Help keep Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge healthy with Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Oaks Bottom. We will be removing English ivy and Himalayan blackberry to make way for native plant species. Please dress for the weather, wear waterproof boots (rain boots are recommended!), bring rain gear, and personal water bottle. Tools, gloves, project instruction, warm beverages and snacks will be provided.
Registration is required.
To register, please fill out the registration form.
Parking
Address: Parking lot at SE Malden St and SE 7th Ave. Map Link: Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Meeting Location
Please arrive early and allow for a 15 minute walk from the parking lot to the meeting site. Look for "EVENT" signs with arrows directing you to our work site. The work site is about a 15 minute walk downhill on a gravel and dirt path from the parking lot.
Location Description
Our group will be working in some sloped and uneven terrain next to a pond. Some areas will be very muddy. There is a portapotty on site.
Questions
For more information, please contact Anne Marie Santos 503-729-0318 or annemarie.santos@portlandoregon.gov.
Getting Ready for the Event
Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.
Registration is required for all stewardship events.
Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottle. PP&R will provide tools and gloves for anyone who does not have their own, and training for the days activity.
In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty!
Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family!
While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.