- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Trails Count on September near you
ORGANIZATION: Metro Parks & Nature
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Come and help near your home on any of these days/hours:
September, Tuesday 10th from 5 to 7 pm
September, Wednesday 11th from 5 to 7 pm
September, Thursday 12th from 5 to 7 pm
September, Saturday 14th from 9 to 1 am
September, Sunday 15th from 9 to 11 am
Explore the regional trail system, get hands on experience on survey methods and learn how data affects policy. It is fun and easy, and the data will help provide more options for people to get around on foot or bike. Time commitment can be as low as just three hours (one hour training and two hours survey)
Each September, volunteers from throughout the region gather along trails to count and survey people biking and walking on the Intertwine - greater Portland’s system of trails, parks and natural areas.
The count is part of the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project’s ongoing effort to gather accurate trail-use data to help decide where and when to build new trails and respond to the needs of trail users.
The Intertwine trail counts and surveys project relies on local partners and volunteers. Each year, hundreds of volunteers along with partners from 20 different cities and agencies hold counts at 139 sites. Across the country, more than 93 cities and regions conduct the trail counts each September.
More opportunities with Metro Parks & Nature
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Metro Parks & Nature
Location:
600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232, US
Mission Statement
Metro Parks and Nature protects water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and creates opportunities to enjoy nature close to home through a connected system of parks, trails and natural areas."
Description
Whether you’re in the mood for a short hike or a weekend camping trip, a boat ride or a picnic, Metro has a destination for you. You’ll share the landscape with salmon swimming in restored streams, birds streaking across the sky and giant old oak trees towering overhead. Thanks to voters, you can explore 17,000 acres of parks, trails and natural areas across the Portland metropolitan region.
To find a park with your favorite activities, visit the interactive park finder, where you can watch videos, see photos and dig into maps that make it easy to explore.
Check out Parks and Nature News and subscribe to Our Big Backyard magazine for all the latest nature news and other regional highlights, including feature stories, field guides, Q&As, upcoming events, a photography contest and much more
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
600 NE Grand AvePortland, OR 97232
DATE POSTED
June 4, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Explore the regional trail system, get hands on ex
- Kids and youth can volunteer with an adult