Weekend Projects
We welcome volunteers of all ages. However, for those under 14 years, one adult should accompany every five volunteers. New events will be added periodically, so please check back for updated information. If you have questions or would like to register for an event, please contact Melissa Marcum, Natural Resources volunteer coordinator, at 503/629-6305 Ext. 2953 or e-mail at mmarcum@thprd.org.
We hope you will join the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District as we work to protect and restore natural areas in our community. Below is a list of environmental work parties and events where we need volunteer help. In addition to working with individuals, we enjoy partnering with schools, colleges, local community residents and businesses to set up an event. We are delighted to set up a special work party for a group of 10 or more.
Important Notice
For each of the projects listed below, we ask volunteers to bring tools specific to the tasks of the day. We also ask that volunteers bring reusable drinking water bottles to our projects. We hope that volunteers will take this simple step to assist us in our efforts to reduce waste at the end of our projects and at the end of the day. Volunteers should also wear long sleeves, long pants, old tennis shoes or hiking boots and raingear, if necessary. On sunny days, sunscreen and hats are also recommended.
Blackberry Removal at Brookview Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday March 27, 2010
Join us as we remove Himalayan blackberries from the riparian corridor of a tributary of Beaverton's South Johnson Creek. Please bring heavy-duty work gloves, a set of loppers or hand pruners, shovel and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: Brookview Park is located on the corner of SW 152nd Ave. and Village Lane. Volunteers will meet in the open meadow near this intersection. 97007
Blackberry Removal at Carolwood Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday March 27, 2010
Join us as we continue to remove Himalayan blackberry from the riparian corridor of Beaverton's South Johnson Creek. Please bring heavy-duty work gloves, a set of loppers or hand pruners, shovel and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: Carolwood Park is locatd on SW Gearhart Drive, just north of Sexton Mtn. Drive. Follow the main trailhead into the park. Volunteers will meet in the lawn of the park, just south of the paved path. 97007
Prep for Native Plant Sale at Tualatin Hills Nature Park Interpretive Center
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9:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday April 3, 2010
Join us as we label and organize native trees, shrubs and herbs for an upcoming plant sale at the Interpretive Center. Please bring work gloves and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the event. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet for a brief orientation inside the Interpretive Center, located at 15655 SW Millikan Way in Beaverton. 97006
Free the Trees of Ivy at Pheasant Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday April 10, 2010
Join us as we cut and clear English ivy from around trees throughout the natural areas of Pheasant Park. Please bring heavy-duty work gloves, loppers or hand pruners and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet at the entrance on SW Ewen Dr. adjacent to 184th Terrace. 97006
Volunteers Needed for Green Garden Fair & Native Plant Sale!
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7:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Saturday April 10, 2010
Volunteers will take part in a number of activities, from interpretive education to assisting with the native plant sale. Please dress for the weather and bring a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the event. Lunch will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet for a brief orientation inside the Interpretive Center, located at 15655 SW Millikan Way in Beaverton. 97006
Orientation for our Breeding Bird Survey Program
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2:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Sunday April 11, 2010
Our breeding bird monitoring program is beginning another year and we are looking to recruit volunteers! We are expanding our counts to other sites throughout the district. Interested individuals should be at an intermediate to advanced level and be able to identify birds by sight and sound. The monitoring period will run from May 1 to June 15.
Address: The Tualatin Hills Nature Park is located at 15655 SW Millikan Way in Beaverton. 97006
SOLV IT Earth Day at Bauman Park
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9:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday April 17, 2010
Celebrate Earth Day by removing garlic mustard from the riparian corridor of Fanno Creek. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet at the southeast corner of park located on Oleson Road and adjacent to Dover Lane. 97225
SOLV IT Earth Day at Foothills Park
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9:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday April 17, 2010
Celebrate Earth Day by removing English ivy and Himalayan blackberry from the natural areas of Foothills Park. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet at the picnic tables located in Foothills Park, on the east side of Huntington Drive. 97225
SOLV IT Earth Day at Rosa Park
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9:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday April 17, 2010
Join us as we continue to cut and dig Himalayan blackberries from the riparian corridor of Celebrity Creek in Rosa Park. We are very close to completing the initial removal of blackberries throughout this site! Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Rosa Park is adjacent to Hazeldale Park. Volunteers will meet at the picnic tables near the parking lot for Hazeldale Park, located at the end of Prospect Place, just off of SW 192nd Avenue. 97007
SOLV IT Earth Day at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park
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9:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday April 17, 2010
Celebrate Earth Day by removing Himalayan blackberry from the natural areas of the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet inside the Interpretive Center for a brief orientation before heading out the project site. The Interpretive Center is located at 15655 SW Millikan Way. 97006
Volunteers Needed to Assist with Nature Days at Vista Brook Park!
