SOLV is hosting an Informational," Beyond Beach Cleanup" The aim of the 1 hour informational meeting is to provide a wide variety of community leaders and activists with the facts about SOLV and how their participation is key in solving some of Oregon's most pressing problems. There will also be time for Q&A. It is a great way to hear about fun and effective examples of friends, family, co-workers and community members involved in cleanup, beautification, and watershed restoration activities in their neighborhoods, favorite parks, nearest water bodies and schools. SOLV is the vehicle for Oregonians to get something done in their community.

Our Creeks, Our Selves: Watershed Tour of Willow and Cedar Mill Creeks

Our creeks are the stories of ourselves. Their health, flow, and supported wildlife  all reflect the human state- past and present. Join the Rock Creek Watershed Partners as we explore the state of Willow and Cedar Mill Creeks on Saturday, July 15^th from 10am to 1pm.

Our Creeks, Our Selves: Watershed Tour of Rock and Bronson Creeks

Our creeks are the stories of ourselves. Their health, flow, and wildlife they support all reflect the human state, past and present. Join the Rock Creek Watershed Partners as we explore the state of Rock and Bronson Creeks on Saturday, June 17^th from 10am to 1pm. The headwaters of these creeks begin in the slopes draining Skyline Blvd and the west hills and wind their way down through Hillsboro and Beaverton. They flow through agricultural, forested, and urbanized areas. On our tour, we’ll discuss cultural and natural history, wildlife, watershed health, and ways to enjoy our natural areas through recreation. We will start and end at Portland Community College-Rock Creek Campus. We will be outside walking on relatively stable and even terrrain. Bring water and any snacks. Suggested $5 donation, or gas donation to drivers. Advance registration required; call 503-629-6305 x2953 or email awilson@rcwp.org  Other scheduled tours are Willow and Cedar Mill Creeks on July 15 and Beaverton and Beaverton’s Johnson Creeks on August 19.

Join Oregon Food Bank and help them in their mission to eliminate hunger and its root causes. Volunteers will work outside in the garden at the Washington County branch of the Oregon Food Bank. Tasks may include tilling, planting, weeding, thinning, harvesting, composting.

Join Oregon Food Bank and help them in their mission to eliminate hunger and its root causes. Volunteers will work outside in the garden at the Washington County branch of the Oregon Food Bank. Tasks may include tilling, planting, weeding, thinning, harvesting, composting.

Neighborhood coordinators are key volunteers that help to catalyze a neighborhood and get homeowners interested in planting with FOT.

Training will prepare people for the next planting season, November 2006-April 2007.

Information: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Individuals do NOT need to pre-register. Groups are asked to sign up by e-mailing the Volunteer Database Coordinator with the group's contact information, event name and date, and the number of youth and/or adults registering. Groups are required to have one adult volunteer for every three to four youth volunteers. Tools and guidance will be provided. Sturdy shoes, long pants and long sleeves recommended!

Information: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Individuals do NOT need to pre-register. Groups are asked to sign up by e-mailing the Volunteer Program Manager with the group's contact information, event name and date, and the number of youth and/or adults registering. Groups are required to have one adult volunteer for every three to four youth volunteers. Tools and guidance will be provided. Sturdy shoes, long pants and long sleeves recommended!

Earth Day planting!

Help restore the Tualatin River Wildlife Refuge. This will be the last planting in the refuge before it opens to the public. See the area before anyone else.

No experience necessary! Tools and training provided. Friends, family are encouraged to attend. Plantings occur rain or shine – dress appropriately!! Groups of 10+ contact 503-282-8846 x12, brads@friendsoftrees.org. Site located in Sherwood, off of Roy Rogers Rd. From Portland, take I-5 South. Take Hwy 99W exit. Pass through Tigard and King City. Turn right onto Tualatin-Sherwood Rd/Roy Rogers Rd. Continue 1.4 miles and turn right at "Tree Planters at Work" sign.