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Friends of Tryon Creek: Tyron Watershed Wide Event (Sat, Feb 10th)
Posted by Madison Omohundro
You don’t want to miss this fun community event, hosted by the Tryon Creek Watershed Council. This is the biggest volunteer day in the Tryon Creek watershed!
Volunteers will work at various project sites throughout Southwest Portland, including Tryon Creek State Natural Area. RAFFLE PRIZES will be handed out before the work begins, so be sure to register to get your name entered! Projects will include invasive species removal and some possible native plant installation.
Schedule of the event
Saturday, February 10
- 9-9:30am: Volunteer Check-In at St. Mark Presbyterian Church (Coffee and breakfast snacks provided) and RAFFLE!
- 9:30am-12:30pm: Welcome and announcements, carpool to project sites with the group, work at the designated project site
- 12:30-1pm: Cleanup, sendoffs, and goodbyes!
Contact
Patrick Blanchard, Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@tryoncreek.org
About the organization
The Friends of Tryon Creek, in partnership with Oregon State Parks, has worked to nurture relationships with nature and connect people to Tryon Creek State Natural Area, Oregon’s only urban state natural area. Tualatin Riverkeepers is dedicated to holistic watershed management for the benefit of our communities.
About the Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter
The Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter allows students, faculty, and staff at PCC a more comprehensive look at volunteer needs and opportunities from our community partners. Our hope is that the newsletter will allow subscribers to stay better informed about community service opportunities in the tri-county areas of Portland, Oregon, as well as non-profit internships and scholarships available locally and nationally.