Volunteer Land Tending at Tryon Creek; age + Referral
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Outdoor / Nature
Volunteer Land Tending at Tryon Creek (age 13+) Referral
Join Friends of Tryon Creek and/or Oregon State Park to connect with and care for the park. Depending on the season, Friends staff lead volunteers in removing ivy growing up mature trees, digging up blackberry along the ground, or planting and caring for new native trees and shrubs near the creek. Volunteers are a key part in our efforts to enhance the overall health and resilience of the urban forest and community.
Volunteer activities include hiking 1-2 miles from the Nature Center to the current project location, and using hand tools like clippers and shovels. Instructions, gloves, supervision, and tools are provided (feel free to bring your own gloves).
Friends of Tryon Creek is a community-supported nonprofit started in 1970 by a group of dedicated park neighbors to preserve Tryon Canyon. Our mission in partnership with Oregon State Parks is to inspire every community to identify, cultivate or reclaim their relationship with nature in this cherished urban forest.
Volunteers learn about local plants, ecology and stewardship efforts underway to improve the park environment. As well as hand on techniques to care for the land.
Volunteers must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity; any volunteer under age 18 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone.
Click on the link above if you are interested in helping out!
This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity. Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.
Issue Area(s) Environment, Civic & Community
Requirements- Age Minimum (with Adult): 13+ , Minimum Age: 18+ , Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
- Saturday, November 15, 2025 From9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Saturday, November 29, 2025 From9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Saturday, December 13, 2025 From9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Saturday, December 27, 2025 From9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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