Give Back to the Environment with Stewardship!
The Gnomes, Blossom, Greenie, and Oak had a wonderful spring, summer, and fall! They have decided to take a little winter vacation in preparation for 2024. In the meantime, there are many opportunities to work with our Friends Group to restore the natural park areas. Help create a healthy habitat for plants, pollinators, birds, and animals.
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.
The Gnomes, Blossom, Greenie, and Oak had a wonderful spring and summer, and they are taking a little vacation this winter in preparation for 2024.
Stay tuned for programming starting again in April!
Have a couple hours to share? Join a friendly habitat restoration work party! Volunteering to restore natural park habitats provides a healthier eco-system for birds, animals and pollinators and people too! No experience needed.
- Plant native species
-
Remove invasive species
-
Refresh park trails
-
Learn about native birds, plants and pollinators
Sat. 9 - 11 am
Join Friends of Waluga Parks to remove invasive ivy by the Lake Oswego water reservoir, near East Waluga Park, above the Heritage Hills neighborhood. No experience needed. Please bring work gloves, clippers or loppers and water to drink.
Attire: Pants, a long sleeve shirt/ jacket, gloves and sturdy water resistant shoes suggested for the work site conditions.
Parking: Meet at the east end of Parkhill Drive (please don’t block the mailboxes) and walk in to the work site. Look for Stewardship Work Party signs.
Restrooms: Available at East Waluga Park East, 15505 Quarry Rd.
Questions: Please call, text, or email: Will Mahoney-Watson, 503-752-3430 or willmw@humannatureart.com
Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
Please check lo-stewardship.org for work party cancellations due to weather.
SU 1 - 3 pm
Restore natural habitat in Hallinan Woods with the Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods. This allows native species to thrive and provides food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and small animals. We will be planting 300 native plants throughout the site. Wear closed toe shoes. Bring gloves and water to drink.
Questions: Contact Barbara Fisher 503-636-3153 or lanefisher108@comcast.net
Parking: Hallinan St. or Hemlock St. (Hallinan Woods is behind Hallinan Elem. School athletic field). Follow the paved trail into the woods.
Restrooms: Not available
Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
Please check lo-stewardship.org for work party cancellations due to weather.
Sat. 9 - 11 am
Join Friends of Springbrook Park to restore the habitat in this 52 acre natural park. Dress for the weather. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and water to drink. Meet at the Park kiosk by the school playground.
Questions: Contact: Laura Tanz 503-702-7937 or blmjt2205@gmail.com
Parking: Park at Uplands Elem. School: 2055 Wembley Park Rd. Springbrook Park is behind the playground.
Restrooms: Not available
Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
Please check lo-stewardship.org for work party cancellations due to weather.
Sat. 9 - 11 am
Join Friends of Waluga Parks to remove invasive ivy by the Lake Oswego water reservoir, near East Waluga Park, above the Heritage Hills neighborhood. Np experience needed. Please bring work gloves, clippers or loppers and water to drink.
Attire: Pants, a long sleeve shirt/ jacket, gloves and sturdy water resistant shoes suggested for the work site conditions.
Parking: Meet at the east end of Parkhill Drive (please don’t block the mailboxes) and walk in to the work site. Look for Stewardship Work Party signs.
Restrooms: Available at East Waluga Park East, 15505 Quarry Rd.
Questions: Please call, text, or email: Will Mahoney-Watson, 503-752-3430 or willmw@humannatureart.com(link sends e-mail)
Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
Please check lo-stewardship.org for work party cancellations due to weather.
Sat. 9 - 11 am
Join Friends of Lily Bay Natural Area to restore the habitat. We'll remove invasive species to help native species thrive. Dress for weather. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and water to drink. Look for a small trail marker by the hairpin corner on Diamond Head Rd.
Questions: Sue Yesilada (503) 608-8567 or sdyesilada@gmail.com
Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
Parking: Near hairpin corner on Diamond Head Rd.
Restrooms: Not available
Please check lo-stewardship.org for work party cancellations due to weather.
Sun. 1 - 3 pm
Give Mother Nature a helping hand in this 7 acre natural park. Join Friends of Woodmont Park to restore habitat that is home to pollinators, birds and animals. Dress for the weather. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and water to drink.
Questions: Phil Zald 734-395-4194 or philzald@gmail.com
Parking: Near intersection of Knaus Rd. and Atwater Rd.
Restrooms: Not available
Stay home if you have symptoms of a contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of an illness.
Please check lo-stewardship.org for work party cancellations due to weather.
Sat. 9 - 11 am
Join Friends of Springbrook Park to restore the habitat in 52 acre natural park. Dress for the weather. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and water to drink. Meet at the Park kiosk by the school playground.
Questions: Tom Bland 503-860-8665 or blandt50@hotmail.com OR Bob Ervin 503-803-9180 or bobandmignon@comcast.net
Parking: Park at Uplands Elem. School ( 2055 Wembley Park Rd.) Springbrook Park is behind the playground.
Restrooms: Not available
Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
Please check lo-stewardship.org for work party cancellations due to weather.
Sun. 1 - 3 pm
Give Mother Nature a helping hand in this 7 acre natural park. Join Friends of Woodmont Park to restore habitat that is home to pollinators, birds and animals. Dress for the weather. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and water to drink.
Questions: Phil Zald 734-395-4194 or philzald@gmail.com
Parking: Near intersection of Knaus Rd. and Atwater Rd.
Restrooms: Not available
Stay home if you have symptoms of a contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of an illness.
Please check lo-stewardship.org for work party cancellations due to weather.
Sun. 1 - 2 pm
Make a Wish at the famous Wishing Tree as you enter Freepons Park! This creative Nature Scavenger Hunt highlights trees, plants, birds and bugs found in Freepons Park. Thanks to Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods for leading this interactive Nature Scavenger Hunt. Family friendly! Dress for the weather as we'll explore the park rain or shine.
Questions: Debbie Craig 503-704-5732 or debbiefcraig@gmail.com
Parking: 1399 Bickner St.
Restrooms: Not available
Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
Please check lo-stewardship.org for cancellations due to weather.
Sat. 10am - 12pn
Let's pull together to remove invasive species and help restore the natural habitat. Listen to the beautiful stream babble as you partner with Friends of Southwood Park. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring gloves and water to drink.
Questions: Kim Valley (503) 327-5041 or kvalley1@yahoo.com
Parking: 6200 Pamela St., Lake Oswego
Restrooms: Not available
Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
Please check lo-stewardship.org for work party cancellations due to weather.
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.
Sun. 1 - 3 pm
Give Mother Nature a helping hand in this 7 acre natural park. Join Friends of Woodmont Park to restore habitat that is home to pollinators, birds and animals. Dress for the weather. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and water to drink.
Questions: Phil Zald 734-395-4194 or philzald@gmail.com
Parking: Near intersection of Knaus Rd. and Atwater Rd.
Restrooms: Not available
Stay home if you have symptoms of a contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of an illness.
Please check lo-stewardship.org for work party cancellations due to weather.
Wildlife, Birds & Plants in LO's Parks
Why Native Plants Matter
Invasive Species Replacement Info
Native Plants For Your Region
