Opportunity Details
Parklane Park Garden of Weedin' (age 6+) *Impact Week*
Volunteer Opportunity
Help maintain one of Portland's newest parks in SE Portland.
About the Program
Portland Parks & Recreation provides equitable access to welcoming places, programs, and services that improve community health and the environment, focusing on making parks safe, accessible, and responsive to diverse community needs through stewardship, equity, safety, and fostering well-being for all residents.
About the Project
Starting the first Wednesday in March, Garden of Weedin' volunteers will help maintain the planting beds in Parklane Park. Removing weeds, trimming plants, removing trash, and enhancing soil health. We will meet the first Wednesday of every month ending in October.
What to wear/bring: Closed toed shoes are required. It is recommended to bring a water bottle. Sunscreen in the summer, raingear in the fall. Tools and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Volunteers will learn general weeds in Portland gardens. Proper pruning techniques. Community involvement and a shared love of parks and open spaces.
Project Requirements
- Age: Volunteers must be 6 years of age or older to attend this project; Volunteers under 16 must either attend with a parent/adult, or bring a waiver.
- If you plan to bring your children or other guests to the event, you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team. You can then sign up your team for this project.
- All volunteers under 18 are required to bring a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. Please download, complete, and bring this waiver with you on the day of the project: Youth Volunteer Release Form
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Age Minimum (with Adult): 6+, Minimum Age:16+
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- Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or
- Create a new team to sign up.
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