Whitaker Ponds - Planting and Birding

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Feminist Bird Club PDX (FBC PDX) for a "birdy and dirty" birding and planting event at Whitaker Ponds!  

FBC PDX is a volunteer-run birding club focused on providing opportunities for historically marginalized folks to learn and find community. This event is for those who identify as queer, BIPOC, and/or neurodivergent and their allies. To find more opportunities with FBC PDX, visit them on Instagram @fbc.pdx.

Whitaker Ponds is home to many bird species (over 189 species have been seen at this park). Come learn about these winged creatures and contribute to the natural habitat by planting native wildflowers, which support a diversity of insects and pollinators, and provides clean air and water in our city! 

We will spend half our time walking around the pond looking and listening for birds, and the other half of the time planting native wildflowers and shrubs to help improve habitat.

Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy, waterproof shoes, and bring personal water bottle and snacks. Bring binoculars if you have them. Tools, gloves, project instruction, coffee/tea and light snacks will be provided. There will also be extra binoculars available.

Registration is required.

Register here

Meeting Location

Whitaker Ponds Nature Park: 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR 97218

Parking and Public Transit: 

There is a small parking lot at Whitaker Ponds. If it is full, please park 1 block north on N Buffalo Street. 

TriMet bus #75 stops at NE Columbia at the intersection with NE 47th Ave.

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, 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