10:00 AM

Families are welcome to help the Friends of Maddax Woods clean the trails and garden areas in the park. Make this a monthly tradition! All ages and ability levels are needed. We have tools and gloves and provide donated refreshments for all. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Maintenance & Monitoring, Trail blazing and path paving. Meet at 5785 River St, West Linn Google Maps - https://goo.gl/maps/LvPtukm2r9k

11/16/19 9:00 AM

CALLING ALL MEDFORD PARKS AND GREENWAY CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS! Join us at a Medford Park from 9 AM - 12 PM! Please join us for these events that mean so much to our City’s keeping our rivers and streams clean and healthy. Your continuing efforts are appreciated! You will be given further details by contacting Michael by email or phone. Many thanks, Michael (541) 774-2695 michael.mace@cityofmedford.org

11/16/19 9:00 AM

Nov. 16, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am Let's give our native species some TLC! Spread mulch around the native species we planted last month. The mulch holds in moisture and helps protect the tender plants. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring water to drink and gloves.Light snack provided. Suggested parking is at Uplands Elementary School. Springbrook Park is behind Uplands Elementary School's playground. Look for work party signs. Contact: Laura Tanz 503-702-7937 or blmjt2205@gmail.com http://lo-stewardship.org

11/16/19 9:00 AM

Help restore a beautiful nature park that has become overrun by English Ivy and other invasives. Tools, gloves, and instructions will be provided, . Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. All individuals and groups are encouraged to sign up. The native trees and plants need your help. Please meet us at 6275 Holmes Street. West Linn, OR. Parking is easily available along Holmes Street. And thank you for not blocking neighbors driveways.

11/16/19 9:00 AM

Join volunteers for this monthly Third Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter and remove graffiti in the area. Join us for some coffee and conversation afterward. Thank you to Trader Joe's for donating disposal. Volunteers should come prepared with work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup Meet at 115 NW 22nd Ave. Portland, OR Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/YAp5XvMv6tq

11/16/19 9:00 AM

Project details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive plant removal and planting in Forest Park. Tools, gloves, instruction, coffee and snacks will be provided. Please dress for the weather, bring rain gear, wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Volunteers will take a short hike to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location: Volunteers will meet at the Holman Lane entrance to Forest Park located at NW Aspen Ave and NW Raleigh St. Parking is available along NW Aspen Ave. Please be considerate of the neighbors and refrain from using their driveways as a turn around. MAP Questions: For more information contact Mary Verrilli at mary.verrilli@portlandoreogn.gov or 503-823-8367

11/16/19 9:00 AM

Join SOLVE as we clean up the Mt Scott and the Foster Powell Neighborhood. We will start at Laurelwood Park and then spread out into the neighborhood, collecting any trash we find. Our hard work will keep harmful litter out of our waterways, protecting wildlife and improving water quality. All cleanup supplies will be provided. Please bring a filled reusable water bottle, come dressed for the weather, and wear closed-toed shoes. Cleanup runs from 10am to 12pm. Please arrive at 9:45am to get checked-in. Meeting Location:Laurelwood Park, 6421 SE Foster Rd, Portland. Look for the SOLVE volunteer sign. Parking is available on neighborhood streets. Location Map

11/16/19 10:00 AM

Join us along Pendleton Creek in the Hayhurst neighborhood of SW Portland for a tree and shrub planting party. The work day is part of a larger restoration project that will restore over 350 feet of stormwater drainage and turn what was once overgrown and weedy into a vibrant, native habitat. This work will greatly enhance the health of Pendleton Creek all while creating high quality stream side habitat for wildlife. We'd love for you to be a part of it! Snacks, tools, safety gear, and instruction will be provided. For questions or more information, contact the Watershed Resource Center at 503-823-2862 or watershed@swni.org.

11/16/19 10:30 AM

http://lo-stewardship.org Dig in with Friends of Iron Mt. Park to remove invasive species that crowd and smother the native species. This 50 acre natural park needs your heping hands! No experrience needed, just a love of giving back and restoring the habitat. Dress for the weather, wear closed toe shoes and bring water to drink. Training and a snack will be provided. Twin Fir Rd. leads to Brookside Rd. Brookside Rd winds behind the Oswego Hunt Club and ends at the Brookside Trailhead. Limited parking at Brookside Trailhead. Contact: Kristen Engstrom 503-699-9809 or kae@easystreet.net