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10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Sunday April 18, 2010
Volunteers are needed to assist with educational activities and games at Nature Days. Please dress for the weather and bring a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the event. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet at the end of SW 88th Avenue, just south of Scholls Ferry Road. 97223
CANCELED - Blackberry Removal at Carolwood Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday April 24, 2010
Join us as we continue to remove Himalayan blackberry from the riparian corridor of Beaverton's South Johnson Creek. Please bring heavy-duty work gloves, a set of loppers or hand pruners, shovel and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: Carolwood Park is locatd on SW Gearhart Drive, just north of Sexton Mtn. Drive. Follow the main trailhead into the park. Volunteers will meet in the lawn of the park, just south of the paved path. 97007
Volunteers Needed to Assist with Nature Days along the Rock Creek Trail!
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10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Saturday April 24, 2010
Volunteers are needed to assist with educational activities and games at Nature Days. Please dress for the weather and bring a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the event. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet at the pirate playground along the Rock Creek Trail. This playground is south off of NW Graf St., just east of Sickle Lane. 97229
Volunteers Needed to Assist with Nature Days at Summercrest Park!
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10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Sunday April 25, 2010
Volunteers are needed to assist with educational activities and games at Nature Days. Please dress for the weather and bring a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the event. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet along the north side of Bridle Hills Drive, underneath the powerlines between SW 161st & 158th Place. 97007
Blackberry Dig at Moonshadow Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday May 1, 2010
Join us as we continue to dig Himalayan blackberries for the natural areas of Moonshadow Park. Please bring a shovel, leather work gloves and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet at the Alden Street entrance to the park, between SW 66th and SW 67th Place. 97223
Trail Maintenance at Tualatin Hills Nature Park
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9:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday May 1, 2010
Join us as we prune vegetation along the Ponderosa Loop Trail in Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Please bring a set of loppers or hand pruners, shovel, leather work gloves and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: The Tualatin Hills Nature Park is located at 15655 SW Millikan Way in Beaverton (97006). Volunteers will meet inside the Nature Park Interpretive Center for a brief orientation before heading out to the project site.
Invasive Weed Removal at Hyland Forest Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday May 8, 2010
Join us as we hand pull nipplewort and Robert geranium throughout the restoration sites of Hyland Forest. Please bring heavy-duty work gloves, a set of loppers or hand pruners, shovel and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: Hyland Forest Park is located on the north side of SW Sexton Mtn. Drive, just east of Murray Blvd. Volunteers will meet at the trailhead adject to SW Sexton Mtn. Court. 97007
Native Garden Planting at Tualatin Hills Nature Park
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9:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday May 8, 2010
Help us plant more native shrubs and herbs throughout the native plant gardens of the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Please bring heavy-duty work gloves, a shovel and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: The Tualatin Hills Nature Park is located at 15655 SW Millikan Way, in Beaverton. Volunteers will meet for a brief orientation inside the Nature Park Interpretive Center. 97006
Blackberry Removal at Rosa Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday May 15, 2010
Join us as we continue to cut and dig Himalayan blackberries from the riparian corridor of Celebrity Creek in Rosa Park. We are very close to completing the initial removal of blackberries throughout this site! Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Rosa Park is adjacent to Hazeldale Park. Volunteers will meet at the picnic tables near the parking lot for Hazeldale Park, located at the end of Prospect Place, just off of SW 192nd Avenue. 97007
Invasive Plant Removal at Autumn Ridge Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday May 15, 2010
Join us as we remove English ivy and Himalayan blackberries from the natural areas of Autumn Ridge Park. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Autumn Ridge Park is located on NW Fieldstone Drive, just east of Fall Ave. Volunteers will meet at the basketball courts. 97006
Ivy Removal at H.M. Terpenning Complex
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday May 15, 2010
Help us remove English ivy from the gardens along Walker Road. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: The H.M. Terpenning Complex is located at 15707 SW Walker Road in Beaverton. Volunteers will meet at the trailhead that begins in the parking lot on the corner of 158th Ave & Walker Road and run parallel to Walker Road. There will be a volunteer project sign designating this location. 97006
Invasive Herb Pull at Hyland Forest Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday May 22, 2010
Join us as we remove Robert geranium and nipplewort from throughout restoration sites at Hyland Forest Park. Please bring gardening gloves and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Hyland Forest Park is located on the north side of SW Sexton Mtn. Drive, just east of Murray Blvd. Volunteers will meet at the trailhead adject to SW Sexton Mtn. Court. 97007
National Trails Day at Murrayhill Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday June 5, 2010
Join neighbors and volunteers to collect trash along the Westside Regional Trail throughout the restoration areas of Murrayhill Powerline Park. Recycled materials will be collected and separated for transport to local recyclers. Please bring a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet on SW 155th Avenue where the power lines pass over the road, about one block east of SW 160th Avenue.
