Friends of Oaks Bottom Work Party

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Stewardship Event

Join Friends of Oaks Bottom and SOLVE to keep Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge clean for trail users and wildlife! Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is a 163-acre floodplain wetland that sits along the east bank of the Willamette River and is the largest remaining natural area within the lower reach of the Willamette providing necessary habitat for fish and wildlife. Native wildlife populations include threatened salmon and more than 175 species of birds. Everyone is welcome; no experience is necessary!

Date & Time: Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

Advanced Registration: Required. Please go to the SOLVE sign up page ahead of time to guarantee your spot:

REGISTER FOR EVENT

Meeting 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.

Address: Milwaukie Ave. Portland, OR 97202 | Map link

Transit: Trimet buses #70 and #4

What’s Provided: Volunteers will be provided with work gloves, heavy duty garbage bags, and litter grabbers.

Restrooms: No public restrooms will be available.

Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for ages 13 and up, but children under the age of 15 need adult supervision.