Marquam Nature Park Volunteer Trail Work Event

Project Details 

Join PP&R, the Forest Park Conservancy to maintain/build safe trails for park visitors at Marquam Nature Park. Volunteers will be hiking to the site and will be working on maintaining the trails in the park. Please dress for the weather, wear closed toed shoes, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, project instruction, snacks, hot drinks and hand warmers provided. There is a porta potty on site. 

Registration is Required

Register here

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 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 next stewardship event.

• PP&R staff or the partner group liaison will be on site to greet you and will provide gloves, tools, training for the day's activity, and a snack to keep you going.
• 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!
• Unless otherwise noted, all events are family friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event.
• Registration is required for all stewardship events, unless otherwise noted.
• 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.

Service Hours

Court-ordered community service hours 

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?

Contact Ahmed Yusuf at ahmed.yusuf@portlandoregon.gov or 503-260-2329