Invasive Plant Removal at Autumn Ridge Park
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9:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday June 12, 2010
Join us as we remove English ivy and Himalayan blackberries from the natural areas of Autumn Ridge Park. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Autumn Ridge Park is located on NW Fieldstone Drive, just east of Fall Ave. Volunteers will meet at the basketball courts. 97006
Invasive Plant Removal at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park
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9:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday June 12, 2010
Join us as we remove English ivy and Himalayan blackberry from the natural areas of the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: The Tualatin Hills Nature Park is located at 15655 SW Millikan Way, in Beaverton. Volunteers will meet for a brief orientation inside the Nature Park Interpretive Center before heading out to the project site. 97006
Blackberry Removal at Hazeldale Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday June 19, 2010
Join us as we remove Himalayan blackberry from the riparian corridor of Celebrity Creek throughout Hazeldale Park. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Hazeldale Park is located at the end of Prospect Place, which is off of SW 192nd Ave. Volunteers will meet at the picnic tables near the parking lot at the end of Prospect Place. 97007
Blackberry Removal at Hazeldale Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday July 17, 2010
Join us as we remove Himalayan blackberry from the riparian corridor of Celebrity Creek throughout Hazeldale Park. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet at the picnic tables near the parking lot for Hazeldale Park, located at the end of Prospect Place, just off of SW 192nd Avenue. 97007
Trail Maintenance at Tualatlin Hills Nature Park
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9:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday July 17, 2010
Join us as we make improvements to soft-surface trails throughout the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Please bring heavy-duty work gloves and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: The Tualatin Hills Nature Park is located at 15655 SW Millikan Way, in Beaverton. Volunteers will meet for a brief orientation inside the Nature Park Interpretive Center before heading out to the project site. 97006
Volunteers Needed for Bug Fest at Tualatin Hills Nature Park
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9:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Saturday August 28, 2010
MORNING SHIFT!
Volunteers will take part in a number of activities, from interpretive education to assisting with crafts and games. Please dress for the weather and bring a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the event. Lunch will be provided!
Address: The Tualatin Hills Nature Park is located at 15655 SW Millikan Way, in Beaverton. Volunteers will meet for a brief orientation inside the Nature Park Interpretive Center. 97006
Volunteers Needed for Bug Fest at Tualatin Hills Nature Park
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12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Saturday August 28, 2010
AFTERNOON SHIFT!
