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Parks Stewardship Opportunities
Join a Stewardship work party and help restore the habitat. Lake Oswego has over 460 acres of park natural area and needs your help to "Free the Trees" and plant native species.
Work parties are led by the Friends of the Parks. Volunteers of all ages, families and groups are welcome. No Experience Needed!
Want to coordinate a group to do a private volunteer work party? Contact Babs Hamachek, Parks Stewardship Coordinator: bhamachek@lakeoswego.city or (503) 534-5697
Work parties are added to this site during the year, as Mother Nature keeps us busy with new habitat restoration opportunities!
PLEASE CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR WORK PARTY CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER,.
Have a couple hours to share? Join in a friendly habitat restoration work party. Your volunteer help makes an impact in the environment!
- Plant native species
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Remove invasive species
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Refresh park trails
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Learn about native birds, plants and pollinators
What have you discovered in the park natural areas? Let us know & we'll add your findings to the lists! Follow links to learn about birds, plants & animals. Listen to bird songs & animal calls.
SA 9 - 11 am
Join Friends of Waluga Park and "Pull Together" to remove invasive species and restore the habitat. Dress for the weather. Wear closed toe shoes. Please bring your favorite pruners, gloves and water to drink.
Questions: Will Mahoney-Watson 503-752-3430 or willmw@humannatureart.com
- Volunteers MUST fill out and bring the Volunteer Waiver (see Attachments or visit lo-stewardship.org)
- Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
- Maintain 6 feet distance from others. Wash hands before and after the work party.
Parking: 15505 Quarry Rd.
Restrooms: Available
PLEASE CHECK LO-STEWARDSHIP.ORG FOR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER OR COVID-19 REGULATIONS.
SU 1 - 3 pm
Join Friends of Iron Mt. Park to restore habitat in this 52 acre natural park with over 2 miles of trails. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring your favorite gloves and water to drink.
Questions: Mike Buck 503-914-8607 or m.bucks@comcast.net
- Volunteers MUST fill out and bring the Volunteer Waiver (see Attachments or visit lo-stewardship.org)
- Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
- Maintain 6 feet distance from others. Wash hands before and after the work party.
Parking: 2401 Iron Mt. Blvd.
Restrooms: Available
PLEASE CHECK LO-STEWARDSHIP.ORG FOR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER OR COVID-19 REGULATIONS.
SA 9 - 11 am
Join Friends of Lily Bay Natural Area to restore the habitat. We will remove invasive species to help native species thrive. Dress for weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring gloves and water to drink. Look for a small trail marker by the hairpin corner on Diamond Head Rd.
Questions: Sue Yesilada (503) 608-8567 or sdyesilada@gmail.com
- Volunteers MUST fill out and bring the Stewardship Waiver (see Attachments or visit lo-stewardship.org)
- Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
- Maintain 6 feet distance from others. Wash hands before and after the work party.
Parking: Near hairpin corner on Diamond Head Rd. Carpooling recommended.
Restrooms: Not available
PLEASE CHECK LO-STEWARDSHIP.ORG FOR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER OR COVID-19 REGULATIONS.
SA 9 - 11 am
Join Friends of Springbrook Park to work on the shaded fuel break along park and private property lines in these 52 natural acres. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring gloves, your favorite clippers and water to drink. Meet at the Park kiosk below the school playground. Look for Stewardship Work Party signs.
Questions: Mike Carmichael 503-703-8627 or mikec@1969.usna.com
- Volunteers MUST fill out and bring the Volunteer Waiver (see Attachments or visit lo-stewardship.org)
- Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
- Maintain 6 feet distance from others. Wash hands before and after the work party.
Parking: Uplands Elem. School ( 2055 Wembley Park Rd.) Springbrook Park is below the playground.
Restrooms: Not available
PLEASE CHECK LO-STEWARDSHIP.ORG FOR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER OR COVID-19 REGULATIONS.
SU 1 - 3 pm
Join Friends of Woodmont Park to restore habitat in this 7 acre park that's home to pollinators, birds and animals. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring gloves, your clippers and water to drink.
Questions: Phil Zald 734-395-4194 or philzald@gmail.com
- Volunteers MUST fill out and bring the Volunteer Waiver (see Attachments or visit lo-stewardship.org)
- Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
- Maintain 6 feet distance from others. Wash hands before and after the work party.
Parking: Near intersection of Knaus Rd. and Atwater Rd.
Restrooms: Not available
PLEASE CHECK LO-STEWARDSHIP.ORG FOR CANCELLATIONS FROM WEATHER OR COVID-19 REGULATIONS.
SA 9 - 11 am
Pull together to remove invasive species and help with trail maintenance in this 52 acre park with Friends of Iron Mt. Park. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring gloves, your favorite clippers and water to drink.
Questions: Mike Buck 503-914-8607 or m.bucks@comcast.net
- Volunteers MUST fill out and bring the Volunteer Waiver (see Attachments or visit lo-stewardship.org)
- Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
- Maintain 6 feet distance from others. Wash hands before and after the work party.
Parking: 2401 Iron Mt. Rd.
Restrooms: Available
PLEASE CHECK LO-STEWARDSHIP.ORG FOR WORK PARTY CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER OR COVID-19 REGULATIONS
SU 1 - 3 pm
Join Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods to restore habitat in Freepons Park. No experience needed, family friendly! Dress for weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring gloves, your favorite clippers and water to drink.
Questions: Debbie Craig 503-704-5732 or debbiefcraig@gmail.com(link sends e-mail)
- Volunteers MUST fill out and bring the Stewardship Waiver (see Attachment or visit lo-stewardship.org).
- Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
- Maintain 6 feet distance from others. Wash hands before and after the work party.
Location: 1399 Bickner St.
