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SUMMARY:Friends of Oaks Bottom Work Party
DESCRIPTION:\nOaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Stewardship Event\nHelp improve the habitat of Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge with Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Oaks Bottom. We will be removing non-native plants such as Himalayan blackberry to benefit the health of this ecosystem and provide more habitat for local wildlife. We will also be mulching newly planted shrubs to support their survival.  \nDate & Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 9 am to 12:00 pm.\nWhat to Bring: Please wear long durable pants, weather appropriate layers, and closed toed shoes. \nWhat’s Provided: Gloves, tools, light snacks, warm beverages and instruction will be provided.\nAdvanced Registration: Required. Please go to the City’s sign up page ahead of time to guarantee your spot:\nREGISTER FOR EVENT\nMeeting Location: Meet in the parking lot to the North Entrance of Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Milwaukie Ave., across from SE Mitchell St. Street parking is available if the parking lot is full.\nAddress: Milwaukie Ave. Portland, OR 97202 | Map link \nRestrooms: There will be a port-a-potty (not ADA compliant) in the parking lot at the Milwaukie entrance to Oaks Bottom.\nAccessibility: This event will require bending over and walking off-trail on uneven surfaces. Our group will be working mostly on flat but uneven terrain.\nParticipant Age Guidelines: All ages welcome, but children under the age of 14 need adult supervision.\n
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<p><strong>Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Stewardship Event</strong></p>
<p>Help improve the habitat of Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge with Portland Parks &#038; Recreation and the Friends of Oaks Bottom. We will be removing non-native plants such as Himalayan blackberry to benefit the health of this ecosystem and provide more habitat for local wildlife. We will also be mulching newly planted shrubs to support their survival.  </p>
<p><strong>Date &#038; Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 9 am to 12:00 pm.</strong></p>
<p><strong>What to Bring:</strong> Please wear long durable pants, weather appropriate layers, and closed toed shoes. </p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s Provided:</strong> Gloves, tools, light snacks, warm beverages and instruction will be provided.</p>
<p><strong>Advanced Registration:</strong> Required. Please go to the City&#8217;s sign up page ahead of time to guarantee your spot:</p>
<p><a href="https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b9675196972c4c64b0f55bae0a24ccd1"><strong>REGISTER FOR EVENT</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Meeting Location:</strong> Meet in the parking lot to the North Entrance of Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge on Milwaukie Ave., across from SE Mitchell St. Street parking is available if the parking lot is full.</p>
<p><strong>Address:</strong> Milwaukie Ave. Portland, OR 97202 | <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/K9TbEv9hanBJ5MAi6"><strong>Map link</strong></a> </p>
<p><strong>Restrooms:</strong> There will be a port-a-potty (not ADA compliant) in the parking lot at the Milwaukie entrance to Oaks Bottom.</p>
<p><strong>Accessibility:</strong> This event will require bending over and walking off-trail on uneven surfaces. Our group will be working mostly on flat but uneven terrain.</p>
<p><strong>Participant Age Guidelines:</strong> All ages welcome, but children under the age of 14 need adult supervision.</p>

URL:https://friendsofoaksbottom.org/events/work-party-7-285/
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CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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