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Parks Stewardship Opportunities
We need your helping hands!
Lake Oswego works with volunteer Friends Groups to help keep our parks and open spaces healthy and beautiful. Join us to protect and restore natural areas in our community. New events are added regularly to this web site, please check back for updates. The City Calendar also lists current and future Stewardship events.
Want to coordinate a group volunteer opportunity to give Mother Nature a helping hand? We're here to help coordinate Stewardship events! Gather up some friends and contact Babs Hamachek, Parks Stewardship Coordinator, at 503-534-5697 or bhamachek@ci.oswego.or.us
We recommend volunteers wear long pants, sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Before arriving, please fill out the Stewardship Volunteer Waiver (in the "attachments" section to the right). Please bring a reusable water bottle and heavy-duty gloves.
Where are the Stewardship Gnomes hiding in nature this month? Click "Read More" to find out!
September 28, Friday
10:30–11:30 am
Pop! Stick! Float!
Let’s explore how seeds travel and see the distances they can move. Some float in the winds, others stick to animal fur and
October 5, Friday
10:30–11:30 am
We All Fall Down!
Dig In at East Waluga Park
October 6, SA 9:30 – 11:30A
Who needs to go to the gym when you can help Friends of Waluga Park remove invasive species? Dig in and remove pretty but invasive Yellow Iris that has populated this park. Thank you for your help to restore the natural areas in this 25 acre park. Blue heron, eagles, raccoons and deer frequent these treasured woods.
Parking: 15505 Quarry Rd.
Contact: Will Mahoney-Watson 503-752-3430 or will@waluganeighborhood.org
Pull Together in Woodmont Park
October 7, SU 1–3p
We need your helping hands! Join others that care about natural areas and help remove the pesky invasive species. Your help in restoring this natural park is very important to our local residents…the native plants, birds, animals and pollinators thank you! Take time to explore the old orchards, visit the dancing creek and wander through the meadows and forest.
Park at the intersection of Atwater Rd and Knaus Rd., Lake Oswego. Park is down a graveled trail.
Contact: Heidi Schrimsher 503-754-6640 or heidigarden@msn.com
Help Mother Nature at Springbrook Park
October 13, SA 9–11a
It’s time to Dig In and plant native species in this wonderful 52 acre natural park. Friends of Springbrook Park invite you to nestle tender plants into the forest and restore this natural area. Springbrook Park is behind the soccer field at Uplands Grade School. Look for directional signs for the planting site in the woods.
Parking: Uplands Grade School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd.
Contact: Tom Bland 503-860-8665 or blandt50@hotmail.com
Invasive Removal and Trail TLC
October 13, SA 1–3p
Bring a pal and volunteer to restore Freepons Park! We will tackle ivy and remove invasive plants. Then, we’ll get the “scoop” and do trail TLC and freshen a trail with gravel. Thanks for leading the way, Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods!
Parking: Intersection of Bickner Rd. and Hemlock St.
Contact: Dave and Debbie Craig 503-704-5732 or debbiefcraig@gmail.com
Free the Trees
October 14, SU 1–3p
Come out and admire the gorgeous Fall foliage in this 50 acre natural park. Join Friends of Iron Mt. Park, learn about forest restoration and remove invasive species in the Brookside area. Your Stewardship help makes a difference in this diverse ecosystem that's home to many species of plants, animals and birds.
Parking: Gravel trail head is off Brookside Rd. /Twin Fir Rd behind Oswego Hunt Club.
Contact: Mike Buck 503-914-8607 or m.bucks@comcast.net
Plant and Pull in Woodmont Park
November 4, SU 1–3p
Friends of Woodmont Park invite you to restore this tucked away natural park. Roll up your sleeves and help remove invasive species that threaten native species. Then, the real fun begins as we plant native species in these cleared areas. Look up in the trees and perhaps you’ll see the owl that calls this natural park his home.
Park at the intersection of Atwater Rd and Knaus Rd., Lake Oswego. Park is down a wide graveled trail.
Contact: Heidi Schrimsher 503-754-6640 or heidigarden@msn.com
Plant Native Species
November 11, Su 1–3p
Put on your garden gloves and plant sword ferns in tranquil Freepons Park. Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods have already cleared out the invasives, so the planting can begin! There may be a few invasives to tackle, and if we see any trash we will give it the Heave Ho! When you leave, you will see the impact you made in the health of this incredible forest.
Parking: Intersection of Bickner Rd. and Hemlock St.
Contact: Barbara Fisher 503-636-3153 or lanefisher@comcast.net
Miles of Smiles at Springbrook Park
November 17, SA 9–11a
Wander over 2 miles of tranquil paths through 50 acres of forested park. Then, join Friends of Springbrook Park with ongoing restoration of trees and native plants that host many birds and animals. Springbrook Park is behind the soccer field at Uplands Grade School. Look for directional signs for the planting site in the woods.
Parking: Uplands Grade School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd.
Contact: Ginny Haines 503-442-4082 or vhaines@comcast.net
Let's Pull Together at Iron Mountain Park
November 18, SU 1 - 3p
Help Friends of Iron Mountain Park restore this 50 acre treasured natural area. They say it takes 1,300 man hours to clear one acre of an ivy smothered forest, and we're on track! Our target is invasive young hawthorn trees and trail work with riparian maintenance. The native plants, birds, animals and pollinators all thank you!
Parking: Gravel trail head is off Brookside Rd. /Twin Fir Rd behind Oswego Hunt Club.
Contact: Mike Buck 503-914-8607 or m.bucks@comcast.net
Dig In at East Waluga Park
December 8, SA 9:30–11:30a
Join Friends of Waluga Parks to dig out invasive Yellow Flag Iris that moved into this park. This pretty invasive species is easy on the eyes but crowds out native species that provide important habitat for birds and pollinators. After the work party, explore the trails leading to an old quarry tucked in the woods.
Parking: 15505 Quarry Rd.
Contact: Will Mahoney-Watson 503-752-3430 or will@waluganeighborhood.org
Green Thumbs Needed
December 9, SU 1–3p
Put on your garden gloves and help plant over 400 native species in tranquil Hallinan Woods. Thanks to Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods, who cleared out the invasives, we can dig in and plant the sword ferns and other native species. We will keep an eye out for the deer that like to wander through this wooded area.
Parking: Hemlock or Hallinan St.
Contact: Jim Fisher 503-636-3153 or fishergeologic@comcast.net
Get ready to dig in and restore the natural areas!
A hearty "Thank You" to all of our Stewardship Volunteers! Check out the many accomplishments of our dedicated volunteers by viewing snapshots and summaries of past stewardship events here!
