Volunteer: Pittock Garden Tuesday Volunteer DayJoin the Tuesday Pittock Gardens volunteer crew! Every Tuesday, rain or shine, volunteers gather in the garden at Pittock Mansion to care for the plants. We welcome gardeners of all experience levels to join, you’ll get to work with Portland Parks & Recreation’s skilled horticulturists and OSU Master Gardeners, who have years of experience. Volunteering is a great way to learn and improve your gardening skills. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who can commit to volunteering on a regular basis, rather than as a one-time event. We meet at 9:00 am and end at 11:30 am. Click Respond to sign up Site AccessibilityThere are two restrooms in the garden and a water fountain. The garden is accessed by paved paths, which are flat and free of holes. Shade is limited in the garden and there are two to three benches in the area for sitting. If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please email us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage. Parking and TransportationParking is located in the lot at Pittock Mansion, there is plenty of spots available during the volunteer work party. Parking passes will be provided, please have the Parking Kitty app downloaded on your phone. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool. Program: Washington Park Join the Tuesday Pittock Gardens volunteer crew! Every Tuesday, rain or shine, volunteers gather in the garden at Pittock Mansion to care for the plants. We welcome gardeners of all experience levels to join, you’ll get to work with Portland Parks & Recreation’s skilled horticulturists and OSU Master Gardeners, who have years of experience. Volunteering is a great way to learn and improve your gardening skills. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who can commit to volunteering on a regular basis, rather than as a one-time event. We meet at 9:00 am and end at 11:30 am. Click Respond to sign up Site AccessibilityThere are two restrooms in the garden and a water fountain. The garden is accessed by paved paths, which are flat and free of holes. Shade is limited in the garden and there are two to three benches in the area for sitting. If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please email us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage. Parking and TransportationParking is located in the lot at Pittock Mansion, there is plenty of spots available during the volunteer work party. Parking passes will be provided, please have the Parking Kitty app downloaded on your phone. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool. Program: Washington Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97210 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Monarchs at the MansionJoin Portland Parks & Recreation and The Portland Monarchs for a morning in the butterfly habitat at the viewpoint at Pittock Mansion. This butterfly garden is a sanctuary that plays a critical role in providing a habitat for endangered Monarch Butterflies and other pollinators. The loss of habitats due to human activities is one of the leading causes of the drastic decline in the Monarch Butterfly. This garden is designed primarily with native plants, which includes Milkweed, the only plant that Monarch caterpillars can eat. Creating new habitats is one of the best ways to help the Monarchs recover. Portland Monarchs are leading this event.Volunteers with knowledge of pacific northwest native plants are encouraged to sign up.All instruction and tools will be provided. During the event, we will continue to remove unwanted plants, define existing planting areas, mulch, and tend to the garden.Check the weather before heading to the park. These events run rain or shine.We meet at 10:00 am and end at 12:00 pm Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond as team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register or have any difficulty registering, please contact kayla.miles@portlandoregon.gov. Site AccessibilityThe path to the viewpoint is paved, mostly flat with a slight decline, and free of holes. To access the garden, volunteers need to be able to step down about 4 to 6 inches and step up to leave the garden. Shade is limited in the garden and there are picnic tables in the area for sitting. There are two restrooms and a water fountain. If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please email us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage. Parking and TransportationParking is located in the lot at Pittock Mansion, there is plenty of spots available during the volunteer work party. Parking passes will be provided. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool. Program: Washington Park Join Portland Parks & Recreation and The Portland Monarchs for a morning in the butterfly habitat at the viewpoint at Pittock Mansion. This butterfly garden is a sanctuary that plays a critical role in providing a habitat for endangered Monarch Butterflies and other pollinators. The loss of habitats due to human activities is one of the leading causes of the drastic decline in the Monarch Butterfly. This garden is designed primarily with native plants, which includes Milkweed, the only plant that Monarch caterpillars can eat. Creating new habitats is one of the best ways to help the Monarchs recover. Portland Monarchs are leading this event.Volunteers with knowledge of pacific northwest native plants are encouraged to sign up.All instruction and tools will be provided. During the event, we will continue to remove unwanted plants, define existing planting areas, mulch, and tend to the garden.Check the weather before heading to the park. These events run rain or shine.We meet at 10:00 am and end at 12:00 pm Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond as team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register or have any difficulty registering, please contact kayla.miles@portlandoregon.gov. Site AccessibilityThe path to the viewpoint is paved, mostly flat with a slight decline, and free of holes. To access the garden, volunteers need to be able to step down about 4 to 6 inches and step up to leave the garden. Shade is limited in the garden and there are picnic tables in the area for sitting. There are two restrooms and a water fountain. If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please email us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage. Parking and TransportationParking is located in the lot at Pittock Mansion, there is plenty of spots available during the volunteer work party. Parking passes will be provided. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool. Program: Washington Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97210 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: MAC Trail Mondays in Washington ParkJoin Portland Parks & Recreation on the MAC Trail in Washington Park most Mondays, rain or shine. The MAC Trail winds its way through the park, connecting community and visitors to the parks many amenities and attractions. Spend a couple of hours with us, weeding, mulching, planting, and learning about invasive plant management. We meet at 9:00 am and end at 11:00 am Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond as team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register or have any difficulty registering, please contact kayla.miles@portlandoregon.gov. Meeting LocationMeet at the Elephant House Picnic Shelter, near the Washington Park playground. Site AccessibilityIf you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please email us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage. Parking and TransportationParking is located along SW Sherwood Blvd; there are plenty of spots available during the volunteer work party. Parking passes will be provided, please have the Parking Kitty app downloaded on your phone. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool. To find additional information about the park, visit Explore Washington Park. Program: Washington Park Join Portland Parks & Recreation on the MAC Trail in Washington Park most Mondays, rain or shine. The MAC Trail winds its way through the park, connecting community and visitors to the parks many amenities and attractions. Spend a couple of hours with us, weeding, mulching, planting, and learning about invasive plant management. We meet at 9:00 am and end at 11:00 am Please register ahead of time by selecting “respond” for an individual and “respond as team” to register more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register or have any difficulty registering, please contact kayla.miles@portlandoregon.gov. Meeting LocationMeet at the Elephant House Picnic Shelter, near the Washington Park playground. Site AccessibilityIf you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please email us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage. Parking and TransportationParking is located along SW Sherwood Blvd; there are plenty of spots available during the volunteer work party. Parking passes will be provided, please have the Parking Kitty app downloaded on your phone. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool. To find additional information about the park, visit Explore Washington Park. Program: Washington Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97210 Allow Groups: Yes |