Volunteers will take part in a number of activities, from interpretive education to assisting with the native plant sale. Please dress for the weather and bring a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the event. Lunch will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet for a brief orientation inside the Interpretive Center, located at 15655 SW Millikan Way in Beaverton. 97006
Blackberry Removal at Matrix Hill Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday September 11, 2010
Join us as we remove Himalayan blackberry throughout the natural areas of Matrix Hill Park. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Matrix Hill Park is located at the end of 149th Ave., just north of SW Beard Road. Volunteers will meet at the trailhead located at the end of 149th Ave. 97007
Trail Maintenance at Tualatin Hills Nature Park
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9:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday September 18, 2010
Join us as we make improvements to soft-surface trails throughout the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Please bring heavy-duty work gloves and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: The Tualatin Hills Nature Park is located at 15655 SW Millikan Way, in Beaverton. Volunteers will meet for a brief orientation inside the Nature Park Interpretive Center before heading out to the project site. 97006
Invasive Plant Removal at Autumn Ridge Park
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9:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday October 2, 2010
Join us as we remove English ivy and Himalayan blackberries from the natural areas of Autumn Ridge Park. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Autumn Ridge Park is located on NW Fieldstone Drive, just east of Fall Ave. Volunteers will meet at the basketball courts. 97006
Maintenance of Restoration Sites at Rosa Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday October 16, 2010
Join us as we dig and pull Himalayan blackberry and English ivy that has re-emerged throughout the riparian corridor of Celebrity Creek in Rosa Park. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Rosa Park is adjacent to Hazeldale Park. Volunteers will meet at the picnic tables near the parking lot for Hazeldale Park, located at the end of Prospect Place, just off of SW 192nd Avenue. 97007
Blackberry Removal at Summercrest Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday October 23, 2010
Join us as we continue to remove and maintain Himalayan blackberries throughout the riparian corridor of a portion of Beaverton's South Johnson Creek in Summercrest Park. Please bring a shovel, leather work gloves and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Summercrest Park is located adjacent to Hart Meadows Park, which runs along the powerline corridor just south of Hart Road. Volunteers will meet on the south side of Bridle Hills Drive as it passes over the powerline corridor, just southeast of SW Coe Way. 97007
Blackberry Maintenance at Carolwood Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday November 6, 2010
Join us as we continue to remove Himalayan blackberry from the riparian corridor of Beaverton's South Johnson Creek. Please bring heavy-duty work gloves, a set of loppers or hand pruners, shovel and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: Carolwood Park is locatd on SW Gearhart Drive, just north of Sexton Mtn. Drive. Follow the main trailhead into the park. Volunteers will meet in the lawn of the park, just south of the paved path. 97007
Volunteers Needed for Newt Day at Tualatin Hills Nature Park!
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11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Saturday November 6, 2010
Volunteers will take part in a number of activities, from interpretive education to assisting with crafts and games. Please dress for the weather and bring a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the event. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: The Tualatin Hills Nature Park is located at 15655 SW Millikan Way, in Beaverton. Volunteers will meet for a brief orientation inside the Nature Park Interpretive Center. 97006
Blackberry Removal at Summercrest Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday November 20, 2010
Join us as we continue to remove and maintain Himalayan blackberries throughout the riparian corridor of a portion of Beaverton's South Johnson Creek in Summercrest Park. Please bring a shovel, leather work gloves and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Summercrest Park is located adjacent to Hart Meadows Park, which runs along the powerline corridor just south of Hart Road. Volunteers will meet on the south side of Bridle Hills Drive as it passes over the powerline corridor, just southeast of SW Coe Way. 97007
Invasive Plant Removal at Rosa Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday November 20, 2010
Join us as we dig and pull Himalayan blackberry and English ivy that has re-emerged throughout the riparian corridor of Celebrity Creek in Rosa Park. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Rosa Park is adjacent to Hazeldale Park. Volunteers will meet at the picnic tables near the parking lot for Hazeldale Park, located at the end of Prospect Place, just off of SW 192nd Avenue. 97007
Blackberry Removal at Carolwood Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday December 4, 2010
Join us as we continue to remove Himalayan blackberry from the riparian corridor of Beaverton's South Johnson Creek. Please bring heavy-duty work gloves, a set of loppers or hand pruners, shovel and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments will be provided!
Address: Carolwood Park is locatd on SW Gearhart Drive, just north of Sexton Mtn. Drive. Follow the main trailhead into the park. Volunteers will meet in the lawn of the park, just south of the paved path. 97007
Invasive Plant Removal at Hazeldale Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday December 18, 2010
Join us as we remove Himalayan blackberry from the riparian corridor of Celebrity Creek throughout Hazeldale Park. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet at the picnic tables near the parking lot for Hazeldale Park, located at the end of Prospect Place, just off of SW 192nd Avenue. 97007
Invasive Plant Removal at Hazeldale Park
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday January 15, 2011
Join us as we remove Himalayan blackberry from the riparian corridor of Celebrity Creek throughout Hazeldale Park. Please bring a shovel, heavy-duty work gloves, loppers and a re-usable water bottle to drink from throughout the project. Refreshments and a water cooler will be provided!
Address: Volunteers will meet at the picnic tables near the parking lot for Hazeldale Park, located at the end of Prospect Place, just off of SW 192nd Avenue. 97007
