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Make life a little easier on our Oregon winter birds with some crafty edible artistry for all ages.

Volunteer Opportunity As a tree planting volunteer you will be guided on how to plant trees and make a difference in a few short hours! About the Program Friends of Trees inspires people to improve the world around them through a simple solution: planting trees, together. Since 1989 Friends of Trees has planted 1 Million trees and native shrubs in neighborhoods and natural areas in six counties across two states. We’ve done this by bringing together over 75,000 community members, and while implementing and growing programming that aims to do this work inclusively and equitably. About the Project Join Friends of Trees and Clean Water Services for our final weekend of planting at Jackson Bottom Wetlands this season. We'll be planting plant hundreds of native trees and shrubs in the eastern section of this 635-acre wetland complex before the rainy season comes and the wetlands are submerged in water for the winter! We'll see you there! Please arrive by 8:45am to sign-in and be assigned a planting crew. The planting starts at 9:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and planting guidance, as well as breakfast snacks and coffee/tea/hot chocolate -- all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather wearing sturdy shoes or boots, and be ready to have fun! →Visit the Friends of Trees site to sign up! Project Requirements Requirements Age: Volunteers must be 6+; under 18 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. We provide gloves, tools, and planting guidance, as well as breakfast snacks and coffee/tea/hot chocolate -- all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather wearing sturdy shoes or boots, and be ready to have fun! Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. After you express interest, the partner will contact you with next steps and confirmation details. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.

After a successful season of paddling and rentals, it’s time to tuck away the Cook Family Park fleet for winter! We need volunteers to help transport canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards from Cook Family Park to our storage shed near Sherwood.

Volunteers will help load boats onto trailers and vehicle roof racks, transport them to storage, and unload them for the winter. Have a vehicle roof rack or utility trailer? We’d especially appreciate your help!

Ready to lend a hand? Join us to wrap up the season and help keep our fleet ready for another year on the river.

Join Tualatin Riverkeepers at Rood Bridge Park in Hillsboro as we begin a long-term restoration project!

Our first step is to cut back blackberry and make space for underplantings of native plants. This work supports wildlife habitat, water quality, soil health, and human connection throughout the park.

Snacks, coffee, tools, safety gear, and instructions are provided.

Thank you to our partners at the City of Hillsboro and Clean Water Services for supporting this project!

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Make life a little easier on our Oregon winter birds with some crafty edible artistry for all ages.

How do I register? Register by filling out this quick form. Groups, families, and individuals welcome!

Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to hand us a youth waiver form signed by their parent/guardian.

This event is in partnership with Clean Water Services.

How do I register? Register by filling out this quick form. Groups, families, and individuals welcome!

Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to hand us a youth waiver form signed by their parent/guardian.

Questions? Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage. Our team is also happy to assist! Reach us at [email protected] or 503-595-0213. We look forward to planting together soon!

This event is in partnership with the City of Tualatin.

It’s finally time to plant at the beaver pond! Join Tualatin Riverkeepers in Tigard to support our restoration efforts at a beautiful beaver pond just across from the Tigard Public Library.

We’ll plant native species along the pond and stream banks beneath a canopy of Pacific willow. This work supports wildlife habitat, water quality, and soil health while promoting biodiversity. Snacks, coffee, tools, safety gear, and instruction will be provided.

Please expect to walk and work on uneven surfaces along a pond bank. The site is accessible via TriMet bus line 76.

Thank you to the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District for supporting this project!

Let's plant trees together in Cedar Hills & Cedar Mill! Interested in receiving a tree? Click HERE to purchase a tree for your household. Dozens of large (6-10' tall) trees will be ready for planting in their new homes, and your help is what makes this community planting possible!

Please arrive by 8:45am to sign-in and be assigned a planting crew. The planting starts at 9:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance, as well as light breakfast snacks and coffee/tea/hot chocolate. We ask that all volunteers dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting dirty, and be ready to have fun!

How do I register? Register by filling out this quick form. Groups, families, and individuals welcome! If your group is more than 5 people, please know you will be assigned to different planting crews.

Have a pickup truck? We need your help getting these young trees to their planting sites a few blocks away from the central staging site. Please sign up if you're able to help out in this key role.

Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to hand us a youth waiver form signed by their parent/guardian.

Private transportation: You will travel from the meeting location to a few planting sites in the nearby neighborhood (up to several miles). We recommend private transportation (bike or vehicle), but there may be an option to carpool if others in your small planting crew are also comfortable with this.

Questions? Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage. Our team is also happy to assist! [email protected] / 503-595-0213 We look forward to planting together soon!

This event in partnership with Clean Water Services.

Come one, come all! Please join us at Fields Bridge Park in West Linn to help with habitat restoration. We begin 2026 with lots of work to do, and we need your help! This is a beautiful city park along the Tualatin River with many uses (walking paths, baseball fields, community garden, playground, fishing areas).

Throughout spring, summer, and fall, we will be doing removal of typical invasive plants like blackberries, ivy, and holly. In late fall we will do a planting. This event is a collaboration between the City of West Linn (and its volunteers) and the Tualatin Riverkeepers.

Volunteer Opportunity Join Tualatin Riverkeepers in Tigard to support our restoration efforts at a beautiful beaver pond just across from the Tigard Public Library. About the Program Tualatin Riverkeepers protects, restores and expands access to the Tualatin River Watershed through advocacy and fostering broad community engagement. Our three key areas of focus – advocacy, restoration, and river experiences – engage hundreds of volunteers and thousands of participants each year, who gain an appreciation of the watershed and its protection by experiencing it first-hand. About the Project It’s finally time to plant at the beaver pond! Join Tualatin Riverkeepers in Tigard to support our restoration efforts at a beautiful beaver pond just across from the Tigard Public Library. We’ll plant native species along the pond and stream banks beneath a canopy of Pacific willow. This work supports wildlife habitat, water quality, and soil health while promoting biodiversity. In the process, you will learn about urban wildlife habitat and native plants that support biodiversity. Snacks, coffee, tools, safety gear, and instruction will be provided. Please expect to walk and work on uneven surfaces along a pond bank. The site is accessible via TriMet bus line 76. Thank you to the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District for supporting this project! Use this link to sign-up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beaver-pond-planting-day-in-tigard-tickets-2003784231577?aff=oddtdtcreator Project Requirements Requirements Age: Volunteers must be 8+; under 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Accessibility: Please expect to walk and work on uneven surfaces along a pond bank. Dress code: Closed‑toe shoes; comfortable attire suitable for light activity. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Please use the link above to sign-up. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.

What to do: Please join us in removing ivy and other invasive species from Durham's forest lot to improve habitat for native plants and creatures. What to wear: Comfortable closed-toe shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Pants and long sleeves are encouraged. Dress appropriately in layers, for the weather conditions. Contact: Mallory Fuller at [email protected] or 503-260-0465, for questions or concerns. Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: Look for the Solve Signs and table Address: SW Rivendell Dr and SW Upper Boones Ferry Road Durham, OR 97224 | Map Link What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts. What's Provided: Gloves, shovels, soil knives, hand shovels, and loppers. Quantities may be limited, feel free to bring your own tools. Restrooms: No public restrooms are available Parking: Parking available along SW Willowbottom Way Transit: Not available nearby Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns. Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event. Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instr