Events

Stormwater Stars Hands on Workshops 


Stormwater Stars workshops provide ideas on how to manage rain that falls around the spaces where you live, work, and play. During the workshop you’ll receive an overview of different ways to reduce stromwater runoff, and get plenty of hands-on practice in restoring soils, naturescaping with native plants, creating porous pathways, and more!

 

All workshop attendees at our hands on events will receive a free native plant as a thank you for participating in the workshop! Workshop size is limited so sign up soon to secure your spot.

 

All are welcome at these family friendly events


For requests for physical, cultural, technological and/or any other accommodation, please contact us at hello@stormwaterstars.org 

Sunday March 9; 1pm-3pm

Markham Neighborhood

Here we will be planting native plants in a large parking strip in front on a small condominium complex in the Markham Neighborhood. The volunteers worked with the Westside Watershed Resource Center in August 2024 to sheet mulch the site to remove the grass; the site it now ready to plant native plants. Please join us on March 9 to learn more about sheet mulching and planting native plants.

Sunday March 16; 1pm-3pm

West Portland Park Neighborhood

This property had Four large Doug Fir trees fall on their home in the January 2024 storm event.  We are looking forward to helping the homeowner revive the space and plant an Oak Habitat. Please join us on March 16 to learn more about Oak Habitats and planting native plants.

Sunday March 30, 10am-12pm

Hayhurst Neighborhood

We will be hosting a workshop in the Hayhurst Neighborhood to plant native plants at a location near Pendleton Creek (a Tributary to Fanno Creek) where the property owners have been working diligently to remove invasive species from the site and create habitat. Stay tuned for a date for this workshop.

Sunday April 13, 12pm-2pm

Skyline Tavern

We are teaming with the Skyline Tavern and the Forest Park Neighborhood Association to plant a native habitat in the parking area of the Tavern which is currently only open for special events.  Northern Red-legged frogs have been found to cross Skyline Blvd at this location and have been found on the property.  Come learn help us plant native plants and learn about the stewardship work being done on the site.