Friends of Tryon Creek State Park Cooper Mountain Work Day 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12 Enjoy the scenery and a chance to work with other volunteers on much needed habitat improvement projects, like erosion control, invasive species removal and tree maintenance on this 300-acre greenspace near Beaverton. Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces Department Third Thursday Work Party at Tryon Creek 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the third Thursday of each month, the Friends of Tryon Creek State Park welcome new and seasoned volunteers to help with projects such as preparing exhibit space and bulk mailings. Friends of Tryon Creek State Park return to top Community Pioneers Work Day at Lone Fir 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 19 Join the Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery for invasive species removal, monument cleaning and other volunteer activities at this historic pioneer cemetery. Volunteers are invited on a small tour of the cemetery at the end of each work party.
Children are welcome, but please leave pets at home.
Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces Department Stewardship Day at Smith and Bybee Lakes 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 19 Help restore native plant communities at a variety of sites around Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area in North Portland. Restoration activities include maintaining native plants, removing invasive species and spreading native plant seeds. Wear long pants and sleeves and sturdy shoes or boots and bring snacks and water. All day Saturday, May 19 Join the Wilsonville Environmental Resource Keepers for a day of park and stream clean-ups, trail blazing, ivy removal and a variety of other projects aimed at community beautification. The day begins with free breakfast, raffle prizes and other activities at a kick-off party at the Wilsonville Community Center.