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Parks Stewardship Opportunities
We need your helping hands!
Help restore the natural habitat and give Mother Nature a helping hand! Come to a friendly Stewardship work party and plant native species and do habitat restoration. No experience needed as the Parks' Friends Groups will share their expertise!
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
Please dress for the weather, wear closed toe shoes and bring a reusable water bottle and gloves. Before arriving, fill out the Stewardship Volunteer Waiver.
We will add work parties to this site so check back and volunteer!
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
Feb. 22, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am
Come see the 10 ft. wide birds nest in the natural play area and then help spread mulch around it! Friends of Springbrook Park will also lead us in planting native species as well as removing invasive species. Dress for weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring water and gloves. Family friendly, no experience needed!
Parking: Suggest at Uplands Elementary School. Springbrook Park is behind Uplands Elementary School's playground.
Contact: Kim Sloat or kcsloat@aol.com or 949-677-7815
Feb. 29, Sat. 8:45am-1:00 pm
Let's plant trees in Lake Oswego! This community event is focused on planting native Oregon White Oaks and associated shrubs to help restore this important habitat area. This project is part of a larger effort by the City of Lake Oswego in partnership with Mosaic Ecology to improve the park's Oak Woodland (which we think is cool!). Join Friends of Trees and the City of Lake Oswego to restore Willamette Valley oak trees.
Please arrive by 8:45am to sign-in and enjoy some breakfast treats. The planting starts at 9:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and planting guidance -- simply show up dressed for the weather wearing sturdy footware, and be ready to have fun!
* How do I register? Please register through Friends of Trees: friendsoftrees.org Individuals and groups welcome!
* Under age 18? A signed youth waiver is required for youth to volunteer: www.friendsoftrees.org/youthwaiver We ask that youth 15 years and younger are accompanied by an adult.
Please contact Jenny, Pablo, and Carey at (503) 595-0213 // volunteer@friendsoftrees.org if you have questions.
Thank you to our event sponsor Bartlett Tree Experts!
Mar. 1, Sun. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Give Mother Nature a helping hand and remove the invasive species that are over taking the native species. Join Friends of Woodmont Park in this 7 acre natural oasis and help restore the habitat so native species thrive. Native species provide essential food and shelter to small animals, birds and pollinators. Please dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water and gloves. No experience needed.
Parking: Near the intersection of Atwater Rd. and Knaus Rd.
Contact: Heidi Schrimsher 503-754-6640 or heidigarden@msn.com
Mar. 7, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am
Join Friends of East Waluga Parks and help remove invasive species that crowd out native species. Allow extra time to wander forest trails that lead to the old quarry and that also connect to West Waluga Park.
Please dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water and gloves. No experience needed.
Parking: 15505 Quarry Rd.
Contact: Will Mahoney-Watson 503-752-3430 or will@waluganeighborhood.org
Mar. 14, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am
Spread mulch on newly planted native species with Friends of Springbrook Park. Why spread mulch? Mulch helps hold in necessary moisture for these important plants! Dress for weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring water and gloves. No experience needed.
Parking: Suggest at Uplands Elementary School. Springbrook Park is behind Uplands Elementary School's playground.
Contact: Melissa Cadish 971-222-7572 or mlc0622@gmail.com
Mar. 15, Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join Friends of Iron Mt. Park and give Mother Nature a helping hand. We'll remove invasive species that crowd out native species. We restore the habitat rain or shine, so dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water to and gloves. No experience needed.
Parking: At Brookside Trailhead. Brookside Rd. is off Twin Fir Rd. Follow graveled Brookside Rd. past the back of Oswego Hunt Club to the trailhead.
Contact: Mike Buck 503-914-8607 or m.bucks@comcast.net
Apr. 3, Fri. 10:30 - 11:30 am
Pop! Stick! Glide! Explore how seeds travel. Some float in the wind. Some stick to animal fur. Some plants push their seeds out with a Pop!
Join Friends of Springbrook Park and learn about nature as you walk though the woods. Exploration buckets and a fun time, rain or shine, are provided!
Parking: Uplands Elem. School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd.
Contact: Anne Lider 503-701-2291 or anne.lider@gmail.com
Apr. 10, Fri. 10:30 - 11:30 am
We All Fall Down! Did you know leaves can fall in different ways? Let's chase leaves and swirl through the air with them for a Falling Good Time!
Join Friends of Springbrook Park and learn about nature as you walk through the woods. Exploration buckets and a fun time, rain or shine, are provided!
Parking: Uplands Elemementary School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd.
Contact: Anne Lider 503-701-2291 or anne.lider@gmail.com
Apr. 18, Sat. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Happy Earth Day! Give Mother Nature a helping hand and restore the habitat in this tucked away natural area! Join Friends of Southwood Park and remove invasive species that crowd out native species. Mother Nature will breathe a sigh of relief that the native species are being protected! This is a family friendly event, no experience needed! Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring water and gloves.
Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Please bring water and gloves.
Parking: 6200 Pamela St.
Contact: Mary Solares 503-320-2070 or solaresmm@gmail.com
May 9, Sat. 8:45a - 12:00p
Join Friends of Trees, the City of Lake Oswego, and Friends of Luscher Farm in mulching Oregon White Oaks and other native trees and shrubs to help restore this important habitat area. Mulching these newly planted trees and shrubs helps to ensure the highest rates of survival. This project is part of a larger effort under way by the City of Lake Oswego in partnership with Mosaic Ecology to improve the park's Oak Woodland. Please note: this is not a tree planting event, we will be 100% doing tree care activities.
