Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Volunteer Planting at Scappoose Veteran's Park - March 1st

03/01/2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Scappoose Veteran's Park
52590 Captain Roger Kucera Way
Scappoose, OR 97056

Description

Plant trees to enhance native habitat and improve the water quality of South Scappoose Creek in partnership with the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council and the Estuary Partnership. 

Saturday, March 1st, 9 AM - NOON

Pre-registration is required.

  • All ages and abilities are welcome. Let us know if you need accommodations to participate.

  • Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.

Accessibility: The planting site is near the park's parking lot. The project area ranges from flat and in grass to muddy and sloped. 

We'll provide: Planting gloves, shovels, snacks and warm beverages.

What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful.

What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear.

Directions: A reminder email with directions will be sent 3 days before the event.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Schedule:

9:00 AM - Check in 

9:15 AM - Introductions, project orientation, safety and planting demo

9:30 AM - Planting native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)

11:50 PM - Wrap up 

12:00 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, and 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: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, the City of Scappoose, and the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council.