Help keep Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge healthy with Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Oaks Bottom. We will be removing non-native weedy plants to help improve habitat for local wildlife. Please dress for the weather. We recommend wearing layers and waterproof clothing. Please wear sturdy closed toe shoes and bring a personal water bottle and snacks. Tools, gloves, project instruction, warm beverages, and light snacks will be provided.
Registration is required. Please fill out the registration form below.
Meeting Location
Address: Parking Lot at SE Malden St & SE 7th Ave (MAP). Look for event signs leading you down a trail down into the refuge. There is a ~15 minute walk to the meeting location. Follow signs and look for the green canopy.
Site Description
The dirt trail from the parking lots is moderately sloped downward. The trail then become flat but uneven. The work site is on a mostly flat but uneven grassy surface.
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.
- 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.