Opportunities From: Portland Parks & Recreation

Join PP&R horticulture staff to help keep up the natural garden at Irving Park.

Created in 2021, this two-acre pollinator garden is PP&R's largest nature patch and boasts a dizzying diversity of native plants that support insects and wildlife. 

Work parties - weeding, mulching, pruning - are usually held every third Thursday of the month to keep this beautiful garden healthy. 

This natural-themed garden is one of many offerings at Irving Park. The nature patch is spread all around the west half of the park - you can't miss this gorgeous garden. It features numerous stormwater facilities, woodland shade beds, sunny native wildflower beds, and (our favorite) the stumpery.

Learn more about the Nature Patch program and gardens.

Please register ahead of time using the Respond button above. Or, click here to register without an account.

Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or postponements.

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.

Meeting Location

At the top of the hill next to the restrooms. Here's the map link.

Parking and Public Transit

On-street parking is available on NE Fremont Street. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Site Accessibility

Work areas are usually a short distance from a paved path. Most work is within soft-surface garden beds, and may include sloped and steep areas. Areas of work include shaded and full-sun exposure, depending on the day's area of focus.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact 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.

Event Details and Reminders

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, long pants, a coat, sun hat, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 

Work looks and feels different for everybody. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

All tools, gloves, and training to do the task are provided. 

While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week.

If you are looking for community service to fulfil court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.  

Join PP&R horticulture staff keep up the natural garden beds around Woodlawn Park.

Parks staff have been working for many years to renovate Woodlawn Park by removing areas of invasive English Ivy and add native plants that support insects and wildlife. Natural garden beds now hug the park from all sides.

Work parties - weeding, mulching, pruning - are held (usually) every fourth Friday of the month to keep these areas healthy. 

Learn more about the Nature Patch program and gardens.

Please register ahead of time using the Respond button above. Or, click here to register without an account.

Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or postponements.

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.  

Meeting Location

At the park next to the playground. Here's the map link.

Parking and public transit

On-street parking is available on N Claremont Street. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Parking and Public Transit

On-street parking is available on Overlook Blvd. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Site Accessibility

Work areas are a short distance from a paved path. Most work is within soft-surface, mostly flat garden beds. Areas of work include shaded and full-sun exposure, depending on the day's area of focus.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact 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.

Event Details and Reminders

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, long pants, a coat, sun hat, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 

Work looks and feels different for everybody. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

All tools, gloves, and training to do the tasks are provided. 

While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

Join PP&R horticulture staff to keep up the natural garden at Overlook Park.

Created in 2021, the Overlook Nature Patch is a one-acre pollinator garden with a high diversity of native plants that support insects and wildlife. 

Work parties - weeding, mulching, pruning - are held (usually) every first Friday of the month to keep this beautiful garden healthy. 

This natural-themed garden is one of many offerings at Overlook Park. The nature patch is located at the north slope of the park along Overlook Blvd.

Learn more about the Nature Patch program and gardens.

Please register ahead of time using the Respond button above. Or, click here to register without an account.

Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or postponements.

Meeting Location

At the north edge of the park where Overlook Blvd intersects with Massachusetts Ave. Here's the map link.

Parking and Public Transit

On-street parking is available on Overlook Blvd. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.  

Site Accessibility

Work areas are usually a short distance from a paved path. Most work is within soft-surface garden beds, and may include sloped and steep areas. Areas of work include shaded and full-sun exposure, depending on the day's area of focus.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact 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.

Event Details and Reminders

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, long pants, a coat, sun hat, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 

Work looks and feels different for every body. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

All tools, gloves, and training to do the tasks are provided. 

While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

Join PP&R horticulture staff to help keep up the natural garden at Columbia Park.

Created in 2020, the Columbia Nature Patch is a half-acre woodland shade garden with a high diversity of native plants that support insects and wildlife. 

Work parties - weeding, mulching, pruning - are held (usually) every third Friday of the month to keep this beautiful garden healthy. 

This natural-themed garden is one of many offerings at Columbia Park. The nature patch is located at the south edge of the park next to the cottage off of N Lombard Street.

Learn more about the Nature Patch program and gardens.

Please register ahead of time using the Respond button above. Or, click here to register without an account.

Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or postponements.

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.

Meeting Location

Next to the cottage and south of the picnic shelter. Here's the map link.

Parking and Public Transit

On-street parking is available on N Russet Street. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Site Accessibility

Work areas are usually a short distance from the paved or gravel path. Most work is within soft-surface, mostly flat garden beds. Areas of work are mostly shaded.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact 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.

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, long pants, a coat, sun hat, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 

Work looks and feels different for everybody. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

All tools, gloves, and training to do the tasks are provided.

While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.  

Join PP&R horticulture staff to tend the natural garden at Lents Park.

Created in 2020, the Lents Nature Patch is a one-acre pollinator garden with a high diversity of native plants that support insects and wildlife. 

Work parties - weeding, mulching, pruning - are held (usually) every third Friday of the month, April-October, to keep this beautiful garden healthy. 

This natural-themed garden is one of many offerings at Lents Park. The nature patch is located at the south end of the park by the community garden and playground.

Learn more about the Nature Patch program and gardens.

Please register ahead of time using the Respond button above. Or, click here to register without an account.

Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or event-specific contact information.

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.  

Meeting location

Between the community garden and the playground at the south side of the park. Here's the map link.

Parking and Public Transit

On-street parking is available on SE Steele Street. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Site Accessibilit

Work areas are usually a short distance from a paved path. Most work is within soft-surface garden beds, and may include sloped and steep areas. Areas of work include shaded and full-sun exposure, depending on the day's area of focus.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact 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.

Event Details and Reminders

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, long pants, a coat, sun hat, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 

Work looks and feels different for everybody. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

All tools, gloves, and training to do the tasks are provided. 

While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.  

Join PP&R horticulture staff to keep up the natural garden at Alberta Park

Created in 2017, Portland's flagship natural garden is the (pollinator) bomb.

Work parties to keep this beautiful space healthy - weeding, mulching, pruning - are held most months. Please check in for specific dates as they're scheduled.

The nature patch is located in the center of Alberta Park. 

Learn more about the Nature Patch program and gardens.

Please register ahead of time using the Respond button above. Or, click here to register without an account.

Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or postponements.

Meeting Location

At the covered basketball courts in the center of the park. Here's the map link.

Parking and Public Transit

On-street parking is available on 19th and 22nd Avenues. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.  

Site Accessibility

Work areas are usually a short distance from a paved or gravel path. Most work is within soft-surface garden mostly flat beds. Areas of work include mostly shaded and some-sun exposure.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact 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.

Event Details and Reminders

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, long pants, a coat, sun hat, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 

Work looks and feels different for every body. We encourage volunteers to go at their own pace and take breaks to rest.

Keep yourself and your community safe and healthy - please stay home if you are sick. There will always be more opportunities to volunteer with us!

All tools, gloves, and training to do the tasks are provided. 

While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.