Upcoming Events

River View Natural Area Restoration Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Westside Watershed Resource Center to help remove English ivy and improve habitat at this important natural area that delivers cool water from seven streams into the Willamette at spots that salmon and steelhead like to hangout. This volunteer event is a great way to connect with nature, help native plant species thrive, and improve the habitat of this unique urban natural area. Tools, gloves, and refreshments will be provided!

When: Saturday, January 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Where: River View Natural Area Trailhead, S Brugger St and S Palatine Hill Rd (map link)

Learn more and sign up here

Children 10+ are welcome, if accompanied by an attentive adult. Youth 16+ may attend independently with parent permission. 

Multnomah Greenspace Restoration Event

WWRC is partnering with a local resident to restore a greenspace near SW 37th and Multnomah Blvd. Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive plants to improve habitat and prep the site for a future planting event. Tools, gloves, and refreshments will be provided; all ages are welcome. Parking is available on the north side of Multnomah Boulevard near Classic Collision. Please contact Julia at eqfoundations@icloud.com to learn more or sign up.

When: Saturday, January 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Where: Between SW 37th and SW 40th and Multnomah Blvd, on the south side of Multnomah Blvd. (map link)

Children 10+ are welcome, if accompanied by an attentive adult. Youth 16+ may attend independently with parent's permission. 

Fanno Creek Natural Area Restoration Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Westside Watershed Resource Center to help plant native plants and improve habitat at this important natural area that Fanno Creek runs through. This is a great way to connect with nature and make a difference. Tools, gloves, and refreshments will be provided!

When: Saturday, February 7, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Where: SW 39th Dr and SW 38th Pl (map link)

Learn more and sign up here

Children 10+ are welcome, if accompanied by an attentive adult. Youth 16+ may attend independently with parent permission. Please note that the short path to where we will be working is a little steep.