Powell Butte Planting Event
February 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and The Nature Conservancy for a native planting event that supports of local wildlife.
Get involved with Portland Parks and Recreation and The Nature Conservancy to provide plant care at Powell Butte. A diversity of native plants supports a diversity of insects and wildlife, providing clean air and water in our city. No experience necessary and everyone is welcome! Please register ahead of the event.
Register Here: https://preserve.nature.org/page/184087/event/1
- Parking and Public Transit: Parking is available near the visitor center. Bus #9 and #74 drops riders off at SE Powell & SE 162nd Ave, a 15 minute walk to the meeting point. Please note that service is irregular on weekends.
- Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.
- Accessibility: This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces. A restroom is available for use at the project site.
Getting Ready for the Event
Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.
- Registration is required for all stewardship events.
- All tools, gloves and training to do the task is provided.
- Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
- In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty!
- While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work.