The Scappoose Bay Watershed Council and various “Friends of ……” park groups have planned work parties for the following dates. Work parties are a fantastic time to hang out together in nature, get a good workout (to whatever degree to want to do hard work), make connections, and talk with pleasant people. I’ve brought my daughter before to work parties at Nob Hill Nature Park and Columbia Botanical Gardens and we all had a blast.
McCormick Park – March 28
Saturday, March 28
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
McCormick Park
475 S. 18th St. in St. Helens
Meet by the BMX track. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants, creating habitat, and building community. Gloves, tools and snacks will be provided by SBWC.
Nob Hill Nature Park – April 4
Saturday, April 4
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Nob Hill Nature Park
Meet at kiosk across from water treatment plant at 451 Plymouth Street, in St Helens
Volunteers are asked to register by Friday, April 3, by calling the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council at 503-397-7904 or by emailing info@scappoosebay-wc.org. For day of event, call 503-349-8586. Those with gloves and gardening tools should bring their own, though some will be provided at the event. Workers will remove lunaria and blackberries while also adding native plants donated by SBWC at the lower park.
Columbia Botanical Gardens – April 18
Saturday, April 18
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Columbia Botanical Gardens
6th Street in St. Helens (just before the Elk’s Lodge, on the right)
Ivy pull work party. Some tools will be provided. Meet at trailhead sign – street parking is on Belton Road or at the Elks Lodge.
Earth Day Tree Planting – April 25th
Saturday, April 25
7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Additional details have not been announced. Last year it was a tree planting alongside Crown Zellerbach Trail in Scappoose, with additional Earth Day activities in Scappoose that day.
Scappoose Bay Marina Work Party – May 9th
Saturday, May 9
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Scappoose Bay Marina
57420 Old Portland Rd in Warren
Additional details have not been announced. Last year it was a nature trail cleanup with invasive plant removal.
Wild Columbia County 
Thank you for spreading the word about our work parties! We just got details and registration ready for the Earth Day event, here is that info:
Join us for our Second Annual Earth Day Planting on April 25th from 7:30 am- 9:00 am on the Crown Zellerbach Trail. We will meet at Heritage Park at 7:30 am for check-in and then head to the intersection of the Crown Zellerbach Trail and Miller Road. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please wear closed toed shoes and bring a water bottle!
Registration is required: Sign Up Now! https://volunteer.solve.org/opportunity/a0CVL00003kr6I52AI/scappoose-earth-day All the best, Sophie Verdoorn GIS and Watershed Technician technician@scappoosebay-wc.org
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