Whitaker Ponds - Stewardship and Birding
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Project details
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Feminist Bird Club PDX (FBC PDX) for a "birdy and dirty" birding and stewardship event at Whitaker Ponds!
FBC PDX is a volunteer-run birding club focused on providing opportunities for historically marginalized folks to learn together and find community. This event is for those who identify as queer, BIPOC, and/or neurodivergent and their allies. To find more opportunities with FBC PDX, visit them on Instagram @fbc.pdx.
Whitaker Ponds is home to many bird species (over 191 species have been seen at this park). Come learn about these winged creatures and contribute to the natural habitat by removing weedy introduced species like thistle and English ivy. Removing invasively growing plants helps restore wildlife habitat and creates space for a diversity of native plants and animals to thrive.
We will spend half our time walking around the pond looking and listening for birds, and the other half of the time removing weedy introduced plants.
Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy, waterproof shoes, and bring personal water bottle and snacks. Bring binoculars if you have them. Tools, gloves, project instruction, coffee/tea and light snacks will be provided. There will also be extra binoculars available.
Registration is required
Registration link to be posted soon.
Location
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park, 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR 97218.
Parking and public transit
Parking is limited in the Whitaker Ponds parking lot. There is more street parking a couple blocks north of the park on NE Buffalo St. Carpooling is encouraged!
Bus #75 stops at the corner of NE Columbia and NE 47th, and it is a 6 min walk to the park from there. More info available at Trimet.org
Meeting location
We will meet at the large gravel gathering area under the big tree, between the parking lot and the gazebo.
Children are welcome
Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.
Accessibility
An ADA portable restroom will be available at this site. The trail at Whitaker is 1/4 mile long. Trail surface is 1/2 inch gravel, mostly flat. The stewardship work will require bending over, pulling plants out of the ground, and walking on uneven surfaces.
Helpful information for participants
Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.
- In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty!
- Registration is required for all stewardship events, unless otherwise noted.
- Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness.
- All tools, gloves and training to do the task is provided.
- While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.
Service Hours
Court-ordered community service
If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.
Other Community Service Hours
To verify participation for school or other service hour requirements, please bring your own method of tracking and check in with the Stewardship Coordinator or event leader during the event to get a signature or other verification. Please follow registration guidelines for the event you would l
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Project details
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Feminist Bird Club PDX (FBC PDX) for a "birdy and dirty" birding and stewardship event at Whitaker Ponds!
FBC PDX is a volunteer-run birding club focused on providing opportunities for historically marginalized folks to learn together and find community. This event is for those who identify as queer, BIPOC, and/or neurodivergent and their allies. To find more opportunities with FBC PDX, visit them on Instagram @fbc.pdx.
Whitaker Ponds is home to many bird species (over 191 species have been seen at this park). Come learn about these winged creatures and contribute to the natural habitat by removing weedy introduced species like thistle and English ivy. Removing invasively growing plants helps restore wildlife habitat and creates space for a diversity of native plants and animals to thrive.
We will spend half our time walking around the pond looking and listening for birds, and the other half of the time removing weedy introduced plants.
Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy, waterproof shoes, and bring personal water bottle and snacks. Bring binoculars if you have them. Tools, gloves, project instruction, coffee/tea and light snacks will be provided. There will also be extra binoculars available.
Registration is required
Registration link to be posted soon.
Location
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park, 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland, OR 97218.
Parking and public transit
Parking is limited in the Whitaker Ponds parking lot. There is more street parking a couple blocks north of the park on NE Buffalo St. Carpooling is encouraged!
Bus #75 stops at the corner of NE Columbia and NE 47th, and it is a 6 min walk to the park from there. More info available at Trimet.org
Meeting location
We will meet at the large gravel gathering area under the big tree, between the parking lot and the gazebo.
Children are welcome
Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.
Accessibility
An ADA portable restroom will be available at this site. The trail at Whitaker is 1/4 mile long. Trail surface is 1/2 inch gravel, mostly flat. The stewardship work will require bending over, pulling plants out of the ground, and walking on uneven surfaces.
Helpful information for participants
Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.
- In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty!
- Registration is required for all stewardship events, unless otherwise noted.
- Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness.
- All tools, gloves and training to do the task is provided.
- While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.
Service Hours
Court-ordered community service
If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.
Other Community Service Hours
To verify participation for school or other service hour requirements, please bring your own method of tracking and check in with the Stewardship Coordinator or event leader during the event to get a signature or other verification. Please follow registration guidelines for the event you would l
Location
More happening nearby
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