Forest Park Stewardship Volunteer Event; age Referral

Overview

Join Portland Parks & Recreation to steward Forest Park by removing invasively growing, non-native species, including English ivy, and Armenian blackberry and encouraging a diversity of native plants. By removing noxious weeds, encouraging the regeneration of native plants and planting a diversity of native plant species we help to enhance wildlife habitat and reduce erosion and water runoff. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature!

Please bring your own water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructions, tools, and gloves will be provided. For the safety of staff and other volunteers, please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Please register ahead of time by following this link and selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond for a team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to monica.walker and we can help you get registered.

Closest address to meeting location: 2330 NW Belgrave Ave, Portland, OR 97210

Parking and public transit: Street parking is available on NW Aspen and the lower part of Belgrave Ave but there is limited space to turn around on Belgrave. Please only park on the north side the Belgrave to allow plenty of space for other vehicles to pass through.

Please be respectful of neighbors when parking. Drops offs at NW Vaughn and 27th, which is a 30+ minute walk to the meeting location. More information can be found .

Children are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult.

Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. A portable restroom will be available at this site.

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Below are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

Click on this link if you are interested in helping out: Volunteers must be 6 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity; any volunteer under age 14 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone.

This is a Referral Opportunity
, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity. Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.

Issue Area(s): Environment, Health & Wellness

Population Served: Other

Activity Type: Gardening/Planting, Other

Age Minimum (with Adult): 6+, Minimum Age: 14+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed

Saturday, February 14, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday, March 14, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday, April 11, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday, May 9, 2026 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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