Cloud Forest Fridays in Washington Park

Description

Rhododendron with white flowers

Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the Cloud Forest rhododendron garden in Washington Park most Fridays, rain or shine. Spend a couple of hours amongst the trees, weeding, mulching, planting, and learning about invasive plant management. 

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.

Meeting Location

We will meet near the restroom building at the Oregon Holocaust Memorial and the project site is located right across from here.

Site Accessibility

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 Transportation

Parking is located along SW Washington Way or for free in the neighborhood; 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. 

  • Parking passes will be handed out at the event. 
  • The meeting location is in the description of this opportunity.
  • 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

During summer 2026, free Express Shuttle buses will make regular stops in neighborhoods in East, North, and Northeast Portland and connect those neighborhoods to Washington Park. To find a free shuttle stop near you, check out the schedule online.

Details

Team Size Team Size: 2 - 10 members per team
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Get Connected Icon 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!
Get Connected Icon What to bring: A reusable water bottle with water, sturdy close-toed shoes, weather appropriate clothes, and any snacks you may need.
Get Connected Icon Gardening tools and gloves will be provided.
Get Connected Icon You'll be working alongside other volunteers and PP&Rs horticulturists, all instructions and training will be provided.
Get Connected Icon Check the weather before heading to the park. These events run rain or shine!
Get Connected Icon What to expect: Regular activities including manual weeding, pruning, and planting.

Location

Location Dot Shift 95205 SW Washington Way
Portland, OR  97205
Available shifts for this need
Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Fri Jul 10, 2026 @ 10:00am
to 12:00pm
2.00 hours 5 of 20
Fri Jul 17, 2026 @ 10:00am
to 12:00pm
2.00 hours 10 of 20
Fri Jul 24, 2026 @ 10:00am
to 12:00pm
2.00 hours 2 of 25
Fri Jul 31, 2026 @ 10:00am
to 12:00pm
2.00 hours 12 of 20