Past Events

Wilkes Creek Headwaters Planting Event

Join PP&R, the Columbia Slough Watershed Council, and Bark to plant native shrubs, plants, and trees at Wilkes Creek Headwaters Natural Area.

10:00 am 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Mt. Tabor Last Saturday Volunteer Event

Please join Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Weed Warriors for a volunteer event at Mt. Tabor Park.

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Oregon Park Nature Patch Planting

Pitch in to bring a beautiful pollinator garden to Oregon Park.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
the nature patch at Oregon Park in progress and in need of plants

Madrona Park Volunteer Event

Please join Portland Parks & Recreation and the Overlook Neighborhood Association for a planting event at Madrona Park.

10:00 am 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Earl Boyles Park Nature Patch Planting

Pitch in to help create a beautiful pollinator garden.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
The nature patch is next to the playground at Earl Boyles Park.

Marquam Nature Park Volunteer Restoration Event

Join PP&R and the Friends of Marquam to help restore Marquam Nature Park.

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Portland Parks Board Meeting

Monthly Parks Board Meeting - February

5:00 pm 7:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Spring Garden Park Volunteer Event

Join us for a stewardship event at Spring Garden Park, this is a great way to get outside, enjoy nature, and help care for your local park.

9:00 am 11:00 am
Volunteer Event

Big 4 Natural Area - Litter Pick up Event

Join SOLVE to pick up litter at Big 4 Corners Natural Area.

1:00 pm 3:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Cathedral Park Nature Patch Planting & Ribbon Cutting

Pitch in to bring a beautiful pollinator garden to Cathedral Park.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
The new garden bed at Cathedral Park is getting planted this winter.

Whitaker Ponds Nature Park Planting Event

Join PP&R, the Columbia Slough Watershed Council, and Bark to plant native shrubs and trees at Whitaker Ponds Nature Park.

10:00 am 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Lunar New Year Tree Planting at Gates Park

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Urban Forestry by planting trees at Gates Park.

10:00 am 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event
two adults and a child mulch a tree

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Event

Please join Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Oaks Bottom for a stewardship day at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge.

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Marquam Nature Park Volunteer Restoration Event

Join PP&R and the Friends of Marquam to help restore Marquam Nature Park.

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Gateway Green Planting Event

Join PP&R and Friends of Trees to plant native shrubs, trees and wildflowers in the natural area of Gateway Green.

9:45 am 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Columbia Children's Arboretum Planting Event

Join PP&R and Friends of Trees to plant native shrubs and trees at Columbia Children's Arboretum.

10:00 am 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Mt. Tabor Last Saturday Volunteer Event

Please join Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Weed Warriors for a volunteer event at Mt. Tabor Park.

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Local Tree Care Providers Workshop

This workshop is for tree care professionals who work in Portland. It's free to attend and is a requirement for companies that wish to be included on the City's Local Tree Care Providers web page.

8:30 am 11:30 am
Classes and Activities
6 brochures featuring trees that are approved to be planted in Portland planting strips.

Cathedral Park Nature Patch Planting

Pitch in to bring a beautiful pollinator garden to Cathedral Park.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
A view of the stairs under the Saint Johns Bridge flanked by lovely orange flowers.

***Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather*** Spring Garden Park Volunteer Event

Join us for a stewardship event at Spring Garden Park, this is a great way to get outside, enjoy nature, and help care for your local park.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event