Parks Stewardship Opportunities
We need your helping hands!
Help restore the natural habitat and give Mother Nature a helping hand! Come to a friendly Stewardship work party and plant native species and do habitat restoration. No experience needed as the Parks' Friends Groups will share their expertise!
Want to coordinate a group volunteer work party to restore the habitat? Contact Babs Hamachek, Parks Stewardship Coordinator:
bhamachek@ci.oswego.or.us or 503-534-5697
Please dress for the weather, wear closed toe shoes and bring a reusable water bottle and gloves. Before arriving, fill out the Stewardship Volunteer Waiver.
We will add work parties to this site so check back and volunteer!
Join Friends of Iron Mt. Park to restore the habitat in this 50 acre treasured natural area. We will remove invasive species and plant native species. Bring a shovel, pruners, gloves and a container of water. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. No experience needed!
PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS WORK PARTY IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REGULATIONS
Contact: Mike Buck (503-914-8607/m.bucks@comcast.net)
Parking: Off Glen Eagles Rd., Lake Oswego. Look for Glen Eagles Trailhead.
Join Friends of Springbrook Park to restore habitat in this 50 acre natural park. We'll remove invasive species, mulch, plant native species along the creek near Indian Plum trail. Bring your own shovel, pruners, gloves and water to drink. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS WORK PARTY IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REGULATIONS
TO REGISTER: Contact: Tom Bland (503-860-8665/blandt50@hotmail.com) or Kim Sloat (949-677-7815/kcsloat@aol.com)
Parking: Uplands Grade School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd., Lake Oswego
Dig in and plant native species in tranquil Hallinan Woods. Join Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods to help restore this hidden oasis. Bring your shovel, gloves and water to drink. Dress for weather and wear sturdy shoes. Hallinan Woods is behind Hallinan Grade School soccer field.
PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS WORK PARTY IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REGULATIONS
Contact: Christy Clark (916-261-1514/triangle3.c@gmail.com)
Parking: Hemlock St. or Hallinan St.
Join Friends of Springbrook Park to restore habitat in this 50 acre natural park. We'll remove invasive species, mulch, plant native species. Bring your own shovel, pruners, gloves and water to drink. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Allow time to wander over 2 miles of trails!
PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS WORK PARTY IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REGULATIONS
TO REGISTER: Contact: Anne Lider (503-701-2291/anne.lider@gmail.com) or Eric Lider (503-539-0054/lider.eric@gmail.com)
Parking: Uplands Grade School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd., Lake Oswego
We'll walk up Traverse trail and join Friends of Iron Mt. Park to remove English Hawthorne and invasive species along the trail in Iron Mt. Park. Bring pruners, gloves and a container of water. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. No experience needed!
PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS WORK PARTY IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REGULATIONS
TO REGISTER: Contact: Mike Buck (503-914-8607/m.bucks@comcast.net(link sends e-mail))
Parking: Off Brookside Trailhead. Behind the Oswego Hunt Club, Twin Fir Rd. to Brookside Rd.
Restore the habitat and plant native species in lovely Freepons Park. Join Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods to give Mother Nature a helping hand. Bring your shovel, gloves and water to drink. Dress for weather and wear sturdy shoes. No experience needed.
PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS WORK PARTY IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REGULATIONS
TO REGISTER: Contact: Debbie Craig (503 704-5732/debbiefcraig@gmail.com)
Parking: 1399 Bickner St.
Kick off 2021 and restore the habitat in Springbrook Park! Join Friends of Springbrook Park to plant evergreens, mulch and remove invasive species. Bring your own shovel, pruners, gloves and water to drink. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS WORK PARTY IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REGULATIONS
TO REGISTER: Contact: Laura Tanz (503-702-7937/blmjt2205@gmail.com) or Mike Carmichael (503-703-8627/mikec@1969.usna.com)
Parking: Uplands Grade School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd., Lake Oswego
Green Thumbs Wanted! Join Friends of Woodmont Park and plant native species in the riparian area of this natural oasis. Bring your own shovel, gloves and water to drink. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. No experience needed. Family Friendly!
PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS WORK PARTY IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REGULATIONS
TO REGISTER: Contact: Heidi Schrimsher (503-754-6640/heidigarden@msn.com)
Parking: Near intersection of Atwater Rd. and Knaus Rd., Lake Oswego
We'll go on a "treasure hunt" and scour the woods to look for Garlic Mustard, Ivy and other invasive species. Join Friends of Iron Mt. Park and learn how to identify a variety of newly sprouted invasive species. No experience needed. Bring pruners, gloves and a container of water. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS WORK PARTY IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REGULATIONS
TO REGISTER: Contact: Mike Buck (503-914-8607/m.bucks@comcast.net(link sends e-mail)(link sends e-mail)(link sends e-mail))
Parking: Off Brookside Trailhead. Behind the Oswego Hunt Club, Twin Fir Rd. to Brookside Rd
Lend Mother Nature a hand and join Friends of Springbrook Park to remove invasive species, plant native species and mulch. Bring your own shovel, pruners, gloves and water to drink. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS WORK PARTY IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REGULATIONS
TO REGISTER: Contact: Melissa Cadish (971-222-7572/mlc0622@gmail.com) or Ginny Haines (503-442-4082/vhaines@comcast.com)
Parking: Uplands Grade School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd., Lake Oswego
Listen for the Great Horned Owl as you remove invasive species in this tucked away natural park. Join Friends of Woodmont Park and help restore this treasured natural area. Bring a clippers, gloves and water to drink. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. No experience needed. Family Friendly!
PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS WORK PARTY IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REGULATIONS
TO REGISTER: Contact: Heidi Schrimsher (503-754-6640/heidigarden@msn.com(link sends e-mail))
Parking: Near intersection of Atwater Rd. and Knaus Rd., Lake Oswego
Restore habitat in a hidden oasis that's home to beaver, otter, turtles and osprey. Join Friends of Lily Bay Natural Area and remove invasives and plant native species in this protected area. Family friendly. No experience needed. Bring a shovel, pruners, gloves and water. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Look for a trailhead marker near sharp corner of Diamond Head Rd.
Contact: Sue Yesilada (503-806-8567/sdyesilada@gmail.com)
Parking: Limited parking near sharp corner of Diamond Heard Rd. Carpooling recommended.
Dig in and help Friends of Woodmont Park restore this protected natural area. Watch for woodpeckers, owls, rabbits, deer and other forest friends as you remove invasive species.. Bring a clippers, gloves and water to drink. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. No experience needed. Family Friendly!
PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS WORK PARTY IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REGULATIONS
TO REGISTER: Contact: Heidi Schrimsher (503-754-6640/heidigarden@msn.com(link sends e-mail)(link sends e-mail))
Parking: Near intersection of Atwater Rd. and Knaus Rd., Lake Oswego
Lets pull together and restore the natural habitat at scenic Freepons Park. Join Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods to remove invasive species and protect the water shed and native species. Bring your pruner, gloves and water to drink. Dress for weather and wear sturdy shoes. No experience needed.
PLEASE VERIFY IF THIS WORK PARTY IS HAPPENING DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REGULATIONS
TO REGISTER: Contact: Debbie Craig (503 704-5732/debbiefcraig@gmail.com(link sends e-mail))
Parking: 1399 Bickner St.
What have you discovered in Lake Oswego's natural areas? Can you add to these lists? Follow the links on each bullet point to learn more about the plants and animals from scientific sources!
The three Stewardship Gnomes Greenie, Blossom, and Oak want to make sure all citizens of Lake Oswego stay safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, so they are practicing social distancing and going into isolation...
Please check the City website for cancelations of activities. We hope to see you all again this spring!
Dig in and restore the habitat! No experience needed!
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Plant native species
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Remove invasive species
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Learn about native birds, plants and pollinators
Have You Heard? We have all new Gnome Biographies!
Check them out on our webpage and learn about native flora and fauna while you're there!
A hearty "Thank You" to all the Volunteers! Enjoy a few photos and summaries of past work parties.
Upcoming work parties are found at lo-stewardship.org, or contact
Babs Hamachek, Parks Stewardship Coordinator: bhamachek@ci.oswego.or.us 503-534-5697
Feb. 16, 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. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water to drink 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
Canceled. See you next time!
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. 1, Sun. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Give Mother Nature a helping hand and remove the invasive species that are over taking the native species. Join Friends of Woodmont Park in this 7 acre natural oasis and help restore the habitat so native species thrive. Native species provide essential food and shelter to small animals, birds and pollinators. Please dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water and gloves. No experience needed.
Parking: Near the intersection of Atwater Rd. and Knaus Rd.
Contact: Heidi Schrimsher 503-754-6640 or heidigarden@msn.com
Feb. 29, Sat. 8:45am-1:00 pm
Let's plant trees in Lake Oswego! This community event is focused on planting native Oregon White Oaks and associated shrubs to help restore this important habitat area. This project is part of a larger effort by the City of Lake Oswego in partnership with Mosaic Ecology to improve the park's Oak Woodland (which we think is cool!). Join Friends of Trees and the City of Lake Oswego to restore Willamette Valley oak trees.
Please arrive by 8:45am to sign-in and enjoy some breakfast treats. The planting starts at 9:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and planting guidance -- simply show up dressed for the weather wearing sturdy footwear, and be ready to have fun!
* How do I register? Please register through Friends of Trees: friendsoftrees.org Individuals and groups welcome!
* Under age 18? A signed youth waiver is required for youth to volunteer: www.friendsoftrees.org/youthwaiver We ask that youth 15 years and younger are accompanied by an adult.
Please contact Jenny, Pablo, and Carey at (503) 595-0213 // volunteer@friendsoftrees.org if you have questions.
Thank you to our event sponsor Bartlett Tree Experts!
