The Portland region is home to a range of plants that are both beautiful and beneficial. But in more recent years, it's also become home to some unwelcomed guests – non-native invasive species. Learn which natives you can plant in your backyard to bring birds and butterflies, or help rid Forest Park of invasive English ivy. Most of these events are low-cost or free, and registration can be completed online. Follow the links below for more information.

No Ivy League work party

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wed., Sept. 7
Forest Park

Volunteer work party in Forest Park

9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 8
Forest Park
Notes: Advance registration required 

Ladybug nature walks

10 to 11 a.m., Fri., Sept. 9
Notes: Call for location

Graham Oaks Nature Park bird walk

8 to 10 a.m., Sat., Sept. 10
Lower Boones Ferry Backyard Bird Shop
Notes: Advance registration required

Native Plant Center volunteer venture

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat., Sept. 10
Metro's Native Plant Center
Notes: Advance registration required

Ten Toe express walk - Going to the river

9 to 11 a.m., Sat., Sept. 10
North Prescott Max station 

Native plants for birds, bees and butterflies

10 to 11:30 a.m., Sat., Sept. 10
Clackamas Community College
Notes: Advance registration required 

Saturday guided nature hike: History of Tryon Creek

10 to 11:30 a.m., Sat., Sept. 10
Tryon Creek Nature Center 

Children's Discovery Carnival

1 to 4 p.m., Sat., Sept. 10
Sellwood Park 

Down the River Clean Up

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun., Sept. 11
Notes: Location provided with registration

Celebration in Boring

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun., Sept. 11
Boring Middle School 

Grow Lunch Garden work party

1 to 3 p.m., Tues., Sept. 13
Sauvie Island Center

More things to do brought to you by GreenScene

Metro GreenScene provides a comprehensive calendar of free and low-cost nature activities, gardening workshops, volunteer ventures and community events offered all around the region by Metro and dozens of other organizations.

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