Come Together to Restore Habitat for Water Quality, Wildlife, and People
Join the Estuary Partnership year-round for engaging, hands-on events where individuals and groups volunteer outdoors and make a lasting difference in the lower Columbia River region.
Sign up for our email list to stay informed about upcoming opportunities.
What to know:
Events occur at multiple locations in Oregon and Washington.
No experience needed - everyone is welcome!
We can schedule corporate and private group events.
Planting takes place October–March, with maintenance (weeding and mulching) April–September.
Pre-registration is required.
Questions or help with registering, contact Samantha Dumont, Volunteer Coordinator, at (503) 939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org.
Upcoming Events
- Jan 19, 2026 - MLK DAY Volunteer Planting at the East Fork Lewis River, Monday 1/19
- Jan 24, 2026 - East Fork Lewis River Volunteer Planting, Saturday 1/24
- Jan 31, 2026 - East Fork Lewis River Volunteer Planting, Saturday 1/31
- Feb 05, 2026 - East Fork Lewis River Volunteer Planting, Thursday 2/5
- Feb 07, 2026 - Volunteer Planting at Scappoose Veteran's Park, Saturday 2/7
- Feb 08, 2026 - Families Welcome! Volunteer Planting at Salmon Creek, Sunday 2/8
- Feb 10, 2026 - East Fork Lewis River Volunteer Planting, Tuesday 2/10
- Feb 13, 2026 - East Fork Lewis River Volunteer Planting, Friday 2/13
- Feb 14, 2026 - East Fork Lewis River Volunteer Planting, Saturday 2/14
- Feb 19, 2026 - East Fork Lewis River Volunteer Planting, Thursday 2/19
- Feb 21, 2026 - Volunteer Planting at Beebe Island on the Clackamas River, Saturday 2/21
- Feb 28, 2026 - Volunteer Planting at Scappoose Veteran's Park, Saturday 2/28
- Mar 07, 2026 - Volunteer Planting at Beebe Island on the Clackamas River, Saturday 3/7
- Mar 14, 2026 - Volunteer Planting at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Saturday 3/14
We strive to make our volunteer opportunities accessible to the largest number of people possible. If you have accessibility requirements in order to fulfill a volunteer role in which you are interested, please contact us so we can work together to accommodate you. View our accessibility page for information on site accessibility and accommodations.
FAQ's
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Can my company or group volunteer outside the scheduled events?
Yes! Our volunteer coordinator will work with you to find a project, date and time that will work best for your group. Please email our Event Coordinator Sam Dumont, sdumont@estuarypartnership.org
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Can I volunteer without my parent or guardian if I’m under 18?
Youth ages 15 and older are welcome without an adult as long as a parent or guardian has completed the online waiver form. A printable form is available here. Please include parent or guardian’s phone number.
Youth age 14 and younger are welcome to join with their parent or guardian.
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Can you verify my volunteer hours?
Yes, our Estuary Partnership event leaders can verify service learning and volunteer hours on-site at the end of the event. Please bring the form or other document that you use to track hours to the planting. We also have a form we can complete for you.
