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Fanno Creek Natural Area Stewardship Event

Volunteer Event
Join Westside Watershed Resource center to remove ivy in a Portland Parks & Recreation Natural Area.
10:00 am 12:00 pm

Join Westside Watershed Resource Center for a morning of English ivy removal at this little Portland Parks & Recreation natural area that Fanno Creek runs through on its way to the Tualatin River. Volunteers will be removing ground ivy. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. We will be working on uneven ground so please wear closed toed, sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Tools, gloves, and project instruction provided. Snacks and refreshments will also be provided.

Registration is required. 

Register Here 

Meeting location: SW 39th Ave and SW 38th Pl, Portland, OR 97221 

Map link to meeting location.

Parking and public transit: This site is accessible via Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway (OR-10). Street parking is available on SW 39th Ave, near the intersection of SW 38th Pl. Public transit: #54 and #56 both service SW 39th Ave and Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. From SW 39th and Beaverton- Hillsdale Highway, walk north .1 miles up SW 39th Ave to SW 38th Pl. Site will be located on the west side of SW 39th Ave.

Children 10+ are welcome, if accompanied by an attentive adult. Youth 16+ may attend independently with parent permission. Please note that the path to where we will be working is a little steep.

Accessibility:  This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. There is a short, steep, and narrow section of the trail to get to the site. There is no bathroom at this site. 

Questions? For more information, please contact Seth Healy at manager@westsidewatersheds.org or 503-865-6759.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to keep Portland's natural area parks healthy, beautiful, and safe for people and wildlife! 

Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

  • Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.    
  • 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! 
  • While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before registering with a large group. A large group is 10 or more people. To support large groups, we may need to schedule additional staff or find alternate days to volunteer to safely support each participant. 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.  
  • If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

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