Earth Volunteer

In partnership with the Historic Milwaukie Neighborhood District Association (HMNDA),
Rotary Club of Milwaukie
, the Milwaukie Parks Foundation
, and other community partners, the City of Milwaukie is hosting a volunteer event in historic downtown. Volunteers will spend a Saturday morning supporting the region's pollinators and healthy habitats doing one of numerous activities, including invasive plant removal, weeding, trash cleanup, mulching, and a special planting event and environmental education with the Xerces Society. The event will include a station to decorate pollinator wings, numerous organizations with information tables, music, and spring weather so come join the fun!

• Event starts at 9:30 with a brief group gathering in Scott Park.
• Volunteers will choose a focus area at the event:
  • Trash clean-up
  • Weeding
  • Mulching
  • Invasive Plant Removal
  • Planting a Habitat Kit with the Xerces Society
• Volunteers are asked to register by
  April 23rd
  . Registration will also be available the day of the event, but advanced registration is preferred.
• Light refreshments will be provided. Please consider bringing a water bottle from home and using the on-site fill station to reduce waste.
• Wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes for uneven or muddy terrain.
• Gloves and tools will be provided, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own.
• The city highly encourages attendees to walk, carpool, bicycle, or utilize the nearby MAX station to access the event.

• Provide a helpful, professional presence at the event
• Volunteers will choose a focus area at the event:
  • Trash clean-up
  • Weeding
  • Mulching
  • Invasive Plant Removal
  • Planting a Habitat Kit with the Xerces Society

• Contribute to the well-being and vibrancy of your community
• Gain valuable skills and experience
• Meet new people and build lasting connections
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of your neighbors
• Experience the satisfaction of giving back to your city