MLK Day Volunteer Planting at the Sandy River Delta - January 16th

Celebrate MLK Jr. Day of Service with your community. Plant trees, shrubs and pollinator species to enhance the habitat at the delta! 

Monday, January 16th, 9AM - 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 will be accessed by 15-minute walk on a packed dirt trail. The project area is very flat. 

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

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

What you should bring: Water bottle, raingear and layers.

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

Schedule: 

9:00 AM - Check in, Introductions, project orientation

9:10 AM - Walk to site, safety talk and planting demo

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

11:45 PM - Wrap up and walk back to parking lot.

12:00 PM - Head out

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

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: US Forest Service, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, and Confluence.