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SOLVE: Earth Day Portland Cleanup
Posted by hannah.cherry
We will be doing litter clean-up and blackberry removal at Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area in ?St. John’s (N. Portland) near the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette rivers.
At nearly 2,000 acres, Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is one of the nation’s largest protected urban wetlands. The perimeter of the wetlands is riparian forest, which includes approximately 15 acres of ash forest, including mature tree specimens.?Smith and Bybee Wetlands are known to host over 100 bird species. Great Blue Heron nest on site, as well as Bald Eagle, Osprey, Pileated Woodpecker, Willow Flycatcher, Marsh Wren, and Savannah Sparrow. Peregrine Falcon and Northern Harrier hunt the marshes and meadows.
What to bring:
Gloves, loppers, and trash bags will be provided. Volunteers should wear long pants, long sleeved shirts, and sturdy shoes. Binoculars would be well used for wildlife viewing.
New Seasons Market will donate refreshments. Volunteers should be sure to bring water as well
Getting there
We will meet at the main entrance on Marine Drive.
The natural area is located on North Marine Drive between the Expo Center and Kelley Point Park. By car, take I-5 to exit 307 and go west for 2.2 miles. Cyclists and pedestrians can get to the natural area using the 40-Mile Loop Trail, which connects to MAX Yellow Line and the Peninsula Crossing Trail. Traveling to the natural area by bicycle is encouraged, but bikes are not allowed on the Interlakes Trail. Bike racks are available.
Map of the area and a “Wildlife Checklist”
Contact Information
Courtney Romine-Mann, Event Coordinator
Courtneyroma@gmail.com?|?541-387-3030
Kaleen Boyle, Registration Questions
kaleen@solveoregon.org |?503-844-9571 x332?or 800-333-7658 x332