Mt. Tabor Last Saturday Volunteer Event

Project details

Help keep Mt. Tabor Park healthy by removing non-native weedy plants with Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Weed Warriors. Please bring your own water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructions, tools, and gloves will be provided. For the safety of staff and other volunteers, please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Registration is required.

To register, please fill out the registration form below.

Registration form

Location

Parking and Public Transportation

There is a large parking lot at the Mt. Tabor Visitor Center or use Plan your trip | TriMet for public transit.

Meeting Location

Meet at the Mt. Tabor Visitor Center at SE Salmon Way and, SE Park Dr, Portland, OR 97215 .

 Mt Tabor Visitor Center Parking Lot 

Location Description

There will be a ~15 minute walk from the meeting location to the work site on a slightly sloped gravel trail. The worksite is on sloped and uneven terrain. 

Children are welcome

Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult. 

Helpful Information for Participants

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

• We will provide all the tools, gloves and training you will need for this volunteer work.
• 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!
• Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
• While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact annemarie.santos@portlandoregon.gov before arriving with a large group. This will ensure 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 on our Volunteer Stewardship for Groups page. 

Service Hours 

Court-ordered community service

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

Other Community Service Hours 

To verify participation for school or other service hour requirements, please bring your own method of tracking and check in with the Stewardship Coordinator or event leader during the event to get a signature or other verification. Please follow registration guidelines for the event you would like to participate in for service. 

Questions

For more information, please contact Anne Marie Santos 503-729-0318 or annemarie.santos@portlandoregon.gov.