Parks Stewardship Opportunities

Dec. 15, Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm

We need your help to plant important native species in Freepons Park!  Take a break from the holiday frenzy and restore the habitat in the tranquil woods in Freepons Park. Thanks to the Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods for leading this work party. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water to drink and gloves.

Parking: 1399 Bickner St.

Contact: Debbie Craig 503-704-5732 or debbiefcraig@gmail.com

Feb. 15, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am

Join Friends of East Waluga Park and remove invasive species that crowd out native species in the natural areas. Allow extra time to explore the forest trails that lead to the old quarry and also the trail that connects to West Waluga Park.

Please dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water to drink. No experience needed, family friendly!

Parking: 15505 Quarry Rd.

Contact: Will Mahoney-Watson 503-752-3430 or will@waluganeighborhood.org

Feb. 22, Sun. 9:00 - 11:00 am

Plant native species with Friends of Springbrook Park. Native species provide food and shelter to pollinators, birds and animals, which benefits the natural habitat. Dress for weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring water and gloves. Family friendly, no experience needed!

Parking: Suggest at Uplands Elementary School. Springbrook Park is behind Uplands Elementary School's playground.

Contact: Kim Sloat or kcsloat@aol.com

Mar. 7, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am

Join Friends of East Waluga Parks and help remove invasive species that crowd out native species. Allow extra time to wander forest trails that lead to the old quarry and that also connect to West Waluga Park.

Please dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water and gloves. No experience needed.

Parking: 15505 Quarry Rd.

Contact: Will Mahoney-Watson 503-752-3430 or will@waluganeighborhood.org

Mar. 15, Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Join Friends of Iron Mt. Park and give Mother Nature a helping hand. We'll remove invasive species that crowd out native species. We restore the habitat rain or shine, so dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water to and gloves. No experience needed.

Parking: At Brookside Trailhead. Brookside Rd. is off Twin Fir Rd.  Follow graveled Brookside Rd. past the back of Oswego Hunt Club to the trailhead.

Contact: Mike Buck 503-914-8607 or m.bucks@comcast.net

Dec. 1, Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Skip the mall holiday traffic and head into peaceful Hallinan Woods! Join Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods and plant native species to restore the habitat. No experience needed.  Dress for the weather, wear closed toe shoes and 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.

Contact: Christy Clark:  916-261-1514 triangle3.c@gmail.com

Nov. 17, Sun.  1:00 - 3:00 pm

Give Mother Nature a helping hand with habitat restoration at Iron Mt. Park. We'll remove invasive species that crowd out native plants in this amazing 50 acre forest park. Friends of Iron Mt. Park will lead the work party and provide guidance and good cheer!  Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes.  Bring water to drink and gloves. 

Parking: Brookside Trailhead. Take Brookside Rd., off Twin Fir Rd.  Take graveled Brookside Rd. and pass behind Oswego Hunt Club.

Contact: Kristin Engstrom 503-699-9808 or kae@easystreet.net

Nov. 10, Sun., 10:00am - 12:00 pm

Dig in and help Friends of Woodmont Park as they plant native species in this natural park. Native species have a deeper root structure that stabilizes the soil and helps the watershed. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water to drink.

Parking: Near intersection of Knaus Rd. and Atwater Rd.  Look for the graveled road leading into Woodmont Park.

Contact: Heidi Schrimsher 503-754-6640 or heidigarden@msn.com

Nov. 3, Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Discover a tranquil hidden oasis when you enter Hallinan Woods! Listen to birds sing and the creek babble as you plant native species with Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods.  No experience needed.  Bring a friend or two!   Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water to drink.

Suggested parking at Hallinan Elementary Schoold  (16800 Hawthorne Dr.)   Hallinan Woods is behind Hallinan Elem. School's soccer field.  Follow the paved path into Hallinan Woods.

Contact: Barbara Fisher 503-636-3153 or lanefisher@comcast.net

UPDATE 10/23: PLEASE FOLLOW WORK PARTY SIGNS TO THE MAIN TRAIL HEAD LOCATED JUST A SHORT WALK UP WEMBLEY PARK RD. 

Oct. 26, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am

Plant native species with Friends of Springbrook Park. Native species provide food and shelter to pollinators and bug eaters, which benefits the natural habitat.  Watch for towees and deer in this 52 acre forest! Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring water to drink and gloves.

Suggested parking is at Uplands Elementary School parking lot. Springbrook Park is behind Uplands Elementary School's playground.

Contact: Tom Bland 503-860-8665 or blandt50@hotmail.com

Oct.12, Sat, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Plant native species with Friends of Southwood Park. Native species provide food and shelter to pollinators and bug eaters, which benefits the natural habitat. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring water to drink and gardening gloves.

Parking: 6200 Pamela St.

Contact: Mary solares 503-320-2070 or solaresmm@gmail.com

Sept. 27, Fri., 10:30 - 11:30 am

Pop! Stick! Glide! Explore how seeds travel and see the distances they move. Some float in the wind, others stick to animal fur and some plants push their seeds out with a Pop!      

Join Friends of Springbrook Park and learn about nature as you walk though the woods. Exploration buckets and a fun time are provided!

Parking: Uplands Grade School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd.

Contact: Anne Lider 503-701-2291 or anne.lider@gmail.com