Oregon Metro

Participants will plant native plants and tend to the nature patch near the entrance of the parking lot on 148th and Halsey. All tools and supplies provided.

Cost: Free
Ages: All ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Difficulty: Moderate

This is a drop-in event; no registration required.

To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.

Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.

This event is full, but you can still join the waitlist.

Join local nature educator Gladys Ruiz on a journey to explore the ways we have forged relationships with birds. We will utilize our natural abilities as we challenge conventional notions of birding and share stories of birds, migration and community.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages. Minors must be accompanied by adults.
Difficulty: easy

To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.

Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.

Join Metro at Scouters Mountain Nature Park to plant native plants along the hiking trails. All tools and supplies provided.

To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.

Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.

What do you want to see in your community in 50 years? What are your dreams for the future?

As part of the Future 50 project, Metro is holding conversations with communities to develop aspirations for 2077 that will guide the direction of our region. We want to hear from you!

Join a community visioning table this fall to share your hopes for the future.

• Connect with other community members to help create regional aspirations for the future.
• Learn about Metro’s Future 50 project and what other community members and regional leaders are saying.
• Learn about the shared regional values that will guide the development of the vision.

Registration is required. Bring your ideas, perspective and creativity. Refreshments are provided. These events are open to members of the public who live, work, go to school or spend time in the greater Portland region—including urban and rural Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.