Columbia Slough Watershed Council and PP&R planting event at Columbia Children’s Arboretum

Volunteer Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Columbia Slough Watershed Council to plant native flowers, ferns, and shrubs this beautiful (and newly renovated) park!

March 25, 2023 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Project details: Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Columbia Slough Watershed Council to improve the habitat of Columbia Children’s Arboretum. This park has been under construction since spring of 2022, and is open once again! We invite you to come check out the new fully ADA accessible cement path and upgraded picnic areas in the northern portion of the park, while also adding native plants to the forested parts of the park.  ​​​​​​

Everyone welcome, and no experience necessary! Volunteers will be planting native flowers, ferns, and shrubs. Work will involve digging and walking on un-even, muddy ground. Children welcome and must be accompanied by an attentive adult. See below for important information about what to expect, and what to wear and bring to the event.

Location: Columbia Children’s Arboretum (10040 NE 6th Dr, Portland 97211)

A reminder email will be sent to registered participants 1-2 days before the event from ; please read the reminder email for updated and detailed instructions. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED  Click here to register. 

Questions: For more information contact Yoko Silk at yoko.silk@portlandoregon.gov; 503-278-1341.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to keep Portland’s natural area parks healthy, beautiful, and safe for people and wildlife! 

Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.

• Registration is requested for all stewardship events.  
• Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness, or have tested positive for Covid-19.  There will be other opportunities to volunteer!
• Face coverings are not required. We do encourage volunteers to wear them inside shared spaces (such as the portable toilet/bathroom). 
• Bring a water bottle! Coffee/tea, snacks and water will be provided.
• Instruction, tools and gloves will be provided for anyone who does not have their own.
• In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear closed-toe, sturdy shoes; long pants and long-sleeved shirts; and be ready to get dirty! 
• Unless otherwise noted, all events are family-friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children under 14 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event. We encourage you to attend events with members of your household/family!  
• 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 group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools and project tasks for everyone. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group’s convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups

Location

Columbia Children’s Arboretum

Arboretum

Park Location or Entrance 10040 NE 6th Drive
Portland, OR 97211

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Contact

Yoko Silk (she/her/hers)

Natural Areas Stewardship Coordinator and Interim YCC Sponsor

yoko.silk@portlandoregon.gov

503-278-1341

Topics

Parks, recreation, and activities

Neighborhood

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SOLVE is excited to have you in attendance for the March Portland Business District Cleanup, sponsored by The Standard. With spring quickly approaching, there could not be a better time to get involved with improving and beautifying our beloved city! Cleanup supplies and instructions will be provided. Help welcome the change of seasons with SOLVE by spending time outdoors and engaging with your fellow community members.Click the button below to register!PORTLAND BUSINESS DISTRICT CLEANUP

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Multnomah County’s Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) focuses on mitigation strategies that will improve preparedness, mitigation, and response to natural hazardous such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, severe weather events, volcanoes, and wildfire and wildfire smoke.  For the first time, this plan includes the Columbia Corridor Drainage Districts (Peninsula 1, Peninsula 2, Multnomah County Drainage District, and Sandy Drainage Improvement Company) with the Cities of Fairview, Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village, Multnomah County, and the Port of Portland.

Over the past year, Drainage District staff developed a list of strategies that reflect capital improvement priorities and District Drainage Master Plans, and incorporated priorities from Fall 2021 community surveys that emphasized levee improvements, monitoring and maintenance, outreach, and education.  

Public Review Opportunity

A draft of the plan has been released for public review, and your input continues to be an important part of this process.  Feedback that is provided will be used to improve the final plan and guide future updates. The deadline to provide comments is Friday, February 10, 2023. To access the draft plan and the comment form, or to learn more about the purpose and background of the plan, please visit the Multnomah County website: https://www.multco.us/em/natural-hazards-mitigation-planning.

For questions regarding the Columbia Corridor Drainage Districts’ involvement in the plan, please contact Matt Burlin at (503) 320-5370 or mburlin@mcdd.org.   

Aster Moulton (they/them)

Public Affairs and Community Relations Specialist

Multnomah County Drainage District #1 (MCDD)

1880 NE Elrod Drive Portland, OR 97211

Mobile: 971-940-6311

amoulton@mcdd.org

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Mission: To enhance community safety and support the region’s vitality by reducing flood risk, maintaining our levee system, managing drainage, and responding to emergencies.

What is MCDD?  MCDD provides flood protection by maintaining the Columbia River Corridor levee system and removing stormwater for residents and businesses.  MCDD also serves three other drainage districts along the south shore of the Columbia River (Peninsula Drainage District #1, Peninsula Drainage District #2 and the Sandy Drainage Improvement Company). The four districts collectively extend from the edge of Smith and Bybee Lakes on the west, to the Sandy River on the east.