Get Ready, Get Set, Get Gnomin!
It’s that time of the year to get out in the beautiful LO parks and search for the Gnomes. This year, Parks & Recreation would like the community to meet Blossom, Greenie, and Oak! These three stewardship Gnomes will be hiding in three park natural areas each month, now through October.
Looking for the gnomes - it’s easy, and you can have a chance to win a Gnome in October!
Check for clues and maps to the three parks at lo-stewardrship.org. Once you find the Gnomes, please take a photo of you, your dog, or anything by a Gnome and post it on social media with #LOparksgnomes. Photos will be entered into a contest, with a winner taking home a Gnome in October. Don’t forget, Blossom, Greenie, and Oak move the first of each month to three new parks, so that means you have to keep up with the website to track the clues as they move around! The whole family will enjoy the search while recreating in our beautiful parks!
Meet Blossom, Greenie and Oak, the 3 wiley Stewardship Gnomes! The 3 gnomes stay in each of the 3 parks for the entire month.
- 3 gnomes hide in 3 park natural areas each month from Apr. to Oct.
- Find monthly gnome clues and a map to the 3 parks on lo-stewardship.org
- Find the gnomes! Take a photo of you, your dog or anything by a gnome!
- Post your gnome photos on social media at #LOparksgnomes
- #LOparksgnomes photos go in a contest to win a gnome in Oct!
Blossom, Greenie and Oak MOVE THE 1st OF EACH MONTH to 3 new parks!
SA 9 - 11 am
Listen to the forest creek babble as you restore the natural habitat with Friends of Southwood Park. Dress for the weather. and wear closed toe shoes. Bring gloves, clippers and water to drink.
Questions: Kim Valley (503) 327-5041 or kvalley1@yahoo.com
- Stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious illness or had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
Parking: 6200 Pamela St.
Restrooms: Not available
PLEASE CHECK LO-STEWARDSHIP.ORG FOR 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.
Have a couple hours to share? Join in a friendly habitat restoration work party. Your help makes an impact in the environment!
- Plant native species
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Remove invasive species
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Refresh park trails
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Learn about native birds, plants and pollinators
A hearty "Thank You" to our valued Volunteers! We hope you enjoy photos and summaries of past events in 2023. Upcoming work parties can be found at lo-stewardship.org
Babs Hamachek, Parks Stewardship Coordinator: bhamachek@ci.oswego.or.us 503-534-5697
SU 1 - 3 pm
Springbrook Park celebrated Earth Day with volunteers helping to restore the habitat in this 50 acre natural park! A special thanks to Friends of Sp[ringbrook Park for coordination this work party and leading the volunteers.
SA 10a - 12p
Thanks to the volunteers that lent a helping hand to Mother Nature over the Earth Day weekend at this 42 acre natural park. They removed invasive species and picked up tree debris so native species can thrive. A special thanks to the Mitek Co. for kindly providing work party gloves.
SU 1 - 3 pm
Many thanks to the Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods and volunteers from LOHS that removed invasive species in Hallinan Woods. This extra space around the native species will help them thrive!
SA 9 - 11 am
3 cheers to the volunteers that pulled together with Friends of Iron Mt. Park to remove invasive species and help with trail maintenance in this 52 acre park.
TU 10:45 - 11:45 am
Join Friends of Springbrook Park for a fun nature walk. We'll sing a song and find a tree to hug as we learn about trees to celebrate Arbor Day! Exploration buckets provided for exploring! No need to pre-register. FREE!
Preschoolers need to be accompanied by an adult.
Parking: Uplands Elem. School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd. (Springbrook Park is behind Uplands Elem. playground.)
Restrooms: Not Available
Contact: Anne Lider 503-701-2291 or anne.lider@gmail.com
Dress for the weather: Rain boots suggested as we're on a forest trail!
SU 1 - 3 pm
Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods led a group of dedicated volunteers to restore habitat in Freepons Park.
SU 1 - 3 pm
Mother Nature breathed a sigh of relief after this work party to restore the habitat, led by Friends of Woodmont Park. Thanks to all the volunteers and families that helped out!
SA 9 - 11 am
Friends of Springbrook Park and volunteers worked to remove tree and plant debris on the shaded fuel break along park and private property lines in these 52 natural acres.
SA 9 - 11 am
Thanks to all the volunteers that joined in with Friends of Lily Bay Natural Area to restore the habitat in this hidden oasis.
SU 1 - 3 pm
Mother Nature got a helping hand thanks to the volunteers that came out to restore the habitat with the Friends of Iron Mt. Park.
SA 9 - 11 am
Thanks for joining Friends of Waluga Park to "Pull Together" to remove invasive species and restore the habitat.
SU 1 - 3 pm
3 cheers to the volunteers that helped Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods plant native species in the newly acquired natural area in Hallinan Woods.
SA 9 - 11 am
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
SA 9 - 11am
Native species were planted as volunteers and Friends of Southwood Park "Dug In" to restore this natural park.
SU 1 - 3 pm
Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods rallied volunteers o remove invasive species in the newly acquired acreage in Hallinan Woods.
SA 9 - 11 am
Mother Nature got a helping hand from Friends of Woodmont Park and volunteers to restore habitat that is home to pollinators, birds and anima
SA 9 - 11 am
3 cheers to Friends of Iron Mt. Park for leading the work party to remove invasive species that crowd out native species in this 52 acre park.
SU 1 - 3 pm
Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods led volunteers to plant native species in Freepons Park. Native species provide food for birds, insects, small animals and the pollinators.
SA 9 - 11 am
Thanks to volunteers and Friends of Springbrook Park for pulling together on this regional No Ivy Day to remove invasive species in Springbrook Park!
SU 1 - 3 pm
Volunteers and Friends of Iron Mt. Park planted native madrone trees that will benefit insects, birds and small animals.
SA 9 - 11 am
Mother Nature got a helping hand from volunteers and Friends of Springbrook Park that removed invasive plants and cleaned up fallen branches in this 52 acre park.
TH 1 - 3 pm
Friends of Iron Mt. Park led volunteers to prep areas where pollinators will be planted at a Fall work party.
CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT & SAFETY CONCERNS!
Tues. 1 - 3 pm.
Restore the habitat
Please check LO-STEWARDSHIP.ORG for work party cancellations due to weather or Covid regulations.
SA 9 - 11 am
We joined Friends of Iron Mt. Park to remove invasive species so we can plant pollinators at a Fall work party.
SA 10a - 12p
Friends of Southwood Park led volunteers to remove invasive species.
SA 9 - 11a
We rebuilt a10 foot birds nest with Friends of Springbrook Park and restored the natural play area,
10:45 - 11:45a
Friends of Springbrook Park and volunteers led dozens of preschoolers on a nature walk to celebrate Arbor Day.
SA 10a -12p
Cooks Butte had a great work party to clean up natural debris and remove invasive species. Gloves provided by Mitek Co.
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