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 look forward to working together to restore the natural areas!
Volunteers need to register prior to attending a work party. Work parties are limited to 30 volunteers.
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!
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!
SA 9 - 11a
Kick off 2021 and restore the habitat in Springbrook Park! Join Friends of Springbrook Park to give Mother Nature a helping hand....maybe plant native species, mulch plants and remove invasive species...there are many options! Bring your own shovel, pruners, gloves and water to drink. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call the name listed as Contact. All work parties are currently limited to 30 volunteers. The Contact will advise work party availability and collect information as needed.
TO REGISTER: Contact: Laura Tanz 503-702-7937 or blmjt2205@gmail.com
Parking: Uplands Grade School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd., Lake Oswego 97034
CANCELLED!
Thanks for checking in. We'd love you to join a different upcoming work party to restore the habitat!
SU 10a - 12p
Green Thumbs Wanted! Join Friends of Woodmont Park and help restore the habitat in the riparian area of this natural oasis.
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call the name listed as Contact. All work parties are currently limited to 30 volunteers.
Parking: Near intersection of Atwater Rd. and Knaus Rd., Lake Oswego, 97034
SU 1 - 3 pm
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 newly sprouted invasive species. No experience needed. Bring pruners, gloves and a container of water. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call the name listed as Contact. All work parties are currently limited to 30 volunteers. The Contact will advise work party availability and collect information as needed.
TO REGISTER: Contact: Mike Buck 503-914-8607 or m.bucks@comcast.net
Parking: Off Brookside Trailhead. Behind the Oswego Hunt Club, Twin Fir Rd. to Brookside Rd., Lake Oswego 97034
SA 9 - 11a
Let's pull together to restore this 50 acre natural area. We may remove invasive species, plant native species and spread mulch. Bring your own shovel, pruners, gloves and water to drink. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call the name listed as Contact. All work parties are currently limited to 30 volunteers. The Contact advise work party availability and collect information as needed.
TO REGISTER: Contact: Melissa Cadish 971-222-7572 or mlc0622@gmail.com
Parking: Uplands Grade School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd., Lake Oswego, 97034
CANCELLED!
Thanks for checking in. We'd love you to join a different upcoming work party to restore the habitat!
SU 10a - 12p
Listen for the Great Horned Owl while you restore habitat in this wonderful park. Join Friends of Woodmont Park and learn the history of this recently renovated natural park!
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call the name listed as Contact. All work parties are currently limited to 30 volunteers.
Parking: Near intersection of Atwater Rd. and Knaus Rd., Lake Oswego 97034
SA 9 - 11a
Restore habitat in a hidden oasis that's home to beaver, otter and turtles. Join Friends of Lily Bay Natural Area to restore the habitat in this natural area. No experience needed. Bring a shovel, pruners, gloves and water. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Look for a trailhead marker near a sharp corner of Diamond Head Rd.
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call the name listed as Contact. All work parties are currently limited to 30 volunteers. The Contact will advise work party availability and collect information as needed.
TO REGISTER: Contact: Sue Yesilada 503-806-8567 or sdyesilada@gmail.com
Parking: Limited parking near sharp corner of Diamond Heard Rd., Lake Oswego 97034
Carpooling recommended.
Sa 9 - 11a
Say hello to the pups playing in the fenced dog park as you follow the trail to the work site in West Waluga Park. Join Friends of Waluga Parks as they restore habitat in the "swampy" natural area. Look for the work party signs.
Bring your own pruners, gloves and water to drink. Dress for the weather and boots are suggested.
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call the name listed as Contact. All work parties are currently limited to 30 volunteers. The Contact will advise work party availability and collect information as needed.
TO REGISTER: Contact: Will Mahoney-Watson 503-752-3430 or will@waluganeighborhood.org(link sends e-mail)
Parking: 15775 Waluga Dr., Lake Oswego 97034
SU 10a - 12p
Dig in and help Friends of Woodmont Park restore this protected natural area. Watch for woodpeckers, owls and other forest friends as you give Mother Nature a helping hand. Bring a clippers, gloves and water to drink. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. No experience needed. Family Friendly!
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call the name listed as Contact. All work parties are currently limited to 30 volunteers. The Contact will advise work party availability and collect information as needed.
TO REGISTER: Contact: Heidi Schrimsher 503-754-6640 or heidigarden@msn.com
Parking: Near intersection of Atwater Rd. and Knaus Rd., Lake Oswego 97034
SU 1 - 3p
Lets pull together and restore the natural habitat at scenic Freepons Park. Join Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods to protect native species and help the watershed. Bring your pruner, gloves and water to drink. Dress for weather and wear sturdy shoes. No experience needed.
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call the name listed as Contact. All work parties are currently limited to 30 volunteers. The Contact will advise work party availability and collect information as needed.
TO REGISTER: Contact: Debbie Craig 503 704-5732 or debbiefcraig@gmail.com
Parking: 1399 Bickner St., Lake Oswego 97034
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!
The 3 wily Stewardship gnomes have migrated to warmer climates to sunbathe in their red, pointy hats. The gnomes will return to hide in Lake Oswego parks on April 1, 2021!
Blossom, Greenie and Oak invite you to explore over 460 acres of natural park areas this winter. They wonder how many species of birds, animals and plants you can find?
Want to learn what you can discover? Check out our "Wildlife in Lake Oswego's Natural Areas" webpage. This interactive page has sounds, games and fascinating information about birds, animals and plants found in the parks' natural areas.
(https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/stewardship-opportunities)
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 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
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
Find The Stewardship Gnomes
Learn About the Stewardship Gnomes
