Volunteer: Errol Heights Park Tending TimeHelp us keep Errol Heights Park in bloom! Join PP&R for a family-friendly, monthly volunteer event to help with gardening and land care activities throughout the park. Regular activities include weeding, pruning, mulching, and plant installation. This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and native plants and to connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all skills, paces, and abilities. No experience is required to participate. Pre-registration for this event is preferred to help us prepare accordingly. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register or have any difficulty registering, please email kimberlea.ruffu@portlandoregon.gov. Click Respond to sign up. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Look for community service to fulfill court requirements? Meeting Location By the community garden. Site Accessibility Work will take place in the upper portion of the park. There is an accessible restroom onsite. There is a mixture of paved, concrete pathways, soft surface, and gravel pathways throughout the park. Some work may not be directly adjacent to a paved pathway, depending on the day and activities. Some tasks may be able to be performed in a seated or standing positions and others may require stooping or kneeling. The park has many areas that are open to sun exposure, with some areas that are shaded. Work location varies. 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. If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311. We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event. About the Park Errol Heights Park is a lovely space in SE Portland and a neighborhood favorite. The top portion of the park was recently developed and features play areas, a community garden, and picnic sites. The lower portion of the park, accessible via a unique metal ramp, features a wetland environment and is home to many native plants and wildlife, including birds and beavers. Parking and Transportation Please refer to the details below for parking information. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool. Event Details and Reminders Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one, and any snacks you may need. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes, clothes you're comfortable getting a bit dirty, and layers to dress for the weather. 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! Volunteers may attend this event without pre-registering. If you don't sign up ahead of time, you will not be notified of event details such as cancellations or changes. Program: East Portland Parks Help us keep Errol Heights Park in bloom! Join PP&R for a family-friendly, monthly volunteer event to help with gardening and land care activities throughout the park. Regular activities include weeding, pruning, mulching, and plant installation. This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and native plants and to connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all skills, paces, and abilities. No experience is required to participate. Pre-registration for this event is preferred to help us prepare accordingly. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register or have any difficulty registering, please email kimberlea.ruffu@portlandoregon.gov. Click Respond to sign up. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Look for community service to fulfill court requirements? Meeting Location By the community garden. Site Accessibility Work will take place in the upper portion of the park. There is an accessible restroom onsite. There is a mixture of paved, concrete pathways, soft surface, and gravel pathways throughout the park. Some work may not be directly adjacent to a paved pathway, depending on the day and activities. Some tasks may be able to be performed in a seated or standing positions and others may require stooping or kneeling. The park has many areas that are open to sun exposure, with some areas that are shaded. Work location varies. 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. If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311. We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event. About the Park Errol Heights Park is a lovely space in SE Portland and a neighborhood favorite. The top portion of the park was recently developed and features play areas, a community garden, and picnic sites. The lower portion of the park, accessible via a unique metal ramp, features a wetland environment and is home to many native plants and wildlife, including birds and beavers. Parking and Transportation Please refer to the details below for parking information. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool. Event Details and Reminders Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one, and any snacks you may need. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes, clothes you're comfortable getting a bit dirty, and layers to dress for the weather. 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! Volunteers may attend this event without pre-registering. If you don't sign up ahead of time, you will not be notified of event details such as cancellations or changes. Program: East Portland Parks Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97206 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Laurelhurst Park Wednesday Work PartiesBee a friend to the park and help us keep Laurelhurst Park in bloom! Join the fabulous Friends of Laurelhurst Park and PP&R for a monthly volunteer event to help with gardening and land care activities throughout the park. Regular activities include weeding, pruning, mulching, and plant installation. This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and native plants and to connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all skills, paces, and abilities. No experience is required to participate. Registration Click "Respond" to sign up. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Pre-registration isn't required for this event, and volunteers are welcome to drop in. If you don't sign up ahead of time, you will not be notified of event details such as cancellations or changes. Look for community service to fulfill court requirements? Meeting Location Meet at the green PP&R building on the north side of the park, 3600 SE Ankeny St. Site Accessibility Laurelhurst Park is a large site with paved pathways throughout the park. There are many different parts of the park we will work in during monthly volunteer events. Some activities may require bending, kneeling, stooping, or navigating across grass or up and down inclines. Many parts of the park are heavily shaded, with some areas having open sun exposure. Some tasks may be able to be performed in a seated or standing positions and others may require stooping or kneeling. 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. If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311. We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event. About the Park Portland Parks & Recreation works in partnership with the Friends of Laurelhurst Park to help maintain and sustain this beloved park as a resource for neighbors and community and as a home for flora and fauna. Together, we host monthly volunteer events from April through October. The Friends of Laurelhurst Park are seeking new volunteers to help with organizing and leadership in the group! This is a great opportunity to get more involved in tending the park. For questions about volunteering at a monthly work party or if you are interested in learning more about volunteering with FLP in a leadership capacity, please contact the Friends of Laurelhurst Park at laurelhurst.parkfriends@gmail.com. Parking and Transportation Please refer to the details below for parking information. