Volunteer Event at the Multnomah Channel Marsh Natural Area
Admission
- Free
Location
21881 NW St Helens Rd
Portland, OR 97231
Summary
This project is helping to restore natural hydrology by encouraging beavers to do what they do best...build dams! Multnomah Channel Marsh, a Metro property, lacks the seasonal flooding necessary to filter water and support habitat for fish & wildlife.
Volunteers will cut and bundle willow branches for future use as Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs)-the scaffolding for beaver dams.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to explore this beautiful property along the Multnomah Channel and learn about how beavers help water quality.
Description
Friday, October 4th, 10AM - 1PM
Accessibility: The planting site will be accessed by a 20-minute walk on a flat dirt trail.
We'll provide: Gloves, tools, snacks, and drinks.
What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers, or boots. Dress for the weather-extra layers are helpful.
What you should bring: Water, sun/raingear.
Directions: A reminder email with directions and parking info will be sent 3 days before the event.
Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
Schedule: *Volunteers must stay for the entire event due to gate access.
10:00 AM - Check in and hike into site
10:30 AM - Introductions, project orientation, safety
10:45 AM - Harvesting willow branches and planting willows (taking personal breaks when needed)
12:30 PM - Wrap up and hike back to the parking area
1:00 PM - End of event
We welcome ALL ages, races and ethnicities, religions, gender identities, countries of origin, sexual orientation, immigrants and refugees, abilities and disabilities, spoken and signed languages. Together, we are a stronger community working toward a common goal.
Thank you project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: Metro and Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board