11/17/19 1:00 PM

Join PP&R and Friends of Woods volunteers to help maintain the trails in Woods Park by doing trail maintenance. Tools, gloves and snacks provided! Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy, closed toed shoes and bring a water bottle. This is a family-friendly event and all ages are welcome but children must be supervised by an adult. For more info, contact Mary at mary.verrilli@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-9423. Activities include: trail maintenance Meet at 9550 SW Wood Pkwy Portland Google maps - https://goo.gl/maps/8y2mpo9kLJ42

11/23/19 9:00 AM

CALLING ALL MEDFORD PARKS AND GREENWAY CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS! Join us at a Medford Park from 9 AM - 12 PM! Please join us for these events that mean so much to our City’s keeping our rivers and streams clean and healthy. Your continuing efforts are appreciated! You will be given further details by contacting Michael by email or phone. Many thanks, Michael (541) 774-2695 michael.mace@cityofmedford.org

11/23/19 9:00 AM

Join volunteers for this monthly 4th Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland starting at the Northwest Portland International Hostel. Coffee and snacks provided by the Hostel Cafe. Volunteers should come prepared to work rain or shine, please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

11/23/19 9:00 AM

Join SOLVE as we clean up the North Park Blocks and then spread out into the neighborhood, collecting any trash we find. Our hard work will keep harmful litter out of our waterways, protecting wildlife and improving water quality. All cleanup supplies will be provided. Please bring a filled reusable water bottle, come dressed for the weather, and wear closed-toed shoes. Cleanup runs from 10am to 12pm. Please arrive at 9:45am to get checked-in. Meeting Location:NW Park Blocks between Burnside and Couch, NW Park and NW Burnside, Portland. Look for the SOLVE volunteer sign. Public transit is highly encouraged. Paid street parking is available on neighborhood streets. Location Map

11/23/19 10:00 AM

http://lo-stewardship.org Give Mother Nature a Helping Hand and Plant Native Species in Freepons Park. Join Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods and restore the habitat in this 6 acre natural oasis. Native species provide food and shelter for birds, small animals and our favorite pollinators. No experience needed, just a love of the outdoors! We'll be out in the woods rain or shine so dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. A light snack is provided, please bring water to drink. Contact: Barbara Fisher 503-636-3153 or lanefisher@comcast.net

11/24/19 1:00 PM

As an Overland community we are gathering at Hubert K McBee Memorial Park to celebrate Thanksgiving and give back to the Willamette Valley community as a whole. Through this 5 day event, we will be hosting several different events in order to give back in every way we can. I shall list them below: 1. We are hosting a toy drive in support of Veteran Overland which will support Toys for Tots. 2. We are hosting a food drive which will benefit the Marion Polk Food Share. 3. We are hosting a clean up event at Hubert K McBee Memorial Park where we have enjoyed the off-road & hiking trails and camp gounds several times. It is a wonderfully beautiful location and we want to help keep it that way! 4. We are hosting a trail maintenance run to help clean any debris possible before the snow season starts. 5. Event T-Shirts will be sold by Pickle Bird Designs, with a percentage of the proceeds being donated to Veteran Overland for the amazing work they do in supporting our nations hero's. .......and more being added as we get closer and the community effort grows! Meet at 44.331446, -123.502797, on BLM South Fork Rd, Alsea, OR 97324

11/29/19 10:00 AM

As an Overland community we are gathering at Hubert K McBee Memorial Park to celebrate Thanksgiving and give back to the Willamette Valley community as a whole. Through this 5 day event, we will be hosting several different events in order to give back in every way we can. I shall list them below: 1. We are hosting a toy drive in support of Veteran Overland which will support Toys for Tots. 2. We are hosting a food drive which will benefit the Marion Polk Food Share. 3. We are hosting a clean up event at Hubert K McBee Memorial Park where we have enjoyed the off-road & hiking trails and camp gounds several times. It is a wonderfully beautiful location and we want to help keep it that way! 4. We are hosting a trail maintenance run to help clean any debris possible before the snow season starts. 5. Event T-Shirts will be sold by Pickle Bird Designs, with a percentage of the proceeds being donated to Veteran Overland for the amazing work they do in supporting our nations hero's. .......and more being added as we get closer and the community effort grows! Meet at 44.331446, -123.502797, on BLM South Fork Rd, Alsea, OR 97324

11/30/19 10:00 AM

Project details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive plant removal and planting in Forest Park. Tools, gloves, instruction, coffee and snacks will be provided. Please dress for the weather, bring rain gear, wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Volunteers will take a short hike to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location: Volunteers will meet at the Holman Lane entrance to Forest Park located at NW Aspen Ave and NW Raleigh St. Parking is available along NW Aspen Ave. Please be considerate of the neighbors and refrain from using their driveways as a turn around. MAP Questions: For more information contact Mary Verrilli at mary.verrilli@portlandoreogn.gov or 503-823-8367

