Join us for a stewardship day of the Willamette River to remove litter from the river and help prevent litter from heading into our waterways. Let's work together to improve water quality and wildlife habitat! This will be a hybrid event with volunteers meeting at the north OMSI parking lot and cleaning up trash along the Eastbank Esplanade, as well as participants on canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and boats removing trash out of the river. This is a family-friendly event open to volunteers of all ages. We hope to see you there!
Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at the OMSI north parking lot.
Address: 1945 SE Water Ave Portland, OR 97214 | Map Link
What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring any personal supplies that will help our resources go further such as garbage bags, work gloves, buckets, trash grabbers, etc. If you bring personal belongings wear a backpack so that you can pick up trash hands-free. Wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a rain jacket if the forecast calls for rain and wear sunscreen and a hat if it is sunny. This event will go on rain or shine. And it is also recommended that volunteers bring a re-usable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event.
What's Provided: SOLVE will provide trash grabbers, bags, high-vis vests, and gloves.
Restrooms: There are public restrooms available along the eastbank esplanade.
Parking: Parking is available at the OMSI parking lot and will be free for the first 50 vehicles.
Transit: This event is within walking distance of the SE Water - OMSI street car stop and Bus Lines 6, 9, 10, 14, and 17.
Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
Youth Volunteers: Volunteers 13 and under must be accompanied by an authorized adult.
Groups: If you are volunteering with multiple people for this event please register as a Team. See this short guide for how to register as a Team SOLVE | How-To-Guide (solveoregon.org).
Contacts: If you have any questions about this event please contact Haley Morris at haley@solveoregon.org.