Friends of Gentle Woods Park

Join a local volunteer-led effort to restore and enhance the streamside habitat along
Middle Fork Ash Creek at Gentle Woods Park!

Gentle Woods Park Volunteer Event

Come join us for regular volunteer restoration events along Ash Creek!

Sunday, June 7
Time: 9:00 - 11:00am
Place: Gentle Woods Park (600 Olive Way, Monmouth)

*Please note that you and any guest volunteers will be required to fill out a waiver before each volunteer event. All minors present during the event must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Come join the Friends of Gentle Woods Park in a volunteer-led effort to restore the health of the native plant community along Ash Creek! Whether you are a first-time volunteer or a seasoned veteran of community restoration efforts, we invite you to lend a hand towards this effort to improve local habitat for plants and wildlife that thrive alongside and within Ash Creek!

On June 7, volunteers will help dig out and remove a clump of reed canary grass in the middle of the stream. For those who prefer staying dry, there are also patches of thistle and blackberry to tackle!

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Friends of Gentle Woods Volunteer events may involve:

Walking over uneven terrain and through vegetation that may include thorns, brambles, exposed roots, and poison oak (we will have Tecnu available for pre- and post- poison oak exposure treatment)
Using pruners and loppers to cut ivy vines and pull them off of and away from tree trunks
Cutting blackberry vines and digging out reed canary grass
Using a wheelbarrow and/or carrying armloads of plant materials
Planting and spreading mulch around young trees and shrubs
Cutting wire and constructing deer-proof tree cages
Optional: walking and removing invasive weeds within the stream channel and getting wet and muddy!

**Please also note the following:

All volunteers should bring a water bottle and snacks (if needed). A water cooler will be available on-site for water bottle refills.
Due to the thorny vegetation and potential for muddy conditions, please be sure to wear appropriate clothing - including sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots, long pants and long sleeves.
If you have gauntlet-style, thorn-proof work gloves, please bring them (and extra pairs if you have enough to share!)
Public restrooms are available at the Park

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Prefer to talk to someone in person? You can call the LWC Office at (503) 837-0237 or you can email Suzanne Teller at [email protected]