The Hayhurst Neighborhood Association’s Parks & Watershed Committee is partnering with the City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, Westside Watershed Resource Center and West Multnomah Soil & Water District to host a free event on Saturday, February 28: Meet Your Neighbors – Love Our Creek.
This event runs during 9 am to 12 noon at the SW 55th Drive right-of-way above Vermont Creek between SW Idaho Street and SW Vermont Street.
This FREE event includes opportunities to:
- Improve habitat and beautify the SW 55th right-of-way
near Vermont Creek by removing English ivy. Tools and
gloves will be provided! - See photos and learn about wildlife that live in and near
Vermont Creek in our Hayhurst neighborhood, including
beavers, minks, bobcats, deer, coyotes, river otters and
fish (sculpin, redside shiner and western brook lamprey) - Learn about what you can do to support restoration and
conservation efforts in your own yard and Vermont Creek - Talk to and gather info from local environmental and
nature groups, and celebrate with crafts and refreshments - Make a meaningful and positive impact in the community and our local environment.
Everyone in the community is invited to participate!