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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Volunteers at Columbia Park Nature Patch

Volunteer Stewardship Events

The Alberta Park Nature Patch

Nature Patches

Youth Conservation Crew kayaking on the Willamette River

Youth Conservation Crew (ages 14-18)

Renew Forest Park

Renew Forest Park

Forest Park Natural Area trees

Natural Areas

A photo of the Pesticide Free Park sign at Arbor Lodge Park.

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

Related offices, programs, and projects

Portland Parks & Recreation Environmental Education

Environmental Education

Natural Area Stewardship

Natural Areas Volunteer Stewardship

Image of lush garden

Community Gardens

Events

Forest Park Stewardship Event

Join PP&R for a volunteer restoration project in Forest Park.

December 4, 2024 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event

Harrison Park Nature Patch Planting

Pitch in to help create a naturescape at Harrison Park.

December 6, 2024 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Volunteer Event

Forest Park Stewardship Event

Join PP&R for a volunteer restoration project in Forest Park.

December 7, 2024 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event

Tideman Johnson Park First Saturday Volunteer Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation, Johnson Creek Watershed Council and the Friends of Tideman Johnson community members to enhance this little gem of a park!

December 7, 2024 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Volunteer Event

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