Weed Warriors at Mt. Tabor Park (age 7+) *Hands On*

Volunteer Opportunity Spend the morning outside at Mt. Tabor, a cinder cone volcano in SE Portland, and help restore the health of this unique park. About the Program Friends of Mt Tabor Park works to increase the ecological health of the park and help improve the air and water quality for the whole city. For more information: www.taborfriends.org About the Project Become a Friend of Mt. Tabor Park as a Weed Warrior! Spend the morning outside at Mt. Tabor, a cinder cone volcano in SE Portland, and help restore the health of this unique park. The Weed Warriors meet the last Saturday of each month (except December), and remove invasive plants including Himalayan blackberry and English ivy, plant native plants, and/or mulch new plantings. ​Tools, gloves, and invasive plant removal hacks provided. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and long sleeves to protect yourself as you work alongside trees and bushes, including thorny blackberry. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. A water bottle filling station is located by the restrooms near the Visitors Center. Be prepared to have fun and feel good taking care of our Mt. Tabor Park. Volunteers can learn about ecology, environmental restoration, native plants, trees, birds, invertebrates-- and how all of these things work together. Project Requirements Requirements Age: Volunteers must be 7 years of age or older to attend this project; Children under 12 must be in the company of an adult for the duration of the service project. Volunteers under 16 must either attend with a parent/adult, or bring a waiver. If you plan to bring your children or other guests to the event, you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team. You can then sign up your team for this project. All volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form