Hands On Portland
Land Tending at Errol Heights City Park (age 10+) Referral
Hands On Portland, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Land Tending at Errol Heights City Park (age 10+) Referral
Join the Friends of Errol Heights, Johnson Creek Watershed Council, and Portland Parks & Recreation as we gather at Errol Heights Park for a morning of Land Tending! We are working to revegetate areas that were disturbed during construction. This park is home to a plethora of wildlife including beaver, woodpeckers, ducks, and dragonflies!
Click here to RSVP for October 18th: https://www.jcwc.org/events/land-tending-at-errol-heights-8/
Click here to RSVP for November 15th: https://www.jcwc.org/events/land-tending-at-errol-heights-9/
Click here to RSVP for December 20th: https://www.jcwc.org/events/land-tending-at-errol-heights-10/
What:
Errol Heights Land Tending projects include weeding, planting, mulching, and trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month.
Where:
Errol Heights City Park(directions emailed after registration).
What to bring:
Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.
What to wear:
Dress for the weather! Wear long thick pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy, close-toed shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a raincoat or a hat and sunscreen, as appropriate.
What we provide:
Gloves, tools, and instruction on how to safely use tools and remove invasive weeds. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an attentive adult. This work is around and near prickly plants and can be challenging for young children. We recommend children ages 10 and up for this type of event.
Health and Safety:
We will follow current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Masks are not required, but encouraged in indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
Accessibility:
This event may require standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects.
Johnson Creek Watershed Council's mission is to restore a healthy Johnson Creek through sound science and community engagement. This opportunity will engage volunteers in watershed health through the removal of invasive species and planting native plants. Opportunity Requirements: Volunteers must be
10years of age or older
to participate in this opportunity; any volunteer
under age 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Click on the RSVP link above if you are interested in helping out. **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity. Issue Area(s) Environment, Civic & Community Population Served Animals, Other Requirements Age Minimum (with Adult): 10+ , Minimum Age:16+
Please wait... Express Interest
Saturday, October 18, 2025 From9:00 AM - 12:00 PM After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity. Saturday, November 15, 2025 From9:00 AM - 12:00 PM After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity. Saturday, December 20, 2025 From9:00 AM - 12:00 PM After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity. Stay connected! Sign up for our e-newsletter
In order to register for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account. This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to: Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or Create a new team to sign up. Signup Questions
Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity:
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Join the Friends of Errol Heights, Johnson Creek Watershed Council, and Portland Parks & Recreation as we gather at Errol Heights Park for a morning of Land Tending! We are working to revegetate areas that were disturbed during construction. This park is home to a plethora of wildlife including beaver, woodpeckers, ducks, and dragonflies!
Click here to RSVP for October 18th: https://www.jcwc.org/events/land-tending-at-errol-heights-8/
Click here to RSVP for November 15th: https://www.jcwc.org/events/land-tending-at-errol-heights-9/
Click here to RSVP for December 20th: https://www.jcwc.org/events/land-tending-at-errol-heights-10/
What:
Errol Heights Land Tending projects include weeding, planting, mulching, and trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month.
Where:
Errol Heights City Park(directions emailed after registration).
What to bring:
Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.
What to wear:
Dress for the weather! Wear long thick pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy, close-toed shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a raincoat or a hat and sunscreen, as appropriate.
What we provide:
Gloves, tools, and instruction on how to safely use tools and remove invasive weeds. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an attentive adult. This work is around and near prickly plants and can be challenging for young children. We recommend children ages 10 and up for this type of event.
Health and Safety:
We will follow current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Masks are not required, but encouraged in indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
Accessibility:
This event may require standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects.
Johnson Creek Watershed Council's mission is to restore a healthy Johnson Creek through sound science and community engagement. This opportunity will engage volunteers in watershed health through the removal of invasive species and planting native plants. Opportunity Requirements: Volunteers must be
10years of age or older
to participate in this opportunity; any volunteer
under age 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Click on the RSVP link above if you are interested in helping out. **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity. Issue Area(s) Environment, Civic & Community Population Served Animals, Other Requirements Age Minimum (with Adult): 10+ , Minimum Age:16+
Please wait... Express Interest
Saturday, October 18, 2025 From9:00 AM - 12:00 PM After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity. Saturday, November 15, 2025 From9:00 AM - 12:00 PM After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity. Saturday, December 20, 2025 From9:00 AM - 12:00 PM After Expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity. Stay connected! Sign up for our e-newsletter
In order to register for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account. This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to: Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or Create a new team to sign up. Signup Questions
Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity:
#J-18808-Ljbffr