Give Back to the Environment with Stewardship!
Are you looking to volunteer in our stewardship program? Please help us create a healthy habitat for plants, pollinators, birds, and animals. Scroll down to see the calendar listings.
What will I do?
- Plant native species
- Remove invasive species
- Refresh park trails
- Learn about native birds, plants, and pollinators
How do I volunteer? Just show up at the work party site!
Any forms to fill out? Nope! Just sign in at the work party site.
What do I bring? Bring work gloves and water to drink.
What do I wear? Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes.
Can I bring a group with me? Please call or email the work party contact to see if the work party can accommodate a group.
Before attending: Check lo-stewardship.org for work party cancelations due to weather or conditions beyond control.
Want to volunteer but can't make the Friends Group habitat restoration work party dates? Email stewardship@lakeoswego.city
Have a group of over 15 volunteers that need a different work party date? Let's figure out options!
If you have any questions, contact Eric Hirshberger, Natural Areas Crew Leader, at 503-534-5661 or stewardship@lakeoswego.city.
Can you find Blossom, Greenie, Oak, and Polli as they hide around Lake Oswego's Natural Area Parks? Adventure awaits!
Have a couple hours to share? Join a friendly habitat restoration work party! Lake Oswego has over 460 acres of park natural areas, and volunteering to restore natural park habitats provides a healthier eco-system. No experience needed!
Click below for work party dates.
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.
Find the Stewardship Gnomes & Friends
Wildlife, Birds & Plants in LO's Parks
Why Native Plants Matter
Invasive Species Replacement Info
Native Plants For Your Region