We will be pulling 3 types of vines (Sweet Pea, Clematis, Blackberry) that have grown up on native bushes ( Red Twig Dogwood, Ocean Spray, etc). Tools, Gloves, Water and snacks are provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes. All volunteers must bring their own masks and wear when working close to each other, even while staying 10 feet apart. The work area is alongside the road and 12′ or so into the woods, with plenty of space to spread out. Please be prepared to social distance during this event. Pre-registration is required and space is limited – please register here. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tools, gloves, drink and snack provided. Directions: 8712 N Decatur. Park on N Edison near Alta. Look for EVENT sign on Alta & Edison, and follow Alta down to the canopy. You will be on the downriver side of Cathedral Park. Register to volunteer on SOLVE’s website here.

Please join us at one of our monthly general meetings. Any interested persons are welcome to join us! Our meetings are held at the Portland Water Pollution Control Lab at 6543 N Burlington Ave, adjacent to Cathedral Park.

Join Friends of Baltimore Woods and Portland Parks & Recreation on October 26th for the annual No Ivy Day! Projects at the Baltimore Woods site will include blackberry and ivy removal, litter cleanup and brush clearing. Please wear long thick pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle, rain gear and sunhat. Instruction, tools, gloves, water, coffee and snacks provided. This is a family-friendly event and all ages are welcome but children must be supervised by an adult.   Time: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM Address: N Edison St and N St Johns Ave Register for Baltimore Woods site here.

Please join us at one of our monthly general meetings. Any interested persons are welcome to join us! Our meetings are held at the Portland Water Pollution Control Lab at 6543 N Burlington Ave, adjacent to Cathedral Park.

Join us for a FREE presentation about past, present and future restoration efforts in North Portland at the Native Plant Society of Oregon (Portland Chapter) meeting on September 12th   Description: Volunteer land stewards in a St. Johns neighborhood along the Willamette River have protected a narrow strip of remnant White oak savannah habitat abutting an industrial area. Baltimore Woods includes a meadow planted with native plants after depaving and eradicating invasive species and a section of the planned North Portland Greenway Trail, the Willamette River Trail connection through the Woods all the way to Kelly Point where the Willamette joins the Columbia River. Come and learn about past, present…