Feb. 22, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am
Come see the 10 ft. wide birds nest in the natural play area and then help spread mulch around it! Friends of Springbrook Park will also lead us in planting native species as well as removing invasive species. 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 or 949-677-7815
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. 8, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am
Discover a hidden oasis when you enter Lily Bay Natural Area. Shhh! You may spy a beaver, turtle or blue heron! Join Friends of Lily Bay Natural Area and remove invasive species that crowd important native species.
Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water and gloves. Look for the trail head marker near the sharp corner on Diamond Head Rd.
Parking: Diamond Head Rd. Carpooling suggested.
Contact: Sue Yesilada 503-608-8567 or sdyesilada@gmail.com
Dec. 15, 2019 Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
We planted important native species in Freepons Park!
Thanks to the Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods for leading this work party.
Contact: Debbie Craig 503-704-5732 or debbiefcraig@gmail.com
Dec. 7, 2019 Sat. 9:00 - 11:00am
Volunteers helped rid the natural areas of invasive species that crowd out native species.
Thank you Friends of East Waluga Parks..
Contact: Will Mahoney-Watson 503-752-3430 or will@waluganeighborhood.org
Dec. 1, 2019 Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Volunteers planted native species to restore the habitat.
Friends of Hallinan Woods
Contact: Christy Clark: 916-261-1514 triangle3.c@gmail.com
Nov. 24, 2019 Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
We planted native species that are essential to a well balanced eco system as they provide food and shelter for local wildlife and pollinators.
Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods
Contact: Barbara Fisher 503-636-3153 or lanefisher@comcast.net
Nov. 17, 2019 Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
We removed invasive species that crowd out native plants in this amazing 50 acre forest park.
Contact: Kristin Engstrom 503-699-9808 or kae@easystreet.net
Nov. 16, 2019 Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am
Volunteers spread mulch around the native species planed. Mulch holds in moisture and helps protect the tender plants.
Contact: Laura Tanz 503-702-7937 or blmjt2205@gmail.com
Nov. 10, 2019, Sun., 10:00am - 12:00 pm
Friends of Woodmont Park planted native species in this natural park.
Contact: Heidi Schrimsher 503-754-6640 or heidigarden@msn.com
Nov. 9, 2019, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00am
We worked to rid the natural areas of the dreaded Yellow Iris, which crowds out important native species.
Contact: Cheryl Uchida 503-635-4131 or will@waluganeighborhood.org
Nov. 3, 2019 Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
We planted native species in the tranquil hidden oasis of Hallinan Woods..
Contact: Barbara Fisher 503-636-3153 or lanefisher@comcast.net
Oct. 27, Sun., 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Friends of Iron Mountain Park pulled together to restore the habitat at this serene 52 acre natural park.
Contact: Mike Buck, m.bucks@comcast.net
Oct. 26, 2019 Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am
We planted native species that provide food and shelter to pollinators and bug eaters, which benefits the natural habitat.
Contact: Tom Bland 503-860-8665 or blandt50@hotmail.com
Oct. 20, 2019, Sun., 10:00am - 12:00pm
We planted native species with Friends of Woodmont Park to restore the natural habitat and lend Mother Nature a helping hand.
Contact: Heidi Schrimsher 503-754-6640 or heidigarden@msn.com
Oct.12, 2019 Sat, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
We planted native species to provide food and shelter to pollinators and bug eaters, which benefits the natural habitat.
Contact: Mary solares 503-320-2070 or solaresmm@gmail.com
Oct. 4, 2019 Fri., 10:30 - 11:30am
We learned about the different shapes and colors of leaves on this nature walk.
Contact: Anne Lider 503-701-2291 or anne.lider@gmail.com
Sept. 27, 2019 Fri., 10:30 - 11:30 am
We learned how seeds travel and the distances they move as we walked through the woods.
Contact: Anne Lider 503-701-2291 or anne.lider@gmail.com
Free the Trees
October 14, SU 1–3p
Come out and admire the gorgeous Fall foliage in this 50 acre natural park. Join Friends of Iron Mt. Park, learn about forest restoration and remove invasive species in the Brookside area. Your Stewardship help makes a difference in this diverse ecosystem that's home to many species of plants, animals and birds.
Parking: Gravel trail head is off Brookside Rd. /Twin Fir Rd behind Oswego Hunt Club.
Contact: Mike Buck 503-914-8607 or m.bucks@comcast.net
Pull Together in Lily Bay Natural Area
January 26, SA 1-3p
Help restore the habitat in a hidden natural area that hosts beaver, turtles, otter, deer, water fowl and birds of prey. Join Friends of Lily Bay Natural Area and remove invasive species that threaten native plants. We also will plant native sword ferns in areas cleared of invasive species over the last 3 years. No experience needed…just show up! Great activity for families. Gloves, tools and snack provided. Dress for the weather. Look for work party signs.
Trail head: At the corner of Diamond Head Rd., which turns into North Shore Rd.
Parking: Carpooling is recommended. Limited parking on narrow road.
Contact: Babs Hamachek 503-867-0083 or bhamachek@ci.oswego.or.us
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