National Public Lands Day Sites

Ash Creek Restoration Project

Contact: Brett Lyon
Agency: SOLV
Phone: 5038449571x332
On the Web: http://www.solv.org/programs/fall_beach_cleanup.asp
Location: SW Alden St., between 66th & 67th Place | Portland, Oregon 97223
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Bastendorff Beach

Remove litter and debris and cut invasive weeds.

Contact: Bob Golden
Agency: BLM
Phone: (541) 751-4280
On the Web:
Location: 1300 Airport Lane | North Bend, Oregon 97459
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Biak Training Center

Remove debris and invasive species; seeding and a fuels management project.

Contact: Dave Duncan/Ron Wortman, BLM/James Rejzek, ANG
Agency: Oregon Military Department and BLM
Phone: (541) 548-1649
On the Web: www.biaktrainingcenter.com
Location: Brett Hall | Redmond, Oregon 97763
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Alternative Start Date: 2010-09-17
Alternative End Date: 2010-09-17

Bonneville Lock and Dam

Participants will be clearing invasive species, planting native species, mulching around existing plants and litter pickup on Bradford Island.

Contact: Tim Darland
Agency: US Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (541) 374-4551
On the Web: www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/b/home.asp
Location: Interstate 84, Exit 40 | Cascade Locks, Oregon 97014
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Alternative Start Date: 2010-09-22
Alternative End Date: 2010-09-22

Bridge Site

The volunteers will remove graffitti from fish passage structures and pick up refuse in the area. Graffitti removal material will be provided for participants to do work.

Contact: Bob Chicken
Agency: Corps of Engineers
Phone: 541-938-7086
On the Web:
Location: Nursery Bridge - Highway 11 and Eastside Road Junction | Milton Freewater, Oregon 97862
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Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

PCT trail work, Hyatt Campground improvement projects and remove posts/fencing throughout monument.

Contact: Dennis Byrd
Agency: BLM
Phone: 541) 618-2369
On the Web:
Location: 3040 Biddle Rd | Medford, Oregon 97504
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Alternative Start Date: 2010-09-18
Alternative End Date: 2010-09-18

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is hosting National Public Lands Day on Saturday September 25, 2010. In honor of the recent designation of the Soda Mountain Wilderness, this year’s theme will is “Rewilding the Monument”. It will also celebrate the 10th anniversaries of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument and the National Landscape Conservation System. Projects will include removing fences, structures and other installations in the Soda Mountain Wilderness and Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. For more information, please see the CSNM website at http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/csnm/index.php

Contact: Nick Schade
Agency: BLM/NLCS
Phone: (541) 618-2281
On the Web: http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/csnm/index.php
Location: Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument/Soda Mountain Wilderness | Ashland, Oregon 97520
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Alternative Start Date: 1969-12-31
Alternative End Date: 1969-12-31

Cow Creek Back Country Byway Clean-up

Remove litter/invasive species, brush trails, trail delineation, and replace signs.

Contact: Ariel Hiller
Agency: BLM
Phone: (541) 464-3356
On the Web:
Location: 777 NW Garden Valley Blvd. | Roseburg, Oregon 97471
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Crystal Springs Park

We'll clean up riparian habitat and plant native plants along the Willamette River in Corvallis. Invasive Tree Ivy, Himalayan Blackberry, and English Holly are three targets. We'll also prune hazard branches and intruding vegetation along the river's trail network. This project is one of 156 taking place as part of SOLV's Beach and Riverside Cleanup on Saturday, September 25th. For more information visit the SOLV website or contact Brett Lyon at SOLV.

Contact: Brett Lyon
Agency: SOLV, City of Corvallis
Phone: 8003337658x332
On the Web: http://www.solv.org/programs/fall_beach_cleanup.asp
Location: SE Crystal Lake Drive/SE Fischer Lane | Corvallis, Oregon 97333
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Deschutes National Forest- Metolius River and Whychus Creek

The two wild and scenic rivers that frame Sisters Country, the Metolius River and Whychus Creek, are being reinvigorated and rediscovered. Come be a part of this legacy and lend your hand to local restoration efforts on National Public Lands Day! Bring the whole family. Care for your piece of the spectacular National Public Lands that make up our 193 million acre backyard by volunteering at this Friends of the Forest® Day. Volunteers will maintain trails winding around the Metolius, pull invasive weeds along the Whychus just upstream from Sisters, construct trails on the Peterson Ridge Trail System, and plant and water trees. Volunteers are invited to join us at a reception at Sisters Artworks where paintings from the Plein Air “Paint Out” celebrating the magic of the Metolius will be displayed. Volunteers will learn about the community collaborations that sustain restoration efforts, meet new people with similar interests, and enjoy a beautiful day outdoors in Sisters Country. Partnering organizations include the National Forest Foundation, Sisters Trails Alliance, Wolftree, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, Friends of the Metolius, and the Deschutes National Forest- Sisters Ranger District. For more details, contact Karly Hedrick, Sisters Volunteer Bank Coordinator, at 541-549-0251 or via email at khedrick@nationalforests.org.

