Trick, treat or plant: Halloween planting at Milo McIver
Friends of Trees is ecstatic to announce our first tree planting at Milo McIver State Park along the Clackamas River in Estacada! Get outdoors with Friends of Trees to restore an area of oak savannah at this hidden gem of a park. We’ll be planting Oregon White Oak and associated shrubs across the area known as the Upper Meadow. These efforts will be part of an exciting first phase of meadow and oak-savannah restoration in the park!
Your help needed! Seeking volunteers to plant these oak trees and native shrubs for a Halloween morning planting on Saturday, Oct 31st! No experience needed. Feel free to bring friends and family — the more the merrier!
Where: Milo McIver State Park, South Entrance Rd, Estacada, OR (map); please note that there will be a free day-pass provided to all Friends of Trees volunteers and no need to pay the park user-free
When: Saturday, October 31st — please meet by 8:45am at the above site. Planting activities will wrap up by 1:00pm;
What: Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and be prepared to get a little dirty. Friends of Trees will provide gloves, tools, and planting guidance, as well as breakfast snacks and coffee/hot chocolate to get everyone fueled up!
Youth Waiver: For any youth under age 18 volunteering without their parent or guardian, we ask they bring a signed youth waiver to the event. Any youth planting with their parent/guardian do not need a waiver.
With a group? We welcome groups of all sizes! RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of 5 or more people – click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer — you may simply show up!
We’re pleased that our planting will be helping this park continue its restoration efforts! This park also offers a bevy of outdoor recreation options, from fishing to boating, hiking to wildlife viewing. The park hosts a 18-hole disc golf course, a salmon and steelhead fish hatchery, camping, and even a hike dedicated to bat viewing. Feel free to stay after the planting to enjoy the wonders of Milo McIver!
PS — Feel free to dress up for the occasion. Ghost and ghouls welcome!