Past Events

Meet the Portland Fruit Tree Project

An introduction to Portland Fruit Tree Project and an overview of engagement opportunities for volunteers.

7:00 pm 8:00 pm
Community Event
Apple trees growing on a branch.

City Nature Challenge

This fun community science event is something you can do on your own time, at any location in the Portland metro area!


Virtual Career Fair - Portland Parks & Recreation

Looking for a summer job opportunity? Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is planning to hire over 1,800 summer staff. Join us!

3:00 pm 4:30 pm
Available Online

Pier Park Third Thursday Park Clean-Ups

Please bring your own gloves, water, and hand tools (if you have them) and join park Horticulturist Dave in working on park improvement projects.

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Apply to Mill Park Advisory Committee

Be part of shaping the future of Mill Park! The deadline to apply is extended to noon on Monday, April 12, 2021.

Volunteer Event
An illustrated rendering of the preferred design plan for Mill Park.

Ladybug Nature Walk at Columbia Park (11 am)

Ladybug Nature Walks take place in Portland's parks and natural areas. They are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to explore in nature with a trained educator. Children attend with an adult who helps guide them as they explore.

11:00 am 12:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Ladybug Nature Walks

FULL - Stewardship event at Kelley Point Park

Event is FULL. Please sign up for a different event!

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Stewardship event at Wilkes Creek Headwaters

Join PP&R and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a planting and stewardship event at Wilkes Creek Headwaters.

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Ladybug Nature Walk at Alberta Park (11 am)

Ladybug Nature Walks take place in Portland's parks and natural areas. They are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to explore in nature with a trained educator. Children attend with an adult who helps guide them as they explore.

11:00 am 12:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Ladybug Nature Walks

Ladybug Nature Walk at Alberta Park (9:30 am)

Ladybug Nature Walks take place in Portland's parks and natural areas. They are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to explore in nature with a trained educator. Children attend with an adult who helps guide them as they explore.

9:30 am 10:30 am
Classes and Activities
Ladybug Nature Walks

Ladybug Nature Walk at Marshall Park (11 am)

Ladybug Nature Walks take place in Portland's parks and natural areas. They are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to explore in nature with a trained educator. Children attend with an adult who helps guide them as they explore.

11:00 am 12:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Ladybug Nature Walks

Ladybug Nature Walk at Marshall Park (9:30 am)

Ladybug Nature Walks take place in Portland's parks and natural areas. They are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to explore in nature with a trained educator. Children attend with an adult who helps guide them as they explore.

9:30 am 10:30 am
Classes and Activities
Ladybug Nature Walks

Pier Park Third Thursday Park Clean-Ups

Please bring your own gloves, water, and hand tools (if you have them) and join park Horticulturist Dave in working on park improvement projects.

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Apply to Parks Levy Oversight Committee

Parks Levy Oversight Committee applications - deadline extended to 9:00 am on Monday, April 26, 2021.

Volunteer Event

Ladybug Nature Walk at Mt Tabor Park (11 am)

Ladybug Nature Walks take place in Portland's parks and natural areas. They are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to explore in nature with a trained educator. Children attend with an adult who helps guide them as they explore.

11:00 am 12:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Ladybug Nature Walks

Ladybug Nature Walk at Mt Tabor Park (9:30 am)

Ladybug Nature Walks take place in Portland's parks and natural areas. They are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to explore in nature with a trained educator. Children attend with an adult who helps guide them as they explore.

9:30 am 10:30 pm
Classes and Activities
Ladybug Nature Walks

FULL - Stewardship event at Columbia Children's Arboretum

Join PP&R and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a planting and stewardship event at the Columbia Children's Arboretum.

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event