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Nature

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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

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

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Community Gardens

Events

Woods Memorial Park Volunteer Trailwork Event

Join PP&R and Friends of Woods Park for our monthly volunteer trailwork event.

April 26, 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event

2025 City Nature Challenge BioBlitz at Mt. Tabor Park

Join us for a BioBlitz at Mt. Tabor Park for the City Nature Challenge. We will be observing the park's diverse array of species using the iNaturalist app.

April 26, 2025 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Volunteer Event

Wilkes Creek Headwaters - Mulching and Plant Care Event

Please join Portland Parks & Recreation, Friends of Trees and 7 Waters Canoe Family to weed and mulch recently planted native wildflowers at Wilkes Creek Headwaters!

April 26, 2025 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Volunteer Event

Forest Park Stewardship Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation to enhance habitat for plants and wildlife in Forest Park!

May 3, 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteer Event

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