Make your mark on Forest Park this Saturday!

The bucket brigade at Forest Park last March (PGE)
The bucket brigade at Forest Park last March (PGE)

By Andy Meeks

Friends of Trees–and up to 50 lucky people–will return to Forest Park this Saturday, March 12, to plant approximately 400 native plants and shrubs along Saltzman Road in Forest Park. We are planting in the utility right-of-way, which is why we are planting shrubs and not trees. This planting will provide habitat in an area that is now essentially clear cut.

We still need volunteers for this weekend. About 25 spots still remain! You can pre-register for this event by following this link and filling out the form: bit.ly/FoTForestPark2011

The planting is now full as of Friday, 3/11/11 – 4:15pm

Please note that this is a ‘hike-in’ site and the planting area is approximately three-fourths of a mile from the parking area (NW St Helens & Saltzman, Portland, Oregon (map)). You may park along Saltzman or in the parking lot of the neighboring Anderson Roofing Company.

This planting is generously sponsored by REI and presented in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation and the Forest Park Conservancy. Friends of Trees will provide morning refreshments, gloves, tools, and all necessary guidance. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

You can contact Andy or Andrew in the Volunteer & Outreach Program for more information. We hope to see you out there on Saturday to make your mark on Forest Park!

–Meeks is Volunteer & Outreach Manager for Friends of Trees.