Project details
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council to plant native shrubs and trees at Big 4 Corners Natural Area. Big 4 Corners is a large natural area (165 acres) in NE Portland, featuring multiple creeks, black cottonwood forests, white oak grassland, and more. We will be planting in an area that has previously had camping and other human impacts, helping to diversify the species of trees and shrubs growing in the area.
Please bring your own water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructions, tools, and gloves will be provided, as well as coffee, tea, and light snacks.
Registration is required!
Please click the button below to register.
Questions? For more information contact Columbia Slough Stewardship Director, Caitlin Costello: caitlin.costello@columbiaslough.org; 971.803.0242
Meeting Location:Big 4 Corners West of NE 185th Ave: 45°33'31.3"N 122°28'48.6"W - Google Maps, then follow Columbia Slough Watershed Council or Portland Parks & Recreation signs to the welcome table where you can check-in.
Parking and public transportation: Parking is on a pull out on the South side of Marine Dr. Please look for signs to direct you.
This site is not particularly accessible by Trimet, as it involves a 1.3 mile walk or bike from the bus #21 stop on NE Sandy and NE 185th.
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.
- 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.