FUN OUTDOOR SERVICE!!!

Tideman Johnson Park (Inner SE) – mulching, invasives removal

Saturday, December 5, 9:00 AM–noon

Join Portland Parks & Recreation, Friends of Tideman Johnson, Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Impact NW to mulch an area to prepare it for future native planting and to protect a former native planting by removing invasive species. Wear long thick pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle, rain gear and/or sunhat. Instruction, tools, gloves, water, coffee/tea, KIND Snacks and homemade treats provided.

Meet at:  SE 37^th Ave. & Tenino St. Turn west onto Crystal Springs Blvd. from SE 45^th St. Turn left onto SE 37^th and park along the street next to the Springwater Corridor trail entrance.

Tri-met bus:  #75, SE 45^th & Springwater Corridor trail (SCT)/Johnson Creek Blvd. bus stop. Walk west on SCT for ½ mile.

Bike/Walk the Springwater Corridor trail: www.PortlandOregon.gov/parks/springwatermap.

For more information or to RSVP contact Stewardship Coordinator Susan Hawes at:susan.hawes@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-6131. Day of event text/call Susan: 503-823-5937.

Kelly Butte Natural Area (Outer SE Portland) – native planting

Saturday, December 12, 9:00 AM-noon

Join Portland Parks & Recreation, Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Friends of Trees to plant native trees and shrubs to provide better wildlife habitat on the top of the Butte. Wear long thick pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle, rain gear and/or sunhat. Instruction, tools, gloves, water, coffee/tea and KIND Snacks provided.

Meet at: From Division St., turn south onto SE 103^rd Drive and follow road ½ mile up the hill. The gate will be unlocked so that volunteers can continue through the gate to park near the project site.

Tri-met: Bus #4 (Bus stop: SE 103^rd & Division). Walk south on SE 103^rd for ½ mile to top of Butte.

RSVP to Danielle at JCWC: danielle@jcwc.org or 503-652-7477.

Or RSVP to FOT: http://www.friendsoftrees.org/volunteering/calendars/portland-vancouver-salem

For more information contact PP&R Stewardship Coordinator Susan Hawes at: susan.hawes@portlandoregon.gov or503-823-6131. Day of event text/call Susan: 503-823-5937.