Please join Portland Parks & Recreation, Friends of Trees and 7 Waters Canoe Family to weed and mulch native wildflowers at Wilkes Creek Headwaters. Adding mulch around plants helps them hold onto moisture during the dry summer months, and helps keep weedy plants out. Did you know there are over 500 different species of bees native to Oregon? Planting native wildflowers helps support pollinators like bees and butterflies and improves habitat for local wildlife and people.
Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy, waterproof shoes, and bring personal water bottle and snacks. Tools, gloves, project instruction, coffee/tea and light snacks will be provided.
Registration is required.
Meeting Location
We will meet at the park entrance at the dead end of NE Fremont Street, at the intersection of NE 154th Ave and NE Fremont Street.
TriMet
There is a #21 bus stop at NE Sandy and NE 154th Ave. It is a .2 mile walk to the park from there.
Site Description/Accessibility
We will be working in an area that has uneven ground and some sloped areas, with tall thick grass. There will be a porta potty (non ADA compliant) within walking distance.
Questions
For more information, please contact Yoko Silk 503-278-1341 or yoko.silk@portlandoregon.gov
Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.
- Registration is required for all stewardship events, unless otherwise noted.
- Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness.
- All tools, gloves and training to do the task is provided.
- 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 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.
- 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