October 2022 Community Events

Take advantage of the volunteer opportunities offered by our partners this month!

City of Hillsboro/Jackson Bottom Wetlands

• Wednesdays in October, 12:00pm: Nature at Noon

• Saturday, October 29, 3:00pm: Spooktacular

  For a full list of City of Hillsboro/Jackson Bottom Wetlands events, click here.

SOLVE

• Sunday, October 2, 9:00am: Tidy Up Downtown Hillsboro First Sundays

• Saturday, October 8, 8:30am: HillsDOer Month Tidy Up Downtown Pruning Party

  For a full list of SOLVE events, click here.

Friends of Tryon Creek

• Friday, October 7, 9:30am: Community Impact Week: Land Steward Volunteers

  For a full list of Friends of Tryon Creek events, click here.

Friends of Trees

• Saturday, October 1, 8:45am: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Planting

  For a full list of Friends of Trees events, click here.

Tualatin Riverkeepers

• Friday, October 7, 9:00am: Put Down Roots in Tualatin, Nyberg Creek

• Saturday, October 22, 9:00am: Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge Fall Planting

  For a full list of Tualatin Riverkeepers events, click here.

The Wetlands Conservancy

• Saturday, October 15, 9:30am: Clean-up at Knez Wetland

  For a full list of The Wetlands Conservancy events, click here.

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

• Saturday, October 8, 9:00am: Community Garden Work Party at John Marty Park

• Saturday, October 15, 9:00am: Community Garden Work Party at Bethany Lake Park

• Saturday, October 22, 9:15am: BSD Middle School Cross Country Meet

• Saturday, October 29, 10:00am: Fall Family Fun Fest

  For a full list of THPRD events, click here.

September 2022 Community Events

Take advantage of the volunteer opportunities offered by our partners this month!

City of Hillsboro/Jackson Bottom Wetlands

• Wednesdays in September, 12:00pm: Nature at Noon

  For a full list of City of Hillsboro/Jackson Bottom Wetlands events, click here.

SOLVE

• Thursday, September 15, 10:30am: Wild Recess Clean-up at Dirksen Nature Park

  For a full list of SOLVE events, click here.

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

• Saturday, September 10, 9:30am: Conectando with Venezuela’s Voice in Oregon

• Saturday, September 17, 10:00am: Afghan Community Welcoming Event

• Saturday, September 17, 9:00am: Community Garden Work Party at Ridgewood Park

• Saturday, September 24, 9:00am: Community Garden Work Party at Harman Swim Center

  For a full list of THPRD events, click here.

Tualatin Riverkeepers

• Saturday, September 24, 1:00pm: Tualatin River Cleanup Paddle

  For a full list of Tualatin Riverkeepers events, click here.

TFA Partners Help to Build Defenses Against the Emerald Ash Borer

On June 30, 2022, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) confirmed the first infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer in Oregon. Native to Asia, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was first identified in the United States twenty years ago, and has since spread to three dozen states. The EAB is deadly to all species of ash tree and is now considered to be “the most destructive forest pest in North America,” according to the ODA.

Our partners at Clean Water Services (CWS) and Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District (TSWCD), in conjunction with the City of Forest Grove, have already taken steps towards mitigating the effects and spread of the EAB infestation. Their efforts have included mapping existing ash trees, planning for replacement plantings, and setting traps for the insects. CWS staff have also emphasized the importance of nurturing a diverse range of native plants, which can provide shelter, food and habitat in the event one species is threatened.

Here are some ways that you can help to slow the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer:

• Never transport firewood. Burn it where you buy it.

• Learn how to identify ash trees, emerald ash borers, and the signs and symptoms of infestation.

• Report any EAB sightings and infestations to the Oregon Invasive Species Hotline.

• If you have a confirmed EAB infestation on your property, work with a professional arborist.

• Learn more about the EAB, other invasive pests, and how you can help with detection and response by taking the Oregon Forest Pest Detector's free online course.

Read Clean Water Services’ article about the Emerald Ash Borer.

Read Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District’s article about the Emerald Ash Borer.

August 2022 Community Events

Take advantage of the volunteer opportunities offered by our partners this month!

City of Hillsboro/Jackson Bottom Wetlands

• Saturday, August 27, 11:00am: Summer Spectacular

• Wednesdays in August, 10:00am: Wetlands on Wheels

  For a full list of City of Hillsboro/Jackson Bottom Wetlands events, click here.

The Wetlands Conservancy

• Sunday, August 28, 10:00am: Beaver Survey Volunteer Orientation (online training)

  For a full list of The Wetlands Conservancy events, click here.

SOLVE

• Sunday, August 7, 9:00am: Tidy Up Downtown Hillsboro First Sundays

• Monday, August 15, 9:00pm: Tidy Up Downtown Hillsboro Third Mondays

  For a full list of SOLVE events, click here.

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

• Saturday, August 6, 10:45am: Big Truck Volunteer Day

• Saturday, August 27, 9:00am: Dog Park Work Party at Winkelman Park

  For a full list of THPRD events, click here.

Tualatin Riverkeepers

• Tuesday, August 2 7:00pm (online webinar): Volunteer Orientation with Tualatin Riverkeepers

  For a full list of Tualatin Riverkeepers events, click here.

July 2022 Community Events

Take advantage of the volunteer opportunities offered by our partners this month!

City of Hillsboro/Jackson Bottom Wetlands

• Wednesday, July 6, 10:00am: Wetlands on Wheels (repeats on Wednesdays in July except for July 20th)

  For a full list of City of Hillsboro/Jackson Bottom Wetlands events, click here.

SOLVE

• Sunday, July 3, 9:00pm: Tidy Up Downtown Hillsboro First Sundays

  For a full list of SOLVE events, click here.

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

• Saturday, July 23, 9:00am: Garden Work Party at John Marty Park

• Saturday, July 30, 9:00am: Garden Work Party at Cedar Hills Park

  For a full list of THPRD events, click here.

Tualatin Riverkeepers

• Tuesday, July 14, 7:00pm (online webinar): Volunteer Orientation with Tualatin Riverkeepers

• Wednesday, July 20, 6:00pm: Dirksen Nature Park Work Party

  For a full list of Tualatin Riverkeepers events, click here.