Woods Memorial Park Volunteer Trailwork Event

Project details

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Woods Park for our monthly volunteer event to maintain/build safe trails for park visitors at Woods Park. Volunteers will be maintaining the trails in the park. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. No experience needed. Tools, gloves, water, coffee, snacks and project instructions provided. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring your own personal water bottle and snacks. Volunteers will be hiking to the project site. 

Registration is required 

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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 stewardship event.

• We will provide all the tools, gloves and training you will need for this volunteer work.
• 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 ahmed.yusuf@portlandoregon.gov before arriving with a large group. This will ensure 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 on our Volunteer Stewardship for Groups page. 

Service Hours 

Court-ordered community service 

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