Volunteers will be out in full force this Saturday, helping SOLV plant native trees and shrubs in the Baltimore Woods corridor of North Portland. Volunteer teams will help restore this unique oak habitat in the middle of the city, which is being protected in part by Metro’s voter-approved natural areas bond measure.
Metro has collaborated with the City of Portland this year on two milestones. First, the city purchased a one-acre cluster of properties with funding from a Metro Nature in Neighborhoods grant, the city’s share of bond money and the city’s Grey to Green initiative. Then, the city purchased a six-acre addition with regional bond funds, local bond funds and Grey to Green funds. Preservation efforts have been supported by Friends of Baltimore Woods, a community group that advocates for this ribbon of green connecting Cathedral and Pier parks.
The next Baltimore Woods planting with open slots will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 11, at North Decatur Street and North Baltimore Avenue. Tools, gloves and supplies will be provided; advance registration required.
Or contact Brett Lyon: [email protected] or 503-844-9571.