12/4/19 9:00 AM

Join New Seasons as they partner with Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District to improve the trails at Cooper Mountain Nature Park. New Seasons will provide coffee and donuts for the project. Please bring a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the event. Tools, gloves, snacks and a water cooler will be provided. Sign up using our website: http://www.thprd.org/activities/nature/volunteer/habitat-trails-gardening-projects

12/7/19 9:00 AM

Join volunteers for this monthly First Saturday Cleanup in Slabtown. Pick up litter in the area. Coffee & tea provided by New Seasons Market. Volunteers should come prepared with completed waiver forms (if possible) and work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup Meet at: 2170 NW Raleigh St. Portland, OR Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/S2o8Gom55N92

12/7/19 9:00 AM

CALLING ALL MEDFORD PARKS AND GREENWAY CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS! Join us at a Medford Park from 9 AM - 12 PM! Please join us for these events that mean so much to our City’s keeping our rivers and streams clean and healthy. Your continuing efforts are appreciated! You will be given further details by contacting Michael by email or phone. Many thanks, Michael (541) 774-2695 michael.mace@cityofmedford.org

12/7/19 9:00 AM

Join us at the beloved Mary S. Young Park to help us plant 1000 native trees and shrubs. Volunteers have worked continuously for more than 8 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. We will meet rain or shine. Please dress in long sleeves and long pants. Rain gear if its raining. Snacks and water provided. Restrooms on site. Tools and gloves are provided. Sturdy footwear recommended. Activities include: Planting. Meet at Mary S. Young State Park in West Linn Google maps - https://goo.gl/maps/XXneyqo6Bpx

12/7/19 9:00 AM

Project details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive plant removal and planting in Forest Park. Tools, gloves, instruction, coffee and snacks will be provided. Please dress for the weather, bring rain gear, wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Volunteers will take a short hike to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location: Volunteers will meet at the Holman Lane entrance to Forest Park located at NW Aspen Ave and NW Raleigh St. Parking is available along NW Aspen Ave. Please be considerate of the neighbors and refrain from using their driveways as a turn around. MAP Questions: For more information contact Mary Verrilli at mary.verrilli@portlandoreogn.gov or 503-823-8367

12/7/19 9:00 AM

Join the fun and help in restoring a unique and beautiful tributary to the Sandy River. We will be removing non-native invasive plants and maintaining native plants along the creek to help stabilize the bank, provide habitat for native animals, and improve water quality. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, we will volunteer rain or shine. All tools and training provided! This is a family-friendly event. Meet at Glen Otto Park in Troutdale - map We will meet at the park and then have a short, 10-minute walk to the project site.

12/7/19 10:00 AM

CALLING ALL MEDFORD PARKS AND GREENWAY CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS! Join us at a Medford Park from 9 AM - 12 PM! Please join us for these events that mean so much to our City’s keeping our rivers and streams clean and healthy. Your continuing efforts are appreciated! You will be given further details by contacting Michael by email or phone. Many thanks, Michael (541) 774-2695 michael.mace@cityofmedford.org

12/14/19 9:00 AM

Please join us in restoring the native habitat of this beautiful neighborhood park. We provide snacks, tools, gloves, and water (although we encouage you to bring your own water container to reduce waste). We have a beautiful creek running through the park that is overgrown with blackberries and ivy. Our goal is to restore the creek and surrounding spaces for wildlife and human enjoyment. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes! Meet at Sahallie Illahee Park, West Linn - map

12/14/19 9:00 AM

Join volunteers for this monthly Third Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter and remove graffiti in the area. Join us for some coffee and conversation afterward. Thank you to Trader Joe's for donating disposal. Volunteers should come prepared with work gloves on cold days. Activities include: Litter Cleanup Meet at 115 NW 22nd Ave. Portland, OR Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/YAp5XvMv6tq

12/21/19 9:00 AM

Project details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation's No Ivy League and SOLVE for a morning of invasive plant removal and planting in Forest Park. Tools, gloves, instruction, coffee and snacks will be provided. Please dress for the weather, bring rain gear, wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Volunteers will take a short hike to the site and will be working on uneven ground. Meeting location: Volunteers will meet at the Holman Lane entrance to Forest Park located at NW Aspen Ave and NW Raleigh St. Parking is available along NW Aspen Ave. Please be considerate of the neighbors and refrain from using their driveways as a turn around. MAP Questions: For more information contact Mary Verrilli at mary.verrilli@portlandoreogn.gov or 503-823-8367

