Volunteer Planting and Invasive Removal at Sandy River Delta - March 16th

03/16/2025 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Sandy River Delta Park
Thousand Acres Rd
Troutdale, OR 97060

Description

Plant trees and remove invasive blackberry to enhance the habitat of the Sandy River.

Sunday, March 16th, 9AM - NOON

Pre-registration is required.

  • All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs.Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.

Accessibility: Project site is 10-15 minute walk on a packed dirt trail that can be muddy. 

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 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:

9:00 AM - Check in and hike into site

9:15 AM - Introductions, project orientation, safety

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

11:45 PM - Wrap up and hike back to parking area

12:00 PM - End of event 

Thank you project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: US Forest Service, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, One Tree Planted, and Bonneville Environmental Foundation's Promise the Pod Program.