Parks Stewardship Opportunities
Join a friendly Stewardship work party and restore the natural habitat. No experience needed as the Parks' Friends Groups will share their expertise! Although we'll be 6 feet apart in the woods, we'll work together to restore the natural areas!
Volunteers need to register prior to attending a work party. Work parties have limited volunteer capacity due to Covid protocol.
How do I register? Please email or call the name listed as Contact for each work party. The Contact will share work party availability and collect information as needed.
What form do I fill out to volunteer? Please fill out the Stewardship volunteer waiver (see attachment on this page) and bring it to the work party Contact.
What do I need? Please bring your own work gloves and possibly a shovel or pruner. Bring water to drink. Abide by 6-foot physical distancing at all times between you and anyone outside your household.
What do I wear? A mask! Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear as we restore the habitat in rain or shine.
Don't forget! Before attending an event, check this webpage and the event for any updates of weather or conditions. Wash your hands prior and following the work party :)
Uh Oh! Stay home if you, or someone you've been in contact with, feels unhealthy and shows symptoms of Covid-19. We appreciate your cooperation to ensure safety for all volunteers in these Covid-19 times.
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
We add work parties to this site so check back and volunteer to restore the natural habitat!
Blossom, Greenie and Oak MOVE to 3 different natural park areas EACH MONTH! Discover winding trails, scenic vistas and footbridges as you search for gnomes.
* Find 3 gnomes in 3 new natural park areas monthly from Apr. to Oct.
* Take a photo of you, your dog or anything else by a gnome!
* Post your gnome photos on social media at #LOparksgnomes
* #LOparksgnomes photos go in a contest to win a gnome in Oct!
THE GNOMES MOVED!
BRYANT WOODS NATURE PARK (4300 Childs Rd.)
This 16.7 acre natural area has native species Oregon Grape and Trillium. Watch for elusive Wood ducks!
1. From the parking lot, cross the footbridge and meander on a side gravel path. Blossom is hiding in native vine maples and sword ferns!
2. Loop back to the main gravel path. Take a side gravel path at the wetland. Greenie's in a native dogwood, near a meadow with Camas wild flowers!
3. Look for a huge native cottonwood tree near the main gravel path. Oak's nearby counting banana slugs on a log!
LAMONT SPRINGS (4681 Lamont Way)
Wander trails in this 1.9 acre hidden oasis. Discover Douglas Fir trees and Lamont Springs!
1. You'll spot Oak hiding near a tree to watch Mama Mallard Duck and ducklings in the pond near Bryant Rd.
2. Follow a winding side path below Lakeview Blvd. Shhh! Greenie is napping on a log by native maple trees!
3. Rest on one of two benches by gurgling Lamont Springs. Blossom is listening to Black Cap Chickadees in a nearby tree.
WOODMONT PARK (near intersection of Knaus Rd. and Atwater Rd.)
Explore trails in this newly restored nature park, hosting native Salmonberry and Fringecup. Listen for the Downey Woodpecker!
1. Head to the nature play area and crawl through a log! You'll find Oak giving a hug to a tree within sight.
2. Blossom is near a giant 6 ft. bird nest in the woods! "Whoo Whoo"; listen for a Barn Owl!
3. Perch on a flat rock at a scenic view point. Wave to Greenie, who's watching for Lesser Goldfinch!
Gnomes love natural areas, flora and fauna...and cooking, movies and sports! Their Bios tell all!
Get ready! The 3 gnomes challenge you to GNOME TRIVIA! (give us your best guess!)
Want to hear birds sing and animal calls? Check out "Wildlife in Lake Oswego Natural Areas", an interactive link on the Stewardship website.
SU 1 - 3p
Help Mother Nature with Spring Cleaning at Hallinan Woods. No experience necessary! The Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods will lead this removal of ice storm debris.
Due to an abundance of safety, please bring your own gloves and water to drink. Dress for weather and wear sturdy shoes.
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call Christy Clark: 916-261-1514 or triangle3.c@gmail.com(link sends e-mail)
COVID INFORMATION: We value your safety! Volunteers MUST fill out the Volunteer Waiver (for mandatory Covid tracking). Bring the Volunteer Waiver to the work party.
Visit lo-stewardship.org to print the Volunteer Waiver. This work party is limited to 30 volunteers.
PARKING:Off Hemlock or Hallinan St., Lake Oswego. Hallinan Woods is below Hallinan Elem. School's soccer field. Follow the paved path into the woods.
SA 9 - 11a
Mother Nature needs a Helping Hand! Join Friends of Southwood Park to remove invasive species and help clear damage from the ice storm. No experience needed. Family friendly!
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call Mary Solares: 503-320-2070 or solaresmm@gmail.com
COVID INFORMATION: We value your safety! Volunteers MUST fill out the Volunteer Waiver (for mandatory Covid tracking). Bring the Volunteer Waiver to the work party.
Visit lo-stewardship.org to print the Volunteer Waiver. This work party is limited to 30 volunteers.
Due to an abundance of safety, volunteers need to bring their own gloves, clippers and water to drink. Please wear a mask and dress for the weather.
Parking: 6200 Pamela St., Lake Oswego
SU 1 - 3p
Lets pull together with Friends of Springbrook Park to remove invasive species. We'll also continue to clear out storm debris from the ice storm. Family Friendly!
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call Laura Tanz: blmjt2205@gmail.com or (503) 702-7937
COVID INFORMATION: We value your safety! Volunteers MUST fill out the Volunteer Waiver (for mandatory Covid tracking). Bring the Volunteer Waiver to the work party.
Visit lo-stewardship.org to print the Volunteer Waiver. This work party is limited to 30 volunteers.
Due to an abundance of safety, volunteers need to bring their own clippers, gloves and water to drink. Please wear a mask and dress for the weather.