12/21/19 9:00 AM

Join volunteers for this monthly 4th Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland starting at the Northwest Portland International Hostel. Coffee and snacks provided by the Hostel Cafe. Volunteers should come prepared to work rain or shine, please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

12/28/19 9:00 AM

Join PP&R and Friends of Woods volunteers to help maintain the trails in Woods Park by doing trail maintenance. Tools, gloves and snacks provided! Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy, closed toed shoes and bring a water bottle. This is a family-friendly event and all ages are welcome but children must be supervised by an adult. For more info, contact Mary at mary.verrilli@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-9423. Activities include: trail maintenance Meet at 9550 SW Wood Pkwy Portland Google maps - https://goo.gl/maps/8y2mpo9kLJ42

12/28/19 9:00 AM

A beautiful day in the neighborhood sometimes requires a little help from our neighbors. Come Downtown to help beautify the sidewalks and public areas with some tidying up. We'll be on litter patrol, cleaning benches, removing graffiti, and doing some light gardening. This is a great way to show your support for our locally-owned small businesses of Downtown and demonstrate your community pride. Come prepared for working in any weather by wearing comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toed shoes. Please bring a refillable water bottle and work gloves if you have them. Please contact EJ at ej@downtownhillsboro.org if you are interested in bringing a larger group to participate.

1/5/20 1:00 PM

Help restore a beautiful nature park that has become overrun by English Ivy and other invasives. Tools, gloves, and instructions will be provided, . Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. All individuals and groups are encouraged to sign up. The native trees and plants need your help. Please meet us at 6275 Holmes Street. West Linn, OR. Parking is easily available along Holmes Street. And thank you for not blocking neighbors driveways.

1/18/20 9:00 AM

A beautiful day in the neighborhood sometimes requires a little help from our neighbors. Come Downtown to help beautify the sidewalks and public areas with some tidying up. We'll be on litter patrol, cleaning benches, removing graffiti, and doing some light gardening. This is a great way to show your support for our locally-owned small businesses of Downtown and demonstrate your community pride. Come prepared for working in any weather by wearing comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toed shoes. Please bring a refillable water bottle and work gloves if you have them. Please contact EJ at ej@downtownhillsboro.org if you are interested in bringing a larger group to participate.

1/20/20 9:00 AM

A beautiful day in the neighborhood sometimes requires a little help from our neighbors. Come Downtown to help beautify the sidewalks and public areas with some tidying up. We'll be on litter patrol, cleaning benches, removing graffiti, and doing some light gardening. This is a great way to show your support for our locally-owned small businesses of Downtown and demonstrate your community pride. Come prepared for working in any weather by wearing comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toed shoes. Please bring a refillable water bottle and work gloves if you have them. Please contact EJ at ej@downtownhillsboro.org if you are interested in bringing a larger group to participate.

1/31/20 9:00 AM

A beautiful day in the neighborhood sometimes requires a little help from our neighbors. Come Downtown to help beautify the sidewalks and public areas with some tidying up. We'll be on litter patrol, cleaning benches, removing graffiti, and doing some light gardening. This is a great way to show your support for our locally-owned small businesses of Downtown and demonstrate your community pride. Come prepared for working in any weather by wearing comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toed shoes. Please bring a refillable water bottle and work gloves if you have them. Please contact EJ at ej@downtownhillsboro.org if you are interested in bringing a larger group to participate.

2/2/20 1:00 PM

A beautiful day in the neighborhood sometimes requires a little help from our neighbors. Come Downtown to help beautify the sidewalks and public areas with some tidying up. We'll be on litter patrol, cleaning benches, removing graffiti, and doing some light gardening. This is a great way to show your support for our locally-owned small businesses of Downtown and demonstrate your community pride. Come prepared for working in any weather by wearing comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toed shoes. Please bring a refillable water bottle and work gloves if you have them. Please contact EJ at ej@downtownhillsboro.org if you are interested in bringing a larger group to participate.

2/3/20 9:00 AM

Join the fun and help in restoring a unique and beautiful tributary to the Sandy River. We will be planting native plants along the creek to stabilize the bank, provide habitat for native animals, and improve water quality. Please dress for the weather, we will volunteer rain or shine. All tools and training provided! This is a family-friendly event. Meet at Glen Otto Park in Troutdale - map We will meet at the park and then have a short, 10-minute walk to the project site.

2/8/20 10:00 AM