Habitat Enhancement at Kingsley D. Bundy Park

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Association to plant native plants on this little hidden park next to Johnson Creek. Planting native plants provides food and shelter for wildlife such as birds, coyotes and deer. Check out the Creek in its winter glory, and keep your eye out for wildlife as you volunteer alongside other community members—everyone welcome, and no experience necessary!

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What: Planting 350-400 native plants to provide habitat for wildlife. There will be a short tour of the site at the end of the event. 

When: Saturday, January 14th, from 9am-12 noon

Where: Kingsley D. Bundy Park (directions below)

How to prepare: This event will happen rain or shine, so dress for weather: rain coat, warm layers, sun hat, and sunscreen as necessary. Wear sturdy shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a filled water bottle and a snack.

We will provide: Gloves, all necessary tools and instruction. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact marissa@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. We will provide hot drinks and snacks!!

Covid-19 safety: We will follow current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Masks are not required, but encouraged in indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.

Children are permitted: Children are welcome at this event if accompanied by an attentive adult.

Accessibility: This event may require standing or squatting/kneeling for long periods of time, walking over uneven ground, bending and lifting heavy objects. We are working to make a portable bathroom accessible for this event, but please be prepared to not have a bathroom available. 

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Directions to the site

Meet at: Kingsley D. Bundy Park. Here is the Google link to the actual meeting (not parking!) location: 45°28’30.8″N 122°31’05.0″W – Google Maps.

Important to read: Park is located on SE 141 st Avenue, south of SE Foster Road. SE 141st Avenue is a dirt road. There is no parking lot or space for cars at the Park entrance. So, we ask that you park either directly alongside Foster Road (approximate link to area: 45°28’37.3″N 122°31’03.1″W – Google Maps) or on SE 142 nd Avenue, south of Foster Road. Please be sure to not block neighbors’ driveways. Then, walk ¼ mile down SE 141st Avenue (heading south) to the Park meeting site. Look for signs, which will be put up ½ hour before the event. We will put up a “Volunteer Parking” sign alongside SE Foster Road and a “Volunteer Event” sign that will point you down SE 141st Avenue to the Park, so that you know which direction to walk.

Tri-met bus:  Tri-met does not have a bus or train station near this park. The nearest stop is: #73 (Saturdays SE 122nd & SE Foster stop)

Bike/Walk the Springwater Corridor trail to the meeting location:

www.PortlandOregon.gov/parks/springwatermap

Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Portland General Electric, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, and Portland Parks and Recreation.