Columbia Children's Arboretum - Planting Event

Please join Portland Parks & Recreation and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council to plant native plants at Columbia Children's Arboretum. 

A diversity of native plants supports a diversity of insects and wildlife, and helps provide clean air and water in our city. This hidden gem of a park is host to wetlands, black cottonwood forests, and a collection of trees from all over the world.

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.

Register here

Meeting Location

Please enter from the park entrance at 10040 NE 6th Dr, Portland, OR 97211. Follow the signs to get to our project site. 

Parking and Public Transit: 

There is street parking along NE 6th Drive. Please do not leave valuables in your car. 

TriMet bus #6 stops at N Vancouver Way and NE Walker St. It is .5 miles to the park entrance from there. 

Children are welcome

Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult. Children over 14 need to have a guardian sign the waiver form available on the registration page.

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 (ADA compliant) within walking distance.

Questions 

For more information, please contact Yoko Silk 503-278-1341 or Yoko.Silk@PortlandOregon.gov

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! 

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

• 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!
• 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.
• 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