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Terwilliger Parkway Stewardship Event

Volunteer Event
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Terwilliger to enhance habitat for plants and wildlife along the historic Terwilliger Parkway!
9:00 am 12:00 pm

Project details
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Terwilliger to remove invasively growing non-native species, including English ivy, clematis and Himalayan blackberry along Terwilliger Parkway. Removing invasively growing species enhances wildlife habitat and encourages regeneration of native plant species to prevent erosion and water runoff. 

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!
Please click the button below to register. 

Register Here

Questions? For more information contact Monica Hescheles at Monica.Hescheles@portlandoregon.gov or call/text 503-823-8367.

Meeting Location:Meeting location will be emailed to registered volunteers before the event.

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

Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking off-trail on uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site (not ADA compliant). 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to keep Portland's natural area parks healthy, beautiful, and safe for people and wildlife! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

  • Registration is required for all stewardship events. 
  • All tools, gloves and training to do the task is provided.
  • 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 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.

Contact

Monica Hescheles (she/her/hers)

Natural Areas Stewardship Coordinator - Westside Watersheds
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