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Nature

Program

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Our Nature and Land Stewardship Division focuses on maintaining the natural resources within the network of parks and natural areas located in Portland. There are many volunteer opportunities that support the natural habitat and sustainability in each park.

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Volunteers at Columbia Park Nature Patch

Volunteer Stewardship Events

The Alberta Park Nature Patch

Nature Patches

Trail crew members learning to use a powered wheel barrow to deliver small boulders that will be used to build a rock wall.

Youth Conservation Crew

Renew Forest Park

Renew Forest Park

Forest Park Natural Area trees

Natural Areas

A photo of the Pesticide Free Park sign at Arbor Lodge Park.

Integrated Pest Management

Portland Plant List

Equity and Civil Rights

Contact

Nature and Land Stewardship Division

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Mailing address

Portland Parks & Recreation

1120 SW Fifth Ave Suite 858
Portland, OR 97204

Related offices, programs, and projects

Portland Parks & Recreation Environmental Education

Environmental Education

Natural Area Stewardship

Natural Areas Volunteer Stewardship

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Community Gardens

Events

Lents Nature Patch Stewardship Event

JOIN A THIRD-FRIDAY MONTHLY WORK PARTY TO KEEP THIS GARDEN LOOKING BEAUTIFUL.

May 16, 2025 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event

Arbor Lodge Park Stewardship Event

JOIN A THIRD-FRIDAY MONTHLY WORK PARTY TO KEEP THIS PARK LOOKING BEAUTIFUL.

May 16, 2025 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Volunteer Event

Terwilliger Parkway Stewardship Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Terwilliger to enhance habitat for plants and wildlife along the historic Terwilliger Parkway!

May 17, 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event

Hoyt Arboretum Volunteer Event

Join PP&R and Hoyt Arboretum Friends to care for Portland's living museum of trees.

May 17, 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event

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