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool. Event Details and Reminders Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one, and any snacks you may need. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes, clothes you're comfortable getting a bit dirty, and layers to dress for the weather. 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! Program: East Portland Parks Bee a friend to the park and help us keep Laurelhurst Park in bloom! Join the fabulous Friends of Laurelhurst Park and PP&R for a monthly volunteer event to help with gardening and land care activities throughout the park. Regular activities include weeding, pruning, mulching, and plant installation. This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and native plants and to connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all skills, paces, and abilities. No experience is required to participate. Registration Click "Respond" to sign up. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Pre-registration isn't required for this event, and volunteers are welcome to drop in. If you don't sign up ahead of time, you will not be notified of event details such as cancellations or changes. Look for community service to fulfill court requirements? Meeting Location Meet at the green PP&R building on the north side of the park, 3600 SE Ankeny St. Site Accessibility Laurelhurst Park is a large site with paved pathways throughout the park. There are many different parts of the park we will work in during monthly volunteer events. Some activities may require bending, kneeling, stooping, or navigating across grass or up and down inclines. Many parts of the park are heavily shaded, with some areas having open sun exposure. Some tasks may be able to be performed in a seated or standing positions and others may require stooping or kneeling. 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. If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311. We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event. About the Park Portland Parks & Recreation works in partnership with the Friends of Laurelhurst Park to help maintain and sustain this beloved park as a resource for neighbors and community and as a home for flora and fauna. Together, we host monthly volunteer events from April through October. The Friends of Laurelhurst Park are seeking new volunteers to help with organizing and leadership in the group! This is a great opportunity to get more involved in tending the park. For questions about volunteering at a monthly work party or if you are interested in learning more about volunteering with FLP in a leadership capacity, please contact the Friends of Laurelhurst Park at laurelhurst.parkfriends@gmail.com. Parking and Transportation Please refer to the details below for parking information. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool. Event Details and Reminders Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one, and any snacks you may need. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes, clothes you're comfortable getting a bit dirty, and layers to dress for the weather. 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! Program: East Portland Parks Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97214 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Hazeltine Park Tending TimeHelp us keep Hazeltine Park in bloom! Join PP&R for volunteer events at Hazeltine Park to help with invasive plant removal, weeding, pruning, and mulching. This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and native plants, and to connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all ages, paces, and skills. No experience is required to participate. Youth under the age of 18 are welcome to attend with a parent or responsible adult. Please register ahead of time by clicking "Respond" to sign up as an individual or "Respond for a team" to sign up more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to Kimberléa Ruffu (they/them) at kimberlea.ruffu@portlandoreon.gov. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Meeting Location Find us by the picnic tables! Site Accessibility This park and the areas volunteers will be working in are mostly exposed to open skies. There are no paved pathways in the park. Volunteers should plan to navigate across mostly flat grassy areas or soft surface (bark chip) pathways. There are no restrooms at this park. 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. If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311. We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event. Event Details and Reminders Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one, and any snacks you may need. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes and layers to dress for the weather. 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! Parking and Transportation Please refer to the details below for parking information. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool. Look for community service to fulfill court requirements? Program: East Portland Parks Help us keep Hazeltine Park in bloom! Join PP&R for volunteer events at Hazeltine Park to help with invasive plant removal, weeding, pruning, and mulching. This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and native plants, and to connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all ages, paces, and skills. No experience is required to participate. Youth under the age of 18 are welcome to attend with a parent or responsible adult. Please register ahead of time by clicking "Respond" to sign up as an individual or "Respond for a team" to sign up more than one person. If you are not comfortable creating a login to register for any reason, please reach out to Kimberléa Ruffu (they/them) at kimberlea.ruffu@portlandoreon.gov. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Meeting Location Find us by the picnic tables! Site Accessibility This park and the areas volunteers will be working in are mostly exposed to open skies. There are no paved pathways in the park. Volunteers should plan to navigate across mostly flat grassy areas or soft surface (bark chip) pathways. There are no restrooms at this park. 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. If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311. We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event. Event Details and Reminders Please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one, and any snacks you may need. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes and layers to dress for the weather. 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! Parking and Transportation Please refer to the details below for parking information. To find bus routes and public transportation options, check out the TriMet Trip Planner tool. Look for community service to fulfill court requirements? Program: East Portland Parks Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 97206 Allow Groups: Yes |