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Portland is a Sanctuary City

Nature

Program

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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Volunteer Stewardship Events

Nature Patches

Youth Conservation Crew

Renew Forest Park

Natural Areas

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

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Events

Hoyt Arboretum Volunteer Event

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

September 19, 2026 9:00 am 12:00 pm

Volunteer event

Nature Conservancy's Annual Mt. Tabor Volunteer Event

Join The Nature Conservancy, Portland Parks & Recreation, and Friends of Mt. Tabor for a volunteer event at Mt. Tabor Park!

September 26, 2026 9:00 am 2:00 pm

Volunteer event

Hoyt Arboretum Volunteer Event

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

October 3, 2026 9:00 am 12:00 pm

Volunteer event

Marquam Nature Park Stewardship Event

Join PP&R and Forest Park Conservancy to remove invasively growing plants in Marquam Nature Park!

October 14, 2026 9:00 am 12:00 pm

Volunteer event

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