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Please join us at Mary S Young Park, West Linn. We will be working to allow the native plants room to grow. No experience required. We will provide instruction and assistance. This is a great opportunity for those interested in getting started in habitat restoration for the environment. We are building towards a major native shrub and tree planting next December.
We are dedicated to the restoration of the parks riparian habitat for citizen education, recreation and enjoyment. We have a vision to return the park to its native habitat. With the removal of invasive plants, the reintroducing of appropriate native plants, and the restoration of stream beds, the flora and fauna may return to its near original state.
We meet at the shed in the gravel parking lot. We have restrooms on site.
The Mary S Young volunteers have a mission of eradicating Mary S Young Park of invasive plant species and planting native species to return the park to its native state.
Description
Mary S. Young Park is located at 19900 Hwy. 43 and boasts 126 acres of multi-use sports fields, off-leash dog area and picnic area surrounded by peaceful wooded trails. Volunteers at Mary S. Young Park are credited with removal of invasive species, such as, clematis, blackberries, english ivy and
We are dedicated to the restoration of the riparian habitat for citizen education, recreation and enjoyment. We work in cooperation with the City of West Linn, Parks and Recreation. With this vision to return the park to its native habitat we take several approaches. With the removal of invasive plants, the reintroducing of appropriate native plants, and the restoration of stream beds, the flora and fauna may return to its near original state. We also promote the development of excellent walking trails and general park maintenance.
Animals
Community
Environment
WHEN
Sat Nov 07, 2020
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE
19900 Highway 43West Linn, OR97068
(45.37714,-122.63348)
DATE POSTED
September 6, 2020
SKILLS
Habitat Restoration
Environmental Education
Gardening
Horticulture
GOOD FOR
Kids
Teens
People 55+
Group
REQUIREMENTS
3 hours or whatever you can provide
Please bring your on gloves if possible (virus transmission precaution).
