Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Event

Help keep Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge healthy with Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Oaks Bottom. We will be removing Himalayan blackberry and English Ivy around the Tadpole Pond to improve habitat for local wildlife. Please dress for the weather and long, sturdy pants (like jeans) and a long sleeve shirt. Some of the plants have thorns! 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. 

Registration Form 

Meeting Location

Address: Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge - North Parking Lot map

There will be a ~10 minute walk on a paved path down the trail on the south side of the parking lot. Follow event signs until you reach the canopy that will be set up at the tadpole pond. 

Parking
There is a small lot at the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. If parking lot is full, there is additional parking along the side streets of SE Milwaukie Avenue. Please allow for 10-15 minutes extra for parking. 

Location Description
Our group will be working in a mostly flat area with uneven terrain. Some areas are accessed by climbing over a ~3ft split rail fence. There is a portapotty on site at the parking lot. 

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.   
• 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.