Contact: Karly Hedrick
Agency: National Forest Foundation
Phone: 541-549-0251
On the Web: www.nationalforests.org/volunteer
Location: 291 E. Main Ave. | Sisters, Oregon 97759
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Deschutes National Forest-- Whychus and Metolius Rivers

Join us and celebrate our national forests near Sisters, OR! Choose from a variety of fun conservation projects. Work to restore a trail, plant and water native vegetation, or remove invasive weeds. Project partners include National Forest Foundation, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, Wolftree, Friends of the Metolius, Sisters Trails Alliance, and the Deschutes National Forest- Sisters Ranger District.

Contact: Karly Hedrick
Agency: National Forest Foundation
Phone: (541) 549-0251
On the Web: www.nationalforests.org/volunteer
Location: 291 E Main Ave. | Sisters, Oregon 97759
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Down By the Riverside Native Plant Restoration

The City of Albany is committed to protecting and restoring our community's natural resources. Each Fall, we will host a native plant restoration project at one of our sites identified as most needed for restoration work. Our project will include native plantings, invasive plant removal, and garbage pickup. Activities include: invasive plant removal, litter pickup, planting, weeding, and educational opportunities. We will have a celebration lunch at noon for the volunteers. This project is taking place as part of SOLV's Beach and Riverside Cleanup and is one of 156 projects on Saturday, Sept 25th. For more information visit the SOLV website or contact Brett Lyon at SOLV.

Contact: Brett Lyon
Agency: SOLV, City of Albany
Phone: 8003337658x332
On the Web: http://www.solv.org/programs/fall_beach_cleanup.asp
Location: 300 Geary St. NE | Albany, Oregon 97321
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Forest Park

Trail improvement and removal of non-native invasive species.

Contact: Stephen Hatfield
Agency: The Forest Park Conservancy
Phone: 503-
On the Web: www.forestparkconservancy.org
Location: 3229 Northwest Pittock Drive | Portland, Oregon 97211
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Ft. Stevens State Park, Peter Iredale

Join thousands of volunteers on September 25, 2010 from 10 am to 1 pm at any one of over 40 beach sites to clear the entire Oregon coast of debris.

Contact: Brett Lyon
Agency: SOLV, Oregon State Parks
Phone: 5038449571x332
On the Web: http://www.solv.org/programs/fall_beach_cleanup.asp
Location: Peter Iredale Beach Access at Fort Stevens | Hammond, Oregon 97121
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Gerber Recreation Area

Cut wood for senior citizens, construct bird/bat houses, trail maintenance, install OHV barrier post, construct goose nest structures, enhance riparian area and campground maintenance.

Contact: Mike Bechdolt
Agency: BLM
Phone: (541) 883-6916
On the Web:
Location: Gerber Guard Station | Langell, Oregon
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Hellgate Recreation Area-Rouge River Corridor

Land-based clean up and beautification day focusing on weed/debris removal, trail work, brushing, cleaning and painting.

Contact: Barbara Zurhellen
Agency: BLM
Phone: (541) 471-6651
On the Web: www.blm.gov/or/districts/medford/index.php
Location: Indian Mary County Park | Merlin, Oregon 97532
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McGowan Creek Trail

Volunteers should meet at Lane County, T16S, R02W, Section 19.

Contact: Patricia K. Johnston
Agency: BLM
Phone: (541) 520-2159
On the Web:
Location: P.O. Box 10226 | Eugene, Oregon 97440-2226
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McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge

Litter pick-up at: Ground Zero Recycle Center, McKay Reservoir (by kayak/canoe), East side, McKay Reservoir, Lower west side, McKay Reservoir.

Contact: Jaynee Levy
Agency: US Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: (509) 546-8356
On the Web: www.fws.gov/mcriver/
Location: McKay Creek NWR | Pendleton, Oregon 97801
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Mt Tabor Park

Remove invasive species including Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, and clematis vitalba.

