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Native Planting at Mary S Young Park
ORGANIZATION: Mary S Young Park
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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117 people are interested
We will be planting over 1000 native plants and need help. Please join us for this annual activity. This is a fun and educating experience.
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 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.
Look for SOLVE signs. We have restrooms on site and provide all necessary tools and snacks/drinks.
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About Mary S Young Park
Location:
19900 Highway 43, West Linn, OR 97068, US
Mission Statement
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.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Community,
Environment
WHEN
Sat Dec 02, 2023
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE
19900 Highway 43West Linn, OR 97068
(45.37717 ,-122.63351 )
DATE POSTED
November 5, 2023
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 own gloves and a shovel if possible.