Volunteer Project Day – Weed Pull at Drake Park 

Saturday, June 28 8:00AM - 11:00AM
venue: Drake Park

Help with taking care of some of your favorite parks and trails!

Join the BPRD natural resources and trails team to pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several volunteer projects scheduled throughout the summer.

Volunteer at one, two or however many you choose – we’d love to see you.

Saturday, June 28– Weed Pull at Drake Park, trail and boardwalk 
8:00 – 11:00 am
In partnership with Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and Deschutes River Cleanup event. Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to hand pull thistles and remove other noxious weeds growing along the new boardwalk and trail area in Drake Park. Adult volunteers with kayaks or canoes may be able to help with removing weeds growing next to the river.

Other upcoming volunteer events include:

Saturday, July 19 – Weed Pull at Big Sky Park
8:00 – 11:00 am
Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to hand pull noxious weeds.

Saturday, August 16 – Weed Pull at Discovery Park West, natural area 
8:00 – 11:00 am
Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to hand pull noxious weeds.

Saturday, October 18 – Pollinator Planting at Alpenglow Park
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Help plant native vegetation that will support area pollinators such as butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and moths.

Important information about volunteering with these projects is available on the SignUp Genius event webpage.

Questions? Contact:

  • Zara Hickman
    Natural Resources & Trails Manager
  • Kim Johnson
    Community Engagement Supervisor
Add to Calendar Saturday, June 28 8:00AM Saturday, June 28 11:00AM UTC Volunteer Project Day – Weed Pull at Drake Park 

Help with taking care of some of your favorite parks and trails!

Join the BPRD natural resources and trails team to pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several volunteer projects scheduled throughout the summer.

Volunteer at one, two or however many you choose – we’d love to see you.

Saturday, June 28– Weed Pull at Drake Park, trail and boardwalk 
8:00 – 11:00 am
In partnership with Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and Deschutes River Cleanup event. Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to hand pull thistles and remove other noxious weeds growing along the new boardwalk and trail area in Drake Park. Adult volunteers with kayaks or canoes may be able to help with removing weeds growing next to the river.

Other upcoming volunteer events include:

Saturday, July 19 – Weed Pull at Big Sky Park
8:00 – 11:00 am
Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to hand pull noxious weeds.

Saturday, August 16 – Weed Pull at Discovery Park West, natural area 
8:00 – 11:00 am
Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to hand pull noxious weeds.

Saturday, October 18 – Pollinator Planting at Alpenglow Park
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Help plant native vegetation that will support area pollinators such as butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and moths.

Important information about volunteering with these projects is available on the SignUp Genius event webpage.

Questions? Contact:

  • Zara Hickman
    Natural Resources & Trails Manager
  • Kim Johnson
    Community Engagement Supervisor
Drake Park