Contact: Alexa Todd
Agency: Friends of Mt. Tabor Park
Phone: (503) 459-1425
On the Web: www.taborfriends.org
Location: SE 60th Ave | Portland, Oregon 97215
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National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

We will be spreading gravel and fixing water bars and cutting back vegitation from paved trail, restoring native garden, and removing invasive weeds.

Contact: Jonathan Richardson
Agency: BLM
Phone: 547-523-1835
On the Web: www.oregontrail.blm.gov
Location: 22267 Highway 86 Flagstaff Hill | Baker City, Oregon 97814
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National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Trail repair/gravel, Thistle removal along trails, weed pulling at native garden,trash pickup, water distribution tent

Contact: Kelly Burns
Agency: BLM
Phone: 541-523-1836
On the Web: www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/
Location: 22267 Hwy 86 | Baker City, Oregon 97814
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Alternative Start Date: 2010-09-25
Alternative End Date: 2010-09-25

Nearby Nature Willamette and Canoe Canal Clean-up at Alton Baker Par

Participants will walk through the park near the Canoe Canal and Willamette River, bag trash and place by trail for pick-up. This project is taking place as part of SOLV's Beach and Riverside Cleanup. There are 156 projects in Oregon and SW Washington on Saturday, September 25th. For more information visit the SOLV website or contact Brett Lyon.

Contact: Brett Lyon
Agency: SOLV, Nearby Nature
Phone: 8003337658x332
On the Web: http://www.solv.org/programs/fall_beach_cleanup.asp
Location: 622 Day Island Road | Eugene, Oregon 97401
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North Spit

Remove litter/debris, cut invasive weeds. brush trail system.

Contact: Robert M. Golden
Agency: BLM
Phone: (541) 751-4280
On the Web: www.or.blm.gov/coosbay/recreation/recinfo.htm
Location: 1300 Airport Lane | North Bend, Oregon 97459
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Oregon Caves National Monument

In-cave cleaning of the Oregon Caves tour path. Volunteers may be picking lint and trash, washing stairs and bridges, or cleaning the cave trail with brushes. Lunch and an evening off-trail caving trip provided. Advance registration required.

Contact: Elizabeth Hale
Agency: National Park Service
Phone: (541) 592-2100 ext.2254
On the Web: www.nps.gov/orca
Location: 19000 Caves Highway | Cave Junction, Oregon 97523
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Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area

Construct a rock wall, collect trash and rehabilitation work.

Contact: Todd Forbes
Agency: BLM
Phone: (541) 947-6134
On the Web:
Location: Lakeview Interagency Office | Lakeview, Oregon 97630
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Alternative Start Date: 2010-09-18
Alternative End Date: 2010-09-18

Radar Base

Remove scrap metal, garbage and any other debris; assist with OHV route maintenance, boundary marker placement, and closed route rehabilitation as necessary.

Contact: Eric Haakenson
Agency: BLM
Phone: (541) 573-4534
On the Web:
Location: 28910 Hwy 20 W | Hines, Oregon 97738
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Rooster Rock State Park

Extensive beach/trail litter pickup, trail maintenance, remove non-native species and more with additional volunteers.

Contact: Lisa Midlam
Agency: Oregon State Parks
Phone: (503) 695-2261 x228
On the Web: www.oregon.gov/OPRD/
Location: I-84 freeway Exit 25 | Corbett, Oregon 97019
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Schwarz Park/ Dorena Lake

Planting trees and shrubs Maintaining trails Installing creek culvert

Contact: Christie Johnson
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (541) 942-5631 ext.12
On the Web: www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/V/dorrec.asp
Location: 34909 Shoreview Drive | Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424
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Alternative Start Date: 2010-10-02
Alternative End Date: 2010-10-02

Smith Rock State Park

The riverside cleanup project will include litter pickup, invasive plant removal, and planting native vegetation along the Crooked River. The goal of the project is to improve the aesthetics of the park, stabilize erosion areas, and slow the spreading of invasive plant species. This is one of 156 projects taking place around Saturday Septmeber 25th for SOLV's Beach and Riverside Cleanup. For more information contact Brett Lyon at SOLV or visit the SOLV website.

