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 hide in 3 different natural park areas each month. Discover winding trails, scenic vistas and footbridges as you search for gnomes. Check back monthly for Gnome Hunt Clues!
* Find 3 gnomes in 3 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!
APRIL GNOME HUNT (See Map in Related Links/Attachments)
FOOTHILLS PARK ( 199 Foothills Rd.)
Watch for Bald Eagles by the Willamette River path! The 3 gnomes may peek out from trees and native species, like Red-0sier Dogwood and Salal Berry.
Got Gnomes? We've Got Clues!
1.This gnome likes to hug trees along the river path near the Veteran's Memorial.
2.To be or not to be? This gnome prefers to read the poetry on the basalt columns.
3. Follow the paved path to the end. Turn around and look in the evergreen trees!
RIVER RUN PARK (19698 River Run Dr.)
Follow winding trails by the Tualatin River. Pass by native species, Mock Orange and Pacific Ninebark. Keep an eye out for gnomes, Osprey and Red-tail Hawks!
Here are 3 clues for our friends in red hats:
1. Stroll down the gravel trail leading to the Tualatin River. You never gnome what you’ll spot hiding on the evergreen trees by the trail!
2. Cross over the footbridge and walk a few feet.Turn around and peek in the trees by the bridge.
3. You've crossed the footbridge, now stay on the gravel trail toward the fenced meadow. At the wire fence, follow the GRASS trail...his gnome is a fence climber!
STEVENS MEADOWS (18600 Shirley Dr.)
This natural area has sweeping views of the Stafford landscape. Follow the meadow trail past native Oregon White Oaks. Shh! Look for Black-tail Deer and Brush Rabbits!
Get ready! Get Set! Get Gnome!
1. Enter the meadow and look for a sign of the times! Gnome matter what, keep looking!
2. We know trolls like bridges, but so do our gnomes!
3. Cross the footbridge and head up the hill. Put on your gnome goggles near the hill top on the Right.
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.
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 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
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
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.
SU 1 - 3p
Lets help Mother Nature with some Spring Cleaning at scenic Freepons Park. Join Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods and help maintain planting beds and spruce up this beautiful park.
Due to an abundance of safety, volunteers need to bring their own gloves, trowel 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 Debbie Craig: 503 704-5732 or debbiefcraig@gmail.com
COVID INFORMATION: We value your safety first and foremost! Volunteers MUST fill out the Volunteer Waiver (for mandatory Covid tracking) and bring the Volunteer Waiver to the work party.
Visit lo-stewardship.org to print the Volunteer Waiver. This work party is currently limited to 30 volunteers.
PARKING:1399 Bickner St., Lake Oswego, OR 97034
SU 1 - 3p
Plant new life in our park! Be a part of the first volunteer planting of native species in the NEW Iron Mountain Park! Join the Friends of Iron Mountain Park and give Mother Nature a helping hand.
Due to an abundance of safety, volunteers need to bring their own gloves, shovel and water. Dress for weather, wear sturdy shoes.
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call Mike Buck: 503-914-8607 or m.bucks@comcast.net(link sends e-mail)
COVID INFORMATION: We value your safety first and foremost! Volunteers MUST fill out the Volunteer Waiver (for mandatory Covid tracking) and bring the Volunteer Waiver to the work party.
Visit lo-stewardship.org to print the Volunteer Waiver. This work party is limited to 20 volunteers.
PARKING: 2401 Iron Mountain Rd., Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Sa 9 - 11a
Join Friends of Waluga Parks and restore habitat in West Waluga Park. We'll leave the path and work in the "swampy" natural area. No experience needed. Look for work party signs.
Due to an abundance of safety, volunteers need to bring their own gloves, clippers and water. Dress for weather and wear boots for swampy terrain.
VOLUNTEERS NEED TO REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORK PARTY.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call: Will Mahoney-Watson 503-752-3430 or will@waluganeighborhood.org
COVID INFORMATION: We value your safety first and foremost! Volunteers MUST fill out the Volunteer Waiver (for mandatory Covid tracking) and bring the Volunteer Waiver to the work party.
Visit lo-stewardship.org to print the Volunteer Waiver. This work party is currently limited to 30 volunteers.
PARKING: 15775 Waluga Dr., Lake Oswego, OR 97034
SA 9 - 11a
Restore habitat in a hidden oasis that's home to herons, otter and turtles. Join Friends of Lily Bay Natural Area to remove invasive species. No experience needed!
Due to an abundance of safety, volunteers are asked to bring their own 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: Sue Yesilada 503-806-8567 or sdyesilada@gmail.com
COVID INFORMATION: We value your safety first and foremost! Volunteers MUST fill out the Volunteer Waiver (for mandatory Covid tracking) and bring the Volunteer Waiver to the work party.
Visit lo-stewardship.org to print the Volunteer Waiver. This work party is currently limited to 20 volunteers.
PARKING: Limited parking near sharp corner of Diamond Head Rd., Lake Oswego OR 97034
Carpooling recommended.
CANCELLED DUE TO ICE STORM DAMAGE IN SPRINGBROOK PARK. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR A FUTURE WORK PARTY.
SU 1 - 3 pm
Celebrate the opening of the New Iron Mountain Park by planting native species! Friends of Iron Mountain Park will lead volunteers to plant 300 native trees and shrubs in the riparian area of the tributary channel. No experience needed. Due to an abundance of safety, volunteers need to bring their own gloves, shovel and water. Dress for weather and wear sturdy shoes.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Please email or call Mike Buck: 503-914-8607 or m.bucks@comcast.net
COVID INFORMATION: We value your safety first and foremost! Volunteers MUST fill out the Volunteer Waiver for mandatory Covid tracking and bring the Volunteer Waiver to the work party. Visit lo-stewardship.org to print the Volunteer Waiver. All work parties are currently limited to 30 volunteers.
PARKING: In the new parking area for Iron Mountain Park; just east of The Hunt Club on Iron Mountain Blvd., Lake Oswego, OR 97034
THIS WORK PARTY HAS REACHED VOLUNTER CAPACITY PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING FOR ANOTHER STEWARDSHIP WORK PARTY!
CANCELLED!
Thanks for checking in. Join us for an upcoming habitat restoration work party!
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
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
