Stewardship Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Join us in caring for our city’s natural areas through hands-on stewardship activities like planting native species, removing invasive plants, maintaining trails, and learning how to protect and care for the places that make our community special.
How Do I Volunteer?
- Contact us: Reach out to our Natural Resource & Stewardship Coordinator at stewardship@lakeoswego.city or 503-534-5237.
- Join a work party: Participate in one of our scheduled volunteer work parties.
- Subscribe to our Newsletter: Subscribe to our Parks Volunteer Stewardship newsletter to stay up to date on volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and the important work being done in our natural areas!
Are There Any Forms to Complete?
Yes. All volunteers must complete our Volunteer Waiver before participating.
What Should I Bring?
Please bring water and anything else you may need to stay comfortable while working outdoors for a few hours. All tools and materials will be provided.
Can I Bring a Group?
We'd love to have your group join us! Please contact our Natural Resource & Stewardship Coordinator to set up an event or contact the work party host in advance to confirm whether the they can accommodate your group.
Before Attending
Please check this website and your email for work party updates, schedule changes, and cancellations due to weather or other conditions.
Interested in Starting a Friends Group or Becoming a Volunteer Park Steward?
To learn more about forming a Friends Group or becoming a Volunteer Park Steward, contact us at stewardship@lakeoswego.city or 503-534-5237.
Questions?
If you have questions about volunteering, please contact:
Indira Palmer
Natural Resource & Stewardship Coordinator
stewardship@lakeoswego.city
503-534-5237
News & Announcements
Get ready for a nature adventure! Each month, now through October, our forest friends—Polli, Greenie, Blossom, and Oak—are hiding in different Lake Oswego natural parks. Lace up your hiking shoes, explore, and see if you can find them!"
Wednesday, October 14 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Join us for an evening at Iron Mountain Park to help clean up our Native Campbell Pollinator Garden!
Saturday, October 24 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department partners with four dedicated Friends Groups, who contribute thousands of volunteer Stewardship hours each year to maintain and enhance over a dozen parks through habitat restoration and invasive plant control.
Indira Palmer
Natural Resource & Stewardship Coordinator
503-534-5237 or stewardship@lakeoswego.city
Pollinator Garden Volunteer Work Party
Oct 14 2026 - 5:30pm
Pull Together at Springbrook Park!
Oct 24 2026 - 9:00am
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