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Gabriel Park
Oct
15
9:00 AM09:00

Gabriel Park

Volunteers will be working with Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Gabriel Park on restoration projects at Gabriel Park. Projects will include mulching the fence line next to our future pollinator meadow. 

Questions: contact Mary Verrilli at 503-823-9423 or mary.verrilli@portlandoregon.gov

Specific Directions: Parking is available in the parking lot along SW Canby Street. Volunteers will meet by the winter dog park entrace to the natural area. Please view the map link for specific meeting and parking locations. 
Google Map link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=11TGwMAz3a6Ezg_lh4CgoWdXfp_A&usp=sharing

Age:Ages 5+ welcome with adult supervision.
Abilities: Must be able to bend and lift.
Things to Bring: Please dress for the weather, wear long sleeves and pants and sturdy closed-toed shoes. Please bring a full water bottle. Tools, gloves, instructions, light refreshments and KIND snacks will be provided. 

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Wilkes Park
Oct
14
9:00 AM09:00

Wilkes Park

Join Portland Parks & Recreation to help beautify Wilkes park by removing a chain-link fence and building a split-rail fence. Volunteers will also help remove invasive non-native species from the natural area in Wilkes Park. Invasive species removal restores wildlife habitat and encourages native species regeneration to prevent erosion and water run-off. 

Ages: All children welcome with adult supervision.
Things to bring: Please wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle, rain gear and sunhat. Instruction, tools, gloves, water, coffee/tea and KIND Snacks provided. 

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Oaks Crossing
Oct
14
9:00 AM09:00

Oaks Crossing

THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Join in Portland Parks & Recreation removing invasive non-native species, including English ivy, clematis, and Himalayan blackberry. Invasive species removal restores wildlife habitat and to encourages native species regeneration to prevent erosion and water run-off.

Specific Location Directions: Volunteers should meet at the north end of Sellwood Riverfront Park parking lot.
Ages: Ages 12+ welcome with adult supervision.
Things to bring: Please wear long thick pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle, rain gear and sunhat. Instruction, tools, gloves, water, coffee/tea and KIND Snacks provided.

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Hoyt Arboretum
Oct
14
9:00 AM09:00

Hoyt Arboretum

Join Hoyt Arboretum Friends in maintaining Portland's living library of trees. Volunteers will be removing invasive species, mulching, re-potting plants, weeding, root pruning, and trail work.

Specific Location Directions: Meet at the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.There is limited parking here, people should plan on carpooling or taking the MAX.
Ages: All children welcome with adult supervision.
Things to bring: Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy closed-toed shoes. Please bring a full water bottle.
Abilities or Skills Preference: Ability to navigate hilly terrain. 

THIS PROJECT IS FULL - PLEASE JOIN US AT ANOTHER PARKE DIEM PROJECT NEARBY!

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