Contact: Brett Lyon
Agency: SOLV, Oregon State Parks
Phone: 8003337658x332
On the Web: http://www.solv.org/programs/fall_beach_cleanup.asp
Location: 9241 Northeast Crooked River Drive | Terrebonne, Oregon 97760
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SOLV Beach and Riverside Cleanup

Saturday, September 25th is the date of the SOLV Beach and Riverside Cleanup, presented by the Oregon Lottery. Thousands of volunteers will clean up Oregon's beaches from the California border to the Columbia River and also work along rivers, creeks, lakes and other waterways throughout Oregon and SW Washington - improving the quality of water that we all use for drinking, recreation, agriculture and more. This is the first year that SOLV has expanded our popular fall beach cleanup to include inland projects. Much of what volunteers collect at the beach is carried there by rivers, streams, and storm drains (data collected from the 2009 cleanup tells us that 60-80 percent of ocean trash originates from inland sources). Volunteers will take local action to address the global problems of marine debris and degraded water quality by cleaning up neighborhoods and waterways and removing invasive plants throughout Oregon. Most projects run from 10 am to 1 pm. For more information visit http://www.solv.org/programs/fall_beach_cleanup.asp or contact Brett Lyon, SOLV’s Outreach Coordinator at brett@solv.org or 503-844-9571 x 332.

Contact: Brett Lyon
Agency: SOLV
Phone: 5038449571x332
On the Web: http://www.solv.org/programs/fall_beach_cleanup.asp
Location: 150 Sites Throughout Oregon | Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
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Sun Pass State Forest

Put up a Yurt, clean up trash repair trails and other projects as needed.

Contact: Bill Hunt
Agency: Klamath Outdoor Science School
Phone: (541) 660-4222
On the Web: Klamathoutdoorscienceschool.org
Location: 56101 Sun Mountain Road | Fort Klamath, Oregon 97626
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The Dalles Dam Visitor Center

Planting of native shrubs and flowers around the visitor center as apart of our relandscaping efforts to beautify the park and provide habitat for local wildlife.

Contact: Amber Tilton
Agency: US Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: 541-506-7819
On the Web: http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/d/thedalles.asp
Location: 3545 Brett Clodfelter Way | The Dalles, Oregon 97058
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The Dalles Dam Visitor Center and Seufert Park

Planting of native shrubs and flowers around the outside of The Dalles Dam Visitor Center.

Contact: Amber Tilton, Park Ranger
Agency: US Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (541) 506-7819
On the Web: www.nwp.usace.army.mil/home.asp
Location: 3545 Brett Clodfelter Way | The Dalles, Oregon 97058
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Tryon Creek State Natural Area Ivy Pull

Remove ivy, which enables native trees and plants to survive. These natives plants provide crucial habitat, food for wildlife and protect against erosion.

Contact: Amy Hoffman
Agency: Friends of Tryon Creek
Phone: (503) 636-4398
On the Web: www.tryonfriends.org
Location: 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd | Portland, Oregon 97219
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Upper Nestucca OHV Riding Area

Trail work, remove overhanging brush/limbs/brush from trails and pick up litter.

Contact: Debra Drake
Agency: BLM
Phone: (503) 815-1134
On the Web:
Location: 4610 Third Street | Tillamook, Oregon 97471
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Valley of the Rogue River bank cleanup and weed pull

Help pick up trash and pull some invasive weeds along the edge of the Rogue River. This is one of 156 projects taking place as part of SOLV's Beach and Riverside Cleanup on Saturday, September 25th. For more information contact Brett Lyon at SOLV or visit the SOLV website.

Contact: Brett Lyon
Agency: SOLV, Oregon State Parks
Phone: 8003337658x332
On the Web: http://www.solv.org/programs/fall_beach_cleanup.asp
Location: 3792 North River Road | Gold Hill, Oregon 97525
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Wallace Marine Park Cleanup

This project is a collaboration with Glenn-Gibson Watershed Council & Chemeketans Hiking Group. The park has experienced more use due to a newly opened pedestrian bridge across the Willamette River. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Pickup, Spreading wood chips on the trail. This project is one of 150 different sites taking place as part of SOLV's Beach and Riverside Cleanup on September 25. For more information visit the SOLV website or contact Brett Lyon.

Contact: Brett Lyon
Agency: SOLV, City of Salem
Phone: 5038449571x332
On the Web: http://www.solv.org/programs/fall_beach_cleanup.asp
Location: 200 Glen Creek Road NW | Salem, Oregon 97304
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West Eugene Wetlands Trails (Steward Pond)

Trash pickup and trail maintenance.

Contact: Patricia K. Johnston
Agency: BLM
Phone: (541) 520-2159
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Location: Steward Road | Eugene, Oregon 97402
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Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

Beach clean-up from 10am-1pm in conjunction with Oregon State Parks.

Contact: Timothy J Fisher
Agency: BLM/Oregon State Parks
Phone: (541) 574-3142
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Location: 750 Lighthouse Drive | Newport, Oregon 97365
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