Please arrive by 8:45am to sign-in and enjoy some breakfast treats and coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. The event starts at 9:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance -- all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather wearing sturdy shoes or boots, and be ready to have fun!
How do I register? Click here and fill out the quick registration form. Individuals and groups welcome!
Under age 18? A signed youth waiver is required for youth to volunteer: www.friendsoftrees.org/youthwaiver We ask that youth 15 years and younger are accompanied by an adult.
Please contact Jenny, Pablo, and Carey at (503) 595-0213 // volunteer@friendsoftrees.org if you have questions or need any further information. We look forward to seeing you out there!
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On Nov. 1st, the 3 gnomes migrated to the tropics to keep their toes warm! The Stewardship gnomes will return to the Parks' natural areas on Apr. 1st, 2020!
Thanks for exploring 21 different natural park areas to look for the gnomes hiding in the parks. There are over 450 acres of natural park areas in Lake Oswego.
Explore these natual areas to discover winding trails, sweeping meadows, tranquil forests, wildlife and scenic vistas. Snap a pic and post your discovery on #loparks Instagram or Facebook!
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!
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
Feb. 16, Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join Friends of Iron Mt. Park and give Mother Nature a helping hand. We'll remove invasive species that crowd out native species. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes.Bring water to drink and gloves. No experrience needed.
Parking: At Brookside Trailhead. Brookside Rd. is off Twin Fir Rd. Follow graveled Brookside Rd. past the back of Oswego Hunt Club to the trailhead.
Contact: Mike Buck 503-914-8607 or m.bucks@comcast.net
Feb. 15, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am
Join Friends of East Waluga Park and remove invasive species that crowd out native species in the natural areas. Allow extra time to explore the forest trails that lead to the old quarry and also the trail that connects to West Waluga Park.
Please dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water to drink. No experience needed, family friendly!
Parking: 15505 Quarry Rd.
Contact: Will Mahoney-Watson 503-752-3430 or will@waluganeighborhood.org
Feb. 8, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am
Discover a hidden oasis when you enter Lily Bay Natural Area. Shhh! You may spy a beaver, turtle or blue heron! Join Friends of Lily Bay Natural Area and remove invasive species that crowd important native species.
Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Bring water and gloves. Look for the trail head marker near the sharp corner on Diamond Head Rd.
Parking: Diamond Head Rd. Carpooling suggested.
Contact: Sue Yesilada 503-608-8567 or sdyesilada@gmail.com
Dec. 15, 2019 Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
We planted important native species in Freepons Park!
Thanks to the Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods for leading this work party.
Contact: Debbie Craig 503-704-5732 or debbiefcraig@gmail.com
Dec. 7, 2019 Sat. 9:00 - 11:00am
Volunteers helped rid the natural areas of invasive species that crowd out native species.
Thank you Friends of East Waluga Parks..
Contact: Will Mahoney-Watson 503-752-3430 or will@waluganeighborhood.org
Dec. 1, 2019 Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Volunteers planted native species to restore the habitat.
Friends of Hallinan Woods
Contact: Christy Clark: 916-261-1514 triangle3.c@gmail.com
Nov. 24, 2019 Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
We planted native species that are essential to a well balanced eco system as they provide food and shelter for local wildlife and pollinators.
Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods
Contact: Barbara Fisher 503-636-3153 or lanefisher@comcast.net
Nov. 17, 2019 Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
We removed invasive species that crowd out native plants in this amazing 50 acre forest park.
Contact: Kristin Engstrom 503-699-9808 or kae@easystreet.net
Nov. 16, 2019 Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am
Volunteers spread mulch around the native species planed. Mulch holds in moisture and helps protect the tender plants.
Contact: Laura Tanz 503-702-7937 or blmjt2205@gmail.com
Nov. 10, 2019, Sun., 10:00am - 12:00 pm
Friends of Woodmont Park planted native species in this natural park.
Contact: Heidi Schrimsher 503-754-6640 or heidigarden@msn.com
Nov. 9, 2019, Sat. 9:00 - 11:00am
We worked to rid the natural areas of the dreaded Yellow Iris, which crowds out important native species.
Contact: Cheryl Uchida 503-635-4131 or will@waluganeighborhood.org
Nov. 3, 2019 Sun. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
We planted native species in the tranquil hidden oasis of Hallinan Woods..
Contact: Barbara Fisher 503-636-3153 or lanefisher@comcast.net
Oct. 27, Sun., 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Friends of Iron Mountain Park pulled together to restore the habitat at this serene 52 acre natural park.
Contact: Mike Buck, m.bucks@comcast.net
Oct. 26, 2019 Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am
We planted native species that provide food and shelter to pollinators and bug eaters, which benefits the natural habitat.
Contact: Tom Bland 503-860-8665 or blandt50@hotmail.com
Oct. 20, 2019, Sun., 10:00am - 12:00pm
We planted native species with Friends of Woodmont Park to restore the natural habitat and lend Mother Nature a helping hand.
Contact: Heidi Schrimsher 503-754-6640 or heidigarden@msn.com
Oct.12, 2019 Sat, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
We planted native species to provide food and shelter to pollinators and bug eaters, which benefits the natural habitat.
Contact: Mary solares 503-320-2070 or solaresmm@gmail.com
Oct. 4, 2019 Fri., 10:30 - 11:30am
We learned about the different shapes and colors of leaves on this nature walk.
Contact: Anne Lider 503-701-2291 or anne.lider@gmail.com
Sept. 27, 2019 Fri., 10:30 - 11:30 am
We learmed how seeds travel and the distances they move as we walked through the woods.
Contact: Anne Lider 503-701-2291 or anne.lider@gmail.com
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