Tree Care Event - Portland, OR

11321 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard,Portland OR 97219

22 April, 2023

Description

Join us for a fun day of volunteering to celebrate Earth Month! Planting Partner: Friends of Tryon Creek Friends of Tryon Creek is a community-supported nonprofit started in 1970 by a group of dedicated park neighbors to preserve Tryon Canyon in SW Portland. Volunteer for a Land Tending Day and learn how to care for the land now known as Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Event Description: Friends of Tryon Creek has planted over 3,000 new trees and shrubs with the support of One Tree Planted US Urban Tree Equity Fund to repair the riparian area along Tryon Creek. Volunteers are playing a crucial role in this effort, with planned Earth Day activities including hiking to the project site, learning about native and non-native plants, and protecting and marking new trees with mulch and flagging. Meeting Point: Jackson Shelter near the Nature Center Please remember to: Wear Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots with good traction. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts to protect your skin from scratches and insect bites. Layers of clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. A hat or cap to protect your head and face from the sun. Bring A reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. Sunscreen and bug spray Snacks if you're a snack-y person A positive attitude If you registered for the event and have to cancel, please get in touch with [email protected] We look forward to seeing you there!