Parking: Uplands Elem. School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd., Lake Oswego 97034
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!
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
A hearty "Thank You" to all our valued Volunteers! We hope you enjoy the photos and summaries of past events.
Upcoming work parties are found at lo-stewardship.org, or contact
Babs Hamachek, Parks Stewardship Coordinator: bhamachek@ci.oswego.or.us 503-534-5697
SA 9 - 11a
Chips Ahoy! Thanks to Friends of Springbrook Park and the 20 volunteers who spread chips on the trails and by native species. Many branches from the ice storm were also cleared off the trails.
SU 1 - 3p
Thanks for helping Mother Nature with Spring Cleaning at Hallinan Woods. Three cheers to the Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods who lead this removal of ice storm debris.
SU 1 - 3p
Bravo for helping Mother Nature with some Spring Cleaning at scenic Freepons Park. Thanks to Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods for leading the work party to maintain planting beds and spruce up this beautiful park.
SU 1 - 3p
We planted native species in our new park! It was great to be part of the first volunteer planting of native species in the NEW Iron Mountain Park! Thanks to the Friends of Iron Mountain Park for leading this exciting work party.
Sa 9 - 11a
Friends of Waluga Parks and volunteers restored habitat in West Waluga Park. They rolled up their sleeves to remove invasive species in the "swampy" natural area.
SA 9 - 11a
Thanks to the volunteers that restored habitat in a hidden oasis that's home to herons, otter and turtles. Friends of Lily Bay Natural Area led this successful work party to remove invasive species.
CANCELLED DUE TO ICE STORM DAMAGE IN IRON MT. PARK.
SU 1 - 3 pm
THIS WORK PARTY HAD REACHED VOLUNTER CAPACITY
CANCELLED!
Thanks for checking in. Join us for an upcoming habitat restoration work party!
SA 9 - 11a
Friends of Springbrook Park and volunteers kicked off 2021 by restoring habitat in Springbrook Park!
SU 1 - 3p
Native species were planted by Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods and volunteers at Freepons Park.
SA 9 - 11a
Thanks for getting out in nature in amazing East Waluga Park to partner with Friends of Waluga Park. Kudos for restoring the natural area in this hybrid park.
SU 1 - 3p
Bravo to the volunteers that walked up Traverse trail and joined Friends of Iron Mt. Park to remove invasive species and plant native species.
SA 9 - 11a
3 cheers to Friends of Springbrook Park for mentoring volunteers to restore habitat in this 50 acre natural park.
SU 1 - 3p
Many thanks to the volunteers and Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods that Dug In and planted native species in tranquil Hallinan Woods.
SA 9 - 11a
Can't thank enough all the volunteers that joined Friends of Springbrook Park to restore habitat in this 50 acre natural park!
SU 1- 3p
Hats off to Friends of Iron Mt. Park for leading volunteers to restore the habitat in this 50 acre treasured natural area.
Canceled. See you next time!
Mar. 7, SA. 9 - 11a
SU 10a - 12p
Thanks to the volunteers and Friends of Woodmont Park for restoring the habitat. Mother Nature is breathing a sign of relief!
SA. 8:45a - 1p
WOW!! Over 125 volunteers came out to plant White Oak trees and to restore the natural area! Thanks to Friends of Trees and the City of Lake Oswego for joining in this epic work party! Thank you to our event sponsor Bartlett Tree Experts!
SA 9 - 11a
Friends of Springbrook Park led dozens of volunteers to help build a natural play area in t he woods....such fun!
SU 1 - 3p
SA 9 - 11a
Kudos to Friends of East Waluga Park and the volunteers that removed invasive species in the natural areas.
SA 9 - 11a
3 cheers to the students and adults that restored this hidden jewel of a natural area! This work party was led by Friends of Lily Bay Natural Area.
SA 9 - 11a
Volunteers helped remove invasive species that crowd out native species. Thank you Friends of East Waluga Parks.
SU 1 - 3p
Volunteers planted native species to restore the habitat. Thank you Friends of Hallinan Woods for leading the work party.
SU 1 - 3p
Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods led a great habitat restoration work party....bravo!
SU 1 - 3p
3 cheers to Friends of Iron Mt. Park for helping volunteers learn about habitat restoration!
SA 9 - 11a
Volunteers spread mulch around the native species to retain moisture. Friends of Springbrook Park led the work party.
SU 10a-12p
Friends of Woodmont Park and volunteers planted native species in this natural park.
SA 9 - 11a
Frieds of East Waluga led volunteers to restore the park natural areas.
SU 1 - 3p
Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods and volunteers planted natives species to restore the habitat.
SU 1 - 3p
Friends of Iron Mountain Park pulled together to restore the habitat at this serene 52 acre natural park.
SA 9 - 11a
Friends of Springbrook Park and volunteers planted native species to restore the habitat.
SU 10a-12p
Thanks to Friends of Woodmont Park for leading volunteers to plant native species.
SU 10a - 12p
We planted native species to provide food and shelter to pollinators and bug eaters,which benefited the natural habitat.
FR 10:30 - 11:30a
Preschoolers learned different shapes and colors of leaves on a nature walk. Thanks to Friends of Springbrook Park for leading this education program.
FR 10:30 - 11:30a
Preschoolers learned how seeds travel and the distances they move as we walked through the woods. Thanks to Friends of Springbrook Park for leading this education program.
SU 1–3p
Habitat was restored with Friends of Iron Mt. Park mentoring the volunteers.
SA 1-3p
Hats off to Friends of Lily Bay Natural Area and volunteers for restoring this hidden natural park.
SU 1 - 3p
We planted important native species in Freepons Park! Thanks to the Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods for leading this work party.
Wildlife in Lake Oswego's Natural Areas
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