Restrooms: Not available
PLEASE CHECK LO-STEWARDSHIP.ORG FOR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER OR COVID-19 REGULATIONS.
Sun., 1 - 3 pm
Join Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods to remove invasive Himalayan Blackberry vines in Hallinan Woods. This work party will take elbow grease and may be a bit "prickly!" Children are not advised at this work party. Wear long sleeves, long pants and closed toe shoes. Bring heavy gloves and water to drink.
Questions: Contact Barbara Fisher (503-888-2244) or lanefisher108@comcast.net
- Volunteers MUST fill out and bring the Stewardship Waiver (see Attachments or visit lo-stewardship.org).
- Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
- Maintain 6 feet distance from others. Wash hands before and after the work party.
Parking: Hallinan St. or Hemlock St. (Hallinan Woods is behind Hallinan Elem. School athletic field). Follow the paved trail into the woods.
Restrooms: Not available
PLEASE CHECK LO-STEWARDSHIP.ORG FOR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER OR COVID-19 REGULATIONS.
SU 1 - 3 pm
Help restore habitat in this 52 acre park. Join Friends of Springbrook Park to remove invasive species & collect wood debris. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring gloves, your favorite clippers & water to drink. Meet at the Park kiosk below the playground.
Questions: Laura Tanz 503-702-7937 or blmjt2205@gmail.com
- Volunteers MUST fill out and bring the Volunteer Waiver (see Attachments or visit lo-stewardship.org)
- Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
- Maintain 6 feet distance from others. Wash hands before and after the work party.
Parking: Uplands Elem. School (2055 Wembley Park Rd.) Meet at park kiosk behind the playground.
Restrooms: Not available
PLEASE CHECK LO-STEWARDSHIP.ORG FOR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER OR COVID-19 REGULATIONS.
SA 9 - 11 am
Listen to the forest creek babble as you restore the natural habitat with Friends of Southwood Park. Dress for the weather. and wear closed toe shoes. Bring gloves, clippers and water to drink.
Questions: Kim Valley (503) 327-5041 or kvalley1@yahoo.com
- Volunteers MUST fill out and bring the Volunteer Waiver (see Attachments or visit lo-stewardship.org)
- Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
- Maintain 6 feet distance from others. Wash hands before and after the work party.
Parking: 6200 Pamela St.
PLEASE CHECK LO-STEWARDSHIP.ORG FOR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER OR COVID-19 REGULATIONS.
A hearty "Thank You" to our valued Volunteers! We hope you enjoy photos and summaries of past events in 2022.
Upcoming work parties are found at lo-stewardship.org, or contact
Babs Hamachek, Parks Stewardship Coordinator: bhamachek@ci.oswego.or.us 503-534-5697
SU 1 - 3 pm
3 cheers to the volunteers that helped Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods plant native species in the newly acquired natural area in Hallinan Woods.
SA 9 - 11 am
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
SA 9 - 11am
Native species were planted as volunteers and Friends of Southwood Park "Dug In" to restore this natural park.
SU 1 - 3 pm
Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods rallied volunteers o remove invasive species in the newly acquired acreage in Hallinan Woods.
SA 9 - 11 am
Mother Nature got a helping hand from Friends of Woodmont Park and volunteers to restore habitat that is home to pollinators, birds and anima
SA 9 - 11 am
3 cheers to Friends of Iron Mt. Park for leading the work party to remove invasive species that crowd out native species in this 52 acre park.
SU 1 - 3 pm
Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods led volunteers to plant native species in Freepons Park. Native species provide food for birds, insects, small animals and the pollinators.
SA 9 - 11 am
Thanks to volunteers and Friends of Springbrook Park for pulling together on this regional No Ivy Day to remove invasive species in Springbrook Park!
SU 1 - 3 pm
Volunteers and Friends of Iron Mt. Park planted native madrone trees that will benefit insects, birds and small animals.
SA 9 - 11 am
Mother Nature got a helping hand from volunteers and Friends of Springbrook Park that removed invasive plants and cleaned up fallen branches in this 52 acre park.
TH 1 - 3 pm
Friends of Iron Mt. Park led volunteers to prep areas where pollinators will be planted at a Fall work party.
CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT & SAFETY CONCERNS!
Tues. 1 - 3 pm.
Restore the habitat
Please check LO-STEWARDSHIP.ORG for work party cancellations due to weather or Covid regulations.
SA 9 - 11 am
We joined Friends of Iron Mt. Park to remove invasive species so we can plant pollinators at a Fall work party.
SA 10a - 12p
Friends of Southwood Park led volunteers to remove invasive species.
SA 9 - 11a
We rebuilt a10 foot birds nest with Friends of Springbrook Park and restored the natural play area,
10:45 - 11:45a
Friends of Springbrook Park and volunteers led dozens of preschoolers on a nature walk to celebrate Arbor Day.
SA 10a -12p
Cooks Butte had a great work party to clean up natural debris and remove invasive species. Gloves provided by Mitek Co.
SU 1 - 3p
It's Arbor Month so we Freed the Trees from invasive ivy! Thanks to Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods for leading the work party.
SU 1 - 3p
Friends of Iron Mt. Park led volunteers to remove invasive species so the native species have room to flourish.
SU 1 - 3p
Volunteers worked with Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods to restore the habitat.
SA 9 - 11a
We Pulled Together at East Waluga Park and removed invasive species that threatened native species. Thanks to Friends of East Waluga Park for leading this work party.
SU 1 - 3p
3 cheers to Friends of Iron Mt. Park for leading volunteers to remove invasive species that crowd out native species.
SU 10a - 12p
Thanks to Friends of Woodmont Park for removing invasive species.
SA 9 - 11a
Thanks to Friends of Springbrook Park and all the volunteers that planted native conifer trees and removed invasive species in this 50 acre natural park.
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