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Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Volunteer Planting at Sandy River Delta

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ORGANIZATION: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 1 person is interested
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Plant trees to enhance habitat and improve the water quality of the Sandy River.

Pre-registration is required.

  • All ages and abilities are welcome. Let us know if you need accommodations to participate.

  • Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.

Accessibility: Project site is 20-25 minute walk on a packed dirt trail that can be muddy.

We'll provide: Planting gloves, shovels, snacks and warm beverages.

What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful.

What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear.

Directions: A reminder email with directions and parking info will be sent 3 days before the event.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Schedule:

9:00 AM - Check in and hike into site

9:15 AM - Introductions, project orientation, safety

9:30 AM - Planting native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)

11:45 PM - Wrap up and hike back to parking area

12:00 PM - End of event

We welcome ALL ages, races and ethnicities, religions, gender identities, countries of origin, sexual orientation, immigrants and refugees, abilities and disabilities, spoken and signed languages. Together, we are a stronger community working toward a common goal.

Thank you project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: US Forest Service, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, One Tree Planted, and BEF's Promise the Pod Program.

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About Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

Location:

811 SW NAITO PKWY STE 410, PORTLAND, OR 97204, US

Mission Statement

To improve the lower Columbia River by protecting and restoring nature and clean water for current and future generations of fish, wildlife and people.

Description

The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership is a non-profit, a National Estuary Program, and a collection of dedicated scientists, educators, and community members who are passionate about the Columbia River.

We focus on the lower 146 miles of the Columbia River, from Bonneville Dam to the Pacific Ocean, including the tidally influenced portions of tributaries in that area. The watershed includes 28 cities, nine counties, and 45 school districts within the states of Oregon and Washington.

CAUSE AREAS

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WHEN

Sun Mar 16, 2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

Sandy River Delta ParkMilepost 18 on Hwy 84Troutdale, OR 97060

(45.52993,-122.39931)
 

SKILLS

  • Habitat Restoration

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.

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